Watershed Pollution Tracking (In-Progress)

This project will encompass the visual tracking and analysis of pollution data of major watersheds in southeast Michigan. Each watershed is broken up by quadrants, with depth of color visualizing water depth and volume.

Pollution tracking will focus predominantly on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and other unsafe pollutants that have soaked into Michigan watersheds via commercial and government negligence. This data set will also analyze Superfund sites (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)) in relation to river flow, wetlands, residential wells and green spaces. The overall goal of this work is to raise community awareness for health and safety.

Data collected from:

• Michigan Department of Great Lakes and Energy

• Federal Emergency Management Agency

• US Geological Survey

• US Environment Protection Agency