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Center for Student Coastal Research engaging youth in the civic and scientific study of the local watershed and marine environment to inspire stewardship of our planets ecosystems Home The Center for Student Coastal Research CSCR is the regional leader in actively engaging students in authentic communitybased handson environmental research. We challenge small teams of students to address real problems in our region we equip them with the necessary research tools to conduct a rigorous study and we surround them with a supportive professional science civic network. As a result students build an understanding of our coastal ecosystem that inspires them to stewardship of our community resources. Listen to Janes 2024 reflection on her 3 years of research experiences with CSCR CSCR has deepened my understanding of local ecosystems their connection to the broader marine environment.