• What Is MISIN? (Updated February 17, 2016)
• MISIN Walk-through (Updated April 18, 2018)

• E-mail and Bulk Loading Data Submission Protocols (Updated May 2018)
• Volunteer Data Submission Protocols (Updated May 2018)
• Field Data Collection Protocols (Updated May 19, 2016)

• Located toward the right hand side of the blue toolbar you will find the heading Sign In. You will be given the option on the log in screen to sign in with your username and password or to register for a new account.
• To register, click on Register Now and fill out the required information indicated by the red asterisk.
• After completing the registration form, you will receive an automated welcome e-mail. You may now log in to MISIN.
• Once logged in, click on Report located in the blue toolbar.
• A list of all the available species to report will be displayed. Click on the name of the species you would like to report.
• On the reporting page, you have the option to either type in coordinates (Latitude, Longitude) or an address then click on the Locate button OR you may hold down the CRTL button on your keyboard and zoom in to the correct location. The map will automatically zoom to the required level.
• After placing a marker on the map, continue filling out the remainder of the reporting form. Latitude and Longitude sections of the form will be automatically filled in. 
• Necessary information includes selecting whether or not this species was detected or not detected, the project you are reporting for, the observation date, the area and density, and any comments and/or photos you would like to include. 
• After clicking the Submit Report button, you will be redirected to a summary page that tells you that the point was successfully added and provides the reporter with a record ID for easy reference. You will also be provided with a PDF link where you can download and print the summary page for your records.

View iPhone App Instructions (Updated May 2018)