Reporting an EDDMapS Observation via Web
Contributing invasive, pest, and biocontrol species observations to EDDMapS allows for the best possible understanding of the current range of these species and the data is used by many people and programs for research and management decisions.
📘 Instructions
Reporting an observation
Login to your EDDMapS account
Click on Report Sightings
Select the type of species you are reporting
Select your location
Fill out the form; red fields are required
Hover your mouse pointer on the ( ? ) icons to learn more about that field or the options
Click Submit report
For an in-depth review of the reporting form, check out the Reporting Walk-Through (PDF) (PPT)
Images, while not required, are very helpful for the EDDMapS Verifiers that will review the records and decide if they are accurate enough to be publicly available.