About the Water Rangers data platform

This platform is powered by thousands of volunteers and community scientists. It makes water data accessible to everyone and puts local knowledge front and center.

How it works

People-powered science for healthier waters

We’re a non-profit dedicated to making water science accessible and collaborative. Thousands of volunteers and community scientists share their water quality data here, making it open and available to everyone. Local knowledge is front and centre — helping communities, researchers, and decision-makers protect the places they love.

Whether you’re a teacher, researcher, student, Indigenous Guardian, angler, or just curious about your local river, our tools make it easy to contribute data and explore results.

Our mission is simple: equip communities with the tools and knowledge they need to understand and protect their waterways.

Volunteers at the Water Rangers and ZERO community lab

“Good data inspires action.... like our award-nominated Water Rangers Community Lab at ZERO Guildford, in collaboration with University of Surrey and the River Wey Trust. Together, we’re empowering our community to answer their most pressing questions!”