2.2.0
2026-03-27
• Added Puerto Rico as a selectable species list option, expanding coverage for users in the region.
• Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
For any questions or concerns, use the in-app feedback feature or email us at bugwood@uga.edu.
2.1.0
2026-02-05
We’ve improved My EDDMapS with a new User Reports tracker! Now easily monitor your submitted invasive species sightings — track review status by experts and see when they’ve been verified and added to the public distribution map. Greater transparency for your contributions to early detection across the U.S. and Canada. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu. Thank you for helping map and manage invasive species — keep reporting!
2.0.10
2025-12-18
Improvements to the upload routine - Images will upload one at a time to minimize the number of connections and reduce errors. All species categories and subcategories have thumbnails. More UI improvements for a clean and formal feel. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.
2.0.1
2025-06-25
Added Record details with images for Explore Map Points and Recent Records. Fixed bug for reports with a negative status uploading to infested area field. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.
2.0.0
2025-05-21
Get help navigating the EDDMapS App with a new user guide accessible from the question mark icon on the top right of the main menu scene. Several bug fixes including adding species to the report form from the EDDMapS Database search. For any questions or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.
1.3.9
2024-10-11
Explore surrounding mapped points, top species and recent reports with the newly added Explore Nearby Reports section in the EDDMapS App. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.
1.3.8
2024-10-01
New: Added help buttons for attributes on report form. Bug Fixes: Fixed account registration so that it will complete the process. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.
1.3.7
2024-09-11
Minor update for order of selectable options for Beech Leaf Disease. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.
1.3.5
2024-08-24
Bug fix for species images getting out of sync while flipping through the images. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.
1.3.3
2024-08-08
A new species specific form for Beech Leaf Disease has been added. User now have the ability to add any species in the EDDMapS system to their My Species List and is synced to the website. The bug that kept the species sort button from appearing has been fixed. For any questions, concerns or feature suggestions, please use the in app feedback feature or email us at bugwood@uga.edu.
1.3.2
2024-06-10
The search bar text color has been changed to make text more readable. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.
1.3.1
2024-05-28
In this update we added text to the button on the report form that allows users to edit the report location and fixed the report number badge on the main page to have rounded corners. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.
1.2.3
2023-10-02
Users now have the option to upload immediately after finishing a report from the form or they can save the report to the queue for uploading later. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.
1.2.2
2023-09-01
Fix for missing images causing a crash when trying to create a new plant record. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.
1.2.1
2023-08-24
Minor update to fix intermittent authentication check issues. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.
1.2.0
2023-08-05
Updated upload routine that gives users progress updates as they are uploaded. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.
1.1.5
2023-03-18
Minor network communication updates to better handle errors. For any questions, concerns, or suggestions for features, please contact us at bugwood@uga.edu or use the feedback option in the left side menu of the app.
1.1.0
2022-04-30
Added distribution maps and sub categories for species, custom data fields for New Jersey, and delete action for user accounts. Fixed whitespace added to images when adding them to reports.
1.0.9
2022-01-08
Project specific logos added to side menu.
1.0.7
2021-09-14
New image upload procedure. Added functionality for other Bugwood apps to report through the EDDMapS App.