Tag Archives: citizen science

26Jul/22

Duane Friend pointing to a PPT screen with a weather map

University of Illinois leverages the power of weather-watching for the Master Naturalist Program

July 26, 2022citizen science, climate, Master Naturalist, weather

Story by Duane Friend, Illinois Master Naturalist Coordinator and Climate Specialist People have long had a fascination with the weather and storms. Storms can impact field crops, when you can get out into the field, andRead More…

30Nov/21

Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance Proves the Power of Citizen Science

November 30, 2021citizen science, Lake of the Ozarks, low impact landscaping, watershed leadership

At the crossroads of property values and natural resources stands citizen science, a place where people passionate about their homes gather together to preserve and protect. They are not widely known as first responders, and theyRead More…

28Jan/19

Leaders from the University of Missouri help expand citizen science efforts to address critical research questions

January 28, 2019algal blooms, citizen science, youth water education

Over the past several decades we have seen a global increase in potentially toxic cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs). CyanoHABs pose serious human health and livestock risks as they can produce toxins that impact recreation, agriculture,Read More…

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