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Federal data: alternative access
In response to the removal or limitation of federal data from official sources, this guide offers alternative access points to ensure continued availability of critical information for research, policy analysis, and public use. This curated a list of trusted platforms and resources includes archived data and materials from other organizations, to support informed decision-making. Please reach out to suggest additional sources.
Archived government data
- End of Term Web ArchiveCaptures U.S. government websites at the end of Presidential terms.
- Wayback MachineGeneral internet archiving, including government sites.
- GovWaybackArchived versions of government websites prior to January 20, 2025
- Library Innovation LabMirror of data files from data.gov.
- UCSB Public DataSeveral archived public datasets, including CALMA data rescue, and more.
- Find Lost DataSearches for datasets across various sites.
Research data repositories
- ICPSR - Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social ResearchSocial science research data; UW is a member institution.
- DataLumosICPSR archive for government data sources.
- DryadOpen access data repository.
- Harvard DataverseRepository for research data.
- OSFPlatform for sharing research outputs, including data.
Social, economic, and Census data
- Sage Data This link opens in a new windowSocial science data and statistics from a variety of sources.
- IPUMSHistorical and contemporary Census and survey data.
- Census ReporterTool for accessing the American Community Survey (ACS).
- PolicyMap This link opens in a new windowGeographic data visualization of a variety of public and private data sources.
- SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new windowTables and mapping of a variety of public and private data sources.
- FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)Economic data.
Climate, energy, & environmental data
- Sage Data This link opens in a new windowSocial science data and statistics from a variety of sources.
- Climate Mirror ProjectMirrors climate data at risk of deletion.
- Open Energy Data InitiativeAccess to data generated by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Public Environmental Data PartnersAccess to a number of federal environmental data sources.
Health data
- Sage Data This link opens in a new windowSocial science data and statistics from a variety of sources.
- CDC datasets on the Internet ArchiveAll CDC datasets publicly available as of 1/28/25.
- American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsHosting copies of immunization schedules and contraceptive use guidance from the CDC.
- SDOH & Place ProjectSocial determinants of health data from the CDC, EPA, USDA, and more.