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Committee signs on to explore Thriving Earth Exchange/AGU community-science mapping; info session March 12
Summary
Committee members agreed to pursue a Thriving Earth Exchange (AGU) community-science mapping project, plan to attend an info session on March 12, and to prepare a proposal due in early April that could fund an interactive map or touchscreen for the Climate Hub.
The committee agreed to explore a community-science project offered through the American Geophysical Union's Thriving Earth Exchange and to attend an informational webinar on March 12 to assess fit and funding.
Members outlined two relevant examples: an Olympia project that combined remote sensing and neighborhood-level data to prioritize preparedness in vulnerable neighborhoods, and a Santa Cruz initiative that used GIS to create an interactive map showcasing local positive climate actions (community gardens, repair shops, transit use). Committee participants said an interactive map could complement the Climate Hub by allowing residents to upload and browse local climate actions.
The committee volunteered to nominate two liaisons to follow the March 12 webinar and to prepare a concept proposal the group said would be due around April 4. Members discussed hardware needs (a touchscreen vs. a display), possible seed funding from AGU for underserved communities, and the need to fundraise for interactive equipment if the project required a touch-enabled screen.
Members said the project would pair community volunteers and local interns collecting ground data with scientists providing GIS and remote-sensing expertise. The committee agreed this would support the Climate Hub's objectives and provide opportunities for local students and volunteers to participate in community science.
