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

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)

Start by inspecting the existing files and loading behavior in public/fixtures, then obtain the HydroRIVERS North America source and convert it to GeoJSON using one of the listed GIS workflows. Validate the GeoJSON structure, preserve geometry and properties, and confirm the map loads the file named HydroRIVERS (North America).geojson without frontend changes.