The Water Data Collaborative welcomes individuals from all community science water quality monitoring efforts to paticipate in the building national standards and avenues of program support. Collectively, the WDC provides a space to cultivate a community for water monitoring practitioners using best available practices and technologies with the intent of providing data that leads to the protection and restoration of our nation’s waterways.

Unlike generic social media platforms, the WDC targets conversations surrounding all aspects of the community science water monitoring efforts. The non-proprietary platform opens a space for discussion, promotion, and growth for individuals working to improve water quality through the engagement of community science programs.