Convert the data files (HydroRIVERS) to GeoJSON and upload it to the repo

[SAUMILDHANKAR]

Issue created with ChatGPT models' help¹

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Description

Add HydroRIVERS data for North America only into the repository by converting the provided source files (Shapefile, File Geodatabase, or similar GIS formats) into valid GeoJSON format¹.

The converted GeoJSON file should then be uploaded into the repository fixtures folder so the map can automatically consume and render the dataset².

This issue is intentionally kept small and beginner-friendly for first-time contributors³.

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Goals

• Convert HydroRIVERS North America dataset into GeoJSON¹
• Use standard GIS conversion workflows/tools²
• Upload converted GeoJSON file into repo fixtures folder³
• Ensure GeoJSON renders correctly on the map⁴
• Keep implementation lightweight and beginner-friendly¹

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Implementation Instructions

• Obtain the HydroRIVERS North America dataset¹
• Download shapefiles and/or geodatabase files from:²

https://www.hydrosheds.org/products/hydrorivers

• Convert the dataset from:

  • Shapefile (.shp)³
  • File Geodatabase (.gdb)⁴
  • or other provided GIS formats¹

  into valid .geojson format²

• Contributors may use standard GIS conversion workflows/tools including:

  • [Geoutil](https://geoutil.com/converters/shapefile-to-geojson.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

  • [MyGeoData](https://mygeodata.cloud/converter/shp-to-geojson?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

  • [Mapshaper](https://mapshaper.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

  • GDAL/OGR³

  • QGIS⁴

  • other online conversion tools¹

  • python libraries²

• Name the GeoJSON file:

HydroRIVERS (North America).geojson

• Upload the final GeoJSON file to:

public/fixtures/

Repo path:³

https://github.com/OpenSourceFellows/map_dashboard_hackathon/tree/main/public/fixtures

• Verify the GeoJSON structure is valid and loads correctly on the map⁴
• Keep the dataset limited to North America only¹

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Expected Functionalities

GeoJSON Conversion

• Source GIS data converts successfully into valid GeoJSON¹
• Geometry and properties remain intact after conversion²

Repository Integration

• GeoJSON file is uploaded into fixtures folder³
• Existing map setup can automatically consume the file⁴

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Notes

• Contributors may use their own judgment regarding conversion workflow/tools¹
• Standard GIS conversion procedures from documentation/tutorials are acceptable²
• Keep PR scope small and focused only on dataset conversion/upload³
• No frontend UI work is required for this issue⁴
• Name the GeoJSON file HydroRIVERS (North America).geojson¹

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Acceptance Criteria

• HydroRIVERS North America dataset converted to valid GeoJSON¹
• GeoJSON file uploaded into public/fixtures/²
• File named HydroRIVERS (North America).geojson³
• File structure is valid and readable⁴
• Dataset loads correctly into existing map setup¹
• PR scope remains small and beginner-friendly²

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Resources

¹ [HydroRIVERS Product Page](https://www.hydrosheds.org/products/hydrorivers?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

² [GDAL Vector Conversion Documentation](https://gdal.org/programs/ogr2ogr.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

³ [QGIS Documentation](https://docs.qgis.org/latest/en/docs/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

⁴ [GeoJSON Specification](https://geojson.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)