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2013 Spring | Natural Science & Restoration

Shorelines Under Attack: Restoration Monitoring through Citizen Scientists

Student(s):

Marion Richards

Program or Department(s):

  • Program on the Environment
  • University of Washington

Site supervisor(s):

Jeff Adams

Partner(s):

  • Washington Sea Grant

Faculty advisor(s):

Jeff Cordell, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington

My project entailed researching monitoring protocols used by resident researchers and determining which variables would be most valuable for collection by citizen scientist volunteers. I also examined the effects of shoreline armoring on intertidal ecosystems. I worked specifically to create a monitoring manual and adapt current data collection sheets for use by citizen scientists.