Author: Ethics Working Group

Improving Ecology & Conservation Citizen Science Ethics Case studies are a great way to think through the kinds of ethical issues faced in research. Please help the CSA Ethics Working Group gather case studies in the domain of ecology and conservation citizen science that highlight typical and/or potential ethical issues in fieldwork. For example, cases could address fieldwork practices; permit issues; data sharing (particularly for the protection of habitat and wildlife); and more. We also welcome ethical case studies from traditional ecology and conservation science concerning general ethical principles. If you have encountered ethical issues in your work that would…

Starting August and continuing through September, you will have the chance to share your experiences and expertise as part of a focus group series to help build trustworthy data practices for citizen science! Everyone with an interest in citizen science is invited to participate. Grab Your Spot! You are invited to participate in one or more virtual, topical focus group sessions to co-create best practices and new resources for responsibly collecting, managing, and sharing data across the citizen science community. The goal of these sessions is to discuss and develop norms, tools, and resources for the community that are designed…