Invasive Species USA by State

Invasive species are not simply local nuisances; they are biological signals showing how global movement, trade, and climate patterns operate at a microscopic scale. A single insect egg, fungal spore, or seed transported unnoticed can reshape ecosystems across entire regions. Gardeners and composters are uniquely positioned within this process. Because they work closely with soil biology, decomposition, plants, and seasonal change, they often detect abnormalities long before agencies publish alerts. Their observations frequently become the earliest warnings of ecological disruption. This tool expands that awareness by connecting individual discoveries to statewide patterns. When gardeners report and recognize invasive organisms, they do more than protect their own plots — they contribute to early detection systems that help protect agriculture, native habitats, and food security.

From Sir Albert Howard. “The health of soil, plant, animal and man is one and indivisible.”