Tailored Solutions for Environmental Data
At the Environmental Data Institute (EDI), we partner with you to accelerate environmental research through the secure and trusted EDI data repository and expert data science. Our flexible, tailored services ensure maximum impact for your research, management, and educational goals, while standardizing your data for the broader scientific community.
Our services include Routine Services for standard support and Extended Services for complex projects. Investment is customized based on data volume, complexity, expertise needed, duration, and support level. We offer scalable subscriptions, per-project pricing, and tiered structures for various user scales, from individual labs to large enterprises.
For the Environmental Researcher & Data Manager
Are you an Individual Researcher, part of a Lab, a Place-based Research Group, or a department within a larger organization? We understand your drive to generate and manage high-quality data, meet funder requirements, and ensure your research has lasting impact. EDI provides the infrastructure and expertise to make your data journey seamless.
Your Challenges: Publishing research data, efficiently uploading large datasets, finding specific data, tracking usage, and integrating data pipelines.
How We Help:
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Data Preservation & Management: Publish and manage environmental data in the EDI Repository. Use tooling for metadata creation and funder compliance. Data Curation Services provide expert metadata support, cleaning, and QA/QC. (Investment depends on data volume/complexity, metadata depth.)
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Advanced Data Processing & Analysis Readiness: Streamline workflows with Automated Data Processing. Facilitate collaboration with Data Re-use & Workflows. Get custom Analysis Ready Data Products. (Investment depends on integration complexity, programming expertise, custom product scope.)
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Impact & Discovery: Track data usage with Reporting & Discovery services.
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Strategic Guidance & Capacity Building: Enhance skills with Training & Capacity Building workshops/webinars. Get expert Consulting & Strategic Support for data policy and FAIR implementation. (Investment depends on engagement duration, customization, expertise required.)
For the Organizational & Policy Leader
As an Enterprise, Government Agency, City, State, Non-profit organization, Funder, or Natural Resource Manager, you face unique challenges in managing vast data volumes, ensuring accountability, and making evidence-based decisions that drive policy and resource stewardship. EDI provides the robust infrastructure and strategic support you need.
Your Challenges: Reliable large-scale data storage, compliance verification, investment value assessment, and aggregated data access for policy.
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Data Preservation & Management: Securely store data in the EDI Repository and use our Data Curation Services for quality assurance and long-term preservation. (Investment depends on data volume/complexity, metadata, and management needs.)
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Advanced Data Processing & Analysis Readiness: Implement Automated Data Processing, leverage Data Re-use & Workflows for complex datasets, and utilize Analysis Ready Data Products for policy and resource management. (Investment depends on integration complexity, programming, custom product development, and ongoing support.)
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Impact & Discovery: Access Reporting & Discovery services, including usage reports, to assess data value/impact and verify compliance.
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Strategic Guidance & Capacity Building: Receive expert Consulting & Strategic Support on data policy, FAIR implementation, and data strategy. We also offer Training & Capacity Building. (Investment depends on engagement duration, customization, and expertise required.)
For the Engaged Citizen & Educator
Are you a member of the public, an educator, or a citizen scientist passionate about environmental issues? You seek accessible environmental data for learning, teaching, or contributing to real-world research efforts. EDI connects you with the data you need to engage and learn.
Your Challenges: Finding and understanding environmental data, using data in teaching, understanding how to contribute data.
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Data Preservation & Management (as Data Consumers): Access the EDI Repository to find and download environmental data for teaching or learning about critical issues.
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Strategic Guidance & Capacity Building: Participate in Training & Capacity Building workshops and webinars to understand environmental data and learn how to contribute your own observations as a citizen scientist.
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Impact & Discovery: Explore Reporting & Discovery features to understand how environmental data contributes to public knowledge.
Explore Our Full Service Catalog
Beyond the tailored solutions presented for specific user categories, EDI offers a comprehensive suite of data services designed to address a wide range of environmental data challenges. Explore our full capabilities to discover how we can support your unique needs, from data preservation and management to advanced analytics and knowledge sharing.
Ready to Accelerate Your Environmental Data Impact?
Every environmental research initiative, policy goal, or educational endeavor has unique data needs. At the Environmental Data Institute, we pride ourselves on providing customized solutions that deliver real value.
Since our services are tailored to the specific project, we don't offer one-size-fits-all pricing. Instead, we invite you to connect with our expert team for a personalized discussion.
During a consultation, we'll discuss your specific goals, data challenges, and how our services can be configured to achieve your objectives. We'll then provide a detailed, customized proposal designed to meet your needs and budget.