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Contact: Denise Germann, 406-888-5838 Contact: Jennifer Lutman, 406-888-7895
WEST GLACIER, MONT. – The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center at Glacier National Park will continue its Citizen Science Program this summer, offering free research and learning opportunities for the public. The program trains individuals to identify, observe and record information on mountain goats, pikas, loons, and invasive plants in Glacier National Park. These species have been targeted because of their sensitivity to changes in habitat, human disturbances and, in the case of invasive plants, their threat to native biodiversity. Participants are asked to attend a one-day training session before collecting data for a project. Projects and training dates are listed below. Additional training sessions may be scheduled based on interest. Please contact the Learning Center at 406-888-7986 for more information or to sign-up for training. High Country Citizen Science
Common Loon Citizen Science
Invasive Plant Citizen Science
Since 2005, the Glacier National Park Citizen Science Program has utilized trained citizen scientists to collect baseline population data on species of interest in the park. Training provided to participants serves to inform them on threats to native plants and animals that may result from human disturbance, climate change, and invasive species. Perhaps most importantly, the Citizen Science Program helps create an informed group of visitors involved in active stewardship of Glacier National Park. Funding and support for the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center's Citizen Science Program is provided by the Glacier National Park Conservancy. For more information on the Citizen Science Program, contact 406-888-7986 or Glac_Citizen_Science@nps.gov, or visit https://www.nps.gov/glac/naturescience/ccrlc-citizen-science.htm. - NPS - |
Last updated: February 24, 2015