WA Invasives Hack 4.1.7 + Redeem Codes
Developer: Charles T. Bargeron
Category: Education
Price: Free
Version: 4.1.7
ID: gov.rco.WISCInvasiveSpecies
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Description
DESCRIPTION
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. Expansions of global trade and increases in human mobility have resulted in unprecedented invasion by invasive species. These species threaten biodiversity, habitat quality, and ecosystem function and are believed to have contributed to the decline of 42% of the endangered and threatened species in the United States. In Washington, the costs of dealing with invasive species are in the millions of dollars each year.
Managing invasive species here in Washington State is complex due to the number and types of pathways through which species are introduced. 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. Now you can help contribute to identifying and reporting invasive species before they become a bigger problem. The goal of this mobile app is to make species identification easier and help improve detection and reporting of harmful invasive species statewide
You can submit invasive species sighting reports directly with your mobile device where they occur. These sighting reports are submitted to Washington Invasive Species Council (WISC) staff and technical experts throughout the state to review and approve sighting reports. Sightings that are approved will be viewable directly through the app’s mapping tool. You can also learn more about priority invasive species in Washington with easy-to-understand descriptions and images. 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.
FEATURES
GPS and Photo Tools Easy species reporting uses your GPS to capture your current location and an image of your sightings.
Offline Caching Report sightings that can be saved on your phone for uploading when you have network connectivity.
Easy-to-Learn Species Info Images and information on Washington Invasive Species Council’s priority plant and animal species.
View other sighting reports Dynamic distribution maps showing confirmed sightings of all species captured through the app from your current location.
ABOUT THE WASHINGTON INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL
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. More information is available at www.invasivespecies.wa.gov.
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. Expansions of global trade and increases in human mobility have resulted in unprecedented invasion by invasive species. These species threaten biodiversity, habitat quality, and ecosystem function and are believed to have contributed to the decline of 42% of the endangered and threatened species in the United States. In Washington, the costs of dealing with invasive species are in the millions of dollars each year.
Managing invasive species here in Washington State is complex due to the number and types of pathways through which species are introduced. 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. Now you can help contribute to identifying and reporting invasive species before they become a bigger problem. The goal of this mobile app is to make species identification easier and help improve detection and reporting of harmful invasive species statewide
You can submit invasive species sighting reports directly with your mobile device where they occur. These sighting reports are submitted to Washington Invasive Species Council (WISC) staff and technical experts throughout the state to review and approve sighting reports. Sightings that are approved will be viewable directly through the app’s mapping tool. You can also learn more about priority invasive species in Washington with easy-to-understand descriptions and images. 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.
FEATURES
GPS and Photo Tools Easy species reporting uses your GPS to capture your current location and an image of your sightings.
Offline Caching Report sightings that can be saved on your phone for uploading when you have network connectivity.
Easy-to-Learn Species Info Images and information on Washington Invasive Species Council’s priority plant and animal species.
View other sighting reports Dynamic distribution maps showing confirmed sightings of all species captured through the app from your current location.
ABOUT THE WASHINGTON INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL
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. More information is available at www.invasivespecies.wa.gov.
Version history
4.1.7
2022-08-03
Image upload improvement.
4.1.6
2021-10-20
Added metrics for upload.
4.1.5
2021-08-10
Upload bug fix
4.1.4
2020-05-20
Minor updates for uploaded information.
4.1.3
2020-04-09
New Species Added.
4.1.2
2019-06-27
-The number of reports in the queue is displayed on the app badge to indicate there are reports that need to be uploaded.
4.1.1
2019-03-19
Remove Root View Controller text from species details scene.
4.1.0
2019-03-14
-New Species Added
4.0.0
2018-07-31
- New Species
- New Queue added so user have better control over when reports are upload.
- New Queue added so user have better control over when reports are upload.
3.0
2017-01-20
Minor "under the hood" changes
2.0
2015-06-14
Added 40 New Invasive Species.
Integration of the state-wide Baseline Assessment data to map.
Design Refresh!
Integration of the state-wide Baseline Assessment data to map.
Design Refresh!
1.0
2014-03-04
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Ratings
2.6 out of 5
31 Ratings
Reviews
BlazeeB23,
Excellent idea but needs a little work!
I like the idea a lot! I think monitoring invasives in WA is important and it will be made easier by this app! I absolutely love the information it provides on invasive species around WA! I would suggest a few things to make this app more user-friendly!
-Add a photo option which can ID by image (similar to iNaturalist). If not by photo, try something like Washington Wildflower Search uses!
-Add an option to type in an address/location so we don’t have to just drag a pin around.
-Add an option to view other people’s sightings! This will help organizations who do invasive species removal plot new locations.
-Add studies and organizations to help us find organizations and volunteers opportunities to get rid of invasives!
-Instead of using the “i” button to add a photo and then report, have the photo option be the first thing to come up when you press “report sighting.”
-Expand the app to include information about native alternatives for gardening!
Those are just a few suggestions! I’m excited to keep working to help get rid of WA invasive species.
-Add a photo option which can ID by image (similar to iNaturalist). If not by photo, try something like Washington Wildflower Search uses!
-Add an option to type in an address/location so we don’t have to just drag a pin around.
-Add an option to view other people’s sightings! This will help organizations who do invasive species removal plot new locations.
-Add studies and organizations to help us find organizations and volunteers opportunities to get rid of invasives!
-Instead of using the “i” button to add a photo and then report, have the photo option be the first thing to come up when you press “report sighting.”
-Expand the app to include information about native alternatives for gardening!
Those are just a few suggestions! I’m excited to keep working to help get rid of WA invasive species.
McLeaners,
Great idea, it actually works!
As long as you know how to use it, this app is useful. However, its main flaw is not having a user-friendly interface. WA Invasives has a GPS that can tag your location once you choose an invasive species to report. The tag that appears on the map shows a little ’i’ when you press on it. Press the ‘i’ to open up the details. From there, you enter your name, email, and a description of the species and how big it is, how many of them there are, etc. Then, you have to go to the report queue. Select the reports you want to submit and then press ‘upload’. I’m rating this app 4 stars because, although it has a lacking user interface, it was created for a good purpose. Once you get to know it, submitting reports isn’t that hard!
tinac1,
Accessibility issues- Hard to read tiny font
Just downloaded this app after seeing a story on KIRO 7 news —haven’t used it yet, but seems like a great idea. But, the font is very tiny & hard to read for folks without great vision. Please use iOS dynamic font.
lajeidhso,
Great idea, doesn’t work
As other reviews have noted the report sighting button does not work for some, I’m one of those. Tried everything I can think of, redoing the report, waiting till I got home on Wi-Fi, adjusting pics etc. I’m on an iPhone 7+ running 13.4.1 and I’m disappointed, there’s several huge patches of scotch broom in my area I wanted to report.
Should have more photos as well, 1 is not enough if you need to identify a plant you don’t know. And if the description says it could be mistaken for similar plants include photos of those as well
Should have more photos as well, 1 is not enough if you need to identify a plant you don’t know. And if the description says it could be mistaken for similar plants include photos of those as well
Milotic1234,
Report sighting button didn't work
Loud American bullfrogs croaking in my neighborhood; I tried to report using the app, but after pressing "report sighting", then dragging the pin then tried to press "report sighting" again, the second button simply won't work.
IPhone X
IPhone X
SuperShoeDiva,
Lacks common sense
Cannot search for plants. Lists aren’t collapsible, I spent very little time near water, but Aquatic plants are always displayed. I made a report and this stupid app shows my personal information so security is an absolute joke! And what the purpose of reporting anything f the queue stays open for months!? Did someone just decide to make an app with no consideration of these things?
Lara NL,
Useful tool
A neat tool for hiking — I often see invasive species in the forest and didn’t think to report them. Handy.
The app is a bit clunky but I assume it will improve. Still usable.
The app is a bit clunky but I assume it will improve. Still usable.
MoNatureGo,
Good, but Could Be Better
I do like this app, but you really need more pictures of each item; especially plants. There are many similarities so close ups and full plant photos would be useful.
krnsinf,
Doesn’t work :/
Two things—first, the map feature is irritatingly dysfunctional. You can’t move the pin very far from your current location because it keeps zooming back to your gps location.
Second, for me at least, the report sighting button doesn’t actually work, rendering the app virtually useless.
Second, for me at least, the report sighting button doesn’t actually work, rendering the app virtually useless.
tacomagardener,
Very useful!
Perfect for distinguishing invasive “pop-ups” in my garden, thank you! I really like how all the information is organized and easy to digest.
