EDDMapS Pro vs CheatMaps

EDDMapS Pro – Professional Invasive Species Mapping & Management EDDMapS Pro is the powerful mobile tool for biologists, land managers, and field teams to report, monitor, prioritize, and combat invasive species effectively. Key Features: • Report & Submit Observations — Create and submit detailed reports with GPS, photos, status (Positive, Negative, Treated, Eradicated), and notes. • Download Datasets — Pull county-level or custom datasets of observations for offline review and planning. • Record Revisits & Contests — Navigate back to sites for updates, contest inaccurate records, or (as a verifier) approve submissions directly in-app. • Photo Projects for Time-Series Monitoring — Establish projects to capture consistent photos over time; the first image serves as a transparent overlay guide for precise alignment on follow-up visits. • Monitoring Zones — Access and use custom forms set up on eddmaps.org for location-specific monitoring protocols. • Project Area Boundary Overlays — Import and load KML files to display property lines, management units, or other boundaries directly on the map for better spatial context. • SIIPA Integration — Access and utilize Spatial Invasive Infestation and Priority Analysis (SIIPA) data and tools to help prioritize treatment areas based on infestation patterns and management goals. • Offline Maps & Workflow — Download map imagery for no-service areas; reports queue locally for users to upload when convenient. • Customizable Views — Filter species lists, toggle report types, and tailor the experience to your workflow. All data syncs seamlessly with the national EDDMapS database (eddmaps.org), supporting real-time distribution mapping, early detection, and collaborative invasive species control across states. Free for qualified professionals—empower your invasive species management today!

CheatMaps is an app designed to track the spread of cheatgrass within the Gunnison Basin, aiming to address the ecological challenges posed by its proliferation. Version 1.1 was developed as part of the 2024 Western Colorado University & University of Colorado Boulder Partnership Computer Science Capstone project. Update 2.0 is developed by the University of Colorado Computer Science capstone team. Both iterations are in collaboration with the Gunnison Sagebrush Alliance. Whether you are hiking, exploring, or spending time in the great outdoors, CheatMaps makes it easy to document cheatgrass sightings in the field. Users can first identify cheatgrass using an on-device state-of-the-art computer vision model, then submit that photo along with a description to create an observation. For more detailed observations, the app also includes AR tools that help users capture richer field data. Users can explore observations submitted by others on the map and export the dataset to better understand the spread of cheatgrass throughout the Gunnison Basin and beyond. By connecting everyday outdoor activity with ecological monitoring, CheatMaps is a valuable tool for researchers, land managers, and anyone passionate about preserving the ecological balance of the Gunnison Basin.