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Participatory Science for Environmental Protection

  • EPA's Equipment Loan Programs

    Ready to collect your own participatory science data? Check out EPA's Equipment Loan Programs to learn more.

    Apply now to Region 2's Equipment Loan Program until April 14, 2023!

  • EPA Vision for Participatory Science

    EPA envisions a future where all parts of society are increasingly engaged and empowered to help advance scientific knowledge and inform environmental protection actions.

    Read Using Participatory Science at EPA: Vision and Principles.

  • StoryMap on Participatory Science

    Learn about participatory science and explore EPA-supported projects, collaborations, and how to get involved in our new, interactive StoryMap! 

    View the StoryMap.

  • Quality Assurance Toolkit for Participatory Science

    EPA's QA Toolkit features a QA Handbook, video series, and two fact sheets that can help you complete a Quality Assurance Project Plan and successfully start a project. 

What is Participatory Science? 

Participatory science engages the public in advancing scientific knowledge by formulating research questions, collecting data, and interpreting results. Other terms include citizen science, community science, volunteer monitoring, or public participation in scientific research. EPA supports these initiatives through a range of resources including funding, technical support, and tools.

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Ready to Get Involved?

Find a participatory science project near you!

  • Check out Citizenscience.gov for a government-wide listing of participatory science efforts and cross-agency collaborations 
  • Check out Scistarter.org to find participatory science projects across the world
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Last updated on March 23, 2023