Uncharted waters

A story of how community-based water monitoring can help fill data gaps

Water Rangers use affordable test kits to collect water quality data.

By Emelia Duguay

Emelia Duguay is the sustainable development coordinator for the Water Rangers.

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Luwen Wan uses NASA data to model nutrient fluxes.

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The International Joint Commission calls for standardized protocols for community science data.

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David Baker's 50 years of data revolutionized tributary monitoring.

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Deborah Swackhamer was a pioneering researcher in organic contaminants and policy.

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The STREAM project combines DNA metabarcoding with community-based monitoring.

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The Cleveland Water Alliance aims to standardize volunteer water monitoring data.

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Swim Drink Fish hubs train volunteers to monitor recreational water quality.

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Patricia Ann Owl bridges Anishinaabe Traditional Knowledge with water governance.

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Michael Schmidt investigates nitrate contamination in groundwater.

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Delaney Demro compares public perceptions of stream quality with biochemical measurements.