Urban Ecology Center
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| Contact Information: |
Tim Vargo |
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Research Coordinator |
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1500 E. Park Pl. |
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Milwaukee, WI 53211 |
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414-964-8505 x116 |
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tvargo@urbanecologycenter.org |
| Year Started: |
1991 |
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| Specialty(ies): |
Snakes, Butterflies, Monarch larvae, Burdock, Bird migration, Mammals, Exotics/Invasives |
| Purpose: |
To bridge the gap between community and academia through Citizen Science Research. We produce high-quality, publishable research that is driven by our volunteer corps. |
| Subject Area(s): |
Birds
Soil
Amphibians/Reptiles
Exotics/Invasive Species
Native Vegetation
Invertebrates
Rivers/Streams
Mammals
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| Data Type(s) Collected: |
Population Status
Population Trends
Population Health
Population Demographics
Threats to Populations
Distribution and Range
Habitat Requirements
Habitat Conditions and/or Availability
Habitat Protection
GIS mapping/monitoring
Collectors and users
Chemical parameters
Physical parameters
Biological parameters
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| # of Volunteers: |
150 |
| Volunteer Hours/Year: |
30 |
| Volunteer Services: |
Training sessions for new volunteers
Advanced training sessions for experienced monitors
Conferences
Volunteer monitor newsletter
Group website
Data analysis and reporting
Regular meetings throughout the year
Email list or list-serve for volunteers
Staff consultation with individual monitors
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| Accepting New Volunteers? |
Yes
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