Data Management Plan for Ecohydrology Research Group (Exemplar)

The Ecohydrology Research Group (ERG) at the University of Waterloo carries out fundamental research in support of the wise use of water resources, that is, one that balances society’s water needs with those of natural ecosystems. ERG’s research activities cover a vast range of spatial and temporal scales, from molecular-level studies on the processes determining the chemical forms and bioavailability of nutrients and pollutants to global scale assessments of anthropogenic perturbations of hydrological and biogeochemical cycles. Faculty, staff and all Highly Qualified Personnel (HQPs – students, postdoc, research scientist/associates) in ERG are committed to data management practices to ensure that ERG data, software, code, inputs and outputs (“the data”), are safely stored, preserved and easily accessible for future re-use. ERG is aligning its Data Management Plan (DMP) with the common approach being pursued at the University of Waterloo.