Our Citizen Science Initiatives

Supporting Communities for Vernal Pool Conservation

On-the-ground conservation is critical to maintaining healthy and resilient forest ecosystems, and local communities are the experts of their landscapes. We provide state-specific resources for engaging in local vernal pool conservation initiatives.

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Find your state below to view resources and state-specific programs. More states coming soon!

Minnesota
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan

Indiana
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey

Vermont
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Maryland

New Hampshire
Maine

States with 2026 Vernal Pool Mapping & Monitoring Programs

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Using a shared definition and data standards, the Northeast-Midwest Vernal Pools Collaborative supports state-based community science efforts to map and monitor vernal pools.

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