The Source Water Project is a Citizen Science initiative, an innovative approach to scientific research that directly involves people in the area. In Citizen science projects, data is collected from all people interested in studying and investigating the topics the project deals with and therefore contributing with the data collected in the area.
Participating means observing, measuring and recording information on water sources, contributing in a concrete way to common knowledge and the protection of our water resources. Participatory Science not only makes science more accessible, but allows each of us to become protagonists in protecting the environment.
The data collected in the Participatory Science project are accessible to all. Anyone can consult them and know exactly how they were obtained.

Anyone can participate in the project. If you do activities in a natural environment, such as hiking, cycling, mountaineering, etc., you can participate in the collection of data from the sources you find in the area. You can also organize activities aimed at collecting data from sources to explore and learn about the area from a new point of view.
To participate you can download the application (Android and iOS).
Here you can also view the data collection guide and video guide.

The Acqua Sorgente Project is already leaving its mark in the scientific community, thanks to agreements with research bodies and the interest aroused during scientific conferences. The project benefits from the support of important institutional partners, such as land management bodies, research centers and universities, who collaborate above all for the scientific analysis of the data collected.
Already in the first year, agreements were initiated with the Department of Earth Sciences of the University of Pisa, the Department of Sciences of the University of Rome 3 and the Management Body of the Alpi Marittime Protected Areas. These collaborations will allow us to deepen the study of hydrogeology on a regional and national scale, expanding knowledge of water resources.
In 2025, the results of the project will be shared with the scientific community through national and international conferences and publications in specialized journals, to enhance the work done and promote new discoveries!