Using EDDMapS to Report Invasives in Florida by Julie

Using EDDMapS to Report Invasives in Florida by Julie https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz Review of EDDMaps/IveGot1 Software Applications en-us 2018-03-05 01:00:27 UTC 2023-03-07 02:36:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Description of EDDMapS falconja https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237888604 EDDMapS is a web-based mapping system that harnesses the power of citizen science to document invasive species distribution. It is fast, easy to use and doesn't require Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience. It was originally launched in 2005 by the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia, and was designed as a tool for state Exotic Pest Plant Councils to develop more complete distribution data of invasive species.

The EDDMapS applications combine data from other databases and organizations as well as volunteer observations to create a national network of invasive species distribution data that is shared with educators, land managers, conservation biologists, and beyond.

Below is a link to their website:]]> 2018-03-05 01:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237888604 Uses in Conservation Research falconja https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237888875 EDDMapS documents the presence of invasive species in a simple, interactive Web interface. Participants submit their observations or view results through interactive queries into the EDDMapS database.

Users enter information from their observations into the standardized on-line data form which requests specific information. Data entered is immediately loaded to the Website, allowing real time tracking of species. Being able to see the current data of a species as it moves into a new area helps to facilitate Early Detection and Rapid Response programs (EDRR) that help stop or control an invasive species before it becomes an unmanageable problem. All data is reviewed by state verifiers to ensure data is accurate.

Below is a step-by-step manual for creating an account and entering a report:

]]> 2018-03-05 01:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237888875 Data Reporting Example falconja https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237888975 The application tracks many different species. Below is a report of recently added records for sightings in Florida.]]> 2018-03-05 01:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237888975 Strengths falconja https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237889296 Smartphone applications like IveGot1 have increased reporting of invasive species by citizen scientists. This has resulted in reporting, verification and management becoming more timely (Wallace, Bargeron, ZIska & Dukes, 2014 ). EDDMaps uses simple graphics and uncluttered pages to create a tool that is intuitively navigable. EDDMapS uses Google Maps to display point data (latitude and longitude) for species. Users without access to a GPS
device simply select and preview their location on a map (Bargeron & Morehead, 2007). ]]> 2018-03-05 01:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237889296 Weaknesses falconja https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237889568 Without proper planning and policies for data sharing, data from a variety of sources can raise issues with standardization, privacy and ownership (Wallace, Bargeron, ZIska & Dukes, 2014 ). Liu (2012) identified data quality and user privacy as the two biggest issues for EDDMapS and similar applications.

]]> 2018-03-05 01:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237889568 Data Mapping Example falconja https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237889634 One of the benefits is the ability to map. Below is a map of EDDMapS data for Nile Monitor sightings in the western portion of Lee County. Data points were exported from the EDDMapS application creating a KML file and built with Google Tour Builder.
https://tourbuilder.withgoogle.com/]]> 2018-03-05 01:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237889634 Resources falconja https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237889747 Bargeron, C. T., & Moorhead, D. J. (2007). EDDMapS—early detection and distribution mapping system for the southeast exotic pest plant council. Wildland weeds, 10, 4-8.

Liu, T. (2013). Internet-based public participation GIS in environmental management.

Wallace, R. D., Bargeron, C. T., Ziska, L., & Dukes, J. (2014). Identifying invasive species in real time: early detection and distribution mapping system (EDDMapS) and other mapping tools. Invasive species and global climate change, 4, 219.

]]> 2018-03-05 01:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237889747 IveGot1 Smartphone Application falconja https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237891696 IveGot1 is the smartphone version of EDDMapS specifically for reporting invasive plants and animals in Florida. You can submit invasive species observations in the field directly with your device. These reports are uploaded to EDDMapS and e-mailed directly to local and state verifiers for review.

IveGot1 can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google play for Androids.]]> 2018-03-05 01:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237891696 Tools and Training falconja https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237921177 More resources for tools and training can be found at: https://www.eddmaps.org/florida/tools/]]> 2018-03-05 04:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/falconja/26vscanyx1cz/wish/237921177