Citizen Science: Visual Litter Survey (In Field)

Get Connected Icon Until Oct 31, 2025
Get Connected Icon A required 30 minute in-person training, and anytime that it is convenient for you from October 17th - October 31st

Description

Help Keep Omaha Beautiful with data collection of present litter across Omaha! This data will be used to identify patterns, hotspots, and types of litter found in our community. We aim to analyze data and create educated recommendations based on this data collection study to implement litter solutions in Omaha in 2026. Learn more HERE.

  • This in-field survey is SELF-LED meaning you can go at the best time for you between October 17th and October 31st after attending a 30 minute required in person training for ONE member of a participating group on October 17th or 19th
  • Self-led survey volunteering likely to take a total of 2 hours
  • Volunteers assist with data collection of litter (types, numbers, illegal dumping and more) found across the City of Omaha in 1 - 4 of 70 identified locations. Locations assigned will be based on volunteer(s) preferred zone of Omaha expressed when registering. This data will be used to identify patterns and litter hotspots. In 2026 KOB aims to use this dta to recommend and implement litter solutions for the types of litter found in these hotspots. 

Details

Get Connected Icon Register by Oct 19, 2025