This study aimed to establish a regional cooperative network involving the Endangered Species Restoration Center (National Institute of Ecology), local governments, educational institutions, and community residents, and to develop a structured citizen science platform to support the conservation of the endangered beetle Polyphylla laticollis manchurica (Endangered Species Class I). The primary objective was to assess changes in citizens’ awareness and derive practical strategies for the conservation of endangered species through community engagement. Between 2023 and 2024, citizen scientists were recruited in the Miho River area of Cheongju, South Korea, and participated in educational programs designed to strengthen their research capacity. As a result of monitoring activities and ecological education, 153 individuals of P. l. manchurica were identified, demonstrating that participants were capable of independently conducting surveys following training. A post-program survey of 98 participants revealed a high level of understanding of the activities and a strong motivation for conservation activities. However, challenges remain in securing long-term sustainability of such initiatives, including the need for stable funding, structured feedback mechanisms, and appropriate incentive systems for continued citizen involvement. This study underscores the potential of citizen science as a viable tool for endangered species conservation and highlights the importance of regionally coordinated frameworks. The findings provide foundational data for promoting sustained, community-based conservation actions through local cooperation.

Abstract
서 론
재료 및 방 법
    1. 연구 대상 및 조사 지역
    2. 시민과학 기법의 적용 및 조사 절차
    3. 시민과학자 인식 변화 분석
결 과
    1. 지역협의체 구성 및 시민 참여
    2. 시민과학자 인식 변화 및 만족도
고 찰
    1. 미호강 생태환경과 수염풍뎅이 서식지의생물학적 중요성
    2. 지역협의체 운영과 시민참여 기반 생태조사의확대 가능성
    3. 시민과학 플랫폼의 현실과 향후 개선 방향
    4. 시민과학자 모니터링 및 생태교육
    5. 시민과학 활동의 생태교육 효과 및 인식 변화
    6. 멸종위기종 보호를 위한 제언
적 요
REFERENCES

• 윤창만(국립생태원 멸종위기종복원센터) | Changmann Yoon (Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology, Yeongyang 36531, Republic of Korea) Corresponding author
• 박종대(국립생태원 멸종위기종복원센터) | Jongdae Park (Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology, Yeongyang 36531, Republic of Korea)
• 장금희(국립생태원 멸종위기종복원센터) | KuemHee Jang (Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology, Yeongyang 36531, Republic of Korea)
• 김경중(청주국제에코콤플렉스) | Kyung-Joong Kim (Cheongju International Ecocomplex, Cheongju 28303, Republic of Korea)
• 김철학(주식회사 곤충다해, 시민과학자) | Cheol-Hak Kim (InsectDH Co. Ltd., Yesan-gun 32426, Republic of Korea, Citizen Scientists, Cheongju 28303, Republic of Korea)
• 이선화(들꽃나비주식회사, 시민과학자) | Sunhwa Lee (Helianthus Co. Ltd., Cheongju 28111, Republic of Korea, Citizen Scientists, Cheongju 28303, Republic of Korea)
• 김선국(충북농업기술원, 시민과학자) | Sun-Kook Kim (Chungbuk Agricultural and Research Extension Services, Cheongju 28130, Republic of Korea, Citizen Scientists, Cheongju 28303, Republic of Korea)