Water Resources

Learn how Esri supports watershed management

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Information about water is fundamental to national and local economic well-being, protection of life and property, and effective management of our water resources. ArcGIS is a modern spatial system that provides you with solutions that meet your need to monitor and assess conditions, perform research, and deliver information. ArcGIS provides scientific information to water resource managers, planners, and stakeholders and allows the community to engage, collaborate, and share with easy-to-use maps and apps.

A comprehensive platform for water management

  • Analyze

    Make sense of large datasets by applying various modeling, statistical, and visualization techniques. Turn data into actionable information.

  • Model

    Understand how extreme weather events and changing demand will affect water availability and drought resilience.

  • Monitor

    Harness big data coming from a growing number of sensors and resources. Reveal patterns and trends to manage more effectively.

  • Collaborate

    Configure maps and apps to easily share complex data with stakeholders, policy makers, and managers to facilitate data-driven conversations.

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Improving the Washington State hydrography dataset

Washington State developed a standardized, integrated, elevation-derived dataset to enhance hydrography mapping and analysis, which improved water resource management and decision-making. 

By adopting the 3D Hydrography Program from the National Hydrography Dataset and using lidar-based elevation data, the state mapped water features more accurately. A pilot project in the Stillaguamish watershed led to significant improvements, demonstrating the value of high-resolution hydrography data for better watershed management and environmental monitoring.

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Resources

Arc Hydro

Esri's Arc Hydro consists of a data model, toolset, and workflows developed over the years to support specific GIS implementations in water resources.

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Arc Hydro Downloads for ArcGIS Pro & ArcMap

Access Arc Hydro tools, downloads for ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap, documentation, and best practice guides to support downloading and installing Arc Hydro tools.

Download Arc Hydro tools

ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World

Explore the water datasets that can be found in the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World—live stream gauges, soils, rivers, pollution, wetlands, and more.

Learn about water datasets

Hydro Community

Become part of Esri's online water resources community. Learn, discuss, and ask questions.

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Esri User Conference

Hear from Esri president Jack Dangermond, Esri staff experts, and special guests during the Plenary Session. Learn how to use the latest tools in technical sessions. Get inspired by user presentations and the Map Gallery entries. Find solutions in the Expo and Esri Showcase, and shop at the Esri Merch Store.

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Our Community

Access a collection of water community success stories, events, news, and resources. Join our Esri water resources community and subscribe to the industry newsletter.

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Training

Esri's water resources professional services team offers instructor-led courses for individuals and strategically planned training for organizations.

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