* The Public Laboratory for Open Technology and Science (PLOTS) is a community which develops and applies open-source tools to environmental exploration and investigation. By democratizing inexpensive and accessible “Do-It-Yourself” techniques, Public Laboratory creates a collaborative network of practitioners who actively re-imagine the human relationship with the environment. PLOTS is a nonprofit funded by foundations and the sale of open source tools. * Video * Navigation Grid with illustrations 1. Public Laboratory develops open source tools [[Developing Open Source Tools with Public Lab Draft Page]] 2. So anyone can assemble affordable tools from our open designs [[Developing Open Source Tools with Public Lab]] 3. or buy a kit from our store [[Public Lab Store]] 4. to monitor their environment [[Public Lab helps EVERYONE Monitor the Environment]] 5. and give and get support for using the tools from a growing community [[How any one can participate in the Public Lab community]] 6. using our open source software 7. to create useful & shareable data [[Public Lab helps people create great Data]] 8. to support community investigations [[Public Lab supports community investigations]] 9. that make a real impact on their environment [[Public Lab's Accomplishments to Date]]