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Citizen Science engages
volunteers in the collection of ecological information.
The NJAS Citizen Science program we aim to develop information datasets through
citizen participation, on the abundance distribution, and
demography of avian species.
We can use the
information collected through the contributions of Citizen
Scientists to provide the basis for managing bird populations at multiple spatial and temporal scales,
to improve our knowledge of the ecology of New Jersey, and to
promote habitat preservation. Using the citizen science approach
enables us to obtain the information we need, while also immersing
our citizen scientists into the scientific process.
New Jersey Audubon Society's Citizen Science program aims
to:
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foster environmental awareness among New Jersey's citizens
through active participation
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protect New Jersey's birds and other animals, especially
endangered and threatened species through collection of data
on bird distributions and abundance, population trends,
migration patterns
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promote habitat preservation by improving our knowledge of
the ecology of New Jersey through the contributions of Citizen
Scientists.
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Ordinary people
have the
opportunity to actively help acquire a great knowledge of the
ecology of New Jersey and contribute to the conservation
of our valuable natural resources, while involved in activities
that they enjoy. The data collected through citizen
science programs can be incorporated into management and
conservation plans, and influence local, state and federal
policy development.
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Citizen Science Projects
-- To determine the abundance and
distribution of grasslands bird populations breeding in private
lands enrolled in incentive programs in New
Jersey and assess the effectiveness of these programs.
-- To assess status and changes
in populations of shorebirds using the New Jersey coast during
spring and fall migration, to better manage and conserve
stopover areas.
-- to determine the importance
of different foraging areas in the NY/NJ Harbor for herons and
egrets.
Duke Bioblitz
On June 27, 2010, NJ Audubon worked with Duke Farms to coordinate a bioblitz.
We tahnk the many volunteers who helped out!
Bird surveys: Greg Cantrell, Karen Carlough, Bernadette Conrad, Mike Dixon, Laurie Gneiding, Bill Margaretta, Toni Margaretta, Tony Masso, Steve Mattan, Dan Morley, Stephen Porter, Dani Porter, George Roussey, Steve Salata, Tom Smith, Margaret Thomas, Susanna Treesh
Amphibian and reptile surveys: Vicki Schwartz and her crew
Pond Macroinvertebrates: Nicole Rahman
Butterflies: NABA
Fungi: Mycological Association
Links
Greg
Cantrell's Blog
Greg participates in
several of our surveys and keeps a blog about his
birding and citizen science experiences
Susan
Haviland's web page
Susan is one of our citizen
scientists who conducts shorebird surveys at
Great Bay Boulevard
Wildlife Management Area. Her website includes
photos, film clips, and her blog!
Scott Elowitz Photography
Scott Elowitz's photos
manage to capture the essence of the bird. We
frequently use his images in our citizen science
trainings.
To participate contact:
Nellie Tsipoura
Director of Citizen Science, NJ Audubon Society
11 Hardscrabble Road, PO Box 693
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Phone: (908) 766-5787 X12 -- Fax: (908) 766-7775