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The Nature Record National Assessment is built with the people and places it serves. Help shape our shared understanding of the lands, waters, and wildlife that sustain life in the U.S., and why they’re so important to our lives.

How to Participate

You don’t need to read the entire assessment or be a technical expert to contribute. Every perspective adds value.  Choose what feels right for you. You can…

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Comment on the full assessment or on a single chapter

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Respond to a specific section, figure, or paragraph

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Participate on your own or with an organization, class, or community group

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Use our online commenting tool or upload a PDF or Excel spreadsheet

What Makes a Helpful Contribution

All feedback is welcome. These simple guidelines help us make the most of it:

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Stay focused on the chapter or topic you’re commenting on

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Share what you’re seeing, learning, or experiencing and why it matters

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Ground your input in evidence or lived experience, including scientific research, Indigenous knowledge, and local observation

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Be clear and respectful, especially when raising questions or concerns

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If something feels uncertain, missing, or unclear, call it out

How Your Input is Used

Your feedback is shared directly with assessment authors. Relevant insights help clarify language, strengthen evidence, surface blind spots, and improve the way we present findings. In some cases, we may follow up to better understand your input.

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Explore the assessment, add your perspective, and help build a clearer picture of nature’s role in American life.