Good science is built on good data
The National Ecological Observatory Network, or NEON, offers expert ecological data from sites across the continent to power the most important science being done today.
September 22: The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded Battelle the operations and management of the National Ecological Observatory Network through a 5-year cooperative agreement. View the NSF Announcement here and the Battelle press release here.
Explore 180+ data products from across the continent
Data Product Catalog
Get access to over 400,000 samples and specimens
Biorepository Portal
Learn how data and samples are collected
Data Collection Methods
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By ecologists. For everyone.
NEON is a network of field research sites, designed by ecologists to provide open data for all. Discover how we learn and grow.
81 field sites across the U.S.
To uniquely support 30+ years of site-level and continental-scale research, NEON locates sites across the U.S. to capture variability in ecological and climatological conditions.
For Researchers
Explore the wide range of resources that we offer to enhance your research program, including research support, code for data analyses, tutorials, and workshops.
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NEON offers over 180 free, open data products collected using a variety of methods including automated instruments, observational sampling, and airborne remote sensing.
Events
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Engagement
Learn what we're doing to ensure that NEON is a valuable community resource.
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