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The National Ecological Observatory Network: Open data to understand how our aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems are changing.
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NEON Updates

Girl Scout Project Sparks an Interest in Ecology and NEON

It's never too early to get kids interested in ecology—and Girl Scouts may provide the perfect opportunity. A troop of 6th graders is tackling important issues in habitat preservation and ecosystem change through a Girl Scout Journey focused on animals, ecology and NEON.

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What's Missing From Our Environmental Models? The NSF-Funded CHEESEHEAD Project Aims to Find Out

Why is it so hard to forecast things such as crop yield, disease outbreaks, or water quality on the scales that matter most to humans? Is something missing from our environmental models?

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NEON Remote Sensing Flights Over Crested Butte Gather Data for LBNL Watershed Study

A study led by Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory (LBNL) has used the NEON assignable assets program to gather airborne remote sensing data near Crested Butte, Colorado. They will use the data to study plant community distributions and canopy biochemistry to shed light on watershed systems.

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With over 170 data products, NEON data can be overwhelming. Here are some tips on how to get started exploring and getting the data.

Interested in improving your R and Python skills or learning how to work with our remote sensing data? Explore our free, self-paced online tutorials.

Use NEON data and/or request assignable assets to support your research.