Everglades CISMA Early Detection and Rapid Response Website

National Park Service

The Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) is a formal partnership of federal, state, and local government agencies, tribes, individuals, and various interested groups that manage invasive species in the greater Everglades area. It was formed to enhance restoration of the Everglades by creating a defined commitment of cooperation between agencies and organizations. With this partnership and cooperation, has come the need to create a central location to report, share and store species sightings and distribution information (EDDMapS). The University of Georgia's Bugwood Network has developed a user-friendly web-based invasive plant reporting and distribution system using Microsoft SQL Server, Adobe Coldfusion, FlashMaps and Google Maps. This project will adapt this system to work specifically for the Everglades CISMA and allow for entry of all invasive species (animals, plants, diseases). It will be available via newly designed web site specifically for the Everglades CISMA designed by and hosted on servers at the University of Georgia Bugwood Network. The Bugwood Network staff will work closely with CISMA cooperators to ensure the site meets current and future needs of the group. One in-person training session will be provided for cooperators upon completion of the system. Two online training sessions will also be provided if needed. Maintenance and updates to the website will be provided for a period of 12 months from start of project.