Anyone and everyone can help address the problem of plastic pollution! Register to record data that will help map out how plastic pollution is transported by rivers and how it accumulates in the ocean. Become a citizen scientist to help The Ocean Cleanup quantify plastic pollution in locations around the world!

Download The Ocean Cleanup Survey App and sign up today!

The Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful organization is looking for volunteers to protect the health and safety of the Pennsylvania waterways! Commit to being a community scientist and improve the water quality of our lakes and streams. Apply to volunteer and Keep PA Beautiful will provide you with a waterway clean up kit.

Simply record data about litter in your selected waterway, clean and properly dispose of the litter, and share your data with Keep PA Beautiful!

The series titled Changing Planet, provides an in depth look at six vulnerable ecosystems from around the world.

Now is a great time to get involved in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) citizen science efforts.  

Whether you’re outdoors or in your home, you can be a part of NOAA’s world-class research and monitoring efforts. Volunteer to participate in the scientific process!

Chesapeake Bay locals are helping take care of the Bay using their smartphones! Climate disruption and other human disturbances are affecting our coastal waters. The Chesapeake Water Watch project asks volunteers in Maryland, Virginia, and other nearby states to monitor these effects using HydroColor, a free smartphone app, and by taking water samples.

A community-focused, data-driven approach to plant conservation. Brought to you by the Chicago Botanic Garden. The participation is simple! With the Budburst app, you can observe plants, upload your data, and share your findings in an instant.

A citizen science project that emphasizes wildlife observation and inquiry. A global community of nature enthusiasts photographing and learning about wildlife. Teachers, transform your school into a nature classroom with video-guided learning activities and backyard-focused nature lessons!

This citizen science project is all about observing an often overlooked animal in the ecosystem, squirrels! No matter where you live, city or suburb, from the Midwest to the East Coast, Canada to California, if squirrels live in your neighborhood, you are encouraged to become a squirrel monitor.

Join the Zooniverse! A community of people of all ages and backgrounds who can participate in real research with over 50 active online citizen science projects. The Zooniverse enables everyone to take part in research in many fields across the sciences, humanities, and more. The Zooniverse creates opportunities for you to unlock answers and contribute to real discoveries!

Record your observations of the natural world and share with research scientists and fellow naturalists across the globe. Every observation can contribute to biodiversity science, from the rarest butterfly to the most common backyard weed. iNaturalist helps scientists find and use your data. All you have to do is observe.