# Presentation: 106474

## Regional STORET Perspective

- Why it is good practice to share data with STORET

- Data collection can be expensive, no single organization can collect all they need.
-  STORET provides the means for comprehensive data coverage by combining monitoring results from multiple organizations

## STORET Brings It Altogether

- STORET provides a common format so data from different organizations can be used in studies and analyses
- Extensive data handling capabilities
- Comprehensive data qualifiers for documenting data

## Data Readily Available

- Nationwide data available from STORET Warehouse to anyone with a web browser
- Data warehouse uses warehousing technology for very fast and efficient data retrieval

## STORET Meets Many Needs

- Versatile, can handle almost all water quality related data, i.e, grab samples, field measurements, effluent samples, taxonomic abundance, tissue analysis
- All sampling stations georeferenced for accurate location information
- Data output is in consistent format for easy export to spreadsheets, statistical programs or GIS

## Proven Technology

- Oracle backbone for stability and capability to handle large amounts of data
- Flexible installation, can be run  on Oracle server or as stand alone on a personal computer
- Cost efficient – only cost to user is computer hardware and Oracle software, all other products are free

## No Missing Links

- Consistent format allows easy import of data from spreadsheets, LIMS and hardcopy
- Users have many options for moving data to STORET including web based tools.

## Help Is On The Way

- STORET assistance available from toll free 800 number and from EPA Regional offices
- Listserv free forum for posting questions and comments
- Very active user community
- Numerous user developed tools for efficient data entry, display and analysis
- Training provided frequently

## STORET Makes Decisions Possible

- Data available for TMDL establishment and verification
- Data for research projects
- Data for supporting enforcement cases
- Data for setting water quality standards

## DENVER

## Priorities

- DENVER

**Feed well documented data into Federal/State/Local decision making processes**
**Track the effectiveness of environmental initiatives**
**Archival of data for sharing and secondary use**

## Perceptions

- DENVER

**Incredible creativity, commitment, and hard work from STORET community**
**Impressive accomplishments since Las Vegas**
**2005 should be a watershed year for STORET**

- NEW ORLEANS

## Making 2005 a Watershed Year for STORET

- DENVER

- NEW ORLEANS

## Making 2005 a Watershed Year for STORET

- DENVER

- NEW ORLEANS

**Promote Diversity in Data Entry**

**1. Promote Diversity in Data Entry:**
**	****- Data Entry Module, DataStor, WebSIM, ESAR **
_**Presentations:**_
**Tuesday 10:30 – WQ-WET Web Based Application**
**Tuesday 10:30 - DataStor and DataConvert**

## Making 2005 a Watershed Year for STORET

**Making 2005 a Watershed Year for STORET**

- DENVER

- NEW ORLEANS

**Improve Data Accessibility**

**Promote Diversity in Data Entry**

**2. Improve Data Accessibility:**
**	****-Local Tools/Warehouses, ArcIMS Applications**
_**Presentations:**_
**Tuesday 1:30 - Region 10 STORET Mapping Application **
**Tuesday 1:30 - Iowa’s ArcIMS Application**

## Making 2005 a Watershed Year for STORET

**Making 2005 a Watershed Year for STORET**

- DENVER

- NEW ORLEANS

**Improve Data Accessibility**

**Promote Diversity in Data Entry**

**Market to Non-traditional Users**

**3. Market to Non-Traditional Users:**
**	****-Volunteer monitoring, Tribes, 319, Superfund.**
_**Presentations:**_
**Tuesday 1:30 - Tribal STORET Database Project **
**Tuesday 1:30 - Future of STORET in Colorado**

## Making 2005 a Watershed Year for STORET

**Making 2005 a Watershed Year for STORET**

- DENVER

- NEW ORLEANS

**Make User Support Proactive not Reactive**

**Improve Data Accessibility**

**Promote Diversity in Data Entry**

**Market to Non-traditional Users**

**4. Make User Support Proactive not Reactive:**
**	****-HQs, Regional, State, Local staffing.**
_**Presentations:**_
**Tuesday 1:30 - Future of STORET in Colorado **
**Tuesday 1:30 - Montana DEQ Project**

## Making 2005 a Watershed Year for STORET

**Making 2005 a Watershed Year for STORET**

- DENVER

- NEW ORLEANS

**Make User Support Proactive not Reactive**

**Improve Data Accessibility**

**Promote Diversity in Data Entry**

**Market to Non-traditional Users**

**Proceed Strategically**

**5. Proceed Strategically:**
**	****-ESAR & Version 3, Keeping Eyes on the Ball.**
_**Presentations:**_
**Tuesday 8:30 - ESAR Pilot Project**
**Wednesday 9:30 - Breakout Sessions**

## Making 2005 a Watershed Year for STORET

- DENVER

- NEW ORLEANS

**Make User Support Proactive not Reactive**

**Improve Data Accessibility**

**Promote Diversity in Data Entry**

**Market to Non-traditional Users**

**Proceed Strategically**