dev.misin.msu.eduMISIN – Midwest Invasive Species Network

Home About Report Explore Projects States Tools Help my MISIN Home About Contact Us Partners Service Status Report Explore Citizen Science Distribution Maps Species Information State Resources Training Modules Projects CLMP Plant Watch Eyes on the Forest MI Paddle Stewards Saginaw Bay Watchers States Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin Tools Data Request maps OnDemand Smart Phone Apps Species Alerts Help my MISIN Spotted Lanternfly Spotted lanternfly was first detected in Pennsylvania in September 2014. It feeds on a wide range of fruit, ornamental and woody trees, with tree-of-heaven being one of the preferred hosts. Photo by: Lawrence Barringer, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture The Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) is a regional effort to develop and provide early detection and response resources for invasive species. Our goal is to assist both experts and citizen scientists in the detection and identification of invasive species in support of successful management. This effort is being led by researchers with the Michigan State University Department of Entomology laboratory for Applied Spatial Ecology and Technical Services in conjunction with a growing consortium of supporting partners. TOOLS PROJECTS STATES CitSci Help News Get Our App The MISIN smartphone app provides a mobile solution for the capture of invasive species field observation data. You can play an important role in the early detection and rapid response to new invasive threats in your area by contributing invasive species observations to the MISIN database. Learn More Register Register with the MISIN website and start reporting invasive species observations today! Report Sightings Report invasive species in your area. Your reports are an important part of successfull control efforts. Smartphone App The MISIN app provides a mobile solution for the capture of invasive species field observation data. MISIN Alerts Create custom email alerts for new observations in your area of interest. Distribution Maps Browse the distribution of reported invasive species. Search by common name and geography. Species Information Browse species information fact sheets containing photos and information. Training Modules Try one of our 50 different MISIN E-Learning Species Identification Training Modules. maps OnDemand Generate real-time species maps for selected states or the entire Midwest region. Delivered right to your inbox. Eyes on the Forest The Eyes on the Forest sentinel tree network monitors Michigan’s forest resources and helps us protect against potential invasive threats. CLMP Plant Watch The Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch, part of the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) is a program designed to prevent and control aquatic invasive species. Duluth Invaders Duluth Invaders is a service initiative organized by the City of Duluth, MN to mobilize citizen volunteers to assist in controlling and removing terrestrial invasive plants, as well as restore the lands damaged by them. MI Paddle Stewards MI Paddle Stewards is a program from the Michigan Sea Grant that seeks to help paddlers identify and map invasive species along Michigan’s water trails. Let's Get Social Not Registered? Creating a MISIN Account will allow you to report invasive species observations and create custom email alerts of new sightings in your area. Have Questions? Email: info@misin.msu.edu COPYRIGHT © 2017 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. EAST LANSING, MI 48824 MSU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE-ACTION, EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER...