ESRI Canada believes that geography is the key component for successful environmental management. The idea of using geography as the intellectual backbone to which all environmental data can be attached by location was the foundation that ultimately led to the development of GIS.

Natural resources-whether terrestrial, marine, or atmospheric-are finite, and the measurement and management of these resources are gaining importance as increased demands are put upon them. 

Data Capture
In the field, mobile GIS enables field-workers or researchers to collect measurements that are directly stored in a GIS.

Data Management
Information stored in a GIS database can be automatically screened for errors before being shared with project partners.

Analysis
Location-based data can be analyzed to reveal trends across geographic areas.

Reporting and Dissemination
GIS facilitates delivering the results of environmental work in an efficient and professional manner.

Application Areas

• Biodiversity 
• Education/Research
• Environmental Law
• Hazard and Risk Analysis
• Impact Assessment
• Oceanology
• Pollution Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Resource Management
• Site Remediation
• Waste Management