EJScreen Function Demo
By Wansoo Im, Ph.D.
10/18/2024
1. Accessing EJScreen
- Navigating to the EJScreen website
- Overview of the main interface
2. Basic Map Navigation
- Zooming in and out
- Panning across the map
- Changing the base map
3. Selecting Environmental Indicators
- Accessing the list of environmental indicators
- Choosing specific indicators (e.g., air quality, water quality)
- Demonstrating how to switch between indicators
4. Exploring Demographic Indicators
- Locating demographic data options
- Selecting and visualizing demographic indicators
- Interpreting demographic data on the map
5. Understanding EJ Indexes
- Explanation of how EJ indexes combine environmental and demographic data
- Demonstrating the selection of different EJ indexes
- Interpreting color-coded EJ index maps
6. Using the Search Function
- Searching for specific locations (address, city, county)
- Demonstrating how to set the search radius
- Exploring data for the searched area
7. Generating Reports
- Initiating the report generation process
- Customizing report content
- Interpreting the standard EJScreen report
8. Comparing Data
- Demonstrating how to compare selected area data to state, EPA region, and national percentiles
- Interpreting comparison charts and graphs
9. Adding Map Layers
- Locating the layers menu
- Adding EPA-regulated facilities layer
- Incorporating additional environmental datasets
9. Using the Buffer Tool
- Demonstrating how to create buffer zones around points or areas
- Analyzing data within the buffer zone
10. Saving and Sharing Maps
- Creating a shareable link
- Exporting maps as images
- Saving custom map configurations
11. Accessing Supplemental Maps and Layers
- Exploring climate change indicators
- Demonstrating health disparity maps
- Showing critical service gap layers
12. Data Download Functionality
- Locating the data download option
- Selecting data for download
- Explaining file formats and uses
13. Integrating with Other GIS Platforms
- Brief overview of exporting data to Google My Maps
- Demonstrating basic integration with ArcGIS
- with Mappler
[1] https://www.epa.gov/ejscreen
[2] https://toolkit.climate.gov/tool/ejscreen-environmental-justice-screening-and-mapping-tool
[3] https://www.epa.gov/ejscreen/learn-use-ejscreen
[4] https://environmentalenergybrief.sidley.com/2024/07/12/u-s-epa-announces-fourth-update-to-environmental-justice-mapping-tool-ejscreen-2-3/
[5] https://publicinput.com/wp/equity-mapping-layers-and-data-explained/