Adopt-a-Beach
Adopt-a-Beach is working together to protect the Great Lakes through cleanups and community projects.
Citizen Science Projects: Water
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Sentry Program
The AIS Sentry Program educates and empowers community members to recognize and report aquatic invasive species throughout St. Louis County. The AIS Sentry Program helps prevent and limit the spread of AIS in waters throughout St. Louis County.
Sponsors
St. Louis River Alliance, St. Louis County’s Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program, Minnesota Sea Grant, Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesAquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Trackers Program
Citizens are trained to monitor changes in populations of aquatic invasive species over time in specific locations.
Project Link
http://maisrc.umn.edu/ais-trackerSponsors
Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center, University of Minnesota-ExtensionBad River Watershed Monitoring Program
The overall objective of the BRWA Water Quality Monitoring Program is to establish at least a four-year baseline of water quality on the streams and rivers within our service area. The baseline data will be used to determine the overall health of watersheds and troubled spots will be investigated.
Sponsors
The Bad River Watershed AssociationCitizen Lake Monitoring Program
The goals of the Citizen Lake Monitoring Program are to collect high quality data, to educate and empower volunteers, and to share this data and knowledge.
Project Link
http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/clmn/Sponsors
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-ExtensionClean Boats, Clean Waters
Boat inspectors help perform boat and trailer checks, disseminate informational brochures, and educate boaters on how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Project Link
http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/CBCW/Sponsors
University of Wisconsin-Extension, Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesGreat Lakes FieldScope
The Great Lakes project invites participants to explore maps and graphs and contribute water quality data from across the Great Lakes watershed region. This web-based mapping and graphing collaboration tool is designed to engage students, volunteers, and citizens in Great Lakes science. FieldScope is part of a nationwide initiative to share, analyze, and interpret data.
Project Link
http://greatlakes.fieldscope.org/Sponsors
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, FieldScope, National Science Foundation, National Geographic SocietyLake Ice Reporting Program
Citizen observers collect ice-on and ice-off dates for MN lakes to better understand the effects changing ice cover has on lake health, local wildlife, and citizen lake use.
Sponsors
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesLake Level Minnesota
Volunteers and cooperative organizations collect and report lake levels throughout the state to measure changes in water levels.
Sponsors
Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesLoonWatch
LoonWatch’s Annual Lakes Monitoring Program engages an active volunteer network of Loon Rangers as its primary tool to collect critical long-term data on loons in northern WI. Working as population monitors and environmental educators, these volunteers have been the field force that has provided data, and contributed to environmental awareness.