EcoField Tracker

Empowering citizens and scientists to map river barriers and monitor ecosystems

The EcoField Tracker project supports the development and promotion of an open-source mobile app designed for mapping river barriers and freshwater features. Developed under the NetworkNaturePLUS initiative with IUCN support, the app is part of the wider effort to advance Nature-based Solutions through innovation and citizen participation.

EcoField Tracker enables anyone, from citizens to researchers, to collect structured environmental data directly in the field. Available on both Android and iOS, the app is intuitive and offline-capable, lowering barriers to participation in ecological monitoring. Users can map biodiversity, land-use change, pollution, or habitat connectivity, contributing valuable observations that inform science and conservation efforts.

The project aligns with global priorities for open science, digital sustainability, and environmental stewardship, empowering communities to actively engage in protecting rivers and ecosystems. By making field data collection accessible and scalable, EcoField Tracker enhances citizen science, strengthens research capacity, and fosters inclusive environmental action.