CONSERVATION GIS / SCGIS HISTORY PROJECT DOC #A ver2 xHistory xTTT xScholars xConference xScgis xConservation GIS Alliance
(- FIRST PUBLISHED in1997 on the then-new conservationgis.org website www.conservationgis.org/ecphistory/ecphistory.html
-Updated and posted at SCGIS.org in 2008 for 10 year anniversary, arouind 2014 condensed to short summary.
-significant updates in 2015 and addition of a summary timeline at conservationgis.org www.conservationgis.org/scgis/SCGISHistorySummary.html
-project moved to GEONET in 2018 and expanded significantly)
INTRODUCTION
This is the first draft document in a project to try to build a more organized & readable history of Conservation GIS. It’s scope will go back to some of the first computerized resources mapping efforts on personal computers in the 1980’s and include the origins in Esri software and it’s Conservation GIS program in 1989. Much of its content, including this first document, will focus on the Society for Conservation GIS, founded in 1997, but as this and many documents will show, had extensive antecedents in projects, programs and individuals through the preceding decade.
The style of this history will be focused on the individuals who contributed and their own stories about how they first found out about Conservation, about GIS and later about the Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS). The origins of this approach can be found in the detailed SCGIS Scholar Profiles and speaker proceedings that were begun in 2015 and can be retrieved at the following links:
http://www.conservationgis.org/scgis/2015/SCGIS2015.html
http://www.conservationgis.org/scgis/2016/SCGIS2016.html
http://www.conservationgis.org/scgis/2017/SCGIS2017.html (Beginning of SCGIS members-only restricted access to proceedings, Scholar profiles open access)
http://www.conservationgis.org/scgis/2018/SCGIS2018.html
This individual-focused approach is intended to include narrative and personal histories as much as presentations, work or publications. This community in general, and SCGIS in particular, is a different kind of social organism, heavily dependent upon the passion and dedication of it’s all-volunteer staff and board. What was lacking was a more formal, permanent way to honor and recognize the contributions and importance of those volunteers, along the lines of the scholar profiles. More importantly, unlike traditional academic profiles of the sort found on Linkedin or Researchgate, it seemed appropriate that profiles about Conservation GIS volunteers in any endeavor include equal attention to the personal narratives. The origin of their interests in conservation and GIS and more visual materials showing their work and their map designs would help highlight the conservationists and activist aspects of their interests and work. Traditional academic bios may frown on such material, but this community, and the SCGIS organization, thrives because a small subset of the academic biology community are driven by a deep love of nature and a desire to protect it and care for it in these times of unprecedented danger and threat. It is to these incredible individuals and all of the different ways they have contributed to and helped to create the field of Conservation GIS and the SCGIS organization that this project is dedicated.
Information and images used are drawn from many different sources, ranging from formal published SCGIS programs to draft materials and community email discussions where no formal materials existed. The majority of the photographs are mine with some embarrassing gaps where I just missed out or cameras were lost. For other photos original credit is given where known. Edits were made to correct mistakes in emails or reports such as misspelled names.
FUTURE PROJECT TASKS
The remaining documents planned for this project are as follows:
HISTORICAL NOTES:
The individuals listed below who comprised the first SCGIS leadership in 1997 had already been meeting informally for many years, and their different ongoing threads of discussion set the template for the founding committees of SCGIS. Therefore this document begins in 1994 when the first official call for a meeting of conservation GIS users at the Esri User Conference went out, and the discussions that led to SCGIS began. As an informal gathering, no formal records were taken in 1995. 1996 saw the rise of many others helping to organize this gathering. The push for forming a new nonprofit group was coordinated by Sandra Coveny, who served well as an overall James Reserve meeting organizer in 1996.
The 1997 founding board was often called an "interim" board because 11-15 names were needed on the 501c3 incorporation documents that Tim Bechtold of Montana was preparing for us. Once formed we then worried about the problem of board continuity and turnover, so in that first board a one-time only setup of staggered terms was established, in order to ensure that in any election, no more than 30% of the board would turn over. Of course, as a new organization, many of these staggered terms changed later as people discovered for the first time what it was like serving in this capacity, with some dropping out early and others wishing to serve longer. A point worth noting is that as a newly-created entity, the documentation and records about that chaotic time are similarly chaotic, with conflicting emails and often-varying statements about what was happening. As much as possible their actual service is what is listed here. This document stops at 2015 because that’s when more systematic and curated records of board service appear to have formally begun. If permitted and appropriate they may be added to this document at a later version.
SCGIS Creation & Antecedent working groups (incl “Conservation GIS Alliance” 1994-1996)
1994: Creation of the Conservation GIS Alliance source: 1994 Convis & Thacher emails and announcements
First formal conservation GIS conference at James Reserve, organized by Shaw Thacher & Charles Convis. This new group chose the name “Conservation GIS Alliance” to help identify it’s activities over the next few year.
"The Conservation users are organizing a special user's group meeting on Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22. This meeting will be at the James Nature Reserve near Palm Springs and is free and open to all… The purpose of this meeting is to get a better sense of who we are as a general community of computer users and how we are united by use of common tools like GIS, computers, natural selection and a commitment to conservation ideals. We would like to explore other ways to organize and coordinate our mutual efforts so that we can become more efficient in our work and more effective in obtaining the sorts of support we need such as equipment and training. This will be an informal meeting, with the following loose agenda
1996 Final Meeting of the Conservation GIS Alliance source: 1996 Convis emails
Final meeting of the “Conservation GIS Alliance” (CGA) as at the 1997 summer meeting attendees unanimously approved becoming a formal nonprofit organization to be called “Society for Conservation GIS” and to elect a new board of directors in the months following.
Formal NGO creation & coordination: Sandra Coveny
-CGA List and survey of conservation GIS people: Pat Kelly
-CGA Conference Papers and Speakers: Sandra Coveny, Charles Convis
-CGA Conference Scholarships & Funding: Bette Loiselle, Sandra Coveny, Charles Convis
-CGA Project Sharing Forum: Peter Morrison
-CGA Conference Organizing: Leads Roberta Pickert, Sandra Coveny, Kai Snyder & Michael Hamilton, with help from Peter Kiriakos, Susan Snetsinger, Bill Bushing and Will Allen.
-CGA Conference logistics & rides: Kai Snyder
-CGA Vendor Committee: Sara Moola, Will Allen
-CGA Conservation Program Users Booth at ESRI Conference: Charles Convis
1997-1998 source: 1997 annual report published in May 1998 and covering the 1997 year activities and first conference. The report was written by Gillian Bowser, Roberta Pickert & Sandra Coveny. A Secondary source was the draft and final Articles of Incorporation that Tim Bechtold oversaw in July 1997. The years listed in parentheses after each name were the agreed term for that person, ranging from 1-3 years. The standard board term was 3 years but we needed to avoid having everyone term out simultaneously 3 years later, so a system of staggered terms at the start was adopted, though not always followed, that’s why you’ll see some terms changing midstream and some names show up for more than 3 years, as the board voted in situations requiring it)
SCGIS FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1997-1998
President 1997-1998 Gillian Bowser, MS, National Park Service DC (board term 1997-1999)
Vice President 1997-1998 Cheryl Crupi, Conservation Fund VA (board term 1997-1998)
Treasurer 1997-1999 Roberta Pickert, Archbold Biological Station FL (board term 1997-2000)
Secretary 1997-1999 Kai Snyder, Terra Geographics, CA (board term 1997-1999)
Charles Convis, Esri CA (1997-1998)
Easy, Inland Empire Public Lands Council, WA (1997-1999)
Leslie Backus, Archbold Biological Station FL (1997-2000)
Michael Hamilton, UC James Reserve CA (1997-1998)
Peter Morrison, Pacific Biodiversity Inst WA (1997-1998)
Steve Beckwitt, Sierra Biodiversity Inst CA (1997-1998)
Sandra Coveny, Oregon Coast Range Association OR (1997-2000)
John Mangiameli, The Ecology Center MT (1997-1999)
Tim Bechtold, The Ecology Center, MT (1997-1998)
Will Allen, Conservation Fund VA (1997-2000)
1998-1999 source: 1998 Convis emails & documents
1998-1999 Board of Directors
Co-President Sandra Coveny, Oregon Coast Range Association OR (1997-2000)
Co-President Will Allen, Conservation Fund VA (1997-2000)
Vice President Cheryl Crupi, Conservation Fund VA (1997-1998)
Treasurer Roberta Pickert, Archbold Biological Station FL (1997-2000)
Secretary Kai Snyder, Terra Geographics, CA (1997-1998)
Gillian Bowser, MS, National Park Service DC (1997-1999)
Charles Convis, Esri CA (1997-1998)
Easy, Inland Empire Public Lands Council, WA (1997-1999)
Leslie Backus, Archbold Biological Station FL (1997-2000)
Michael Hamilton, UC James Reserve CA (1997-1998)
Peter Morrison, Pacific Biodiversity Inst WA (1997-1998)
Steve Beckwitt, Sierra Biodiversity Inst CA (1997-1998)
Sandra Coveny, Oregon Coast Range Association OR (1997-2000)
John Mangiameli, The Ecology Center MT (1997-1999)
Tim Bechtold, The Ecology Center, MT (1997-1998)
Will Allen, Conservation Fund VA (1997-1999)
1998-1999 Committees
Conference Committee: Michael Hamilton, Peter Kiriakos, Roberta Pickert, Susan Snetsinger, Peter Morrison, Sandra Coveny, Bill Bushing, Will Allen.
1999-2000 source, hardcopy 2000 conf program & strategic plan docs)
1999-2000 Board of Directors
President - Michelle Gudorf (1999-2002)
Vice President - Gene Martin
Treasurer - Sandra Coveny (1997-2000)
Secretary - Will Allen The Conservation Fund, US (1997-2000)
Christina Casado Missouri Botanical Garden, US
Eric Treml TPMC at NOAA Coastal Services Center, US (1999-2002)
Eugene Martin CommEn Space, US (1999-2002)
Gillian Bowser Joshua Tree National Park, US
Hugh Irwin Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition, US (1999-2002)
Joe Breman University of Haifa, Israel (1999-2002)
Karen Willett Wildlife Conservation Society, US (1999-2002)
Kent Cassels World Conservation Monitoring Centre, UK
Laurie Williams San Diego State University, US (1999-2002)
Leslie Backus Chambers Group USA
Michelle Gudorf National Park Service, US
Nick Rollings University of New England, Australia
Prashant Hedao ESRI, US
Peter Schlesinger Woods Hole Research Center, US (1999-2002)
Roberta L. Pickert Archbold Biological Station, US (1997-2000)
1999-2000 Advisory Council
Financial Controller: Sandra Coveny Marys River Watershed Council
Steve Beckwitt Sierra Biodiversity Institute
Peter H. Morrison Pacific Biodiversity Institute
Charles Convis ESRI
Michael Hamilton James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve
Kai Snyder Oregon State University
1999-2000 Committees
Email Listserve and Web Site: Email/Listserve: Peter August
Web Czar (1999 - 2000): Michael Hamilton. No other members/volunteers.
Communications Chair: Charles Convis, SCGIS Newsletter Editor in Chief
MEMBERS: Zach Schwartz, Eric Treml, Kai Snyder, Prashant Hedao, John Whitman, Erik Franklin, Andrew Briggs, Michael Hamilton
Peer Review Chair: Will Allen & Paul Zwick
MEMBERS: Charles Convis, Kai Snyder, Sandra Coveny, Cheryl L. Crupi,
Conference Committee Chair: Gillian Bowser & Michelle Gudorf
MEMBERS: Christina Casado Will Allen
Outreach and Training Chair: Wes Wettengel
MEMBERS: Elanor Sterling ,American Museum of Natural History
Bill Bushing , Catalina Island Conservancy
Wesley Wettengel ,World Wildlife Fund
Karen Willett ,Wildlife Conservation Society
Marcia McNiff ,USFWS
Will Allen , The Conservation Fund
Kent Cassels , World Consrvation Monitoring
Centre
Kevin Petrik , University of Colorado
Marion Cayetano , Jaguar Creek Environmental Center
Eugene Martin , Commen Space
Eric Sanderson , Wildlife Conservation Society
Prashant Hedao, ESRI
Charles Convis , ESRI
Leslie Backus , Chambers Group
Holly Strand, World Wildlife Fund
Fundraising Committee Chair (1999 - 2000): Joe Breman
Members: Sandra Coveny
Membership Committee Chair (1999 - 2000): _________________________,
no members
International Committee Chair: Roberta Pickert, Archbold Biological Station
Members: Steven Beckwitt, David Favero, Alexander Yumakaev, Carlos Scaramuzza, Timothy Bechtold, William Haskins, Roger Lazaro, Charles Convis, Shawn Powell, Bruce Potter, Eric Treml, Zach Schwartz, Michael Beltz, David Askov, Sheila Balsdon, Roi Evron, Muhammed Salman Ashraf, Lucy Chege-Waruingi, Fabio Corsi, Alex de Sherbinan, Olga Hernandez, Mark Nicholson, Jonathan Rhind, Dagmar Scholle, Bettina Weber, David Woods, Kent Cassels, Van Hare, Rebecca Cull, Ann Rodman, Anne Orlando, Prashant Hedao, Dr. Thomas Blaschke, David Blumberg, Doug & Elizabeth Comer, Tom Poiker, Stuart Sheppard, Erin Bohensky, Cesar Guevara, Chris Watson, Mary Kneeland, Kristen Funk, John Andrews, John Kioko, Hector Lopez-Rojas, Tracy Katelman, Joseph Breman, Lisa Pierce, Darrel Zell, Ted Cheeseman, Kenneth Vance-Borland, Daniel Cole, Christine Ambrose, Marion Cayetano, Ronan Kirsch, Andy Weiss, Maud Sandbo, Lalaina Razafimbololona, Stefan Fina, Andres Moreira-Munoz, Luis Gomez-Navia, Alejandro Oyaneder, Nelson Sanchez Oyarzo, Eleanor Sterling, Elizabeth Hill, Barry Baker, Jonathan Doig, Joe Breman, Carlos Carroll,
Strategic Planning Ad Hoc working group Will Allen, Charles Convis, Kai Snyder, Mike Hamilton, Peter Morrison, Steve Beckwitt, Robert Arenz, Bill Ferguson, Chris Davis, Mike Beltz.
2000-2001 (from hardcopy 2001 conf program)
2000-2001 Board of Directors
President Eric Treml
Vice President Joe Breman
Treasurer Karen Willett
Secretary Michelle Gudorf
Prashant Hedao ESRI
Tim Reed San Francisco State University
Renee Sieber McGill University Canada
Advisory Council
Financial Controller: Sandra Coveny, Oregon (2001 domestic scholar)
Leslie Backus Chambers Group
Steve Beckwitt Sierra Biodiversity Institute
Peter H. Morrison Pacific Biodiversity Institute
Charles Convis ESRI
Peter Schlesinger
Michael Hamilton James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve
Roberta Pickert Archbold Biological Station
Kai Snyder Oregon State University
2001-2002 (from hardcopy 2002 conf program)
2000-2001 Board of Directors
President Eric Treml
Vice President - Joe Breman
Treasurer Karen Willett
Secretary Michael Beltz
Frank Biasi, TNC
Lizz Wandag, Philippines Scholar 2001
Tim Reed San Francisco State University
Renee Sieber McGill University Canada
Advisory Council
Financial Controller: Sandra Coveny Marys River Watershed Council (2001 domestic scholar)
Leslie Backus Chambers Group
Steve Beckwitt Sierra Biodiversity Institute
Peter H. Morrison Pacific Biodiversity Institute
Charles Convis ESRI
Peter Schlesinger
Michael Hamilton James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve
Roberta Pickert Archbold Biological Station
Kai Snyder Oregon State University
2002-2003 (from 2003 letterhead)
2002-2003 Board of Directors
President Michael Beltz, The Ecology Center
Vice President Lizz Wandag, Philippines
Treasurer Kristin Barker, NatureServe
Secretary Dick Cameron, GreenInfo Network
Frank Biasi The Nature Conservancy
Tim Reed San Francisco State University
Renee Sieber McGill University Canada
Eric Treml Duke University
Chuks Ossai Nigeria
Advisory Council
Leslie Backus Chambers Group
Steve Beckwitt Sierra Biodiversity Institute
Joe Breman ESRI
Charles Convis ESRI
Sandra Coveny Marys River Watershed Council (2001 domestic scholar)
Michelle Gudorf
Prashant Hedao ESRI
Michael Hamilton James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve
Roberta Pickert Archbold Biological Station
Kai Snyder Oregon State University
Membership Committee: Danielle Hopkins, ESRI
Strategic Plan Committee: Joe Breman, Eric Treml, Scott Lamorte
Fundraising Committee Dave Neufeld geoVelocity.com LLC
Chair, Domestic Chapter Committee Laura Pinnas
2003-2004 (from 2004 letterhead)
2003-2004 Board of Directors
Co-President Frank Biasi The Nature Conservancy USA
Co-President Dick Cameron The Nature Conservancy USA
Vice President Scott Lamorte, Trees Foundation USA
Treasurer Kristin Barker, NatureServe USA
Secretary Bo Wilmer, The Wilderness Society USA
Michael Beltz The Ecology Center USA
Lisa Pierce Cal. State Univ., San Bernardino USA
Tim Reed San Francisco State University USA
Drew Stephens Allpoints GIS USA
Lizz Wandag Palawan State University Philippines
Chuks Ossai Poverty Alleviation Crusaders Nigeria
Advisory Council
Leslie Backus Chambers Group
Steve Beckwitt Sierra Biodiversity Institute
Joe Breman ESRI
Charles Convis ESRI
Sandra Coveny Marys River Watershed Council (2001 domestic scholar)
Michelle Gudorf
Michael Hamilton James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve
Prashant Hedao ESRI
Roberta Pickert Archbold Biological Station
Kai Snyder E&S Environmental
Board Elections Email 2003 Jul 03 . the bylaws state that a term is for three years. that being the case, here are the list of current board members and the date of their term. in addition to renee's seat, we are adding another board member entirely here's the list-
Comms Committee: Yolanda Wiersma, Chair
2004-2005 (from 2005 letterhead)
2004-2005 Board of Directors
President Rankin Holmes, Big Sky Conservation Inst. USA
Vice President Lisa Pierce, Cal. State Univ., San Bernardino USA
Treasurer Anna Kopitov, The Nature Conservancy USA
Secretary Drew Stephens, Allpoints GIS USA
Michael Beltz The Ecology Center USA
Tim Reed San Francisco State University USA
Lizz Wandag Palawan State University Philippines
Chuks Ossai Poverty Alleviation Crusaders Nigeria
2004-2005 Advisory Council
Leslie Backus Chambers Group
Steve Beckwitt Sierra Biodiversity Institute
Joe Breman ESRI
Charles Convis ESRI
Sandra Coveny Marys River Watershed Council (2001 domestic scholar)
Michelle Gudorf
Michael Hamilton James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve
Prashant Hedao ESRI
Roberta Pickert Archbold Biological Station
Kai Snyder E&S Environmental
2005-2006 from 2005-6 emails
2005-2006 Board of Directors
President Rankin Holmes, Big Sky Conservation Inst. USA
Vice President Lisa Pierce, Trees Foundation USA
Treasurer Kristin Barker, Natureserve, USA
Secretary Drew Stephens, Allpoints GIS USA
Dick Cameron, TNC
Lata Iyer, India
Sasha Yumakaev
Danielle Hopkins
Susan Miller (2000 domestic scholar)
Committee Chairs (source only identified as chairs, not which committee)
Steve Beckwitt
Frank Biasi
Dick Cameron
Mike Hamilton
Fundraising Committee: Joe Breman (2000 domestic scholar)
International networks: Prashant Hedao
International: Roberta Pickert, Karen Willett, Leslie Backus
Membership Committee: Danielle Hopkins, ESRI
2005-2006 Advisory Council
Leslie Backus Chambers Group
Steve Beckwitt Sierra Biodiversity Institute
Joe Breman ESRI
Charles Convis ESRI
Karen Willett
Sandra Coveny Marys River Watershed Council (2001 domestic scholar)
Michelle Gudorf
Michael Hamilton James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve
Prashant Hedao ESRI
Roberta Pickert Archbold Biological Station
Kai Snyder E&S Environmental
2006-2007 from 2007 agenda pdf
Board of Directors
President Lata Iyer Auroville Tsunami Relief Effort India
Vice President Mark van Bakel Mark the Spot GIS Services Canada
Treasurer Karl Keough Protected Areas Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Secretary Rankin Holmes Big Sky Conservation Institute USA
Alexander Yumakaev ESRI USA
Lisa Pierce Water Resources Institute USA
Lucy Chege-Waruingi African Conservation Centre Kenya, 1998 scholar
Lynn Kutner NatureServe USA
Michelle Kinzel Oregon State University USA (2002 domestic scholar)
Susan Miller The Nature Conservancy USA (2000 domestic scholar)
SCGIS Committee Chairs
Conference Committee Susan Miller The Nature Conservancy smiller@tnc.org (2000 domestic scholar)
Communications Committee
E-newsletter Editor Miguel Garriga Geographic Systems LLC mgarriga@cfl.rr.com
August Froehlich The Nature Conservancy afroehlich@tnc.org
Newsletter Editor-in-Chief of Conservation Geography Charles Convis ESRI ecp2@esri.com
Fund-raising Dave Neufeld geoVelocity dneufeld@geovelocity.com
International Networks Prashant Hedao ecp10@esri.com, Lata Iyer lata@auroville.org.in
Membership Danielle Hopkins ESRI membership@scgis.org
Merchandise Vacant
Outreach and Training Lisa Pierce Water Resources Institute lpierce@csusb.edu
Scholarships Domestic Miriam Schmidts ESRI mschmidts@esri.com
International Alexander Yumakaev and Charles Convis ESRI ecp2@esri.com, syumakaev@esri.com
Web Site Tom Robinson Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District trobins1@sonoma-county.org
Listserve Administrator Peter August pete@edc.uri.edu
2007-2008 from 2008 agenda pdf
Board of Directors 2007–2008
President Mark van Bakel Mark the Spot GIS Services Canada
Vice President Rankin Holmes Montana Water Trust USA
Treasurer Karl Keough Protected Areas Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
Secretary Lisa Pierce Water Resources Institute USA
Alexander Yumakaev Member ESRI USA
Lata Iyer Member Water Resources Institute USA
Lucy Chege-Waruingi Member African Conservation Centre Kenya 1998 scholar
Lynn Kutner Member NatureServe USA
Michelle Kinzel Member Oregon State University USA (2002 domestic scholar)
Susan Miller MemberT he Nature Conservancy USA (2000 domestic scholar)
SCGIS Advisory Council 2007-2008
Leslie Backus Chambers Group, Inc.
Steve Beckwitt Sierra Biodiversity Institute
Joe Bremen University of Hawaii
Anna Barashkova Siberian Environmental Center
Charles Convis ESRI Conservation Program
Sandra Coveny Marys River Watershed Council
Michelle Gudorf Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
Michael Hamilton James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve, University of California Natural Reserve System
Prashant Hedao Auroville Tsunami Relief Effort
Roberta Pickert Archbold Biological Station Florida
Kai Snyder E&S Environmental
Scgis Committee Chairs & Descriptions 2007–2008
Data Access Committee Chair: Hugh Irwin Purpose: The primary objective is to handle the broad issues of data access: how and where conservation groups can share their data and metadata, and how they can gain access to other available data. This will involve education addressing metadata development and distribution among data clearinghouses, and data management.
Domestic Chapters Committee Chair: John A. Young Purpose: The purpose is to facilitate the creation of local SCGIS chapters in the United States that support the mission of SCGIS. We are starting with 5 pilot chapters in Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Utah and Washington DC
Domestic Scholarship Committee Chair: Miriam Schmidts Purpose: The primary objective of the Domestic Scholarship Committee is to foster communication and networking among conservationists through a well defined scholarship program. Funding from this program will be distributed to residents within the USA and limited to covering the costs of SCGIS conference registration fees and to assist with lodging/food expenses incurred during the SCGIS conference
Communications Committee Chair: August Froehlich E-newsletter Editor: Miguel Garriga Newsletter Editor-in-Chief of Conservation Geography: Charles Convis Purpose: The Communications Committee is responsible for the coordination of all official correspondence to/from SCGIS and comunication tasks which lie outside the scope of other committees. Examples include; handling formal requests to/from other societies; insuring consistency between and within the SCGIS newsletter, brochures, announcements, and Web site; handling or routing all requests from members directed to the Society; and assisting in Newsletter development, under the direction of the Newsletter Editor in Chief.
Conference Committee Chair: Gillian Woolmer Purpose: Assigned the goal of hosting the annual conference to promote information exchange and to develop network of expertise to support conservation efforts worldwide. Charged with the task of coordinating the conference as specified in the SCGIS Strategic Plan, 1999-2004. The committee chairperson will report to board of directors with details requiring vote (site selection), keeps other committees informed that rely on relative information, and report monthly to treasurer. The treasurer will review and sign any negotiated contracts.
Fundraising Chair: Dave Neufeld Purpose: Charged with the task/goals of expanding SCGIS membership (and monetary base) through marketing plans, writing proposals, and fundraising, and with recovering the costs of the newsletter through advertisements by the year 2004. Additionally, with conducting an SCGIS user community assessment identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in 1999, as specified in the SCGIS Strategic Plan, 1999-2004.
International Committee Chair: Charles Convis Purpose: This committee is strongly tied to the primary mission and goals of the Society, as evident by the presence of a worldwide focus. The primary objectives of the International Committee is to foster communication and networking among conservationist through a well defined scholarship program, the development and support of regional groups, the creation of reverse scholarship programs, training and technical support programs, and a number of other activities. An international mentoring program may be an additional focus of this committee. The International Committee has, historically, been the largest of the SCGIS Standing Committees, currently exceeding 40 volunteer committee members.
International Networks Committee Co-Chairs: Prashant Hedao and Lata Iyer Purpose: The purpose is to facilitate, support and assist in the creation of local in-country SCGIS Chapters or Conservation GIS Users Networks and help them become self-sustainable. Currently we have very successful SCGIS chapters going on in Russia and Madagascar, and an informal network going on in Chile. We are currently working on forming networks in Colombia, Kenya and Philippines and Cameroon. We also collaborate with other similar networks and organizations already doing conservation work in various countries.
Membership Committee Chair: Danielle Hopkins Purpose: Charged with the task of administering all memberships (new and old) as specified in the SCGIS Strategic Plan, 1999-2004. Activities include developing and distributing a new member packet, maintaining the membership database, and addressing any membership issues that may arise. In addition, the committee will mail the SCGIS newsletter to new members and current members who didn’t attend the annual conference. The Committee Chair will work closely with the treasurer.
Web Site Committee Chair: Tom Robinson Listserve Administrator: Peter August Purpose: This committee is responsible for the management and function of the SCGIS Listserv (CONSGIS, SCGIS, SCGISBD) and Website (www. scgis.org). The Email Administrator and Webczar are the technical contacts for maintenance and updates. It is the duty and obligation of this committee to insure that all information representing SCGIS is accurate and has the blessing of the SCGIS Board of Directors. Members of this committee are responsible for developing content, assisting in maintenance, and any other technical or conceptual tasks deemed worthy.
2008-2009 from 2009 agenda pdf
The board of directors is the governing body of SCGIS. The board is responsible for steering the society and has all final decision-making authority for the society. Members of the board of directors are elected every three years. Once a complete board is elected, members of the board elect the president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. Officers are in office for one year. Elections usually occur after the annual conference.
President Michelle Kinzel Oregon State University, USA (2002 domestic scholar)
Vice President Rankin Holmes Montana Water Trust, USA
Treasurer Karl Keough GIS and 3D Visualization Services, Canada
Secretary Lisa Pierce Water Resources Institute, USA
Sasha Yumakaev ESRI, USA
Lata Iyer Auroville Tsunami Relief Effort, India
Lucy Chege-Waruingi African Conservation Centre, Kenya 1998 scholar
Lynn Kutner NatureServe, USA
Mark van Bakel Islands Trust, Canada
Susan Miller The Nature Conservancy, USA (2000 domestic scholar)
Advisory Council
Leslie Backus Chambers Group, Inc., Steve Beckwitt Sierra Biodiversity Institute, Joe Bremen University of Hawaii , Charles Convis ESRI Conservation Program, Sandra Coveny Marys River Watershed Council, Michelle Gudorf Vermont Association of Conservation Districts, Michael Hamilton James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve University of California Natural Reserve System, Prashant Hedao Auroville Tsunami Relief Effort, Roberta Pickert Archbold Biological Station, Kai Snyder E&S Environmental
Scgis Committee Chairs & Descriptions 2008–2009
Domestic Chapters Committee Chair: Position Open Purpose: The purpose is to facilitate the creation of local SCGIS chapters in the United States that support the mission of SCGIS. We are starting with five pilot chapters in Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Utah, and Washington, D.C.
Domestic Scholarship Committee Chair: Miriam Schmidts Purpose: The primary objective of the Domestic Scholarship Committee is to foster communication and networking among conservationists through a welldefined scholarship program. Funding from this program will be distributed to residents within the USA and limited to covering the costs of SCGIS Conference registration fees and to assist with lodging/food expenses incurred during the SCGIS Conference.
Communications Committee Chair: Position Open E-newsletter Editor: Miguel Garriga Newsletter Editor-in-Chief of Conservation Geography: Charles Convis Purpose: The Communications Committee is responsible for the coordination of all official correspondence to/from SCGIS and communication tasks that lie outside the scope of other committees. Examples include handling formal requests to/from other societies; ensuring consistency between and within the SCGIS newsletter, brochures, announcements, and Web site; handling or routing all requests from members directed to the society; and assisting in newsletter development, under the direction of the newsletter editor in chief.
Conference Committee Chair: Gillian Woolmer Purpose: This committee is assigned to host the annual conference to promote information exchange and develop a network of expertise for supporting conservation efforts worldwide. It is also charged with the task of coordinating the conference as specified in the SCGIS Strategic Plan, 1999–2004. The committee chairperson will report to the board of directors with details requiring vote (site selection), keep other committees informed and report monthly to the treasurer. The treasurer will review and sign any negotiated contracts.
Fund-Raising Chair: Eric Sandoval Purpose: This committee is charged with the task/goals of expanding SCGIS membership (and monetary base) through marketing plans, writing proposals, fundraising, and with recovering the costs of the newsletter through advertisements by the year 2004. Additionally, the committee is responsible for conducting an SCGIS user community assessment identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in 1999, as specified in the SCGIS Strategic Plan, 1999–2004.
International Committee Chairs: Charles Convis and Sasha Yumakaev Purpose: This committee is strongly tied to the primary mission and goals of the society, as evidenced by the presence of a worldwide focus. The primary objectives of the International Committee are to foster communication and networking among conservationists through a well-defined scholarship program; to develop and support regional groups; and to create reverse scholarship programs, training and technical support programs, and a number of other activities. An international mentoring program may be an additional focus of this committee. The International Committee has, historically, been the largest of the SCGIS standing committees, currently exceeding 40 volunteer committee members.
International Networks Committee Chairs: Prashant Hedao and Lata Iyer Purpose: The purpose of this committee is to facilitate, support, and assist in the creation of local in-country SCGIS chapters or conservation GIS users networks and help them become self-sustainable. Currently, there are very successful SCGIS chapters established in Russia and Madagascar and an informal network in Chile. The committee is currently working on forming networks in Colombia, Kenya, Philippines, and Cameroon. It also collaborates with other similar networks and organizations already doing conservation work in various countries.
Membership Committee Chair: Position Open Database Administrator: Marcelle Caturia Purpose: Charged with the task of administering all memberships (new and old) as specified in the SCGIS Strategic Plan, 1999–2004. Activities include developing and distributing a new member packet, maintaining the membership database, and addressing any membership issues that may arise. In addition, the committee will mail the SCGIS newsletter to new members and current members who didn’t attend the annual conference. The committee chair will work closely with the treasurer.
Web Site Committee Chair: Tom Robinson Programming and Database Support: Bryan Baker and Marcelle Caturia Listserv Administrator: Peter August Purpose: This committee is responsible for the management and function of the SCGIS Listserv (CONSGIS, SCGIS, SCGISBD) and Web site (www.scgis.org). The e-mail administrator and Web czar are the technical contacts for maintenance and updates. It is the duty and obligation of this committee to ensure that all information representing SCGIS is accurate and has the blessing of the SCGIS Board of Directors. Members of this committee are responsible for developing content and assisting in maintenance and any other technical or conceptual tasks deemed worthy.
Acknowledgments The 2009 SCGIS Conference would not have been possible without the efforts of a great many individuals. It is impossible to acknowledge everyone who has played a role in making this conference happen, as so many have contributed; however, there are a few people that we feel require special recognition. First we would like to send special thanks to Pingkham Rattanababpha and her team at ESRI who have provided extensive organization and logistical support for this year’s event. We would like to thank Kay Sadighi who provided extensive support preparing the conference schedule. Huge thanks go to the fabulous folks of the SCGIS Web team—Tom Robinson, Bryan Baker, and Marcelle Caturia. They provided constant and reliable support throughout. They kept the conference Web site up-to-date and all the online registrations working. Finally, we need to thank Lisa Pierce, who went to great personal effort to ensure that we had a venue for this year’s conference. Thank you, everyone.
2009-2010 from 2010 agenda pdf
SCGIS Board of Directors 2009-2010
The board of directors is the governing body of SCGIS. The board is responsible for steering the society and has all final decision-making authority. Members of the board of directors are elected every three years. Once a complete board is elected, members of the board elect the president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. Officers are in office for one year. Elections usually occur after the annual conference.
President Robert Rose, Wildlife Conservation Society, USA
Vice President Gillian Woolmer, Wildlife Conservation Society, Canada
Treasurer Karen Beardsley, University of California, USA
Secretary Lisa Pierce, San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District, USA
Board Members: Lucy Waruingi, African Conservation Centre, Kenya 1998 scholar
Mike Engels International Crane Foundation, USA
Lata Iyer Auroville, India
Susan Miller The Nature Conservancy, USA (2000 domestic scholar)
John Schaeffer Juniper GIS, USA
Advisory Council 2009-2010: Leslie Backus Chambers Group, Inc., Steve Beckwitt Sierra Biodiversity Institute, Joe Bremen University of Hawaii , Charles Convis ESRI Conservation Program, Sandra Coveny Marys River Watershed Council, Michelle Gudorf Vermont Association of Conservation Districts, Michael Hamilton James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve, University of California Natural Reserve System, Prashant Hedao Auroville Tsunami Relief Effort, Roberta Pickert Archbold Biological Station, Kai Snyder E&S Environmental, Mark van Bakel Islands Trust.
SCGIS Committees 2009-2010
Domestic Chapters Committee Purpose: The purpose of the committee is to facilitate the creation of local SCGIS chapters in the United States that support the mission of SCGIS. Chair: Position Open
Domestic Scholarship Committee Chair: Miriam Schmidts Purpose: The primary objective of the Domestic Scholarship Committee is to foster communication and networking among conservationists through a well-defined scholarship program. Funding from this program will be distributed to residents within the United States and limited to covering the costs of SCGIS conference registration fees and assisting with lodging/food expenses incurred during the SCGIS conference.
Communications Committee Chair: Position Open Purpose: The Communications Committee is responsible for the coordination of all official correspondence to/from SCGIS and communication tasks that lie outside the scope of other committees. Examples include handling formal requests to/from other societies; ensuring consistency between and within the SCGIS newsletter, brochures, announcements, and Web site; handling or routing all requests from members directed to the society; and assisting in newsletter development under the direction of the newsletter editor in chief.
Conference Committee Chair: Gillian Woolmer Purpose: The group is assigned the goal of hosting the annual conference to promote information exchange and to develop a network of experts to support conservation efforts worldwide. It is charged with the task of coordinating the conference as specified in the SCGIS Strategic Plan, 1999–2004. The committee chairperson will report to the board of directors with details requiring a vote (site selection), keep other committees informed that rely on relative information, and report monthly to the treasurer. The treasurer will review and sign any negotiated contracts.
Fund-raising Chair: Eric Sandoval Purpose: This group is charged with the task/goals of expanding SCGIS membership (and monetary base) through marketing plans, writing proposals, and fund-raising and recovering the costs of the newsletter through advertisements by the year 2004. Additionally, it conducts an SCGIS user community assessment identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, as specified in the SCGIS Strategic Plan, 1999–2004. Chair: Eric Sandoval
International Committee Chair(s): Charles Convis and Sasha Yumakaev Purpose: This committee is strongly tied to the primary mission and goals of the society, evidenced by the presence of a worldwide focus. The primary objectives of the International Committee is to foster communication and networking among conservationists through a well-defined scholarship program, the development and support of regional groups, the creation of reverse scholarship programs, training and technical support programs, and a number of other activities. An international mentoring program may be an additional focus of this committee. The International Committee has, historically, been the largest of the SCGIS standing committees, currently exceeding 40 volunteer committee members.
International Networks Committee . Cochairs: Prashant Hedao and Lata Iyer Purpose: The purpose of this committee is to facilitate, support, and assist in the creation of local in-country SCGIS chapters or Conservation GIS user networks and help them become selfsustainable. Currently, we have very successful SCGIS chapters in Russia and Madagascar and an informal network in Chile. We are currently working on forming networks in Colombia, Kenya, the Philippines, and Cameroon. We also collaborate with other similar networks and organizations already doing conservation work in various countries
Membership Committee Chair: Position Open Database Administrator: Marcelle Caturia Purpose: This group is charged with the task of administering all memberships (new and old) as specified in the SCGIS Strategic Plan, 1999–2004. Activities include developing and distributing a new member packet, maintaining the membership database, and addressing any membership issues that may arise. In addition, the committee will mail the SCGIS newsletter to new members and current members who don’t attend the annual conference. The committee chair will work closely with the treasurer.
Web Site Committee Chair: Kim Fisher. Programming and Database Support: Bryan Baker and Marcelle Caturia. Listserve Administrator: Peter August Purpose: This committee is responsible for the management and function of the SCGIS Listserv (CONSGIS, SCGIS, SCGISBD) and Web site (www.scgis.org). The e-mail administrator and Web czar are the technical contacts for maintenance and updates. It is the duty and obligation of this committee to ensure that all information representing SCGIS is accurate and has the approval of the SCGIS board of directors. Members of this committee are responsible for developing content, assisting in maintenance, and any other technical or conceptual tasks deemed necessary.
Acknowledgments The 2010 SCGIS Conference would not have been possible without the efforts of a great many individuals. It is impossible to acknowledge everyone that has played a role in making this conference happen, as so many have contributed; however, there are a few people that we feel require special recognition. First, we would like to send special thanks to Pingkham Rattanababpha and her team at ESRI who have provided extensive organization and logistical support for this year’s event. We would like to thank Nanette Bragin who provided support preparing the conference schedule. Huge thanks go to the fabulous folks of the SCGIS Web team—Tom Robinson, Kim Fisher, Bryan Baker, and Marcelle Caturia. They provided constant and reliable support throughout. They kept the conference Web site up-to-date and all the online registrations working. And thank you to Paul Mirangelpo for taking on the auction for the first time. Thank you, everyone.
2010-2011 from 2011 agenda pdf
SCGIS Board of Directors 2010-2011
President Robert Rose Wildlife Conservation Society, USA
Vice President Mike Engels International Crane Foundation, USA
Treasurer Gillian Woolmer Wildlife Conservation Society, Canada
Secretary Lisa Pierce San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District, USA
Karen Beardsley Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of California, Davis, USA
Lucy Waruingi African Conservation Centre, Kenya 1998 scholar
Lata Iyer Auroville, India
Susan Miller The Nature Conservancy, USA (2000 domestic scholar)
John Schaeffer Juniper GIS, USA
Advisory Council 2010-2011: Leslie Backus, Chrysalis Biology, USA, Steve Beckwitt, Sierra Biodiversity Institute, Joe Bremen, University of Hawaii, Charles Convis, Esri Conservation Program, Sandra Coveny, PC Trask and Associates, Michelle Gudorf, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts, Michael Hamilton, Blue Oak Ranch Reserve, University of California at Berkeley, Prashant Hedao, Auroville Tsunami Relief Effort, India/Esri Conservation Program, Roberta Pickert, Archbold Biological Station, Kai Snyder, E&S Environmental
SCGIS Committees 2010-2011 (descriptions included only if changed)
Communications Committee. Chair: August Froelich E-newsletter Editor: Miguel Garriga Newsletter Editor-in-Chief of Conservation Geography: Charles Convis
Conference Committee Co-chairs: Carolyn Hughes and Kurt Menke
Domestic Access Committee Chair: Hugh Irwin
Domestic Chapters Committee Chair: Vacant Purpose: The purpose is to facilitate the creation of local SCGIS chapters in the United States that support the mission of SCGIS. We are starting with five pilot chapters in Arizona; Colorado; Hawaii; Utah; and Washington, D.C.
Fund-raising Chair: Dave Neufeld
International Committee Chair: Charles Convis
International Networks Committee Cochairs: Prashant Hedao and Lata Iyer
Membership Committee Chair: Vacant Database Administrator: Marcelle Caturia
Website Committee Chair: Kim Fisher Test Engineer: Marcelle Caturia Web Developer: Bryan Baker Listserv Administrator: Peter August
2011-2012 from 2012 agenda pdf
Board of Directors 2011 2012
President Dr. Rob Rose, Wildlife Conservation Society USA
Vice President Mike Engels, International Crane Foundation USA
Secretary Eric Sandoval, Sandoval & Associates, Consulting Services, LLC USA
Treasurer Gillian Woolmer, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada
Karen Beardsley, Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of California, Davis USA
Lucy Chege-Waruingi, African Conservation Centre Kenya 1998 scholar
Lata Iyer Auroville, India
Paul Angelino, The Nature Conservancy USA
John Schaeffer, Juniper GIS USA
Healy Hamilton California Academy of Sciences, USA
Advisory Council 2011 2012: Leslie Backus, Chrysalis Biology, USA, Steve Beckwitt, Sierra Biodiversity Institute, Joe Bremen, University of Hawaii, Charles Convis, Esri Conservation Program, Sandra Coveny, PC Trask and Associates, Michelle Gudorf, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts, Michael Hamilton, Blue Oak Ranch Reserve, University of California at Berkeley, Prashant Hedao, Auroville Tsunami Relief Effort, India/Esri Conservation Program, Roberta Pickert, Archbold Biological Station, Kai Snyder, E&S Environmental, Susan Miller, The Nature Conservancy, Lisa Pierce, San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District, Alexander Yumakaev, Esri Conservation Program
SCGIS Committees 2011-2012 (descriptions included only if changed)
Domestic Chapters Committee Chair: Demian Rybock Purpose: The purpose is to facilitate the creation of local SCGIS chapters in the United States that support the mission of SCGIS. We are starting with five pilot chapters in Arizona; Colorado; Hawaii; Utah; and Washington, DC.
Communications Committee Chair: Rosemary Fassel Purpose: The Communications Committee is responsible for the coordination of all official correspondence to/from SCGIS and communication tasks which lie outside the scope of other committees. Examples include handling formal requests to/from other societies; ensuring consistency between and within the SCGIS newsletter, brochures, announcements, and website; handling or routing all requests from members directed to the society; and assisting in newsletter development, under the direction of the newsletter editor in chief.
Conference Committee Chairs: Carolyn Hughes and Kurt Menke
Fund-raising Chair: Eric Sandoval
International Committee Chairs: Charles Convis and Sasha Yumakaev
Membership Committee Chairs: Miriam Schmidts and Marcelle Caturia
Website Committee. Chair: Kim Fisher Listserve Administrator: Peter August
Acknowledgments The 2012 SCGIS Conference would not have been possible without the efforts of many great individuals. It is impossible to acknowledge everyone who has played a role in making this conference a success. However, there are a few people and groups that deserve special recognition:
2012-2013 from 2013 agenda pdf
Board of Directors 2012 2013
President Robert Rose Wildlife Conservation Society, USA
Vice President Mike Engels International Crane Foundation, USA
Treasurer Gillian Woolmer Wildlife Conservation Society, Canada
Secretary Eric Sandoval Sandoval and Associates, LLC
Karen Beardsley Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of California, Davis, USA
Lucy Waruingi African Conservation Centre, Kenya 1998 scholar
Adriana Paese GIS Consultant Brazil 2005scholar
Paul Angelino The Nature Conservancy, USA
John Schaeffer Juniper GIS, USA
Healy Hamilton California Academy of Sciences
Sandra Coveny PC Trask and Associates (2001 domestic scholar)
Advisory Council 2012 2013: Leslie Backus, Chrysalis Biology, USA, Steve Beckwitt, Sierra Biodiversity Institute, Joe Bremen, University of Hawaii, Charles Convis, Esri Conservation Program, Michelle Gudorf, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts, Michael Hamilton, Blue Oak Ranch Reserve, University of California at Berkeley, Prashant Hedao, Auroville Tsunami Relief Effort, India/Esri Conservation Program, Roberta Pickert, Archbold Biological Station, Kai Snyder, E&S Environmental, Susan Miller, The Nature Conservancy, Lisa Pierce, San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District, Alexander Yumakaev, Esri Conservation Program
SCGIS Committees 2012-2013 (descriptions included only if changed)
Domestic Chapters Committee Chair: Janet Nackoney Purpose: The purpose is to facilitate the creation of local SCGIS chapters in the United States that support the mission of SCGIS. We are starting with five pilot chapters in Arizona; Colorado; Hawaii; Utah; and Washington, DC.
Communications Committee Purpose: Chair: Rosemary Fassel
Conference Committee Chairs: Carolyn Hughes and David Asbury
Fund-raising Chair: Eric Sandoval
International Committee Chairs: Charles Convis and Sasha Yumakaev
Membership Committee Chair: Miriam Schmidts
Website Committee Purpose: Chair: Kim Fisher Listserve Administrator: Peter August
Acknowledgments The 2013 SCGIS Conference would not have been possible without the efforts of many great individuals. It is impossible to acknowledge everyone who has played a role in making this conference a success. However, there are a few people and groups that deserve special recognition:
2013-2014 from 2014 agenda pdf
Board of Directors 2013 2014
President Eric Sandoval Sandoval and Associates, LLC
Vice President Karen Beardsley University of California, Davis
Treasurer Doreen Whitley National Audubon Society
Secretary Carolyn Hughes The Nature Conservancy
Robert Rose Wildlife Conservation Society
Lucy Waruingi African Conservation Centre, Kenya 1998 scholar
Adriana Paese GIS Consultant, Brazil 2005scholar
Paul Angelino The Nature Conservancy, USA
Healy Hamilton NatureServe
Sandra Coveny PC Trask and Associates (2001 domestic scholar)
Advisory Council 2013 2014: Leslie Backus, Chrysalis Biology, USA, Charles Convis, Esri Conservation Program, Mike Engels AudaExplore, Michelle Gudorf, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts, Michael Hamilton, Blue Oak Ranch Reserve, University of California at Berkeley, Prashant Hedao, Auroville Tsunami Relief Effort, India/Esri Conservation Program, Lata Iyer, Auroville Roberta Pickert, Archbold Biological Station, Kai Snyder, E&S Environmental, Susan Miller, The Nature Conservancy, Lisa Pierce, San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District, Alexander Yumakaev, Esri Conservation Program, John Schaeffer Juniper GIS, Gillian Woolmer Wildlife Conservation Society, Canada
SCGIS Committees 2013-2014 (descriptions included only if changed)
Domestic Chapters Committee Chair: Janet Nackoney
Communications Committee Purpose: Chair: Rosemary Fassel
Conference Committee Chairs: David Asbury, Lori Pelech, and Robert Rose
Fund-raising Chair: Michelle Kinzel
International Committee Chair: Charles Convis
Membership Committee Chair: Miriam Schmidts
Website Committee Purpose: Chair: Bridget Conneely Listserve Administrator: Peter August
Acknowledgments The 2014 SCGIS Conference would not have been possible without the efforts of many great individuals. It is impossible to acknowledge everyone who has played a role in making this conference a success. However, there are a few people and groups that deserve special recognition:
2014-2015 from 2015 agenda pdf
Board of Directors 2014 2015
President Dr. Healy Hamilton NatureServe
Vice President Dr. Janet Nackoney University of Maryland
Treasurer Doreen Whitley National Audubon Society
Secretary Carolyn Hughes The Nature Conservancy
Sandra Coveny Consultant (2001 domestic scholar)
Karen Beardsley University of California, Davis
Lucy Waruingi African Conservation Centre, Kenya 1998 scholar
Adriana Paese GIS Consultant, Brazil 2005scholar
Eric Sandoval Sandoval and Associates, LLC
Mervyn Lotter Mpulama Tourism & Wildlife Authority, South Africa 2011 scholar
Advisory Council 2014 2015: Leslie Backus, Chrysalis Biology, USA, Charles Convis, Esri Conservation Program, Mike Engels AudaExplore, Prashant Hedao, Auroville Tsunami Relief Effort, India/Esri Conservation Program, Lata Iyer, Auroville Roberta Pickert, Archbold Biological Station, Susan Miller, The Nature Conservancy, Lisa Pierce, Redlands Conservancy, Alexander Yumakaev, Esri Conservation Program, John Schaeffer Juniper GIS, Gillian Woolmer Wildlife Conservation Society, Canada
Acknowledgments The 2015 SCGIS Conference would not have been possible without the efforts of many great individuals. It is impossible to acknowledge everyone who has played a role in making this conference a success. However, there are a few people and groups that deserve special recognition: