Below are field sheets, documentation forms and other means of data capture used by Invasive Plant Patrol monitors. For more on how to get started as an Invasive Plant Patroller, please see the IPP training page.
Invasive Plant Patrol Monitor Certification
The goal of the IPP Certification Program is to encourage and support individual and group commitment to annual collection and submission of invasive aquatic plant screening survey data. To become a Certified Plant Patroller you must have participated in at least one Introductory IPP workshop (or equivalent training), complete a print-off version or a fillable version of the questionnaire (only the portions that apply) and sign the statement of commitment. LSM will provide all certified patrollers with standardized field sheets and an ID card.
Plant Patrol Surveys
Instructions for Invasive Plant Patrol Surveys
IAP Screening Survey Procedures
Survey 123 Digital Documentation Form
IPP documentation has gone digital! Please click here to learn more.
Paper Screening Survey Field Sheets
Notice: Do Not Print Field Sheets on Inkjet Printers. There is a good chance your forms will get wet and inkjet printing runs when wet. Please use a laser printer or contact the LSM office and we will gladly mail you extra data forms.
Screening Survey Field Form – Use the screening form when surveying a lake without a known infestation, or for low-level surveillance on an existing infestation.
Screening Survey Field Form (Scientific Names) – Native plant inventory listed by scientific name
Mapping Survey Field Form – Use the mapping form when surveying and mapping a known infestation. **For higher resolution and accurate mapping of infestations please use the Survey123 digital form.
Screening/Mapping Survey Field Form Instructions – Directions for properly filling out your screening or mapping survey field form
Submitting Suspicious Species
Aquatic Phenomena Photo Submission Form
Please use this form if you wish to submit photos for identification assistance. If you have not submitted photos this way before, please see the IAS Reporting Guide for instructions prior to completing the form.
Paper forms
Suspicious Plant Paper Form – Fill out and submit with the suspicious plant, following these guidelines. Form Instructions
Suspicious Organism Form – Fill out and follow form directions for submitting. Form Instructions
Volunteer Contribution Tracking Sheet
Please help us estimate the value of the contribution made by LSM Water Quality Monitors and Invasive Plant Patrollers to the monitoring and protection of Maine waters. Use this sheet (front and back) to track any time and expenses related to your monitoring and lake stewardship activity.
Lake Pages
You’re individual Lake Page will help you find information about your lake, including water quality data, depth maps, volunteer lists and certification numbers, past plant surveys and a link to local weather.
Search by lake or pond name, town name, zip code, or MIDAS number.
