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Crowdsourcing yields a more accurate picture of rainfall and snowfall

citizen scientist with rain gauge in Rocky Mountains

To participate in the network, each citizen scientist must purchase a high-capacity 4-inch-diameter rain gauge. Here, rain data is being gathered in the Rocky Mountains.

Credit: Henry Reges, CoCoRaHS


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man looks at rain gauge to take measurements

All new participants in the CoCoRaHS network receive training in how to place their gauges and take accurate readings.

Credit: Henry Reges, CoCoRaHS


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father and son with rain gauge

People from different age groups, different backgrounds, and different parts of the country are taking part in research through CoCoRaHS.

Credit: Henry Reges, CoCoRaHS


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Find out how CoCoRaHS started and how it enhances the climate picture.

Credit: CoCoRaHS/Colorado State University, animation by Noah Besser Animations

 

How can you get involved in CoCoRaHS? How will your contributions have an impact? Find out in this video.

Credit: CoCoRaHS/Colorado State University, animation by Noah Besser Animations