Upstream Tech Summer Newsletter
And just like that – we’re past the halfway point for the year and already mid-way through August. Whoa! We hope you’re having wonderful summers (or winters) wherever you may be. Grab some still or sparkling water, add a couple ice cubes, and read on for our best and latest.
Let's dive in.
Coming soon
Ripple Effect with Mercury Power
On August 20th, we're launching our latest webinar series, Ripple Effect, to showcase how different organizations use HydroForecast. In this episode, we'll talk with New Zealand water utility Mercury Power. Register now.
Cost-effective remote monitoring for local governments
Join us to learn how local governments can leverage remote data for quicker and easier monitoring using Lens. Register now.
The recap
Partner spotlight: How Kita uses Lens in carbon insurance
For most of us, it’s a safe bet to say we don’t get excited when we hear the word insurance (sorry insurance friends). But what if — and hear us out — it was easy?and?could help combat climate change??Whoa whoa, you might say. That’s bold. Brave even? Okay let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Definitely bold, and… actually happening already. Read how Kita does it.
Launching Lens Lookout: remote monitoring, automated?
Changes can happen in the blink of an eye, yet for many organizations, it could be months or more before a change is observed. A quick response time is essential for protecting the places that matter most. It's now easier than ever to catch changes with Lens Lookout. Watch the video.
Recording: The launch of HydroForecast ST-3, a webinar
In case you missed it, we recorded Laura Read, HydroForecast's Head of Product Strategy, introducing ST-3, the latest and greatest short-term forecast. Watch the recording.
Must read: Snowmelt season preparedness: leveraging AI to build resilience and mitigate risks
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Snowmelt season plays a crucial role in hydropower generation and ensuring supply for the health of river ecosystems, supporting aquatic life, and sustaining agriculture, industry, and human consumption downstream. Read the article here.
Lens
From being an actual answer to a Jeopardy question (no big deal) to a Lens Lab for tracking wildfire to the launch of Lens Lookout – our team had a busy few months.?
Here’s our roundup of the things to know about Lens:
PRISM Precipitation data launch
We are excited to introduce a powerful new addition to the Lens Library: PRISM precipitation data, produced by the PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University. PRISM combines point measurements of climate data with a digital elevation model to generate reliable estimates across the United States. Read the release here.
Must watch: Lens Lookout and category datasets
We not only released our new feature, Lens Lookout, but we also hosted a webinar to show you how to get started. Take a break and watch the recording today!
Labs for Lens: Tracking Wildfire
You might be thinking – if only Lens were a college course and someone could teach me, something... like a lab! Well, our very own Katie Tyler made just that. Tune in here and see if you can get an A+ on the quiz at the end.
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HydroForecast
HydroForecast is making waves around the world – from Vivatech in Paris to the the UK for a seminar at the ECMWF's headquarters to talking dam safety at Uncommon Dialogue, it's been a busy time for us. And oh, we also made our award-winning industry-leading forecast even better.
Product updates
Conversations around HydroForecast and the world
Team news
We're hiring! We're seeking a Product Marketer for each of our product teams. Check out jobs.upstream.tech to learn more and apply.??
We're also thrilled to have welcomed some new folks to our team over the past few months: Aneri Rana, Augusto Suarez, Conor Walsh, Lindsay DuBois, and Matt Stapleton?– onward and upward!