The new DataStream website is here!
November 1, 2023
DataStream.org is the new, central home for information about DataStream. Whether you are interested in finding out what we’re up to, are looking for technical documentation or want to read inspiring stories about how communities are transforming data into action, DataStream.org has all of this and more.
Meanwhile, datasets can still be found on our regional hub sites alongside local stories – all easily reached from DataStream.org.
Here are some highlights from the new site.
See who is part of the DataStream community
DataStream’s open access platform now contains data shared by over 250 water monitoring groups. Search our data contributors page by region andgroup type to see who in your area is out monitoring freshwater and making their data open and available.
To learn more about the amazing work happening in communities across Canada and how we are all coming together to drive freshwater protection, visit our community page
Learn how DataStream integrates with other systems
As part of a data-sharing ecosystem, DataStream connects with many other data systems. Explore our new integrations page to see how we work with other platforms to enable data imports, dataset discoverability, and data use.
Discover how data on DataStream is used
Browse our case studies to discover how open data shared on DataStream is being used to tackle freshwater challenges.
From watershed assessments to research projects, see how people are using water data for evidence-based decision making and policy applications.
Explore learning resources and documentation
Our new online learning centre has all the information needed to get the most out of DataStream, alongside our favorite external water monitoring and data management resources.
Materials include our ever-popular Monitor's Guide to Water Quality, now available to buy as a book or download for free as a PDF.
Find all the DataStream documentation you need in one place – covering topics from API access to publishing data.
As we continue to expand, DataStream.org is designed to support the growing DataStream community. We hope you enjoy it. If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please get in touch.
The results are in! DataStream's 2023 external evaluation
We asked for your feedback, and you delivered! DataStream is pleased to share the results of our 2023 external evaluation.
Community science on the agenda in the Great Lakes
Since DataStream began in 2016, we have focused on amplifying the important work of community-based monitoring groups. We’re excited that community science has been a central theme at the many gatherings we’ve attended over the past few months throughout the Great Lakes region.
Paddling and protecting the Madawaska
For the past four years, Madawaska Kanu Centre’s office team have been tracking the river’s water quality. Once a month, unless the conditions are too icy, they measure parameters like pH levels, dissolved oxygen and transparency.