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title: Geoconnex Explorer and What's Next
description: In this webinar, discover Geoconnex Explorer, the tool making water data discoverable, usable, and connected.
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# Webinars

 River Data at Your Fingertips

### Date: Monday, September 15

### Time: 2pm ET

# Learn About Geoconnex Explorer and What’s Next

After years of development, the Internet of Water Coalition is excited to showcase [Geoconnex Explorer, the first public access point into the Geoconnex system](https://internetofwater.org/blog/a-new-way-to-discover-river-data?hsLang=en). The Explorer opens up access data from waterways across the contiguous United States, making it easier than ever for users to find critical information from trusted sources like the United States Geological Survey and Water Quality Portal. As the first public-facing application built on the Geoconnex system, the Explore demonstrates how water data can become discoverable, usable, and connected for all.

In this webinar, key developers from the [Center for Geospatial Solutions](https://cgsearth.org/) — the team behind Geoconnex Explorer and stewards of the IoW Coalition — to dive into the tool. We'll discuss how it was built, highlight current capabilities, share what's next for the broader Geoconnex system, and of course, answer your questions.

Join us September 15 at 2pm ET for the inside scoop on Geoconnex Explorer!

![Overhead 3D landscape of trees and rivers.](https://internetofwater.org/hubfs/GettyImages-623434218(3).jpg)

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## Our Speaker

### Ben Webb

Ben Webb is a software developer at the Center for Geospatial Solutions focusing on Internet of Water (IoW) projects. Ben develops core software for water data management exchange to support state and federal agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations, addressing key climate resilience, conservation, and water management outcomes. Most recently, Ben helped develop the second version of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Information System, wis2box, with a focus on reducing the technology barriers for United Nations member states to share data about weather, climate, and water. A graduate of Colby College with a B.A. in computational biology, he is used to seeking answers to complicated questions by developing software and common data standards. 

![Ben (Light Background)](https://internetofwater.org/hubfs/Ben%20(Light%20Background).jpeg)

#### Better Water Data for Better Water Management

##### Ready to modernize your water data infrastructure? The IoW team at CGS is here to help you take the next step on your data sharing journey to improve water data management and decisions at every scale.  

[Contact the Internet of Water team at CGS ](mailto:internetofwater@lincolninst.edu)