The World Resources Institute has a new online map of global reefs classified by threat risk. Click here to explore the map and/or download the KML. Click here for additional data and maps on global reefs. … [Read more...]
New conservation and Marcellus Shale-related data available on Xanthus GIS Server
Several new datasets from Platts (an energy consulting firm) and the Nature Conservancy were added to the GIS Data folder on Xanthus last night. The data includes gas compressor stations for PA, NY and WV along with current and projected locations of Marcellus Shale wells and wind turbines in PA. Forest patches and landscape blocks are also included in the data from the … [Read more...]
Conservation map competition
Sponsored by Esri and the Society for Conservation GIS ESRI and the Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS) are sponsoring a map competition. Deadline is midnight, March 15th, 2011. Entries must use ArcGIS software and have a focus on an existing conservation project or program. See list of prizes below. Click here for more info. $5,000 - Grand Prize (Best Exemplifies … [Read more...]