ClimateEarly concept
River Commons
A neighborhood-led map for monitoring the health of urban waterways.
The problem
Why this work matters
People who live near city waterways rarely have a clear picture of what is changing in the river they care for.
Overview
River Commons turns local observations and open environmental data into a shared map for neighborhoods and watershed groups.
Objectives
- 01. Make river health legible
- 02. Gather local observations
- 03. Support stewardship groups
How we’ll work
01
Listening & research
Interview residents and watershed volunteers.
02
First build
Build the map and observation flow.
03
Community pilot
Test with a small, generous group and learn in public.