About EDDMapS
EDDMapS is a mapping system for documenting invasive species distribution. It is fast, easy to use, and doesn't require Geographic Information Systems experience. Launched in 2005 by the Center for Invasive Species and...
EDDMapS is a mapping system for documenting invasive species distribution. It is fast, easy to use, and doesn't require Geographic Information Systems experience. Launched in 2005 by the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia, it was originally designed as a tool for state Exotic Pest Plant Councils to develop more complete distribution data of invasive species. EDDMapS goal is to maximize the effectiveness and accessibility of the immense numbers of invasive species observations recorded each year. Why do we care? An invasive species is when a nonnative species causes or is likely to cause economic, environmental harm, or harm to human health. Invasive species negatively impact agriculture, recreation, natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and more. The first step is prevention of nonnative introduction. The second step is to map where the invasive species are found in the introduced area. How does it work? EDDMapS is a platform to document, display, and query the presence of invasive species. A simple, interactive Web interface engages participants to submit their observations or view results through interactive queries into the EDDMapS database. EDDMapS encourages users to participate by providing Internet tools that maintain their personal records and enable them to visualize data with interactive maps. Users simply enter information from their observations into the standardized reporting form, which allows specific information about the infestation and images to be added. Uploaded data entered is immediately loaded to the database for verification. Once data is reviewed as correct by an expert, it is available for viewing and download. 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). EDRR programs help stop or control an invasive species before it becomes an unmanageable problem. All data is reviewed by expert verifiers to ensure all data is accurate prior to public availability. The data is freely available to everyone including scientists, researchers, land managers, land owners, educators, conservationists, ecologists, farmers, foresters, state, and national parks.
Version History • Added Puerto Rico as a selectable species list option, expanding coverage for users in the region. • Various bug fixes and performance improvements. For any questions or concerns, use the in-app feedback feature or email us at
[email protected]. 2.2.0 Mar 27 We’ve improved My EDDMapS with a new User Reports tracker! Now easily monitor your submitted invasive species sightings — track review status by experts and see when they’ve been verified and added to the public distribution map. Greater transparency for your contributions to early detection across the U.S. and Canada. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. Thank you for helping map and manage invasive species — keep reporting! 2.1.0 Feb 5 Improvements to the upload routine - Images will upload one at a time to minimize the number of connections and reduce errors. All species categories and subcategories have thumbnails. More UI improvements for a clean and formal feel. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 2.0.10 12/18/2025 Fix for launching the EDDMapS app with links from other apps. Minor UI improvements. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 2.0.9 12/06/2025 Updated Forgot Password link. UI has been updated for Liquid Glass. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 2.0.8 10/22/2025 Bug fix for report location being updated after a report has been saved to the queue. Updated app lifecycle management. Minor UI styling improvements. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 2.0.7 08/28/2025 Fix for app update link. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 2.0.6 07/24/2025 Minor update to fix a bug viewing species details. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 2.0.5 07/22/2025 Minor update for crash reporting and order of operations for getting project and species data. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 2.0.4 07/18/2025 New Feature: On the Explore Map, pan the map to other locations and tap Search Area to view any verified records for that location. Other Improvements: Styled toast views to match the color scheme of the app. Added a toast alert to let users know they must be logged in to view occurrence data and images from the map or recent reports. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 2.0.3 07/15/2025 Added links from observation details and top reported species to species details tabs. Made observation images tappable to view large pinch-and-zoomable versions of them. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 2.0.2 07/10/2025 Added Record details with images for Explore Map Points and Recent Records. Fixed bug for reports with a negative status uploading to infested area field. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 2.0.1 06/25/2025 Get help navigating the EDDMapS App with a new user guide accessible from the question mark icon on the top right of the main menu scene. Several bug fixes including adding species to the report form from the EDDMapS Database search. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 2.0.0 05/21/2025 Explore surrounding mapped points, top species and recent reports with the newly added Explore Nearby Reports section in the EDDMapS App. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 1.3.9 10/11/2024 New: Added help buttons for attributes on report form. Bug Fixes: Fixed account registration so that it will complete the process. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 1.3.8 10/01/2024 Minor update for order of selectable options for Beech Leaf Disease. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 1.3.7 09/11/2024 Better handling of optional values when using the search EDDMapS Feature to add species to reports or the user's personal list. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 1.3.6 09/04/2024 Bug fix for species images getting out of sync while flipping through the images. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 1.3.5 08/24/2024 We have updated references for newer devices so they are recognized by the feedback feature. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 1.3.4 08/23/2024 A new species specific form for Beech Leaf Disease has been added. User now have the ability to add any species in the EDDMapS system to their My Species List and is synced to the website. The bug that kept the species sort button from appearing has been fixed. For any questions, concerns or feature suggestions, please use the in app feedback feature or email us at
[email protected]. 1.3.3 08/08/2024 The search bar text color has been changed to make text more readable. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 1.3.2 06/10/2024 In this update we added text to the button on the report form that allows users to edit the report location and fixed the report number badge on the main page to have rounded corners. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 1.3.1 05/28/2024 Added a map to the report form to help with report location accuracy. A profile page has been added with collectable achievement badges for reporting. Improvements to the sightings page to improve the user experience on that scene. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 1.3.0 04/15/2024 Minor improvements for the EDDMapS Search feature so the app won't kick users out for tapping the table view before searching, the Cancel button appears in the correct white color and the search bar placeholder is more easily seen with lighter, more differentiating text. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 1.2.4 02/16/2024 Users now have the option to upload immediately after finishing a report from the form or they can save the report to the queue for uploading later. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at
[email protected]. 1.2.3 10/02/2023
