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is to inspire and empower communities to safeguard water resources by cultivating scientific literacy through volunteer water quality monitoring, certified laboratory analyses, and education.
Community Science Institute's Mission
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This public archive contains water quality data from Western NY stream and lake samples collected by local volunteer partners. These partnerships generate reliable, long-term data, supplement state monitoring efforts, and inform water resource management strategies while cultivating scientific literacy.
CSI's Water Quality Database
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CSI is the largest certified laboratory—and the only nonprofit lab—in Tompkins County. In addition to our nonprofit monitoring programs, we provide fee-based water analysis services for residents, businesses, and government agencies.
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By engaging young learners and families in place-based, hands-on experiences, Journey of Water builds the knowledge, confidence, and sense of responsibility needed to care for local watersheds today and into the future.
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Since 2018, Community Science Institute has led a volunteer-driven, community-powered harmful algal bloom monitoring program around Cayuga Lake that blends rigorous science, open data, and strong local partnerships to ensure timely and accurate HAB reporting.
Cayuga Lake Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring
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CSI operates a state-certified laboratory that analyzes stream, lake, and drinking water for key quality parameters—producing regulatory-grade data that informs water resource protection while also serving the testing needs of local residents, businesses, and organizations.
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By Alyssa Johnson | 0 commentWhat Lurks in the Lake? From Reports to Reality: Making Sense of Harmful Algal Bloom Data Dive into the world of harmful
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By Jared Thomas | 0 commentThe SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) held its first annual meeting of their University Chapter of the American Fisheries
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By Alyssa Johnson | 0 commentPlease enjoy this article written by one of CSI’s longterm HABs Harriers, James Edwards. This article was first included in the 7th
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By Alyssa Johnson | 0 commentCommunity Science Institute has long been known for our environmental monitoring partnership programs. Our partnerships with groups of volunteers are at the
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