Latest Contributions by RaquelPerez

Defending Elephants in Africa: Garamba National Park Combats Poaching with Technology, New Tools Garamba National Park sits at the center of a zone of human conflict that spans decades. Dwindling numbers of animals and increasing sophistication of poachers has led to a conservation fight that has been forced to professionalize. Armed groups involved in various conflicts in the Congo and neighboring South Sudan have decimated the park’s wildlife. By the early 2000s, these groups had killed the last northern white rhino in Garamba and other animals suffered severe losses. Less than a tenth of the elephants remain from the numbers recorded in the 1970s. “Conflict exacerbates the difficulty and challenges of managing a protected area,” Naftali Honig, Anti-Poaching Information Coordinator for the African Parks Network and National Geographic Explorer, said. “These armed groups travel as much as a thousand kilometers to hunt the elephants in our park. We use GIS (geographic information systems) to analyze how they get here.” With GIS, African Parks can analyze and monitor: The movement of 50 elephants that have telemetric collars that allow rangers to track their location The seasonal movements of pastoralists in the region How patterns of wildfire are changing at a regional scale Where trail systems are expanding Read more on this CRUCIAL conservation effort now.  You can also view the documentary The Protectors, Walk in the Ranger's Shoes now for a front-line perspective. #Conservation #SaveTheElephants #Nonprofit #Global #Conflict #GIS  ... View more

Register Now TODAY (Jan 1, 2015) 11 AM PST There are many ways to publish parcel content using ArcGIS. In this session, we will cover the best practices for publishing parcels and introduce new concepts, workflows and tools available. This session will also include a brief overview of the Community Parcels solution. ... View more

Publishing authoritative parcel content using ArcGIS Thursday, January 8 11 AM PST   Plan Verification for City of Calgary Legal Survey Submissions Thursday, January 22 11 AM PST   What's new in ArcGIS Desktop 10.3? and more Thursday, February 5 11 AM PST   Parcel Editing tips and tricks + Parcels from GPS points Thursday, February 19 11 AM PST ... View more

REGISTER NOW!   July 20-24, 2015 Choose from 300 moderated sessions, over 450 hours of technical training, and 13 preconference seminars. Listen to inspirational keynotes. Visit more than 300 solution providers. Gawk at the world's largest conference Map Gallery. Sit down face-to-face with technical support staff, customer service representatives, and software developers. It's all here. All that's missing is you.   ... View more

Yesterday's Meetup "Turn to GIS in an Emergency" was a success!    The event featured a presentation from Robert Shankman, GIS Program Manager, HHS ASPR, Office of Emergency Management and Alex Freiman, Epidemiologist, HHS ASPR, Office of Emergency Management. Their presentations showed that with GIS, organizations can give first responders, and the community, the right resources at the right time during a crisis situation.   We want to thank GovLoop and all the attendees for making the event a success.   ... View more

GovLoop and Esri DC Meetup 421 7th St NW , Washington, DC   Join us to learn how geospatial technology equips responders with the information they need to target and assist vulnerable people during an emergency.   Schedule:   5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.   Registration and Networking   6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Robert Shankman, GIS Program Manager, HHS ASPR, Office of Emergency Management Alex Freiman, Epidemiologist, HHS ASPR, Office of Emergency Management Hear directly from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)- the nation's lead agency in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the adverse health effects of public health emergencies and disasters. The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for developing operational plans, analytical products, and training exercises to ensure the preparedness of the Office, the Department, the Federal Government and the public to respond to and recover from domestic and international public health and medical threats and emergencies. Also hear from an Esri Solutions Engineer!   7:00 p.m.  – 8:00 p.m.  Mix and mingle a little longer ... View more

What Does it Take to Build a Smart Community? There are four steps in creating a successful strategy to support smart communities: 1. Start with a world-class geographic information system (GIS) platform. 2. Develop a location strategy that allows governments to prioritize the GIS applications they need. 3. Deliver real solutions that serve government priorities.   4. Develop strong relationships with business partners.   Read more on this Esri blog!   ... View more

Smart Communities is an overarching term that encompasses concepts and values from other initiatives including sustainable cities, healthy communities, livable communities, and smart grid. Steve Misterek,GIS coordinator for the City of Minneapolis, told how his team's response to adversity led to an approach that used ArcGIS Online to share GIS resources with city staff and citizens. Read more on this topic.   ... View more