Learn about our Great Lakes by participating in a Data Quest.
Interpret live data from over 1000 different stations.
September
September 11 - October 5, 2023
Great Lakes Data Challenge: Quest Platform Test
Participate in the alpha test of our new data quest platform while sampling questions about our watershed, data patterns and Great Lakes water quality data.


For information > Alpha Test Directions

To try the quest > GLDW Test System

Everyone is welcome to try the quest.
If you want to officially become a part of the test group, click the participate button below.
October
October 10 2023: 1:00PM
Data Days CLE Workshops: Join the 2023 Great Lakes Data Quest
GLDW will premier the Data Quest platform at this Data Days CLE workshop held at the Cleveland Public Library. The Platform allows individuals to hunt for and collect data on maps including environmental data from over a dozen different sources. Bring your laptop to learn about and participate in the quest.


1:00 - 3:00: Data Quest
Learn about the GLDW and data patterns and start your Data Quest. Participants will accumulate GLDW coins awarded after they solve each quest challenge.

Different quest types will include searches for data, recognizing data patterns and contributing your own environmental or civic data.
2:00 - 3:00: GLDW STEM Resources
While most participants will want to continue the Cleveland Data Quest, a special presentation will be provided for educators and citizens that wish to learn how they can use the Great Lakes Data Watershed to support STEM education.
October 12 2023: All Day
Data Days CLE Main Conference: GLDW Information Table and Kiosk
GLDW will participate in Data Days CLE. Please stop by our table to learn more about the GLDW and to try the data quest with our GLDW kiosk.


Check out the GLDW Kiosk
  • Explore the environmental data of the Great Lakes including Northeast Ohio.
  • Enter your own photographs,comments and data regarding different areas of civic concern.
  • Learn how you can become a volunteer and builder of the Great Lakes Dataverse.
  • Learn how your civic organization or class can use the GLDW to develop data literacy.
  • Novemeber
    November 13-24, 2023
    Great Lakes Data Challenge: Buoys and Stations
    This data exploration challenge will require you to find and identify patterns in data from shore and buoy-based stations found on the Great Lakes.


    Participants completing the challenge will be recognized, earn GLDW coins and may receive appropriate swag!