Citizen Science

Observer Information

Full Name*

Tribal Affiliation (if applicable)

Email Address* (for follow-up communications)

Phone Number (in case we need to contact you for clarification)

Date of Observation*

Environmental Conditions Observed

Weather Conditions

Soil Conditions

Water Conditions

Vegetation Type(s) Present

Invasive Species Observed

Wildlife and Biodiversity Observations

Wildlife Observed (Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Insects, etc.)

Threatened or Endangered Species Observed

Signs of Wildlife (Tracks, Droppings, Nests, etc.)

Mitigation Projects

If you are reporting on a mitigation project, please provide the information requested below.

Mitigation Project Name

Please refer to the map linked here for project names.

Location Coordinates

Description of the Site (Mitigation Area or Project)

Mitigation Habitat Quality- How would you rate the habitat quality in the mitigation area?

Vegetation Health

Erosion or Soil Disturbance

Water Quality

Wildlife and Biodiversity Health

Additional Notes and Observations

Other Observations

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Consent and Submission

By submitting this form, I agree to allow my observations to be used for environmental monitoring and research purposes by the Inyo County Water Department. I understand that my information will be kept confidential and will only be used for ecological monitoring and mitigation purposes.