DJ has an M.S. in Forestry and a B.S. in Biology/Aquatic Ecology from Michigan Technological University.
Participating Jurisdictions:
Chinese Wisteria
(Wisteria sinensis)
Our Partners
Collaborative efforts and support from our partners help make the iMapInvasives Project possible. Continued maintenance and enhanced functionality initiatives are funded by annual fees paid by individual state and provincial organizations administering active iMapInvasives sites. View a list of current member programs.
Read more about each of our partners below.
The Invasive Species Coordination Section (within NYSDEC Division of Lands and Forests) ensures centralized invasive species data sharing meets the needs of New York stakeholders and the mandate put forth in NYS Environmental Conservation Law through programmatic direction and administration of agreements with NYNHP and Cornell IPM.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) was created on July 1, 1970 to combine all state programs designed to protect and enhance the environment into a single agency.
DEC is headed by a commissioner, who is assisted by executive managers. The department has 24 divisions and offices and is further organized into bureaus to fulfill the functions and regulations established by Title 6 of New York Codes, Rules and Regulations. Some programs are also governed by federal law.
A program of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell Integrated Pest Management (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.
Cornell IPM provides the software development and hosting of the nationwide iMapInvasives platform. Cornell IPM ensures iMapInvasives is operating efficiently and securely, and makes upgrades to meet needs of the NY invasive species network through prioritization with NYSDEC and NYNHP. Cornell IPM also provides support to iMap users outside of NY, helps promote iMap as a nationally available resource, and collaborates with national data partners in coordination with NYNHP.
The New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) is a partnership between the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and The State University of New York's School of Environmental Science and Forestry. The mission of the NYNHP is to facilitate conservation of rare animals, rare plants, and natural ecosystems. This mission is accomplished by combining thorough field inventories, scientific analyses, expert interpretation, and a comprehensive database on New York's biodiversity to deliver quality information to partners working in natural resource conservation.
The New York Natural Heritage Program was established in 1985 and is a contract unit housed within NYS DEC's Division of Fish and Wildlife. The program is staffed by more than 30 scientists and specialists with expertise in ecology, zoology, botany, information management, environmental review, and geographic information systems.
Past Partners
The original database development and roll-out funds for iMapInvasives were contributed by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (via the Environmental Protection Fund), The Nature Conservancy Global Invasive Species Team, and The Nature Conservancy Oregon Chapter.
NatureServe is a non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to provide the scientific basis for effective conservation action. NatureServe and its network of natural heritage programs are the leading source for information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems.
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The United States harbors a wealth of plant and animal life. The Nature Conservancy has chapters in all 50 states helping to preserve an immense variety of natural places, from the Everglades to the Great Plains, the Great Lakes, and the Gulf of Mexico.
The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) is a non-profit organization administered by Florida State University. FNAI is dedicated to gathering, interpreting, and disseminating information critical to the conservation of Florida's biological diversity. The Inventory was founded in 1981 as a member of The Nature Conservancy's international network of natural heritage programs. Funding is provided through contracts and grants, which currently include work for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and other state and federal agencies.
In Oregon, The Nature Conservancy owns/manages 48 nature preserves and has helped to protect over 492,000 acres of important habitat. On their home turf, plants and animals are kept in check by natural controls, like predators and food supply. But when a species is introduced, accidentally or intentionally, into a new landscape not adapted to its presence, the consequences can be devastating. The Nature Conservancy is working with partners and people like you to eradicate invasive species and halt their spread in Oregon.