Gregg Treinish's passion for the outdoors blossomed unexpectedly, leading him to found Adventure Scientists - a nonprofit harnessing adventurers to gather critical data for conservation and research.
That’s how his nonprofit organization, Adventure Scientists, came to be. “We harness the collective power of the tens of thousands of people that are outside every day — who love the outdoors and have a passion for exploring the outdoors — and we give them real scientific missions that they can do while they re out there that benefit conservation,” Treinish says.
Those missions have helped create the largest ever data set on microplastics (at the time), aid research into antibiotic resistance, and collect critical data on threatened species. All of these impacts, Treinish says, derive from the shared sense of purpose among volunteers who feel their actions truly matter and make a difference in the world, an ingredient he argues is necessary to bring about positive change.
“It is so fulfilling to watch somebody who felt helpless against climate change, the microplastics issue, biodiversity loss — any one of these massive problems we re facing — [and] give them a way [to feel] they matter and that they can have a positive impact. And it changes their lives. It changes the way they see the world,” Treinish says. His team is...This article was originally published on Mongabay
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This article highlights the positive impact of the Adventure Scientists organization, which harnesses the passion and outdoor experiences of volunteers to gather critical data for conservation and scientific research. The article emphasizes the fulfillment and sense of purpose that volunteers feel in contributing to meaningful solutions, which aligns with Brightcast's mission to highlight constructive solutions and real hope. The article provides measurable progress and proven achievements, with examples of the organization's contributions to datasets on microplastics, antibiotic resistance, and threatened species. The overall tone is uplifting and focuses on the positive outcomes, making it a good fit for Brightcast's positive news platform.
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