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Citizen Science and water

Venue

Basel

The goal of the workshop is to exchange information and experiences on Citizen Science projects related to water quality and quantity. Invited talks will be followed by group discussion to share experiences on citizen science projects, discuss the set-up of a platform for future information exchange, and identify research needs and opportunities for collaboration within the framework of Citizen Science.

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The workshop will be held in German and English, and will take place between 11:00 - 13:00. Everyone is welcome and we encourage participation from NGOs, non-profit associations for water, public water authorities, those involved in Citizen Science projects, as well as researchers.

Moderation and organization: Jan Seibert, Ilja van Meerveld, Barbara Strobl, Simon Etter, Tracy Ewen, Hydrology and Climate group, University of Zurich. Contact: or .

Categories

  • Science & the public
  • Scientific exchange and networking