The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a two-part webcast series on participatory science, in collaboration with the National Water Quality Monitoring Council’s Volunteer Monitoring Workgroup. Established in 2016, this initiative aims to integrate volunteer monitoring with official water-quality assessments. The series will feature projects that involve public participation in aquatic data collection, showcasing successful strategies and resources.
Part 1, scheduled for May 23, 2024, will focus on water quality programs and includes speakers from various organizations. Part 2, on July 11, 2024, will emphasize coastal programs and partnerships. Each session will highlight meaningful engagement in water quality monitoring and the diverse application of collected data. Further resources for participatory science are available through the EPA.
