Created by the Oklahoma Biological Survey, those interested can join over 500 Oklahomans
in Observing the biodiversity across the state. Get outside and help scientists to
identify various plants and animals in this fun-for-all project.
Oklahoma’s Blue Thumb is a statewide citizen science program that trains volunteers
to monitor creeks and streams and share their knowledge of water quality with others.
The goal of Blue Thumb is to empower people to protect water in their region from
nonpoint source pollution.
Get involved in a volunteer network in your community as a CoCoRaHS weather observer.
All ages and backgrounds are needed to help measure and map precipitation including
rain, hail and snow.
Crowd the Tap is an EPA-funded project that promotes access to safe drinking water
by assisting individuals and groups with investigations of pipe materials that deliver
drinking water to homes. This is the first project to engage and empower water consumers
with investigating drinking water pipe infrastructure.
Early detection and early response are key to preventing the spread of any disease.
Letting individuals report symptoms in real-time can complement traditional tracking
while providing useful information directly to the public.
ISeeChange is dedicated to empowering communities to document and understand their
environment, weather and climate in order to increase resilience. This platform, tools,
and investigations provide equitable, iterative ways for residents to personalize,
measure, and track climate change impacts and better participate in community adaptation
decisions.
The Leaf Pack Network® is an international network of teachers, students, and citizen
monitors investigating their local stream ecosystems. Following instructions in the
Leaf Pack Network Manual, monitors use tree leaves and aquatic insects to determine
the health of their stream and understand its ecology.
The Izaak Walton League’s Save Our Streams program is the only nationwide program
training volunteers to protect waterways from pollution and bring information about
water quality to their communities. There are five citizen science project to choose
from, including Creek Freaks, Stream Selfies and Monitoring Macros.
