The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,217,623 Project Grant under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) to the University of Arizona, doing business as the Arizona Board of Regents, to make major improvements to the USA National Phenology Network (USA-NPN) technical infrastructure. The goals are to lower barriers to entry for new and continuing public participants who collect phenology data, increase engagement and connections among participants, and enhance science and management use of the data. Key activities include developing observing challenges, in-app badges, tailored user notifications, and multilingual support for the USA-NPN mobile app. The project will also improve data quality through photo storage, computer-aided identifications, and enhanced data discoverability and publication. These enhancements are expected to substantially grow volunteer participation, especially from underrepresented locations and communities, resulting in a more robust, balanced, and representative phenology dataset to inform decision-making. The award is effective from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2028.
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