A call for community science standards for the Great Lakes

The International Joint Commission calls for standardized protocols for community science data.

By Chris Winslow

Chris Winslow is director of Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory. He serves on the IJC Science Advisory Board Research Coordinating Committee.

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In Memoriam

Deborah Swackhamer was a pioneering researcher in organic contaminants and policy.

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The Cleveland Water Alliance aims to standardize volunteer water monitoring data.

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Luwen Wan uses NASA data to model nutrient fluxes.

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Patricia Ann Owl bridges Anishinaabe Traditional Knowledge with water governance.

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The STREAM project combines DNA metabarcoding with community-based monitoring.

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Delaney Demro compares public perceptions of stream quality with biochemical measurements.

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Swim Drink Fish hubs train volunteers to monitor recreational water quality.

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Water Rangers use affordable test kits to collect water quality data.

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David Baker's 50 years of data revolutionized tributary monitoring.

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Michael Schmidt investigates nitrate contamination in groundwater.