"Water On My Block", App Unveiling & Weather Balloon Launch
Schedule
Sat Apr 12 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
639 E 87th St | Chicago, IL

About this Event
At this meeting, you'll discover:
- The launch of the new "Water On My Block" Greater Chatham Flood App, created in partnership with the University of Chicago and Greater Chatham , designed for reporting flooding in the community and providing helpful resources.
- How you can track rainfall using rain gauges and soil sensors.
- Learn more about becoming a Citizen Scientist and get paid a $100 stipend. Only participants who complete the full 6 weeks will be eligible for the stipend.
- How to request a tree planted on your property or neighborhood via 311.
- A live weather balloon launch demonstration.
This Citizen Scientist research campaign is in collaboration with Greater Chatham Initiative, University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, and Chicago State University.
Don’t miss out—register today! If you can’t attend but want to get involved, contact Dion Turner at or 773-644-1451.
Together, we can make Greater Chatham safer and stronger!
Where is it happening?
639 E 87th St, 639 East 87th Street, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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