Search

Get Started with the Delta Science Tracker!

This page contains helpful links and resources to help you get started as a Delta Science Tracker user, including how to browse the inventory of Delta science activities, how to contribute projects to the inventory, how to download the inventory of activities, and other frequently asked questions.

To better assist users, Delta Science Program staff hosted a webinar on October 8, 2024 to introduce attendees to the major features of the web-based tool, explain its uses and the benefits it provides to Delta Science community members, and demonstrate how it is being used to assess progress toward implementing the 2022-2026 Science Action Agenda.

The Delta Science Program is hosting virtual office hours throughout fall 2024. Please click the links below to join the meetings via Microsoft Teams. 

Upcoming Office Hours:

 

Exploring the Delta Science Tracker

You do not need an account to search or filter the inventory of activities in the Delta Science Tracker, or to create visualizations that summarize activities, funding, and collaborations.

As you browse the contents of the Delta Science Tracker, you may find these resources useful:

 

Adding activities

To add your science activity to the Delta Science Tracker, you first need to request an account.

Need an account? “Contact us” to request an account, or email us directly at sciencetracker@deltacouncil.ca.gov.

After logging in, you can contribute to the Delta Science Tracker by adding a new activity. A link to add a new project is located at the bottom right of the Science Activities filtering menu (see bottom left in image below). For help learning how to add a project to the Delta Science Tracker, check out these resources:

  • Video - Coming Soon!
  • Quick start guide - Coming Soon!

 

Downloading activities

All activities contained in the Delta Science Tracker can be exported to an Excel spreadsheet by clicking the Download button located at the bottom of the Science Activities filtering menu (see bottom right in image below). Note that you need to be logged into the Delta Science Tracker with a user account to access this function.

Need an account? “Contact us” to request an account, or email us directly at sciencetracker@deltacouncil.ca.gov.

 

Science Activities Screenshot

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to add a science activity?
    • 10-15 minutes is the average amount of time to create a new activity in the system.
  • When will I get an account?
    • You will be contacted with your account information within approximately 1-2 business days.
  • Who do I contact if I have questions or I see an error?
  • Why don't I see a particular project in the Delta Science Tracker?
    • Activities are being continually added by Delta Science Program staff and project collaborators.
    • To help make this resource as useful as possible, we invite you to add projects your projects!
    • We also encourage you to help us by requesting colleagues and associates add their projects.
  • Are only Delta Science Program-funded projects allowed in the Delta Science Tracker?
    • No! We welcome any Delta science activity to the Science Tracker regardless of funding source.
  • Are only projects that take place within the legal Delta allowed to be added to the Delta Science Trackers?
    • The intent of the Science Tracker is to collect activities that are related to advancing our scientific understanding of the Bay-Delta system, including the broader watershed and other connected regions.
    • If you have questions about whether a project is appropriate to contribute to the Delta Science Tracker, we encourage you to contact us by using the ‘Contact us’ tab above, or email us directly at sciencetracker@deltacouncil.ca.gov.