Jug Bay has an incredible Citizen Science legacy with some programs running continuously for 30 years and counting. Our annual Citizen Science Summit convenes research volunteers by theme to present research findings and thinktank on new questions to pose to the Sanctuary. The Summit is held each November and includes an expert Keynote Speaker related to each year's theme.
Our theme for our upcoming 2024 Summit is "Exploring Current Citizen-Led Herpetological Research at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary". Featured projects will include our Eastern Box Turtle Habitat & Population Study, Eastern Box Turtle Telemetry, Vernal Pool Monitoring, and Salamander Road Crossing Surveys. All on-site research accomplishments are achieved by our outstanding and dedicated volunteer community at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary.
As part of the registration fee ($25 per person), attendees will enjoy a thematic keynote address (speaker TBA), detailed presentations on the listed programs, coffee, snacks, and a full lunch. We hope to see you there!
2023 Citizen Science Summit Presentations
Our volunteer scientists poured over years of data to prepare presentations at our inaugural Citizen Science Summit held on Saturday, November 18 2023. Below each of the presentation are available to peruse.
A Study of Two Populations of Catfish at Jug Bay
A Survey of Eastern Coyotes and Northern River Otters
Eastern Box Turtle Habitat and Population Study
Emerald Ash Bore Tree Canopy Survey
Integrated Monarch Monitoring Project
Long-term Water Quality Chemistry of Three Streams
Monitoring long-term population trends for bird species using the Jug Bay wetlands
Prothonotary Warbler Population
Salamander Road Crossing Surveys
Vernal Pool Monitoring Program