Citing Model Data
If you are using a specific output map and data that you modeled, then you should make that project “Public” in your “My Projects” and then “Share” the project to get the specific URL for your project. Then follow APA formatting for Graphic Data (e.g., Interactive Maps and Other Graphic Representations of Data):
- Give the name of the researcher (project creator) or organization, followed by the year.
- In brackets, provide a brief explanation of what type of data is there and in what form it appears.
- Finally, provide the project name and retrieval information.
Example: Doe, J. (2025). [Screenshot description, screenshot]. Project title or description. Retrieved from https://modelmywatershed.org/project/####/.
Citing the Software
If you want to cite Model My Watershed in general, follow APA format for computer software. Software downloaded from a website should display the software’s version and year, when available.
Example: Stroud Water Research Center. (2017). Model My Watershed [Software]. Available from https://wikiwatershed.org/
