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Citizen Science
Citizen-science is a relatively new concept but one that is steadily gaining value as a tool for conservation. At its most basic, citizen-science is the effort of volunteers (regardless of age, location, or experience) in gathering scientific data.
The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission (ANHC) brought citizen-science to a state-wide audience in 2004 with the Arkansas Tarantula Survey and 2005 and 2006 with the Arkansas Bumblebee Survey. This collaboration with citizen-scientists provides the ANHC with broad-range ecological data. The ANHC will continue to partner with citizen-scientists across the state to establish baseline ecological measures and fill gaps in our knowledge. To learn more about participating in the ANHC's current survey visit the:
For information on past efforts, visit the links listed below:
