Testing Our Waters is a design-centered project that empowers citizen scientists to track and prevent marine pollution through community engagement and policy change. They offer a range of DIY trawls, such as the Re3DP Trawl and the Recycled Trawl, which can be used to collect and document pollution in waterways. Collaborating with organizations like 5Gyres and NyNjBayKeeper, Testing Our Waters aims to build an online community, raise awareness among environmental stewards, and propose policy changes to combat plastic accumulation in local and international oceans.
Supported by grant funding from the Tishman Environment and Design Center at The New School and the Autodesk Foundation, Testing Our Waters is dedicated to reducing the impact of plastics on marine environments. Their trawls, made from recycled materials or 3D printed components, can be fixed in strong currents or pulled by boats, allowing citizen scientists to actively participate in monitoring and preventing pollution. By utilizing a smartphone application and website platform, Testing Our Waters facilitates data collection, community engagement, and the promotion of policy changes to address the issue of marine pollution.
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