Working Group Title
This working group runs as a single system: a GitHub repository where environmental data science is organized, analyzed, and versioned, and a public website where results are explained and shared with the community.
As the working group progresses, the repository becomes the reproducible record of the science, and the website becomes the public report.
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Start Here
- Replace the title and summary with the working group question, the community or scientific need, and the main outputs the group expects to produce.
- Add or link the datasets, working documents, and references your group will use.
- Run or adapt at least one analysis workflow and record decisions in the repository.
- Commit figures, tables, notes, and summaries so the work is versioned and reproducible.
- Use the website to share progress, methods, and results with collaborators and community audiences.
Plan the work Document data and resources Set community expectations
How This Repo Is Organized
The repository has two connected layers. Top-level files configure the project and its automation. The docs/ folder contains the website content. mkdocs.yml tells MkDocs how to turn that content into the public site. Analysis folders hold the working scientific materials that generate the results shown on the website.
| Part of the repo | What it does | What usually belongs there |
|---|---|---|
| Top-level files and folders | Configure the project and keep shared repository guidance in one place | README.md, LICENSE, workflows, containers, templates, environment setup, and repo-wide metadata |
docs/ |
Stores the source content for the public website | Homepage text, summaries, methods, community-facing documentation, and website assets |
mkdocs.yml |
Controls how the site is rendered | Navigation, theme settings, plugins, and GitHub edit links |
| Working folders | Hold the science-in-progress | Data references, notebooks, scripts, workflows, figures, outputs, and reproducibility materials |
Repository Side: Do the Science
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The repository is the working record of the group: it tracks what changed, why it changed, and how results were produced.
- Data sources and metadata
- Notebooks and scripts
- Workflows and reproducible analysis
- Meeting notes and decisions
- Figures, tables, and other outputs
Website Side: Share the Science
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The website turns the working group record into a readable public report.
- Plain-language summaries
- Methods documentation
- Figures, maps, and visualizations
- Meeting outputs and synthesis products
- Manuscripts, reports, or educational materials
How the Two Sides Connect
The repository and website are not separate products. When the group updates data, analysis code, figures, or written summaries in GitHub, those changes can be rendered through the website. Commits are the bridge between doing the science and sharing the science.
When This Working Group Is Live
A working group is live when:
- The research question is stated
- Data sources are linked or documented
- At least one analysis or workflow is runnable
- Outputs are committed to the repository
- The website explains what the group is doing and why it matters
Early Process Gallery
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Key Links to Replace
Use this section for the links your group will actually maintain. Replace each placeholder with the working document, repository resource, dataset hub, or output page that your collaborators should use.
- Main Working Document: [link]
- GitHub Repository: [link]
- Data / Resources: [link]
- Outputs / Dashboard: [link]
Current Phase
Working Phase: Preparing for Meeting 1
(Replace this line with the phase your group is actually in, such as working asynchronously, preparing outputs, or revising a manuscript.)
Timeline
Kickoff
- Define goals and questions
- Identify key data and resources
- Set up communication and workflow
Meeting 1
- Agenda: [link]
- Notes: [link]
- Decisions: [link]
- Next Steps: [link]
Between Meetings
- Active work: [link]
- Shared documents: [link]
- Data and code updates: [link]
Meeting 2
- Agenda: [link]
- Notes: [link]
- Synthesis direction: [link]
Outputs and Wrap Up
- Final outputs: [link]
- Manuscripts or products: [link]
- Archive resources: [link]
How This Group Works
- Communication: Replace with your Slack channel, email list, or other main communication space.
- Documents: Replace with the shared drive, GitHub project board, or notebook the group will maintain.
- Meetings: Replace with the meeting schedule, format, and where agendas or notes are stored.
Team Members
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| Name | Role | Institution | Responsibilities |
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| Name | Role | Institution | Responsibilities |
| Name | Role | Institution | Responsibilities |
Site Health
Site Health
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