GIS Changing the World GIS Day November 15, 2017

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1 + GIS Changing the World GIS Day November 15, 2017

2 + Growing Up On The Farm

3 3 Geographic Information in DNR A 75 year history of mapping and GIS. Forest type map from State of Washington - Division of Forestry

4 4 Geographic Information in DNR First automated system was approved in Gridded Resource Inventory System (GRIDS) printout from State of Washington - Department of Natural Resources

5 + The Past s Photogrammetric compilation of graphic features 1980s Automating business process for geographic analysis Business efficiencies making more widgets Site level analysis and decisions 1990s Enterprise GIS and personal GIS flourish

6 6 Geographic Information in DNR First fully functional GIS (GEOMAPS) implemented in Esri software license No Sample Forest Inventory Section Map from1999. State of Washington - Department of Natural Resources

7 7 Planning and Tracking Work Map Work Maps are used to record field activities. They are used in several applications. Work Maps can be printed on standard laser printers, plotters or viewed on screen.

8 +Strategies for Success 1990s 8 Enterprise Geographic Information Needs Assessment (a good foundation). Managed Portfolio for Geographic Information Technology (wise investments). Information Technology Strategy which is Responsive to Corporate Strategies (change management).

9 + Our Changing Nature Land Use in 1965 Land Use in 1996

10 + Create a Common Framework of Geographic Information Cadastre + Administrative and Ground Control Elevation Hydrology Transportation Orthoimagery Critical Resources

11 + Making a Difference: The Renaissance of the Ages Create a good foundation with information needs assessments 2. Build partnerships 3. Work toward common specifications and standards 4. Use the best available data 5. Create systems that work 6. Share Information 7. Adhere to the highest standard of integrity. Always do the right thing.

12 + NatureServe Member Programs 75 natural heritage programs and conservation data centers in all 50 U.S. states, 11 Canadian provinces and territories, 10 countries and territories of Latin America and the Caribbean Focus on at-risk species, atrisk ecosystems, and invasive species, but increasing emphasis on other information services as well Most programs are within state/provincial agencies and universities. Some are affiliated with The Nature Conservancy Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands

13 + Hot Spots of Species Rarity

14 + So, why is it that when we..

15 + Conservation Service Framework Conservation Decisions Decision Support Conservation expertise and analysis Information access and interoperability Data management and reporting Data collection recording Scientific standards and methods

16 + Some things are needed Standard data models Technology tool kits Access control systems Advanced search and data mediation tools

17 + GIS Expansion Post 2000 GIS begins to open up new business opportunities 17 Precision Agriculture Watershed Analysis Vehicle Navigation First 3D cities National Security Hazards

18 + John Wesley Powell on National Mapping Testimony to Congress on December 5, 1884 A Government cannot do any scientific work of more value to the people at large, than by causing the construction of proper topographic maps of the country

19 + Field Crew in the Cascade Mountains of Washington Necessary qualifications were sturdy physique and experience in packing loads on the back, familiarity with boats and with general habits of rough camp life. Travel was variously by dog team, canoe, raft, pack train, and on foot.

20 + Reflection USGS is really good at making topographic maps We were at the cusp of doing great things Maybe 4 times in the past 25 years Change has been opportunistic and incremental Need a sustained period of innovation break through

21 + Landslides mapped using lidar imagery Seattle, Washington USGS, William H. Schultz, Open-File Report

22 Landslide Inventory

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24 + 3D Elevation Program A call for action to 24 Accelerate data acquisition to systematically complete national 3D elevation data coverage in eight years (lidar in conterminous U.S., Hawaii, and the Territories; and ifsar data in Alaska) Digital 3D Elevation Models (DEMs) with new lidar and ifsar elevation data products and services Increase the overall national investment in 3D elevation to $146 million annually to return more than $690 million annually in new benefits

25 + Hydrographic Information 25 National Hydrography Requirements and Benefits Study Document major uses of geospatial water information Document benefits from improved analysis framework Identify the data required to achieve those benefits Identify program implementation alternatives

26 + Federal Government Role 26 Standards and Specifications Landscape Science Core datasets like lidar, imagery, elevation, water Improved Hazards monitoring Advancing geoscience through research and innovation Supporting a strong private sector that is committed to improving the earth Rely on partnerships and joint funding to advance programs Build nationwide perspective

27 + The Preferred Future 27 Sites to Watersheds to Landscapes Managing Landscapes (Sites to Watersheds to Landscapes) Managing water quality and availability Sustainability at the Landscape level Natural Resources Agriculture Biodiversity Cities Nonpolluting energy sources

28 + The Preferred Future What is needed? Global 28 Effective Global Monitoring Pollution Air Quality Disruptive Activities Disease Vectors Populations Environmental Manipulation Carbon Sequestration Air and Water Quality Self healing systems