WA Invasives for Android

11 things about WA Invasives

1. These sighting reports are submitted to Washington Invasive Species Council (WISC) staff and technical experts throughout the state to review and approve sighting reports.

2. A number of local, state and federal agencies and organizations work to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species, physically control or eradicate them, monitor their distribution, and understand their characteristics.

3. Established by the Legislature in 2006, the Council provides policy-level direction, planning, and coordination for combating harmful invasive species throughout the state and preventing the introduction of others that may be potentially harmful.

4. Managing invasive species here in Washington State is complex due to the number and types of pathways through which species are introduced.

5. This mobile app is part of an integrated invasive species reporting and outreach campaign for WISC that also includes a website with an online reporting form.

6. Easy-to-Learn Species Info Images and information on Washington Invasive Species Council’s priority plant and animal species.

7. Invasive species are non-native plants, animals, and insects that harm native species, ecosystems, native people’s cultural resources, and industries such as agriculture, forestry, and hydropower.

8. You can submit invasive species sighting reports directly with your mobile device where they occur.

9. View other sighting reports Dynamic distribution maps showing confirmed sightings of all species captured through the app from your current location.

10. You can also learn more about priority invasive species in Washington with easy-to-understand descriptions and images.

11. In Washington, the costs of dealing with invasive species are in the millions of dollars each year.