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Data Rescue Project #DataRescue
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Public Access to Public Data is a Public Good. We want to ensure our data are not gone forever. Read more about our efforts: https://www.datarescueproject.org/press/
We are excited to celebrate Love Data Week with the world & @icpsr.bsky.social ! We are presenting at and attending events all week long. You can check out some of those on our public Google Calendar, including our DRP office hours this week. Join the ❤️ 🛟 bit.ly/4kniYOR

#LoveData26
February 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Morning #LoveData26 is here!
Happy Love Data Week to all of my data nerds out there. The theme this year is "Where is my data?" and you can be sure that @datarescueproject.org has some ideas. 😉

#LoveData26 ❤️🛟
February 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM
📣 Another call for action, #DataRescuers! 📣 This time, Christopher Steven Marcum shares the request to save #WorldFactbook, including ways you can get involved. Learn more: www.datarescueproject.org/guest-post-t...
Guest Post: The World Factbook is Gone
Today's post is by Christopher Steven Marcum, an Open Science Advocate and former senior personnel at the Office of Management and Budget. On February 4, 2026, the CIA made the surprising decision to…
www.datarescueproject.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Really great work from @dataindex.us
Excited to see this important work!
dataindex.us/newsletter/a...
Introducing the Data Checkup: A Framework for Assessing the Health of Federal Datasets | America's Data Index
February 04, 2026
dataindex.us
February 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
It's official. One year ago today we formalized as the Data Rescue Project. We know this work is exhausting and are so grateful to everyone who has showed up, day in and day out.
February 5, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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📌 Take Action on the Survey of the Week: 2027 Census of Agriculture

🔍 Take Action! blogs feature proposals for federal collections that are seeking public input.

✍️ Check out more opportunities to tell the government what you think. dataindex.us/newsletter/a...
February 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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🎉Congrats to the winners of the 2025 RDAP Work of the Year Award, The Data Rescue Project! (@datarescueproject.org)🛟🏆

This award acknowledges the work’s impact on the wider research and scholarly communication ecosystem in support of RDAP’s mission and values.

rdapassociation.org/news/13593532
Research Data Access and Preservation Association - 2025 RDAP Work of the Year Award
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February 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Saveoursigns.org has an archive of pictures of many of the signs. Yall should join forces!
February 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Check out saveoursigns.org for an archive of the signs. They are also tracking the takedowns.
February 4, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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🌐 How can open science be resilient in the face of geopolitical pressures? @kathleen-gregory.bsky.social and @loubezuidenhout.bsky.social elaborate on four discussion points coming out of a recent workshop discussing this.

👇 Read their blog post now on Leiden Madtrics
Resilience in Times of Crisis: Strengthening Open Science Against Geopolitical Pressures
How can open science be resilient in the face of geopolitical pressures? Drawing on findings from a recent workshop, we suggest four discussion points that need further consideration as funding agenci...
www.leidenmadtrics.nl
February 3, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Thank you for the recognition @rdapassociation.bsky.social
The members of the Steering Committee appreciate the support and ❤️ from the #datalibrarian and beyond communities.
🎉Congrats to the winners of the 2025 RDAP Work of the Year Award, The Data Rescue Project! (@datarescueproject.org)🛟🏆

This award acknowledges the work’s impact on the wider research and scholarly communication ecosystem in support of RDAP’s mission and values.

rdapassociation.org/news/13593532
Research Data Access and Preservation Association - 2025 RDAP Work of the Year Award
rdapassociation.org
February 3, 2026 at 8:07 PM
New article detailing the impacts we are seeing from loss and termination on federal data collection and access.
“NOTUS verified dozens of instances of lapsed federal data to capture the range of information that is no longer being collected, has been paused or is now not available to the public.”
www.notus.org/trump-white-...
Federal Data Is Disappearing
The Trump administration has disrupted data collection on everything from homeland security, maternal mortality, hunger, drug use, education, disaster preparation and the economy.
www.notus.org
February 3, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Reposted by Data Rescue Project #DataRescue
“NOTUS verified dozens of instances of lapsed federal data to capture the range of information that is no longer being collected, has been paused or is now not available to the public.”
www.notus.org/trump-white-...
Federal Data Is Disappearing
The Trump administration has disrupted data collection on everything from homeland security, maternal mortality, hunger, drug use, education, disaster preparation and the economy.
www.notus.org
February 2, 2026 at 2:35 PM
As a reminder, the #SaveOurSigns initiative is not over! As removals go into effect in our #NationalParks, please capture "after" photos as well as any sign-removal protest content. This helps us illustrate and document exactly what has changed.

Learn more: www.datarescueproject.org/sos-help/
February 2, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Great interview with our colleague Joel Gurin at the Center for Open Data Enterprise on disruptions to the public health data infrastructure.

federalnewsnetwork.com/management/2...
U.S. health data is disappearing—with potentially serious consequences | Federal News Network
The administration discontinued USDA's study of food insecurity, which is critical to tracking hunger…especially as SNAP benefits are cut," Joel Gurin said.
federalnewsnetwork.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Reposted by Data Rescue Project #DataRescue
Jeremy Redford and Emma Cohen joined leaders in Washington, DC, yesterday to explore how better data infrastructure—from privacy to local data—can drive social progress. AIR was pleased to participate in the roundtable hosted by the Center for Open Data Enterprise and @usafacts.org
October 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
And that's a wrap! The DRP Steering Committee has completed our first retreat. Please be on the lookout for posts, announcements, and updates!
February 1, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Good morning from the DRP Steering Committee, where we are still leaning into #Philly vibes. #alwayssunny
February 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The DRP Steering Committee is in Philadelphia for a retreat, so here's a Philadelphia-based #DataRescue meme
January 31, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Want to know about all of the initiatives related to federal data preservation efforts?
@shadac.bsky.social at the University of Minnesota has created a great guide with lots of resources! 🛟

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Examples of Federal Health Data Preservation Efforts Across the U.S. | SHADAC
Federal developments in 2025 have led to concerns about the future of numerous data sources. This blog consolidates 22 examples of federal data preservation, tracking, and innovation efforts related…
www.shadac.org
January 31, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Thanks, all, for joining us in today's AMA! If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to send them our way
January 31, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Final question of the night -- What book would each member of the DRP steering committee recommend? AMA participants, feel free to add in your responses, as well!
January 31, 2026 at 1:02 AM
I don't live near a national park -- how can I help the #SaveOurSigns initiative?
January 31, 2026 at 12:53 AM