By combining citizen science, professional expertise, and advanced mapping technologies, MISIN delivers real-time data that strengthens ecological resilience, supports the economy, and enhances public awareness.
The departments of Entomology at Virginia Tech and Michigan State University collaborate on the innovative development of GIS and database technology to guide monitoring, treatment, and decision-making.
The mapBioControl project, led by Michigan State University with USDA partners, delivers a geospatial platform that standardizes data, supports real-time reporting, and strengthens invasive species management.
By coordinating regional partnerships known as Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs), MISC strengthens communication, builds public awareness, and supports the structure, funding, research, and data necessary for long-term success.
Volunteers adopt “Sentinel Trees” in backyards, parks, or forests, helping to detect invasive threats early and inform rapid response efforts. The Eyes on the Forest (iForest) program, led by Michigan State University Extension.