Location: Coastal British Columbia
Observing Protocols: Observers are requested to take photos of suspected Spartina observed along BC coastlines using the LEO Reporter app, which automatically records precise GPS coordinates, time, date, and identity of the observer, and any descriptive information the observer would like to share. Close-up photos for species identification is requested, in addition to landscape level photos, and photos that include or landmarks or line-ups, or both. Confirmed invasive Spartina will be investigated and eradicated by project staff and trained volunteers. Observations can also be made online at the LEO website, but the use of the LEO Reporter app is preferred.
Inputs: LEO Network Observations, Other data sources.
Outputs: LEO Network observations within this project will be added to the LEO observations map.
Resources:
List of Regulated Invasive Plants in BC
Priority Invasive Species in BC
Videos:
Reflections on the Water: Identifying Spartina Grass with Rachel Benbrook
How to identify Salt marsh cordgrass Spartina alterniflora
References:
Dethier, M.N. and Hacker, S.D., 2004. Improving management practices for invasive cordgrass in the Pacific Northwest: a case study of Spartina anglica. Sea Grant Washington.
Patten, K. and O'Casey, C., 2007. Use of Willapa Bay, Washington, by shorebirds and waterfowl after Spartina control efforts. Journal of Field Ornithology, 78(4), pp.395-400.
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Observations From Members