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Help map the distribution of water in the solar system

The aim of this project is to involve community members in the early detection and reporting of weeds so that ACT government and NSW council weeds officers can respond quickly to minimise the potential spread of problem weeds.

We want to identify and better understand everywhere within town where water flows toward, into, and along our waterways including riparian (water-side) corridors:• Where do we have flooding and flows, especially with Spring snowmelt and rainstorms.• What is the water quality and when – generally clear? Sometimes or always turbid (muddy)? Forms pools and gets real funky?• What flora and fauna does the water support – willows? Songbirds? Pollinators? Frogs? • What are the seasonal patterns?

Help ocean scientists better understand the experiences of microscopic marine microbes.

Crowdsource air quality data & clear the air!

Help researchers study trillions of microbes in, on our bodies.

Help us learn why American Kestrel populations are declining.

Inform scientists about global food preferences of ants