Beaver Creek Reserve Citizen Science Center
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| Affiliation: |
Beaver Creek Reserve |
| Contact Information: |
Sarah Braun |
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Citizen Science Center Director |
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S1 Cty. Hwy. K |
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Fall Creek, WI 54742 |
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715-877-2212 |
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csc@beavercreekreserve.org |
| Year Started: |
2002 |
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| Specialty(ies): |
Wisconsin NatureMapping, Water Action Volunteers, aquatic invasive species, Worm Watch, groundwater monitoring, frog and toad surveys, aquatic invertebrates |
| Purpose: |
The mission of the Citizen Science Center is to bring together community members, individuals, teachers, and students with environmental professionals and university researchers to carry out scientific research and promote environmental stewardship. Monitoring programs are just one way in which we can accomplish this mission. |
| Subject Area(s): |
Groundwater
Rivers/Streams
Amphibians/Reptiles
Exotics/Invasive Species
Native Vegetation
Insects
Worms
Birds
Lakes/Ponds/Reservoirs
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
Biological parameters
Physical parameters
Chemical parameters
Habitat Protection
GIS/GPS information
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| # of Volunteers: |
75-100 |
| Volunteer Hours/Year: |
10 hrs/volunteer/yr |
| 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
Social Gatherings
Links to websites of other programs
Online training
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| Accepting New Volunteers? |
Yes
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