Participatory Science at EPA

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“[Participatory] science is much more than collecting data. It provides a way to engage all parts of society in gaining a deeper understanding of human environments, build an informed population that can advocate successfully for environmental protection, and more effectively protect human health and the environment.” - 2016 EPA National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy & Technology Report

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