IveGot1 vs FDLE Mobile APP

IveGot1 - Identify and Report Invasive Animals and Plants in Florida IveGot1 brings the power of EDDMapS to your iPhone. Now you can submit invasive species observations directly with your iPhone from the field. These reports are uploaded to EDDMapS and e-mailed directly to local and state verifiers for review. IveGot1 was developed by the University of Georgia Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health through a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service, in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the University of Florida Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. IveGot1 is more than just an iPhone app, it is an integrated invasive species reporting and outreach campaign for Florida that includes the app, a website with direct access to invasive species reporting and a hotline 1-888-IVEGOT1 for instant reports of live animals. Every year more than 85 million people visit Florida. However, people are not Florida's only visitors; Florida is also an inviting destination for invasive species that threaten to undermine the health of our environment. More than an inconvenience, invasive plants and animals can greatly alter our native landscape, adversely impact native wildlife, destroy agricultural crops and threaten our health. Invasions of exotic species cost Floridians over $500 million each year. The economic costs are small compared to the ecological ones. Florida has millions of acres of public lands; these lands furnish us the water we drink, the air we breathe and countless recreational opportunities. These public lands are highly vulnerable to invasion by exotic plant and animal species; it is estimated that more than 1.7 million acres of Florida’s natural areas have been infested by invasive species. By reporting sightings of invasive animals and plants, we can better assess the extent of the infestations and hopefully eradicate new infestations before they become huge problems such as melaleuca or Burmese pythons. The goal of IveGot1 is to make identification and reporting easy and efficient as possible. Features: Easy species reporting that captures your current location and allows you to submit an image of your sightings. IveGot1 allows for both online and offline reporting with reports saved on your phone for uploading when you have network connectivity. Images and information on Florida's worst non-native invasive animals and plants. Real-time point distribution maps centered on your current location. Get Involved - Join the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council or your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) through the Florida Invasive Species Partnership. Powered by EDDMapS - The University of Georgia Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health's Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System. EDDMapS allows for real time tracking of invasive species occurrences using local and national distribution maps and electronic early detection reporting tools.

The official Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) mobile app now makes it easier to access services provided to the public. The app is a free download and provides user-friendly navigation for mobile devices. - Search Florida’s criminal history information (uncertified search) - Search for sexual offenders / predators by name or an address as well as identify sexual offenders / predators, on a map, registered with a residential address near your current location - Search for stolen vehicles, license plates, boats, guns or other property - Report what appears to be suspicious activity; send a picture if available - Search arrests and Florida statutes - Search cases of missing or unidentified persons ages 18+ - Search unsolved cases in Florida as reported by local law enforcement agencies - Easily sign up to receive all active AMBER, Silver, Missing Child Alerts, and Blue Alerts - Conveniently access the most frequently utilized contacts at FDLE - View videos related to public services offered by FDLE The FDLE mobile app will request access to use the device’s location to provide the map, with pinpoints, of where sexual offenders and predators have registered a residential address to live or frequently stay. The FDLE mobile app requires access to your device’s phone functionality in order to assist you with placing calls to the appropriate areas for the services provided. The FDLE mobile app requires access to your device’s photo gallery in order to upload pictures which you may have related to suspicious activities that you want to report. The FDLE Mobile app does not track your location or usage and does not store any of your personal information