Project Update 1

I have obtained the basemap, a map of New York State from the arcGIS database with various layers including, counties, cities, state boundaries, etc. from the acrGIS database in preparation for mapping the data once it is collected. If some of the layers are not going to be utilized, they can be deleted or hid from view at a later date.

Below is the list of proposed counties to investigate:

• Albany
• Rensselaer
• Schenectady
• Schohare
• Greene
• Saratoga
• Columbia
• Dutchess
• New York (NYC)

I have done some investigating, but this week I will mainly focus on seeing what data is public knowledge that would be useful to the project. I will start with the CDC and EPA websites, and if needed, look up contact information for local Department of Health Agencies. Obtaining the annual number of lead poisoning cases per county per year would allow for various, multiple analyses of the data. If this data is not available, a meeting will be held with Dr. Karr and myself to decide a new plan of action.