Using Web and Mobile-based Applications During NPS Citizen Science Events

The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting approval to use mobile and web-based applications (e.g., iNaturalist, eBird, etc.) as a means to record on-site species observations during NPS sponsored citizen science events. iNaturalist and eBird are third-party websites that allow the public to provide observations that include locations, photographs, and sound. Both of these platforms are currently being used by visitors in parks. OMB approval will allow parks to sponsor events and use the tools to collect data during the events.The participation of citizen scientists via iNaturalist provides immediate on-site input that is often not available with the current level of NPS staffing.

The latest form for Using Web and Mobile-based Applications During NPS Citizen Science Events expires 2023-05-31 and can be found here.

General Public Observations (iNaturalist)

Federal Enterprise Architecture: Natural Resources - Recreational Resource Management and Tourism