Wisconsin Citizen-based Monitoring Network

Our Work

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the effectiveness of citizen-based monitoring efforts in Wisconsin by providing communications, resources, and recognition to build and maintain the dynamic picture of our natural resources.

Citizen-based Monitoring

Citizen science is the volunteer involvement of the public in scientific research and monitoring, often through partnerships with professional scientists. Citizen-based monitoring is a type of citizen science that refers to the long-term monitoring of natural resources. Many groups in Wisconsin Citizen-based Monitoring Network use one or both terms to describe their work, while others use terms like community science, volunteer monitoring, or public participation in scientific research.

What We Provide

We provide resources and support to Wisconsin volunteers, researchers, land managers, educators, naturalists, project leaders, and everyone else involved in citizen-based monitoring. Resources include:
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Students in Madison make wildlife observations with a trail camera from the DNR lending library. Photo: Madison Audubon.