Report Invasive Species
Volunteer site revisits for “Prohibited” species in Wisconsin
You are invited to help us update the status of Wisconsin “prohibited” species, which are the most important to detect and manage according to NR40. These species are prioritized as they are highly impactful and not wide spread yet in the state.
Visit our County Invasive Plants Lists for WI 1900-2025 page to find prohibited species in nearby locations!
Here is a “how-to” for this project:
- Go to the County Lists page. There you will find a video on how to use the County Occurrence Map.
- Select your county, or a county you can visit, on the live Google Map.
- Click on the hyperlink in the pop-up. That will take you to a list of invasive plants for that county.
- Click the heading of the NR40_Classification column to sort it alphabetically.
- Find a species of interest that is “Prohibited” or “Universally Prohibited”.
- Click on the associated hyperlink in the “SciName” column that will take you to the species page at Eddmaps.org.
- Zoom in on your region and click on a dot once it resolves from the numbered circle. This will lead you to the site!
- After your visit, return to the record and hit “Revisit” in the upper right corner. This will allow you to add photos and comments about the site.
- In the comments section, add “WIFDN Prohibited Site Search” before submitting so I can track efforts.
Alternatively, take site and close up photos of the site and email it to WIFDNcoordinator@gmail.com with any comments. Be sure to add the “Object ID” aka “Record ID” and the date of your visit.
Thanks for helping us update the statues of these sites!
Traveling and interested in early detection of high consequence pests in Wisconsin? Check out our travel and tourism early detection resource here:
You can find out more about these species of concern at our partner site, the UW Extension Insects Diagnostics Lab.
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How to report invasive species:
- Learn how to identify some invasive plants. Whether you’re new to invasive plants or know many already, you can learn more at our Invasive Plant Identification Resources page.
- Choose your reporting tool from the options below. Most people will use the EDDMapS App. There are links to training resources for each option. Contact WIFDN if you need help getting started!
- Go outside and map the invasive plants you find. You can record what you see while doing other activities, or go somewhere specifically to map invasive plants.
- Submit your reports. If you’re using one of the apps, don’t forget to upload your reports!
- Contact WIFDN if you have questions. We’re here to help! If you have questions about the reporting tools, identifying plants, or anything else, let us know! Email us at WIFDNcoordinator@gmail.com
Visit the EDDMapS website to register for an account, edit your reports, view invasive species profiles and distribution maps, and more!
- EDDMapS Website Guide (pdf): covers entering a report, distribution maps, and more!
- Editing reports in EDDMapS (pdf): how to edit your website or app reports on eddmaps.org
The EDDMapS App replaces GLEDN and is designed for volunteers and community scientists. Use the built-in field guide to brush up on your species I.D. and easily map invasive species.
- Get started with the one page EDDMapS App Guide (pdf)!
- Complete EDDMapS App Walk-through (pdf): information on downloading the app, setting up an account, creating and submitting reports. Uses Android device as example; iOS version differs slightly.
Designed for professionals and others who want more customizable features, the EDDMapS Pro App allows you to navigate to existing reports and record revisits.
- Complete EDDMapS Pro App Walk-through (pdf): information on downloading and setting up the app, creating reports, and unique EDDMapS Pro features
- Access a full series of EDDMapS Pro tutorial videos for Android and iOS on the EDDMapS Training page.
Email Reports to WIFDN!
Not interested in reporting on the EDDMapS website or App? You can submit a report via email to WIFDN! Be sure to include:
- location of species (GPS coordinates) and approximate size of infestation (# of individuals, area covered, etc.)
- when you saw the species
- photos of the invasive species
Email WIFDN at WIFDNcoordinator@gmail.com