Reversing the impacts of industrial development
Using GIS-based weed-spraying technology, environmental restoration organizations are working to reverse the impacts of industrial development.
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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National Audubon Society maps bird migration
The Bird Migration Explorer utilizes millions of geographic data points to visualize the amazing annual journeys made by over 450 bird species.Read the blog -
Driving a statewide understanding of water quality
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has made data about water quality much more accessible via an interactive map-based site.Read the blog -
Striking a balance between conservation and growth
Thrive Regional Partnership uses advanced analytics to preserve natural treasures in and around Chattanooga, Tennessee.Read the blog -
National Park Service ranks wildfire risk on a map
As wildfires increase, the US National Park Service set out to catalog at-risk structures throughout the park system.Read the blog -
Maps and sensors protect point conception
The Nature Conservancy uses a digital twin to document the Jack & Laura Dangermond Preserve to guide its protection and restoration.Read the blog -
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.Read the blog -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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