Government Information: Citizen Science

Through its research and programming, the Center for Community and Citizen Science helps scientists, communities and citizens collaborate on science to address environmental problems as a part of civic life. The center researches ways to broaden and improve participation in science by diverse communities, use citizen science to effectively improve scientific learning, and develop resources and tools for building successful citizen science programs.

Enable and encourage people to learn about, participate in, and contribute to real science through both informal recreational activities and formal research efforts.

The world’s largest and most popular platform for people-powered research. This research is made possible by volunteers — more than a million people around the world who come together to assist professional researchers.

Enhancing the capacity for rural libraries to engage the public in drought monitoring

Helps you identify the plants and animals around you. Get connected with a community of over a million scientists and naturalists who can help you learn more about nature!

Promotes excellence in environmental education throughout North America and the world. See Programs.

CitizenScience.gov is an official government website designed to accelerate the use of crowdsourcing and citizen science across the U.S. government.

Citizen science is the involvement of the public in scientific research – whether community-driven research or global investigations. The Citizen Science Association unites expertise from educators, scientists, data managers, and others to power citizen science.