“Any day you see a hawk is a good day,” says longtime hawk watcher Bill Haley. During peak migration season, lucky hawk watchers in Appalachia may see thousands of hawks in a single day.
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Counting Hawks
TAGS: appalachia Atlantic Flyway birding broad-winged hawks Citizen science hawk count hawk watch hawks migratory birds ornithology raptors Volunteers
West Virginia Wants Your Help to Track Turtles and Fireflies
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking citizen scientists to report sightings of firefly and woodland box turtles to aid research efforts.
Seen a Hellbender? Tell the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking people to report sightings of the large aquatic salamanders to aid in conservation efforts.
Citizen scientists uncover water quality violations in Kentucky national forest
Citizen scientists discovered that acid mine drainage is causing a creek in Kentucky’s Daniel Boone National Forest to flow a bright orange, and they spurred state regulators to issue citations to the mine operators. But mining company Revelation Energy is in bankruptcy, which leaves big questions about who will clean up the mess — and when.
TAGS: ACE Project Acid Mine Drainage blackjewel Citizen science coal bankruptcy Daniel Boone National Forest Kentucky reclamation revelation energy Water Pollution
Citizen Science in Appalachia
From monitoring the health of local waterways to tracking the changing seasons, people from all walks of life are seizing the opportunity to participate in scientific projects.
TAGS: Citizen science Coal invasive species Old-growth forest pipelines Volunteers water monitoring Water quality
Vigilant Volunteers Monitor Pipeline Construction
Local residents are monitoring pipeline construction along the routes of several major projects. Some people are checking on the health of impacted streams, and others are deploying aerial surveillance.
TAGS: Atlantic Coast Pipeline Citizen science fracked gas mountain valley pipeline Mountaineer Xpress Pipeline Natural Gas Volunteers
Volunteers Identify Old-Growth Forest
Volunteers with the Old-Growth Forest Network scout out stands of old-growth forest throughout the country to protect the unique forest habitats these trees provide.
Keeping Eyes on Coal’s Impact
Citizen scientists surveil water quality near active and former coal mines to hold companies accountable to the law.
It’s An Invasion
Researchers and other individuals are tracking the invasive plants and beetles that are edging out and harming native plant species in Appalachia.
Tracking Elusive Creatures
Volunteers are searching for an endangered bumblebee and using game cameras to spot local wildlife.
