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Environmental Science: Recommended Dataset Repositories

This page has been developed specifically for BIOL 1400: Environmental Science. It includes links to repositories of open datasets specifically related to environmental topics.

Using the Datasets

For assistance navigating, downloading, or using the datasets, please first rely on guides provided by the repository. For additional assistance, work with your instructor or contact the Science, Mathematics and Engineering liaison librarian.

Environmental Data

Data.gov
Search the US Government's open data. Try searching "Datasets by Organization" to find data from agencies like NOAA or the EPA.
DEQ: Utah's Integrated Report
From the Department of Environmental Quality, the integrated report focused on the quality of Utah's surface waters and includes detailed data.
Global Monitoring Laboratory Data
Find public data files from the Earth System Research Laboratories, associated with NOAA
Earth Data
Open data from NASA, organized by topics which include earth system spheres
The World Bank Data Catalog
Download datasets from a variety of collections, including energy, sustainable development, and water data.
GeoPlatform.gov
Access to thousands of open geospatial data assets, including some related to environmental issues
ArcGIS Hub
Search for and download GIS datasets on a wide variety of topics
Our World in Data
Our World in Data's reports include charts, tables, and maps. Search for reports or browse topics related to the environment. Select the "Download" tab to access the full datasets used to create each interactive chart.
Climate TRACE
View a map visualization or download data on global greenhouse gas emissions
USDA Economic Research Service
Find highlighted data on "Natural Resources & Environment," as well as other topics.
North American Breeding Bird Survey
This data tracks bird species in the continental US, helping to understand bird populations and manage them.

Looking for more data resources?

Take a look at the following guides which provide additional links and recommendations.

Yale Library: Public Environmental Data
Includes suggestions for energy, climate & atmospheric, agricultural & ecology data, and more
University of San Francisco: Environmental Data and Statistics
Includes national data collections, as well as some specific to CA

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