Photo: Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Judy Gallagher
Original program date: October 15, 2025
Federal, State and local government authorities charged with conservation of our biodiversity and natural resources have limited means, which forces them to prioritize their interventions. The same applies for NGOs, foundations and private organizations that are active in conservation. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are an important tool for spatial targeting of conservation efforts. However, using GIS effectively is not a trivial undertaking.
This webinar provides examples for GIS applications in different settings (all on locations in NOVA) and offers participants an opportunity to learn from these examples, ask questions and build relationships with other organizations that could help them better achieve their goals.
Our target audience includes professionals and volunteers working in government or non-governmental roles focusing on conservation who have an interest in how GIS analysis can help in developing conservation priorities and strategies. In-depth knowledge of GIS tools and applications is not required. Students of environmental sciences (or similar fields) with an interest in GIS are welcome.