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National Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Information System Active

By Fort Collins Science Center February 11, 2023

The National Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Information System is an emerging online resource for invasive species information sharing and collaboration that serves as the information hub of the National EDRR Framework.  This centralized network will improve access to existing and emerging information resources and expand collaboration to facilitate early detection and rapid response to biological threats across the nation.  

The foundation of the Information System is a web application that connects disparate invasive species efforts in a unified location, making stand-alone efforts interactive with other stand-alone efforts so that EDRR can be informed and improved through information sharing. With a customizable dashboard, user interface, and project portal, users can access the information that is most relevant to their needs, as well as analytical support and data visualization. From planning to detecting, responding and reporting management outcomes, the National EDRR Information System will provide the information and tools that are needed at every step in the EDRR process.

NEDRRIS Conceptual Diagram
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This graphic provides a conceptual diagram of the National Early Detection and Rapid Response Information System.

Interagency partnering for weed prevention-- Progress on development of a National Early Detection and Rapid Response System for Invasive Plants in the United States

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Forewarned is forearmed! Progress in development of the U.S. National Early Detection and Rapid Response System for invasive plants: Proposal for a North American early warning system for invasive plants

Currently, a National Early Detection and Rapid Response System (EDRR) for Invasive Plants is being developed in the United States. Conceptually, the system is a coordinated framework of local, state, and national interagency groups that is designed to prevent the establishment and spread of new invasive plants through early detection and reporting of suspected new invaders, identification and vou
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

National Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) Framework

A geonarrative detailing the National Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) Framework, a structure for interagency coordination to support early detection biosurveillance and rapid response to invasive species.

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Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Fort Collins Science Center, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center