The environmental data collected by teachers and their students is input to a computer-based data repository. These data can be accessed and compared with data collected by other schools in the inter-mountain region. INEL scientists assist these teachers and their student scientists with methods for correct scientific analysis and reporting skills.
SITE provides challenge and excitement for all involved.
SITE exists today because the foundation for the project is based on organizations working together to form a partnership for students. Many individuals and organizations have contributed time, effort, money, and equipment donations to make this project successful. Students and teachers use the network to communicate with scientists at INEL, to update the water quality data base, and to access servers such as geographic servers to determine information such as longitude, latitude, and altitude of locations on the Snake river. Idaho higher education organizations supporting this project such as Boise State University, provide network access through dial-up services, including 800 numbers for students located beyond local calling areas in the state. Eastern Idaho Technical College hosts the water quality data base.