Community Outreach
Citizen Science Opportunities
The University of Arizona invites you to become an active participant in the following science research and outreach efforts:
- RainLog/RainMapper
RainLog is a network of over 1,000 volunteers that use backyard rain gauges to monitor precipitation across Arizona and in neighboring states. Data collected are used for research, watershed management activities, drought monitoring, and educational programs at local, county, and state levels. RainMapper is a free service that sends email notices to subscribers about recent precipitation amounts in their neighborhoods.
- National Phenology Network
Phenology is the study of periodic plant and animal life cycle events and how they are influenced by seasonal and other variations in climate. Examples include the timing of leafing and flowering, insect emergence, and animal migration. The National Phenology Network seeks volunteers to be part of a massive observing campaign to monitor these environmental events in their localities.
- Master Watershed Stewards
This program educates and trains citizens across the state of Arizona to serve as volunteers in the protection, restoration, monitoring, and conservation of their water and watersheds.
- “House Energy” Doctor Program
UA architecture students will come to your home or office to perform a comprehensive energy audit for your building and provide specific information on how to decrease your energy use.
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