How to batch-add your iNaturalist observations to the iMapInvasives project

Hello invasive species connoisseurs,

Did you know there is a tool to find your observations that match the Oregon iMapInvasives species list and batch-add them to the project? It only takes a few clicks and is a great, fast way to share your invasive species observations with a wider audience.

Here are the steps to take:

1. From the Oregon iMapInvasives project page, click "Add from your observations." (if you're not already a member of the project, click "Join Project" at the top of the page first)
2. If you have matching observations, click the "Batch Edit" button near the top of the page.
3. Click "Select All".
4. Click "Add to Project" and then Add Oregon iMapInvasives.
5. Done! Repeat periodically to tag new observations or to match newly-tracked species.

A few times a year I go through our iNaturalist observations to add to the Oregon iMapInvasives dataset, which is used by agencies and researchers to prioritize management and surveys and learn more about invasive species in the state. iNaturalist sightings have led to fast management of high priority species and helped fill in the gaps of where these species are found or moving into. Your observations really do make a difference!

Thanks for sharing,

Lindsey

Posted on September 1, 2017 09:19 PM by wisel