Citizen Science Community Resources

07/30/2026

In conjunction with UB and openbuffalo, we are giving away garden beds to folks that participated in our soil testing project. Here is the gang putting together a bed for a neighbor on the east side.

06/06/2026

“And what a victory it was”

Community members gathered Friday, five years after the Tonawanda Coke smokestacks came down, to reflect on what many call a hard-fought environmental victory.

05/01/2026

Our lead work on Buffalo's Eastside was highlighted while remembering Tonawanda Coke. Thanks to Jeff Shower. Cameo of our friends at Open Buffalo too.

https://www.buffalotales.net/post/improving-health-on-buffalo-s-east-side.

Jackie James, of Citizen Science Community Resources, works alongside others testing soil for lead contamination After more than two decades spent battling businesses, governments, and special interests, Jackie James’ experience has taught her that science doesn’t lie. Years spent in public foru...

04/29/2026

April is Citizen Science Month!

🔊👂 It's Sound Awareness Day!

Pause and listen: What sounds shape your day?

Join Sound Around Town on SciStarter and turn everyday listening into real research. Log what you hear and how it affects you to help scientists study noise, focus, and sense of place.

⏳ Plus—just 2 days left of Citizen Science Month! Make your Acts count. Sound Around Town is a SciStarter affiliate project, so your participation automatically counts toward the Acts of Science total and a credit will appear on your SciStarter Dashboard!

Start now: SciStarter.org/sound-around-town

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Share.

04/29/2026

The first Public Meeting for the Town of Tonawanda Comprehensive Plan Update has been scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026, at DFK Pavilion from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The meeting will start with a brief presentation about the project and then we will move into interactive activities to gain insights from community members.

Join the project email list and stay involved: https://tinyurl.com/4d6pt7p3

04/29/2026

Great News! US EPA will be coming in to the East side of Buffalo and remediating the yards that are high in lead. We had a very successful meeting today with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region. Thanks to Citizen Science!

03/31/2026

County Legislator John Bargnesi we appreciate your help in the past and are looking forward to working with you again in 2026.

03/31/2026

Our hard work paid off. EPA to come in and help determine where the high lead levels on Buffalos East side are coming from. CCitizen Science Community Resourcescollaborative initiative w Open Buffalo made this happen!

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Soil samples revealing high lead contents across properties on Buffalo’s East Side are prompting the Environmental Protection Agency to take further action. Offic…

12/09/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/16bbKDSgvD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🏠 East Buffalo residents face serious soil contamination concerns. New testing through Open Buffalo shows lead levels 3x higher than EPA standards. Community leaders are working on solutions. (Link in comments)

12/04/2025

Next Monday, come get something to eat and learn about our soil testing project with Open Buffalo and University at Buffalo.

Environmental justice starts with community knowledge.
Join us December 8 for the East Side Soil Project Community Meeting, where we’ll discuss soil contamination, environmental hazards, and the work being done to protect East Side families.

With special guest Buffalo Masten District Councilwoman Zeneta B. Everhart

Free, open to all, and food will be served.
Let’s learn, ask questions, and push for a healthier Buffalo.