The Environmental Information Data Centre (EIDC) is the United Kingdom’s national data center for terrestrial and freshwater sciences and accepts environmental data in re-usable formats for curation, including long-term storage and public dissemination. They assist researchers in ensuring that the data they produce are curated appropriately for the long-term, guaranteeing their security, accessibility, and re-usability for the user community. Additionally, they provide advice on best practice for data management during a project’s lifetime and assistance in depositing data with the EIDC for long-term curation.
EIDC’s commitment to long-term data preservation and data reusability aligns well with the WDS mission. Their continued efforts to accept and manage data that is accessible and reusable, as well as their goal of long-term curation for acquired data, make them an excellent fit for WDS. EIDC became a regular member of WDS in October 2019.