Watershed Solutions Repository
Creating a decentralized, peer-reviewed repository for water cycle restoration, this project aims to gather solutions and translate science into action for eco-practitioners and policymakers, starting with a 3-month design phase.User Review
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Reviewed on 17 Apr 2024 11:01 PM
Project is creating impact through public goods, civic service, civic works, civic innovations or civic utilities.
The Watershed Solutions Repository is focused on consolidating science and solutions for restoring water cycles, a public good that impacts climate, environment, and communities, qualifying as a civic utility.
Project exhibits clear relevance to the broad framing of civic innovation.
By aiming to create a collaborative, decentralized database for water cycle restoration, the project is innovating in the civic space with a clear intention to serve the common good.
At least one project steward is a member of OpenCivics consortium.
The primary organization coordinating the grant proposal, WaterUnity Network, is mentioned as a member of the OpenCivics Coalition, satisfying this criterion.
Project team size and skills correlates to use of funds and desired impact.
The proposal includes plans for compensating collaborators and curating content, indicative of a correlation between the team's skills, the budget use and the project's scope and impact goals.
Project demonstrates a clear track record of previous work.
The project stems from an alliance of organizations with experience in watershed restoration and environmental advocacy, suggesting a track record of relevant work.
Project must agree to participate in co-development of collaborative and grantee accountability protocols as part of their impact reporting process.
Given the project's commitment to multi-phase development, strategic planning, and measurable milestones, it appears they would be amenable to co-developing accountability protocols as part of their process.
Project adheres to OpenCivics Ethical Standards and Pledge.
No specific mention is made within the provided information regarding adherence to OpenCivics Ethical Standards and Pledge. Assessment of this criterion would require additional information or self-attestation from the project.
Project stewards pass OFAC screening process.
The submission does not provide information about OFAC screening for the project stewards. External verification or declaration by the project stewards would be needed to confirm this.
Optional: Project is encouraged to include focus on collaboration between projects or on tools and infrastructures for collaboration.
The project involves a coalition of partners and plans to use collaborative online spaces for scientists and activists. This demonstrates a focus on collaboration between projects and the development of infrastructures for collaboration.