Citizen Scientists to help in important national research projects

Capertee Valley workshop in September 2020. [Photo: Alex Wisser]

We are super excited to be one of nine projects supported in the latest round of the Australian Government’s Citizen Science grant program!

Almost $4 million has been allocated to projects that offer opportunities for the public to make a significant contribution to scientific discovery.

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Christian Porter said the grants help to raise community awareness and interest in science, while also providing opportunities for social connection and the development of new skills.

The funding is being provided over four years and is supported under the Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Programme (IA-SEP). Competitive grants of between $150,000 and $500,000 are allocated to successful projects that support community involvement and participation in scientific research.

We have received $223,115 for our “Modelling Landscape Rehydration for Catchments, Communities and Curriculum” program, which works together with regional communities to help them better understand how local catchments work, with the aim of making changes that can improve soil rehydration, habit, biodiversity and agricultural yields.

Read about all of the supported projects here:: https://www.miragenews.com/citizen-scientists-to-help-in-important-570783/