USING THE MOBILE APP
Navigate to sites, enter your observations, add photos, and upload data: all using your mobile phone
Stream Tracker is now using anecdata.org, a free online citizen science platform, in addition to citsci.org. Here is information to get you started using the anecdata.org app
Download
app
Tap your app store above and download the anecdata.org app to your phone
Open anecdata app and register to create an account
Tap "Find more projects" and search for Stream Tracker. Tap to join the project.
Make an
observation
HOTSPOTS &
NAVIGATING
Established sites are called hotspots in the app.
To view hotspots near you or to navigate to hotspots to add an observation:
1. Go to make a new observation.
2. Tap the map icon bar showing your current location.
3. Locate yourself and navigate to nearby hotspots.
4. Enter an observation by tapping on the hotspot
Using the app
offline
The reality is most stream tracker sites are remote where there is no reliable cellular data. Fortunately, this app works offline but there are some tips to know before you go to ensure the app works when you need it most.
Download the most recent hotspot and project data before you leave wi-fi/data. On the home screen, look for "Download all my projects for offline" directly below 'Projects I've joined"
Upload your observations when you return to service. When offline, your observations will save to the app. On the home screen, look for "Observations awaiting upload" or tap the menu in the top left and select "Awaiting upload"
Ensure your ability to navigate to hotspots offline. In the anecdata.org app, you are able to see your position relative to a hotspot when you do not have service however, there will not be a base map to help orient you to the points.
To have the ability to navigate with a base map, you can download the kmz of all the hotspots and upload them into a 3rd-party offline navigation app.
If you are having any trouble with the app, please reach out to us. Always travel in the field with a way to record in case the app does stop working for you.