Citizen Science

Citizen science allows you to contribute to science no matter where you are. Whether by asking questions, reporting observations, conducting experiments, collecting data, or developing low-cost technologies and open-source code, you and other members of the public can use your talents to help advance scientific knowledge. Learn about current USGS and partner Citizen Science opportunities below and find the Outstanding in the Field (Ep 2): Citizen Science—Your Data in Action podcast for information on an aquatic insect monitoring drive.