Ecological Reserve Stewardship and Citizen Science, a working model.
Presentation Abstract
Management of Ecologically sensitive areas cannot always be assured by government departments perennially short of funding. Our model of the Race Rocks Ecological Reserve in the Strait of Juan de Fuca shows how community stewardship by an educational institution with forward looking leadership can successfully fund and manage a marine ecological research centre. The engagement in citizen science by committed volunteers, staff and students, as well as facilitation of on-site research by outside institutions has been the outcome. http://www.racerocks.ca
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 5:00 PM
End Date
1-5-2014 6:30 PM
Location
Room 6C
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)
Ecological reserves--British Columbia--Race Rocks Ecological Reserve
Geographic Coverage
Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); Race Rocks Ecological Reserve (B.C.)
Rights
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Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Ecological Reserve Stewardship and Citizen Science, a working model.
Room 6C
Management of Ecologically sensitive areas cannot always be assured by government departments perennially short of funding. Our model of the Race Rocks Ecological Reserve in the Strait of Juan de Fuca shows how community stewardship by an educational institution with forward looking leadership can successfully fund and manage a marine ecological research centre. The engagement in citizen science by committed volunteers, staff and students, as well as facilitation of on-site research by outside institutions has been the outcome. http://www.racerocks.ca
