Finding Data with FracTracker Portals
Accessing critical environmental data shouldn't require navigating through dozens of government websites and deciphering inconsistent formats. FracTracker has developed powerful tools that bring scattered public information into standardized, searchable interfaces – making vital data accessible to everyone.
Join us for this practical workshop where we'll demonstrate two groundbreaking data portals that put critical information at your fingertips. Whether you're a researcher, advocate, journalist, or concerned citizen, you'll walk away with the skills to find and use data that matters to your community.
What You'll Learn
How to navigate the Oil & Gas Wells Portal with access to 5 million wells from standardized state data
Techniques for searching and filtering the Petrochemical Portal's 20+ datasets on industrial facilities
Ways to analyze population impacts using our unique census block calculations for 1km, 2km, and 5km radius from facilities
Practical methods for exporting and using demographic data showing who lives near industrial sites
Strategies for staying current with monthly and quarterly data updates
Why This Workshop?
As government agencies like DHS discontinue key datasets, having alternative access points to this information becomes increasingly critical. These portals represent the only free, comprehensive tools available that standardize environmental data across jurisdictions.
Learning how to use these tools gives you direct access to the information that affects your health and well-being. This is your chance to learn directly from the team that built these portals and get your questions answered. FracTracker provide the most accurate possible demographic analysis using 2020 census data, revealing important patterns about who lives near industrial sites.
What's Included
Live interactive demonstration of both portals
Q&A session with FracTracker experts
Access to workshop recording
Supporting resources including FAQ and data request forms
Guidance on requesting research support beyond basic data retrieval
📌 Quick Tip: Is there a specific location you want to research?
Come prepared with a specific location or facility you're interested in researching. We'll show you how to quickly find relevant information during the demonstration portion of the workshop.