Organisational Survey: Citizen science data collections and processes
The purpose of this survey is to improve understanding of the collection, processing and submission of citizen science data as a significant contribution to our species records in QLD. Your responses may inform the conservation movement and citizen science organisations to make improvements through education and advocacy with government and the community.

Citizen Science data can make a significant and valuable contribution to species representation in government databases. Recent eNGO database workshops have highlighted the role of representative species data in supporting good Government decision or policy making for planning  processes, development approvals, management plans, pest mitigation and conservation efforts.

In 2023, the Queensland Government provided $704,922 in funding to increase public participation in citizen science projects in addition to numerous grant programs including $1.27 million for the Engaging Science Grants. 

Despite being a key contributor to Queensland's species records, Citizen Science data does not always contribute directly to conservation outcomes or stand up in the legal or decision making process. 

Citizen Science definition: the definition used by the Queensland Government (Australian Citizen Science Association): "Public participation and collaboration in scientific research with the aim to increase scientific knowledge". 

Your involvement, privacy, and confidentiality. For information regarding the use of data collected in this survey,  http://tinyurl.com/579xn23f

Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this very important topic and for enabling the conservation movement in QLD to get a better understanding of Citizen Science data collection, processing and submissions.
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Dear Organisation Representative,  

You are invited by Gecko Environment Council to participate in the following survey. This survey will be used to guide governments, policy makers, and Citizen Science organisations in the collection, processing and submission of species data for conservation. 

The survey data may be used in future research, academic and general publications, public forums or conferences that are an extension of or related to this project. 

All responses are confidential. The information you provide will not be used for any other purpose.  Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary and you may opt out of any question in the survey. 

The survey is open until Thursday 29 February 2024. 

Ticking the Agree box below means, "I have read the Participant Information/Consent Form above, I voluntarily agree to participate"
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How important is Citizen Science for your organisation?
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How often does your organisation hold Citizen Science events? *
The majority of citizen science activities you organise are held in:  *
How are your Citizen Science events funded? *
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How much time do you spend on the data collection, collation, verification and submissions? *
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How well resourced are Citizen Science events in your organisation?
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What is your total estimated $ value per year for staff/volunteer time for citizen science activities? *
What is your total estimated $ value per year for transport, accommodation, equipment, etc for citizen science activities? *
Who verifies your species data (in that taxonomic field)? *
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When organising citizen science activities, the following are considered/provided *
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Upon completing the Citizen Science event, participants/volunteers receive: *
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Citizen Science data is submitted to the following: *
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Do you audit and track progress of data submissions to government? *
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Timeframe for data to be uploaded to government databases (ie. Wildnet) *
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