Invasive species presence/absence records in the AK Aqua database are the result of professional observational data submissions from state and federal agencies, private entities, non-profit organizations, and individuals. Data submissions are vital to maintaining AK Aqua as the statewide clearinghouse for curated, invasive freshwater aquatic species information.
To submit data to the AK Aqua portal: Download the data entry form by clicking the button below, and the accompanying data dictionary if needed. Enter data onto the form, then email the completed form to Kim Schuster.
*The data dictionary is also available as an Excel spreadsheet (.xlsx).
ACCS has developed a shared Survey123 field data collection tool for invasive zebra and quagga mussels. Please contact Dustin Merrigan for access.
Submission Deadlines
We have three deadlines for data submissions:
December 31 – data submitted by this date are uploaded by the end of January
February 1 – data submitted by this date are uploaded by the end of February
April 1 – data submitted by this date are uploaded by the beginning of May
Data received after April 1 will be uploaded as time allows, or will be included with the following December 31 deadline.