Synthesis of Environmental Mercury Loads in New York State (1969-2017): Sites
data.ny.gov | Last Updated 1 Jul 2024This dataset includes information from a statewide synthesis effort, involving the compilation, analysis, and synthesis of existing data on environmental mercury (Hg) concentrations and loads in New York State, with an emphasis on Hg data collected during recent NYSERDA-sponsored monitoring and research efforts. Compiling existing mercury data is a vital step to understanding the broad spatial and temporal patterns of mercury across the landscape. This dataset includes information about the locations in which samples were collected and is one of eight datasets from the statewide synthesis database. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and accelerate economic growth. reduce reliance on fossil fuels. To learn more about NYSERDA’s programs, visit nyserda.ny.gov or follow us on X, Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram.
This dataset has the following 12 columns:
| Column Name | API Column Name | Data Type | Description | Sample Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capture_Loc | capture_loc | text | Unique spatial collection point identifier | NY001-040451NYT068-45.04128-71.33524 NY001-040752NYT054-43.83145-74.84585 NY001-040982NYT163-43.59163-74.98727 NY001-050684NYT051T-43.98643-74.23667 NY001-050684NYT354-43.99292-74.24447 view top 100 |
| Project_ID | project_id | text | Unique project identifier | NY016 NY023 NY002 NY020 NY001 view top 100 |
| Project_Title | project_title | text | Title of project | waterdata.usgs.gov RIBS New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Fish Contaminants Database NY DEC Fish Data BRI NY Birds view top 100 |
| SiteName | sitename | text | Name of site where sample was collected from | NY-NJ HARBOR HUDSON RIVER LAKE ONTARIO Onondaga Lake LAKE CHAMPLAIN view top 100 |
| TerritoryName | territoryname | text | Name of area at the site where the sample was collected from | Hudson River/Raritan Bay North EMAP North Cinder Island South view top 100 |
| Latitude | latitude | number | Latitude of data collection point | 40.73371 41.78517 40.73621 40.73788 40.72316 view top 100 |
| Longitude | longitude | number | Longitude of data collection point | -73.73387 -73.54763 -73.07761 -73.59235 -73.55374 view top 100 |
| Waterbody_Type | waterbody_type | text | Type of water body sample was collected from (ex. Canal, River, Spring, Lake, etc.). Inputs can also take the form of multiple waterbody types. Blank cells represent data that were not required or are not currently available. | Well River/Stream Stream Water-distribution system Lake view top 100 |
| State | state | text | State of site where sample was collected from | NY view top 100 |
| County | county | text | County of site where sample was collected from. Blank cells represent data that were not required or are not currently available. | Nassau Suffolk Hamilton Herkimer Essex view top 100 |
| Region | region | text | Region of site where sample was collected from. Blank cells represent data that were not required or are not currently available. | Long Island North Country Capital Mid-Hudson Mohawk Valley view top 100 |
| Georefence | georefence | point | Open Data/Socrata-generated geocoding information from supplied address components | {"coordinates":[-73.73387,41.78517],"type":"Point"} {"coordinates":[-73.54735,40.73371],"type":"Point"} {"coordinates":[-73.54763,40.73371],"type":"Point"} {"coordinates":[-74.26933,44.40617],"type":"Point"} {"coordinates":[-74.84217,44.21917],"type":"Point"} view top 100 |