About NY iMapInvasives
What is iMapInvasives?
iMapInvasives is an on-line, collaborative GIS-based invasive species database and mapping tool used in several jurisdictions across North America (see NatureServe's iMapInvasives Story Map). In New York State, iMapInvasives is the official state invasive species database used for:
Who We Are
NY iMapInvasives is managed by the Invasive Species Database Program at the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP), which is a partnership between SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, with funding from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund.
New York State Partners
New York State is divided into 8 PRISMs which coordinate invasive species management at the regional level. PRISM efforts include implementing eradication and control efforts, developing early detection and rapid response capacity, coordinating with local partners, recruiting and training volunteers, and delivering education and outreach. View map above or click the logos below to learn more about each PRISM. To stay up-to-date on invasive species management in your region, join your PRISM listserve.
Other NY State Partners
The iMapInvasives Network
A program of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Cornell IPM combines the world-class research of the nation’s most prestigious land grant university with the home-grown extension and outreach New Yorker’s have relied on for decades to bring proven and accessible solutions to pest problems to growers and communities.
The iMapInvasives Network is comprised of organizations across North America that host the iMapInvasives database in their respective state or province.
Contact Us
Questions for us? Email us at imapinvasives@dec.ny.gov or fill out the form below:
We generally respond within one business day.