An overview of Datashed will be provided to explain how the free website can be used to manage watershed restoration efforts including storing water quality data and project information.

1. Datashed Overview and Q&ADatashed Overview and Q&A
2014 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation2014 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation
ConferenceConference
June 26, 2014June 26, 2014
Cliff Denholm, Environmental ScientistCliff Denholm, Environmental Scientist
Stream Restoration Inc. (nonprofit)Stream Restoration Inc. (nonprofit)
BioMost, Inc (for profit)BioMost, Inc (for profit)
Slippery Rock Watershed CoalitionSlippery Rock Watershed Coalition

2. What is Datashed?What is Datashed?
 Datashed is aDatashed is a
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GIS-enabledGIS-enabled
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Web-basedWeb-based
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DatabaseDatabase
www.datashed.org
FREEFREE

3. PurposePurpose
 Facilitate O&M andFacilitate O&M and
monitoring of passivemonitoring of passive
treatment systemstreatment systems
 Store informationStore information
relating to watershedrelating to watershed
restoration effortsrestoration efforts
 Assist watershedAssist watershed
groups to maintain &groups to maintain &
manage their effortsmanage their efforts

4. FeaturesFeatures
 User-friendlyUser-friendly
 24/7 access to data24/7 access to data
 Password-protectedPassword-protected
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Password needed only to upload dataPassword needed only to upload data
 GIS-connectedGIS-connected
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No plug-ins needed to view GISNo plug-ins needed to view GIS
 Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)

5. What Can Datashed Do?What Can Datashed Do?
 Store project informationStore project information
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Water quality dataWater quality data
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Important documentsImportant documents - site schematics/drawings,- site schematics/drawings,
O&M plans, inspection forms, final reports, etcO&M plans, inspection forms, final reports, etc
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PhotosPhotos (limited number)(limited number)
 Access to aerial views (Bing)Access to aerial views (Bing)
 Directions to siteDirections to site
 Limited GIS capabilitiesLimited GIS capabilities
 Triggers (email alerts)Triggers (email alerts)

6. What is the Value of Datashed?What is the Value of Datashed?
 Watershed GroupsWatershed Groups
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Provides database for groups toProvides database for groups to
store their datastore their data
• Don’t have to “reinvent the wheel”Don’t have to “reinvent the wheel”
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Easy access to data & documentsEasy access to data & documents
• Not stored on someone’s homeNot stored on someone’s home
computercomputer
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Data backed up dailyData backed up daily
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Education/OutreachEducation/Outreach
• Each project has a web pageEach project has a web page
• Community has access to infoCommunity has access to info

7. What is the Value of Datashed?What is the Value of Datashed?
 Government and Funding AgenciesGovernment and Funding Agencies
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Central location for the management ofCentral location for the management of
restoration projects and related datarestoration projects and related data
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““One-stop-shop” to gather data for reportingOne-stop-shop” to gather data for reporting
program successprogram success
• GG, 319, Foundation for PA WatershedsGG, 319, Foundation for PA Watersheds

8. What is the Value of Datashed?What is the Value of Datashed?
 Researchers, Students, DesignersResearchers, Students, Designers
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Single, largest-known, publicly-available repositorySingle, largest-known, publicly-available repository
of data related to passive treatment systemsof data related to passive treatment systems
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Searchable by treatment technologySearchable by treatment technology
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World-wide accessWorld-wide access

9. SIS-Datashed “Link”SIS-Datashed “Link”
Is Working!!!!!!!Is Working!!!!!!!
 SIS – Sample Information SystemSIS – Sample Information System
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PA DEP Water Quality DatabasePA DEP Water Quality Database
 Foundation for PA WatershedsFoundation for PA Watersheds
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Provided funding to develop “link”Provided funding to develop “link”
 Working with PA DEPWorking with PA DEP
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Live connection not possible – Security risksLive connection not possible – Security risks
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Data transfer and upload program createdData transfer and upload program created
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Data being transferredData being transferred

10. Stuck/Questions/Comments?Stuck/Questions/Comments?
 Contact: Cliff Denholm or Shaun BuslerContact: Cliff Denholm or Shaun Busler
 Email:Email: sri@streamrestorationinc.orgsri@streamrestorationinc.org
 Phone: (724) 776-0161Phone: (724) 776-0161

11. Is it all clear now???

13. F.A.C.T.S.F.A.C.T.S.
 FFundingunding AAMDMD CChemistry forhemistry for TTreatmentreatment SSystemsystems
 Datashed – FACTS data management systemDatashed – FACTS data management system
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Coordinates watershed groups and labsCoordinates watershed groups and labs
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Creates programs with unique IDsCreates programs with unique IDs
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Manages and schedules sample collectionManages and schedules sample collection
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Tracks progress (email alerts)Tracks progress (email alerts)
 8 groups sampled ~25 systems (quarterly)8 groups sampled ~25 systems (quarterly)

14. Workshop OutlineWorkshop Outline
I.I. Datashed Intro/Background/HistoryDatashed Intro/Background/History
II.II. Using Datashed for Finding InformationUsing Datashed for Finding Information
III.III. Creating an AccountCreating an Account
IV.IV. Adding and Editing Project informationAdding and Editing Project information
V.V. Future UpdatesFuture Updates
VI.VI. Additional Questions/HelpAdditional Questions/Help

15. Background/HistoryBackground/History
 Began development in 2002Began development in 2002
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241 Computer Services & Stream Restoration Inc.241 Computer Services & Stream Restoration Inc.
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SRWC volunteers/interns (Grove City College)SRWC volunteers/interns (Grove City College)
 Partnered with:Partnered with:
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WPCAMRWPCAMR --FFundingunding AAMDMD CChemistry forhemistry for TTreatmentreatment
SSystemsystems (FACTS) Program(FACTS) Program
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PADEP, BAMRPADEP, BAMR – Snapshot and data of publicly-– Snapshot and data of publicly-
funded passive systemsfunded passive systems
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EPCAMREPCAMR – Education/outreach– Education/outreach
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Foundation for PA WatershedsFoundation for PA Watersheds - SIS-Datashed- SIS-Datashed
“Link”“Link”

16. Datashed 2.0Datashed 2.0
 Web architecture was outdated & neededWeb architecture was outdated & needed
to be brought up to date to ensure stabilityto be brought up to date to ensure stability
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Originally all custom codeOriginally all custom code
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Converted to Drupal – Open Source ContentConverted to Drupal – Open Source Content
Management SystemManagement System
 Received Growing Greener Grant forReceived Growing Greener Grant for
updates, uploading of data, trainingupdates, uploading of data, training
workshops, and providing technicalworkshops, and providing technical
assistanceassistance

17. Help SectionHelp Section
 Utilizes a WikiUtilizes a Wiki
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Collection of web pages edited by usersCollection of web pages edited by users
• AdministratorsAdministrators
• UsersUsers
 Datashed Tutorials - “How-To” videosDatashed Tutorials - “How-To” videos
 O&M Information – to be developedO&M Information – to be developed
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Video demonstrating water samplingVideo demonstrating water sampling
techniques,techniques, O&MO&M tasks, etc.tasks, etc.

19. Future UpgradesFuture Upgrades
 i-Mapi-Map
 Continue developing Help SectionContinue developing Help Section
 Online calculators?Online calculators?
 Custom graphs, reports, data downloads?Custom graphs, reports, data downloads?
 Modeling?Modeling?
 Others? - Feel Free to make suggestionsOthers? - Feel Free to make suggestions

20. Passive Treatment SnapshotPassive Treatment Snapshot
 Funded by DEPFunded by DEP
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WPCAMR’s Growing Greener FACTS grantWPCAMR’s Growing Greener FACTS grant
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SRI’s Passive System O&M TAGSRI’s Passive System O&M TAG
 3 Snapshots3 Snapshots
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Fall 2009Fall 2009
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Spring 2010Spring 2010
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20122012

21. Passive Treatment SnapshotPassive Treatment Snapshot
 280 projects in OSM Database280 projects in OSM Database
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7 - not applicable (active, limestone sand, etc)7 - not applicable (active, limestone sand, etc)
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4 - duplicates (multiple phases, repairs, etc)4 - duplicates (multiple phases, repairs, etc)
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12 - were not constructed yet12 - were not constructed yet
 257 passive systems257 passive systems
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235 sampled in Fall 2009 (91%)235 sampled in Fall 2009 (91%)
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22 not sampled22 not sampled
• 8 - not flowing (low flow conditions)8 - not flowing (low flow conditions)
• 7 - access issues (landowners, etc)7 - access issues (landowners, etc)
• 7 – misc. (not functioning, missed, etc)7 – misc. (not functioning, missed, etc)