There is a growing need and increased demand to make government scientific information more accessible to a diverse public. The federal government’s recognition of citizen science and the consequences of inaccessible and inadequately communicated information make such access ever more crucial. But questions loom large about what public access and accessibility mean, differences between accessibility and availability, who is responsible for ensuring accessibility, and how we get there. What current barriers exist? What opportunities show promise for making science accessible to diverse stakeholders and the public writ large? This session invites presentations discussing these questions, providing useful case studies, or assessing the role of government in making science accessible. We will explore how the accessibility of scientific information influences public policies, how we have and can continue to improve access to government scientific information, and how accessible information can be used to build or rebuild trust in public institutions.