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Digital.gov
Guidance on building better digital services in government
A product of the U.S. General Services Administration
From the National Park Service (NPS) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the use of citizen science has become a prominent factor in the science community and a critical tool for the federal government.