Presentation Abstract
An ultimate goal of Citizen Science is to encourage visitors to adopt conservation attitudes and behaviors that help preserve Puget Sound's unique marine ecosystem. The objectives of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium's Explore the Shore Beach Walks include connecting citizens with Puget Sound animals and habitats; increasing citizens' respect for wildlife and habitats; educating citizens about local water conservation and protection initiatives in Puget Sound, and encouraging them to get involved in these efforts. This program, launched in 2011, contributes data to the Washington NatureMapping Program. Success of this program has hinged on strong volunteer participation including the involvement of youth volunteers; defining clear goals for the program; and collecting reliable and consistent data.
Session Title
Session S-04I: Citizen Science as a Tool for Conservation
Conference Track
Citizens/Education
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2014 : Seattle, Wash.)
Document Type
Event
Start Date
1-5-2014 8:30 AM
End Date
1-5-2014 10:00 AM
Location
Room 604
Genre/Form
conference proceedings; presentations (communicative events)
Contributing Repository
Digital content made available by University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Marine ecology--Washington (State)--Puget Sound--Citizen participation
Subjects – Names (LCNAF)
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Geographic Coverage
Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); Puget Sound (Wash.)
Rights
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Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
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Citizen Science as a Tool for Conservation - Best Practices from Local Examples
Room 604
An ultimate goal of Citizen Science is to encourage visitors to adopt conservation attitudes and behaviors that help preserve Puget Sound's unique marine ecosystem. The objectives of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium's Explore the Shore Beach Walks include connecting citizens with Puget Sound animals and habitats; increasing citizens' respect for wildlife and habitats; educating citizens about local water conservation and protection initiatives in Puget Sound, and encouraging them to get involved in these efforts. This program, launched in 2011, contributes data to the Washington NatureMapping Program. Success of this program has hinged on strong volunteer participation including the involvement of youth volunteers; defining clear goals for the program; and collecting reliable and consistent data.
