Giving Science Back to the People – Advancing Biodiversity & Climate Research

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Only through collaboration with naturalists and trained volunteers can we meaningfully monitor the indicators needed to assess the state of biodiversity. These indicators must be documented within the context of living systems, not in isolation. Phenology, migratory behavior, bioindicator species, population age structure, and species distributions only gain meaning when observed in relation to one another, across time and place. Naturalists are critical to this work because they recognize patterns, interactions, and change at the system level, avoiding fragmented observations that miss broader ecological signals.

This work is demanding. EwA’s dedicated and growing community of citizen scientists carries it forward every day, grounding careful observation in ecological context and long term commitment.

📊 The EwA reports document this collective effort. As our community of citizen scientists and expert collaborators grows, so does our ability to build on past achievements, detect change across scales, and strengthen our impact. We invite you to spend time with EwA’s latest reports and the stories they tell.