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How Can Creative Digital Tools Improve Everyday Workflows?
Digital tools have made it easier to organize information, create visual content, and complete everyday tasks more efficiently. From preparing presentations to editing short videos, choosing the right tools can save time and help people communicate ideas more clearly. I am interested in learning how people combine…
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How to have search results show multiple matches?
Hello, I'm creating a map of native plant populations for seed collection work. I would like to be able to search this map for a specific plant, and then have either all known locations of that plant be highlighted on the map, or to be able to scroll through each site record that has this plant listed. How can I make this…
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Conservation Scavenger Hunt at Esri UC 2026
The Esri Conservation Team is excited to bring back a scavenger hunt this year! Navigate to these six (6) stops to collect an exclusive conservation-themed piece of swag: STOP 1: Attend Conservation Kick-Off Meeting When: Tuesday, July 14th from 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM PDT Where: San Diego Ballroom C | Marriott Find: Raquel…
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Advancing Conservation through Connection: dispatches from the inaugural International Conservation Technology Conference
Esri thanks WILDLABS for hosting their inaugural International Conservation Technology Conference [wildlabs.net] (ICTC) in Lima, Peru. Esri was excited to sponsor and participate in the event and engage more deeply with the community. We were joined by colleagues from Esri's Peru Distributor Telematica, and Esri Business…
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Esri at the International Conservation Technology Conference (ICTC) 2026
In February, the global conservation technology community will gather in Lima, Peru, for the first International Conservation Technology Conference (ICTC). Hosted by WILDLABS and a coalition of partners, ICTC is built for practical exchange, collaboration, and action across the full spectrum of conservation technology.…
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Galápagos Albatross Data Animation
Hi folks, A few weeks ago I shared an animated map of Galápagos albatross movements, and a lot of people asked how it was put together. Rather than writing up a traditional how-to, I ended up turning the workflow into a Story Map. It walks through the same process behind the animation, from raw tracking points to…
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From Data to Action: Protecting Wildlife with Smart Mapping on Sanibel Island
From Data to Decision: How Sanibel Island is Using GIS to Protect Wildlife When you live or work on Sanibel Island, you quickly learn that conservation isn’t an abstract idea — it’s the foundation of everything. With nearly 70% of the island preserved, Sanibel is one of Florida’s strongest examples of what intentional,…
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Global Climate Geodesign Competition: Shape a More Climate-Resilient Future
The Global Climate Geodesign Competition (GCGC) invites designers, researchers, and students from around the world to imagine a more climate-stable future using the power of spatial planning and geodesign. The competition is hosted by the International Geodesign Collaboration (IGC) through the University of Minnesota and…
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Esri at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025
Every four years, leaders, scientists, and innovators from around the globe gather to tackle the world’s most pressing conservation challenges at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. This year, the event will be hosted from October 9–15, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Esri, the global leader in GIS technology, is thrilled to…
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Conservation Community at Esri User Conference: Your Guide to Making the Most of It
It’s the mappiest time of the year! Esri’s User Conference (UC) is taking place July 14–18, 2025, in sunny San Diego, California. It’s the largest gathering of GIS professionals in the world making it a can’t-miss event for anyone working in or passionate about GIS in conservation. Attending Esri’s UC is an opportunity for…
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Mapping the Reconnection of Great Lakes Stream Networks
Mapping the Reconnection of Great Lakes Stream Networks With Trout Unlimited By Kyle Dankert In the Great Lakes region, the brook trout is Trout Unlimited’s mascot for a good reason. This vibrant salmonid is known as a native indicator species, as their ecology requires habitat parameters like river substrate, dissolved…
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Esri Conservation Solutions: A Holistic Approach to Stewardship of Our Natural World
In the realm of conservation, the integration of technology has revolutionized the way organizations, local communities, and governments approach environmental challenges. Esri, a pioneer in Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, provides innovative solutions that empower conservation efforts worldwide. Esri's…
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Harnessing GIS to Empower Student Research and Urban Forest Preservation in North Texas
Project Origin and Objective In 2023, a group of students at the University of North Texas (UNT), a public research university in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, set out to collect information about their campus forest. The project originated from the need for an updated campus tree inventory and faculty and student…
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Monitoring South Florida’s Boundary Lands: A Hybridized Geospatial Approach
Earth Observation provides open-access environmental data essential for ecosystem revitalization efforts globally, including projects on the unprecedented scale of Everglades Restoration. Monitoring restoration projects associated with the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan helps align environmental policies with…
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ArcGIS to Support Marine Conservation
The present Biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate due to the cumulative impacts of local and global stressors. The most severe drivers of biodiversity loss are rapid climate change, habitat degradation, and overexploitation, followed by biological invasions and pollution. The consequences of such anthropogenic…
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From Degradation to Restoration: How ArcGIS Transformed Grasslands in Tanzania
Walking through the tall grasses, it’s clear how much Tanzania’s rangelands have changed over time. Historically, this landscape was teeming with wildlife – zebra, giraffe, buffalo, and the predators that follow them. But when our team first visited this region of northern Tanzania in 2017, wildlife was sparse. Cattle…
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Tree-mendous Places: Using GIS to Optimize Forest Restoration in Canada
Trees can be powerful allies in the fight against climate change, pulling carbon from the air and storing it as they grow. Forests also provide many other benefits to nature and people, like habitat for at-risk species, clean water, and opportunities for recreation. Canada launched a federal program called 2 Billion Trees…
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Putting a North Carolina Wildlife Conservation Grassroots Network on the Map
North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) has been around since 1945, doing much of its work behind the scenes, lobbying for improved conservation practices. In 2004 NCWF began their great efforts to enlarge the network of conservationists via a chapter network not unlike that of other larger nonprofits in the United…
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A Path to Sustainability: Free GIS Course for Climate Action
GIS for Climate Action February 19 – April 2, 2025 Register → Shape Our Future with New GIS Skills If you’re concerned about climate-related changes, you’re not alone. The good news? People and organizations all over the world are mobilizing to address climate risks, create opportunities, and find sustainable solutions. A…
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Using GIS to Map the Intersection of Wildlife and Industry
Each year, millions of visitors are drawn to Wyoming for its breathtaking scenery and unmatched wildlife viewing. Most of these opportunities exist on public land managed by the U.S. National Park Service, where the primary goal is to protect wildlife. Although these destinations provide exceptional experiences for…
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Pasadena Non-Profit Spearheads the Monitoring of Rainbow Trout
The Arroyo Seco stream, a main tributary of the Los Angeles River, is impacted by passage barriers, like many of our country’s waterways. From 80-foot tall concrete dams to Arizona crossings and recreational rock piles, the streamflow is impacted, which has trickle-down effects (literally and figuratively!). What makes the…
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Enhancing Public Access to Nature Preserves using GIS
Introduction Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy (BHHC) is a non-profit land conservancy that focuses on protecting the watersheds and headwaters regions of 4 major river systems in Southeast Michigan: The Clinton, Flint, Shiawassee, and Huron Rivers. BHHC’s mission is to safeguard natural land, water, and wildlife from…
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Addressing Invasives: Learning from Student Research and Map Analysis
In May of each year, high school seniors in Kennebunk, Maine fan out across the town to complete their senior project. Students have chosen a local community organization to volunteer with over a two-week period, completing a meaningful project they are passionate about, and that benefits the organization they choose to…
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Harnessing GIS to Save Howler Monkeys
Corrie Presland-Byrne is a dedicated conservationist with expertise in wildlife rehabilitation, marine conservation, and the application of technology in ecological solutions. She works for Hammerhead Technology, a company focused on integrating technology into conservation efforts. Corrie has been investigating the…
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Mapping a Sustainable Future: Esri Academy Resources for Conservation
In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, the role of conservation has never been more critical. Conservation efforts are essential to safeguard our planet's biodiversity, ecosystems, and natural resources for future generations. Leveraging the power of GIS and ArcGIS is a game-changer in revolutionizing…
