MyCoast
This platform helps citizen scientists document water levels (including king tides), storm damage, beach cleanup events, and more. The location of each submitted photo is shown on a map along with weather and tidal information. The app allows anyone in participating states to submit photos and reports. States with licenses: Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Washington, and the Gulf of Mexico (Florida and Texas).
Range
United States
United States
Can you upload data via desktop?
Yes
Yes
Does it require an app?
Yes
Yes
Does it help you manage contributors?
Yes
Yes
Will it store your data?
Yes
Yes
Website
Cost
States must purchase licenses for $25k annual fee. Includes app set up, site design, data housing and management, maintenance, and upgrades to app and site. Individual users create free log ins.
Projects Using this Platform
- Take a Beach Photo – Washington
- Storm Reporter – Maryland
- Storm Reporter – Rhode Island
- Storm Reporter – Massachusetts
- Coastal Storm Damage
- Storm Surge Washington
- High Tide – R.I. MyCoast
- King Tides – South Carolina
- High Tide Flooding
- King Tides – Massachusetts
- King Tides – Washington
- New Jersey High Water
- Storm Witness
- Flood Watch – NYC