NYC Area Water Quality Data

Provided by: Billion Oyster Project |Published on: August 15, 2024

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Synopsis

This resource is an interactive map where students can see current and inactive testing sites where the Community Water Quality Testing program has tested the water in New York and New Jersey estuaries.
Students can click on sites on the map to find spreadsheets showing the results of weekly tests for the location.

Subjects: Science, Social Studies

Authors: Billion Oyster Project

Region: New Jersey, New York City

Languages: English

Positives

This tool is important for students and community members to stay informed about the quality of surrounding waters.
The resource includes vast amounts of data dating back to ten years ago.

Prerequisites

Some of the location markers do not link to data sheets.
Students should know how to navigate maps and read spreadsheets.
Teachers may need to explain the key and map features to students before they explore the map.

Differentiation & Implementation

Math students can practice graphing and analyzing the data for a testing site near them.
Language arts students can write about the importance of water data and clean water.
Students can write public advisories to inform others of sites with unacceptable water ratings.
After viewing the map, students can discuss how climate change and human actions impact water quality.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.