In March of 2023, Great Lakes Now collaborated with online citizen science portal SciStarter to highlight citizen science initiatives in our monthly show. Now we’re inviting you can find a project to join in your neighborhood!
Episode 2303 Lesson Plans: Citizen science in the Great Lakes
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Lessons and activities based on the monthly Great Lakes Now program.
AuthorsCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipCitizen ScienceFeature HomepageForests and PlantsLatest NewsMichiganNewsOntarioProtectResearch, Data and TechnologyScience Says WhatScience, Technology, ResearchSharon Oosthoek
Science Says What? How 5th-graders counting plants can lead to positive change
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These young researchers are participating in citizen science — the public voluntarily helping to conduct scientific research.
AuthorsCitizen ScienceDetroitDetroit RiverFeature DetroitFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsHistory and CultureJohn HartigLake ErieLake Erie-EPALatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismRegionScience, Technology, ResearchTourism
Great Lakes Moment: A community science survey
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“Volunteers reported 17 bald eagles on the ice, an estimated 20,000 Canvasbacks, about as many Redheads, a smattering of other ducks, and Tundra and Mute swans.”