IPANE uses the USGS quadrangle map system to assign volunteers survey areas. Volunteers sign up for a quad either solo or in groups. Each quad is surveyed for natural areas that may or may not contain invasive species. Within each of these areas, volunteers conduct multiple samples using the established field form, being sure to sample from each habitat type found on the property. Once the entire quad has been surveyed it is marked as complete. Additional IPANE data is collected through opportunistic surveys and professionals in the field. See the maps below for information on available quads. Some quads that are currently blank may actually already have occurrence data either from previous volunteers or from herbarium records.

These maps represent a recent attempt to post the status of each quad online and we’d like to make sure they actually reflect the current status of the quadrangles. If you are an IPANE volunteer and have information regarding quad assignments or if you have completed a quad, contact us at ipane@uconn.edu.