Summary
This case study outlines the Pollution Tracker program initiated by Ocean Wise Conservation Association, a not-for-profit organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The program, established in 2015, focuses on monitoring marine pollution along the coastal areas of BC by collecting sediment and mussel samples. It has created a comprehensive database containing tens of thousands of records related to various contaminants affecting ocean health. The report details the phases of the program, including updates from Phase 2, which ran from 2018 to 2020, and the ongoing Phase 3, launched in 2021. Additionally, it discusses the integration of EarthSoft’s EQuIS for data management and the use of Power BI for enhanced reporting and visualization. The case study emphasizes the collaborative efforts with various partners and the ongoing commitment to expanding the spatial coverage of the Pollution Tracker initiative.
