Citizen Scientist

Do you want to actively participate in scientific research? Citizen scientists are regular citizens who collect environmental and scientific data in their local communities to help government agencies and private organizations protect, manage and improve our natural world. Opportunities to participate in research projects can be done individually or as a group activity and are generally suitable for both children and adults.

Here are a few opportunities for residents to get involved:

Water Quality

NJ Salt Watch – https://njwatershedwatch.org/road-salt/

Raritan Stream Monitors – https://www.raritanheadwaters.org/monitoring-water/surface-water/

Wildlife Monitoring

BioBlitz – https://www.inaturalist.org/

NJ Wildlife Tracker – https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/conservation/reporting-rare-wildlife-sightings/

Great Backyard Bird Count – https://www.birds.cornell.edu/k12/gbbc/