ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING TOOLS

SWIM Alert

(Smart water and invasive species monitoring)

Research-led monitoring for environmental teams

SWIM Alert was developed to close the gap between satellite remote sensing research and practical environmental monitoring. Our work is grounded in peer-reviewed methods and tested through active field partnerships.

Looking to increase your climate monitoring range and frequency?

Want to accelerate your climate response?

Concerned about watershed and coastal health?

SWIM Alert can help with these concerns and more. Through integrating freely available satellite data with established modelling frameworks, we are bridging the gap between cutting edge research and on the ground monitoring efforts.

Satellite data acquisition

Imagery is sourced from publicly available satellite programs including Sentinel-1 (SAR), Sentinel-2 (multispectral), and Landsat platforms. Data is processed through standardized preprocessing pipelines to ensure consistency across time periods.

Hazard detection & modelling

Hazard-specific algorithms and numerical models are applied to pre-processed imagery. Methods are adapted from peer-reviewed approaches and calibrated where possible using field observations from pilot study areas.

Map portal & alert delivery

Monitoring outputs are made available through an interactive web-based map portal. Registered users can configure email alerts for specific waterbodies or regions of interest.

Field validation & iteration

Where possible, model outputs are compared against field-collected data to assess detection accuracy. Results inform ongoing refinements to detection thresholds and model parameters.

What you will access:

SWIM Alert provides monitoring products through a map portal and a configurable email alert system. Outputs represent current model estimates and should be interpreted alongside local knowledge and direct field observation.

  • Interactive map portal with hazard layers by region

  • Configurable email alerts for waterbodies of interest

  • Time-series data for monitored sites

  • Methodology documentation and data notes

  • Direct contact with the research team for field collaboration

Ready to Monitor?

If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.