Networked Neighborhoods For Eco-Conservation Online (NECO)Climate Tools Café Webinar

Jeremiah AsherInstitute of Water ResearchMichigan State University

May 3, 2012 NECO

Developed by: The Institute of Water Research at Michigan State UniversityFunded by: The Great Lakes Protection Fund

Co-Authors:Lois Wolfson, Glenn O’Neil, Jeff Grabill, Cliff Lampe, Shuang Tong, and Yi Shi

Introduction to NECO

Presentation Overview

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Features and functions of the website

Importance of the Project

Questions

Web site for collecting, sharing, mapping, and reporting green practices or low impact developments in neighborhoods across the Great Lakes

Unique concept of clustering online social networking, collaborative effort, and individual competitive rivalry, to increase adoption of green practices

Project Goals1. Increase effectiveness of existing environmental groups and orgs.2. Motivate individuals to adopt environmentally beneficial behaviors3. Manage stormwater runoff through the adoption of green practices4. Improve the health of the Great Lakes by reducing sediment and

nutrients entering rivers and streams

Overview of NECO ProjectNetworked Neighborhoods for Eco-Conservation Online

Green Practices

Effects of Sediment and Nutrients from unmanaged stormwater runoff

Excess nutrients cause overgrowth of algae

Army Corps of Engineers dredges:-4 million cubic yards of sediment-400,000 truck loads-$20 million annually

Uses of NECO

Empowers local grass roots organizations to inventory, share, and summarize the benefits of their efforts visually and numerically2

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Produces a scalable framework to build new or expanded applicationsFirst time opportunity to start at time zero, and provide a way to measure change

- Number of practices- Total water managed- Nutrient reductions- Sediment reductions

Provides a platform for individuals and companies to showcase green practices

1 Utilizes practical low impact practices that homeowners, businesses, and communities can use to address stormwater runoff

Functions and Features of NECOHome Page

Functions and Features of NECOAdding project description

Functions and Features of NECOAdding project description

Functions and Features of NECOView your practice on the map

Mapping Technology

Mashup mapping application using Bing, SQL Server, and ESRI – ArcGIS Server, and coding with javascript, ASP, DotNet2

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(HyperText Markup Language), json (JavaScript Object Notation), image, kmz (compressed KML, or Keyhole Markup Language), help, lyr (layer file), nmf (ArcGIS Explorer map file), jsapi (JavaScript), ve (Virtual Earth), and gmaps (Google Maps).

GIS mapping services - ESRI -REST Service (Representational State Transfer)

1 Microsoft Bing Mapping Platform

View high resolution photography Functions and Features of NECO

Functions and Features of NECOViewing practices across the Great Lakes Basin

Functions and Features of NECOConcentration of practices in neighborhoods in GR

Functions and Features of NECOConcentration of practices in neighborhoods in Racine

Functions and Features of NECOView practices in your local watershed, color coded w/identify

Functions and Features of NECODynamically Add Mapping Data from Anywhere

Functions and Features of NECODynamically Add Mapping Data from Anywhere

Planning Tools and Calculators

All calculators, tools, formulas, and references on one easy to use page.

Custom Reports

Great Lakes

8 digit HUC/Neighborhood

12 digit HUC/Custom Neighborhood

What can you do on the WebsiteCreate a Report

What can you do on the WebsiteCharts and Graphs

What can you do on the WebsiteCharts and Graphs

What can you do on the WebsiteCreating and Joining Groups

What can you do on the WebsiteComparing Groups

What can you do on the WebsiteComparing yourself with others

Functions and Features of NECOPhoto gallery of practices added to NECO

Share information through the forumFunctions and Features of NECO

Questions / Commentswww.networkedneighbors.org

Thank you!