Environmental Measurement Methods:

Citizen Science

Tribal Nation communities and Tribal Nation citizens can use Citizen Science activities to collect data to better understand local conditions and address issues of concern. Below are several websites on EPA Citizen Science activities.

• Citizen Science for Environmental Protection
• Citizen Science Water Monitoring Equipment Resources
• EPA’s Air Sensor Toolbox for Citizen Scientists, Researcher and Developers
• Nonpoint Source: Volunteer Monitoring – Methods Manuals for Streams, Estuaries, and Lakes

Environmental Measurement Methods

The dropdown tabs to the left provide several three methods for measuring the level of pollutants in different environments. These methods are organized from more basic commercially available techniques to more advanced technical methods that can be used by Tribal Nation Citizens and Tribal Nation environmental departments to monitor pollution and potential hazards. 

Disclaimer

The measurement method links on the tabs to the left exit the Tribal – FERST website and take you to a vendor site that provides commercially available monitoring devices. USET does not endorse any particular vendor and these are just examples. If a Tribal Nation would like to conduct screening, then research should be conducted to select a vendor that meets the specific Tribal Nation requirements.