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Author: Rawlins, Karan
Email: krawlins@uga.edu
Phone: 9125999450
Organization: 1957
Address:
2360 RAINWATER RD,
Tifton,
GA,
31793
Abstract Title: SUCCESS IN CITIZEN SCIENCE: BEGINNINGS AND PARTNERSHIPS. Karan Rawlins, EDDMapS, Center for Invasive Species & Ecosystem Health, University of Georgia , Tifton, GA
Abstract Text: The Texas Invaders Program, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, University of Texas at Austin has a successful citizen science program, Texas Invaders, which along with the Invasive Plant Atlas of New England (IPANE) developed by Leslie “Les†Mehrhoff has set the standard for creating citizen science invasive species working groups. Working together with the Bugwood Network since 2005, invasive species working groups across America are using the Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System (EDDMapS) created by the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, University of Georgia to provide one common database for reporting occurrences of invasive species for many professional and volunteer groups. Continuing the work, Georgia has developed the First Detectors Program in 2014. This program focuses on training citizen scientists, Master Gardeners in particular, to recognize and report invasive species infestations and to learn how they can help stop the spread of Invasive Species.
Conference
Year: TIPPC_2018
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Presenter Type (Student or Regular): Regular
Session: 6. Education and Public Awareness
Submission Date: 2018-10-08
