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Natural Resources in Tribal Nations

Digitally transform natural resources management for greater sustainability

Safeguard resources with GIS

The maintaining of land and natural resources is key to the political and economic self-determination and self-sufficiency of many tribes. The safeguarding of tribal assets—such as water, hunting, fishing, sacred sites, and environmental rights—plays a vital role in preserving a tribe's culture and combating food insecurity and climate change. Using GIS software and location intelligence helps tribal leaders and decision-makers make informed decisions about resource management. Visualize assets, understand trends, and plan for the future while improving regenerative practices and ensuring social equity.

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Streamline natural resources management

  • Environmental monitoring

    Visualize spatial environmental monitoring data for air quality, groundwater, and more. Explore historical trends in sampling data to identify potential issues while maintaining a comprehensive and reliable system of record to ensure environmental regulatory compliance.

  • Mobile work and data collection

    Esri’s technology and tools help you seamlessly and rapidly collect data in the field. Merge and integrate data into a common platform. Easily locate assets and information, use the markup tool to make notes and document your findings, and then share the results with others.

  • Mapping and analysis

    Use maps and analysis of spatial data to visualize, understand, plan, and act when coordinating natural resource management programs.

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