Tracking wildlife and habitats from above with GIS
The Nevada Department of Wildlife streamlines aerial survey workflows, allowing biologists to make quicker and more informed decisions.
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Nevada improves wildlife management
The Nevada Department of Wildlife helps preserve the elk population by using GIS to improve aerial surveys and streamline data collection.
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Improving roadway safety for wildlife and people
Federal and state agencies, along with citizen scientists, use GIS to document roadkill and determine what collision protections to put in place.Read the blog -
Maps help ensure equitable distribution of funds
Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation employs maps and dashboards to add transparency to the distribution of stimulus funds.Read the blog -
Designing resilient transportation networks
The National Association of Environmental Professionals and Esri show how GIS can be the foundation for building eco-friendly infrastructures.Play the video -
Ohio DNR releases DETOUR trails app
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) used GIS to develop their DETOUR trail app that allows user to search, save, and download trails.Play the video -
Kentucky EEC’s solar siting potential initiative
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) uses GIS to identify reclaimed coal mine lands for potential solar development.Play the video -
GIS is an enterprise solution for Tennessee parks
Tennessee State Parks’ COVID-19 response work with GIS led them to empowering all parks staff to become lightweight ArcGIS users.Play the video -
South Carolina uses GIS to preserve biodiversity
The South Carolina Natural Heritage Data program uses GIS to document habitats and threatened species to safeguard the state’s uniqueness.Read the article -
Kentucky maps prime renewable energy sites
GIS empowers the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet to find sites for solar energy projects while protecting communities & the environment.Read the blog -
New capabilities: environment & natural resources
Explore emerging trends and the latest GIS technology for permitting, outdoor recreation, and environmental justice workflows.Play the video -
Real-Time Tool Transforms Wildfire Response
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources deploys a live mapping tool to fight wildfires with a shared awareness.Explore key takeaways -
Massachusetts streamlines watershed inspections
The Department of Conservation and Recreation reduced routine inspection times by half with ArcGIS Survey123 feature reports.Play the video -
Learn how to become a smart park
GIS enables park managers to collect, integrate, and collaborate using location-based data to make better decisions that drive better outcomes.Go to the video -
COVID-19: States apply GIS to manage parks
Park managers use location intelligence to understand risks and maintain public health and safety as they reopen parks during the pandemic.Go to the article -
A look at GIS for natural resources
GIS provides environmental agencies with tools to become smart communities and gain insights into every aspect of their operations.Play the video -
South Dakota boosts outdoor participation
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks uses ArcGIS Solutions for Recreation License Outreach to engage target audiences and generate new interest.Go to the article -
Smart Map helps relocate mountain goats
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife used GIS to relocate mountain goats that were not native to Olympic National Park.Go to the article -
Hub builds collaboration for forest plan
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is using ArcGIS Hub to marry forest conditions and wildfire risk for collaboration.Go to the article
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