An ELI Public Workshop
Participatory science groups can be valuable partners in the collection and/or interpretation of wetland data. Remote sensing provides new opportunities but may require additional time, funds, and skillsets many programs do not have. To promote creative collaboration between participatory science groups and wetlands programs, the Environmental Law Institute presents Bridging Remote Sensing, Participatory Science, and Wetlands Programs. This workshop will focus on how the strategic integration of remote sensing and participatory science has the potential to support state, tribal, and local wetland programs while also allowing volunteers the flexibility to help from their backyards or a computer across the world. Speakers will cover practical topics such as:
- Emerging technologies at the intersection of remote sensing, wetlands, and participatory science
- Benefits and challenges of using participatory science and remote sensing to contribute to wetland programs, such as monitoring, enforcement, and education
- Best practices for collecting, assembling, and incorporating remote sensing/participatory science data into programming
Panelists:
Rebecca Kihslinger, Environmental Law Institute, Moderator
Adnan Rajib, Texas A&M University, Kingsville
Barb Horn, founder of Colorado River Watch
Brent Walls, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers
Meghan Smart, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Pete Kauhanen, San Francisco Estuary Institute
Scott Eustis, Healthy Gulf
Sophie Spatharioti, Cartoscope
Materials:
Agenda
Overview of Wetland Remote Sensing Technologies; Pete Kauhanen, San Francisco Estuary Institute
Incorporating Participatory Science into State/Tribal Programs; Barb Horn, founder of Colorado River Watch
Creating Standards of Procedures for Drone Data; Brent Walls, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers
Arizona Water Watch - Leveraging Technology and Engaging Community Scientists; Meghan Smart, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Fast and Economic Mapping of Potential Wetlands Using Openly Available Remote Sensing Data and Artificial Intelligence; Adnan Rajib, Texas A&M University, Kingsville
Land Loss Lookout; Scott Eustis, Healthy Gulf and Sophie Spatharioti, Cartoscope
Use of EcoAtlas in Program Implementation; Pete Kauhanen, San Francisco Estuary Institute
Other materials and a recording of this session will be posted after the workshop (usually posted within 2 business days).