The goal of ORCA’s Citizen Science Program is to educate and engage community members in solving the problems that are leading to the degradation of the Indian River Lagoon.

Our educators and scientists train citizen volunteers to participate in different components of our research programs and initiatives.

This approach allows us to uniquely involve residents of all ages in measuring and monitoring local environmental conditions, identifying pollution in and around the lagoon, and arming and activating their own community to address these problems and develop solutions.

Through the power of Citizen Science, ORCA aims to:

• Build relationships with volunteers, community organizations, and local businesses to develop a conservation focused community
• Cultivate an ethic of care and concern for the Indian River Lagoon and its watershed
• Offer meaningful participation in real environmental problem solving
• Open pathways to science and scientific literacy
  
  With the understanding that ORCA can unite educators, scientists, policymakers, and Citizen Scientists in the common goal of protecting and restoring  our precious natural resources.

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