citizen science Content

Can Citizen Science Be Trusted? New Study of Birds Shows It Can

Andy Fell — April 15, 2025 - 4:18pm

Platforms such as iNaturalist and eBird encourage people to observe and document nature, but how accurate is the ecological data that they collect?

Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve Expands

Katherine E Kerlin — October 03, 2022 - 12:20pm

Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve, part of the UC Davis Natural Reserve system, acquires nearly 500 acres from Land Trust of Napa County.

Citizen Divers Aid Understanding of Fish in the Salish Sea

Katherine E Kerlin — March 24, 2022 - 10:27am

Hundreds of fish species live in the Salish Sea, and many face a number of threats. Monitoring the health of these fish populations is crucial. But with nearly 5,000 miles of coastline and more than 400 islands, it’s no small task.