Our Impact
How community science data is protecting wildlife, forests, oceans, and human health.
FROM FIELD DATA TO REAL-WORLD CONSERVATION OUTCOMES
Since 2011, we’ve had major wins for nature and people. See what happens after our volunteers hand off the data.
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCEHelping researchers zero in on the genes behind drug-resistant infections
Narrowing thousands of candidate genes to fewer than 20 focuses the search for ways to fight infections projected to kill 50M people a year by 2050.
ILLEGAL DEFORESTATIONGiving investigators the evidence to stop illegal logging
Our genetic reference data helps the U.S. Department of Justice and Forest Service law enforcement trace stolen wood to where it was cut, keeping public forests standing and stolen timber off the market.
WILDLIFE CONNECTIVITYHelping make roads safer for wildlife and drivers
Our collision hotspot maps help guide intervention strategies so animals can move safely between habitats.
THREATENED SPECIESHelped restore imperiled species to their historic ranges
Our species data has increased protections and attracted restoration funding.
INCREASING CROP YIELDSHelping small farms grow more food from the same land
Our volunteers sampled the highest known plant life on Earth, at nearly 22,000 feet. Fungi and bacteria from those samples now help crops grow across millions of acres.
GLOBAL MICROPLASTICSBuilt the largest microplastics dataset on Earth
Now informing policy, research, and education around the world.
PROMOTING CORAL HEALTHGuiding coral reef protection and restoration in five countries
Including critically endangered pillar coral, now a priority for our local partners.
FIGHTING TREE DISEASELaying the groundwork for forests that can outlast disease
The U.S. Forest Service and research partners use data from our tree projects to plan restoration and reforestation with genetically resilient trees.
THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF OUR PROJECTS’ IMPACT. READ MORE: PAST PROJECTS SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
WHY OUR DATA GETS USED
Every project we take on has to meet three criteria.
A problem held back by missing data
A clear path from data to lasting impact
A clear need for the outdoor community.
HELP TURN FIELD DATA INTO OUTCOMES
Every outcome starts with a partner like you.
Your support trains volunteers and gets data to the partners who use it.