EJScreen Worksho Outline

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/