Is anyone in the gulf area conducting their own research?

I am just curious as to whether any ATS posters in the gulf area are testing air or water quality themselves. That is, does anyone living near the spill have the ability and willingness to somehow keep a record of air or water quality?

I believe independent research of this sort would be extremely valuable. Research carried out by an impartial, non-governmental, non-corporate individual or team with no agendas and with the skill to analyze changes in the air and water content.

I am curious as to whether any ATSers have been going down this road and if so, whether they would be willing to post their findings here.

Given the seriousness of the situation, I know I don't have to add an admonishment that people who don't know what they are doing would only confuse things, while those with the requisite knowledge have the opportunity to make a real difference in public awareness.

Thank you in advance for your time and efforts, if anyone fitting this description is out there.

[edit on 6/28/10 by silent thunder]