Every feature designed to make stream monitoring easier for program coordinators and volunteers alike.
Automatically capture location coordinates with every photo. No more guessing where photos were taken or manually recording GPS points.
Designed for remote field work. Capture photos and data without cell service, then sync automatically when you're back online.
Generate state-compliant water quality reports in minutes. Pre-configured templates match your existing reporting requirements.
Capture consistent, high-quality documentation that tells the story of your streams over time.
Prompts ensure volunteers capture upstream, downstream, and any notable conditions consistently.
Add observations about water clarity, wildlife sightings, erosion, or any other relevant conditions.
Every photo is timestamped, creating a reliable timeline of stream conditions.
Photo capture interface preview
Volunteer dashboard preview
Coordinate your volunteer monitoring network without the usual headaches.
Simple invitation system - volunteers can start documenting in minutes, not hours.
Assign specific monitoring sites to volunteers and track who's covering what.
See volunteer contribution metrics for grant applications and recognition programs.
Turn your photo documentation into actionable insights about stream health trends.
View how each monitoring site changes over time with side-by-side photo comparisons.
See all your monitoring sites on an interactive map with recent activity indicators.
Spot patterns like seasonal changes, storm impacts, or gradual degradation.
Data visualization preview
Your data stays secure and you stay compliant with state reporting requirements.
All data encrypted at rest and in transit
Meets government security standards
Complete history of all data changes
Your data is always safe and recoverable
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