Why this matters:
Insects are the foundation of most ecosystems, yet they’re among the least documented groups in California. By building a coordinated collection and data effort, we’re creating a long-term, publicly accessible record of California’s insect biodiversity to support conservation, land management, and future research.

How to Participate:
You collect insects

• Insect collecting can be as simple as a one-day BioBlitz or expanded into a semester or year-round project for classes or clubs — whatever fits your schedule and goals.

• We are interested in samples collected from all over the state, with particular interest in high biodiversity areas, unique and endangered habitats, and areas historically under-sampled. 

We support your collections by providing the following:

• Travel stipends

• Sampling equipment

• Protocols (if needed)

• Information on when and where to sample

• Permitting support

• Sample shipment return labels

• Sample curation and safe storage

For more information, contact ckamoroff@stillwatersci.com.