geographic information system News

EPA awards $127,000 to the Pueblo of Laguna (NM)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $127,000 to the Pueblo of Laguna in New Mexico. The funds will be used by the Pueblo to develop the capacity to establish a core program for environmental protection. Specific activities include developing environmental and administrative infrastructure, providing environmental oversight, and developing Geographic Information System/Global ...

Sep. 17, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Web-based screening of air pollution in North Rhine-Westphalia using IMMISluft

On behalf of the Landesumweltamt (State Environmental Agency) of North Rhine-Westphalia LANUV a web-based screening of air pollution in main roads in North Rhine-Westphalia had been developed by IVU Umwelt. The system enables communities to input data and evaluate results using a standardised and validated software application made available by ...

Sep. 19, 2011

By IVU Umwelt GmbH

Southern Water Awards framework to Black & Veatch as AMP5 consultant

Southern Water has chosen Black & Veatch as one of the partners on its AMP5 Professional Services Framework. Being part of the framework means B&V is able to bid for professional services work on the water company’s 2010 to 2015 capital program. In addition the agreement affords Southern Water the opportunity of retaining Black & Veatch as a professional services framework partner during AMP6. ...

Dec. 9, 2009

By Black & Veatch Corporation

Earth Day 2009: Green technologies and buildings bloom on the US`s National Mall

EPA will hold the 5th Annual National Sustainable Design Expo, which will display new sustainable or green technologies. More than 40 college teams and other exhibitors from across the country will show their innovative solutions for an environmentally sustainable future, including generating ethanol from coffee production wastewater, embedding small glass spheres in house paint to deflect heat ...

Apr. 17, 2009

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Black & Veatch Expands Geographic Information Systems Offering within its Water Business

Kansas City, Mo. – With the increasing demand for geographically related information and services, Black & Veatch, a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company, is expanding its geographic information systems (GIS) offering within its global water business. The geospatial industry has been recognized as having one of the greatest potentials for impact on the economy, ...

Jan. 23, 2007

By Black & Veatch Corporation

Media Invitation: Press Conference and Awards Ceremony - New York, 18 September

From Tackling Deforestation in the Amazon and Resource Inefficiencies in Europe, to Championing Community Conservation in Mexico, Atmospheric Research in Asia and Revolutionizing Technology for a ‘Green Economy’ Worldwide Eco Trailblazers Awarded Top UN Prize for Pioneering and Inspirational Environmental Action Award Presented by UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Gisele Bündchen US ...

Sep. 13, 2013

By United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

EPA to participate During 9-1-1 Day at T-Bones` Ballpark

On-scene coordinators (OSCs) from EPA Region 7 will showcase their mobile command post and its state-of-the-art integrated communications equipment as part of the '9-1-1 Day at the Ballpark' event at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan., on Saturday evening. The event honors public safety and emergency communications personnel who process 9-1-1 calls and respond to emergencies. EPA's ...

Aug. 20, 2009

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA awards $120,000 to the Pueblo of San Ildefonso (NM)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $120,000 to the Pueblo of San Ildefonso in New Mexico. The funds will be used by the Pueblo to develop and manage environmental programs to protect and improve the environment and public health of the Tribe. The projects include grant writing, attending environmentally related training and updating quality assurance documents. The funds will ...

Sep. 21, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Air quality plans with IMMIS

Supplying IMMIS to local, regional and federal authorities as well as consulting companies, IVU Umwelt provides a comprehensive program set to evaluate traffic induced air and noise pollution. The program system IMMIS consists of the following programs: IMMISem - is developed to calculate traffic-induced emissions IMMISnet - a Gaussian multi-source dispersion model is used to calculate and ...

Sep. 19, 2011

By IVU Umwelt GmbH

New Esri office in middle east includes international tech hub

With the opening of its latest office in Dubai, Esri continues to expand its international network of offices and distributorships, further demonstrating its commitment to supporting the user community. The primary focus of the Dubai office, which is responsible for the first Esri ArcGIS Technology Hub outside the United States, is to help the distributor network further develop its ArcGIS ...

Nov. 28, 2011

By Esri

EPA Awarded highest honor at Annual GIS Conference

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was awarded the Esri President’s Award at the annual Esri International User Conference in San Diego, Calif. Esri is a company specializing in GIS mapping software. The President’s Award is given to one organization each year that exemplifies a model for others to follow in implementing geographic information systems (GIS) ...

Jul. 23, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

IHS Acquires XeDAR Corporation

IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of information and analytics, announced today that it has acquired XeDAR Corporation, a leading developer and provider of geospatial information products and services, for approximately $28 million, net of cash acquired. “XeDAR’s proprietary geographic and land information system solutions are a great ...

May 11, 2012

By IHS Markit

Two UN agencies team up to protect cultural heritage with geo-spatial technologies

1 July 2016 – Two United Nations agencies have signed an agreement to protect cultural and natural heritage sites by using the latest geo-spatial technologies, including a satellite imaging system. The strategic partnership between the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT) under the UN Institute for ...

Jul. 13, 2016

By E-A-R Specialty Composites- Aearo Technologies

Esri Chief Scientist Receives Honors

Esri chief scientist Dawn J. Wright, PhD, has received the Association of American Geographers (AAG) Presidential Achievement Award. Presented at the AAG annual meeting on February 28, 2012, the award recognizes Wright's outstanding work as a scientist, researcher, author, and advocate for marine conservation and for her contributions to geographic science. "Dawn Wright is a researcher of ...

Feb. 29, 2012

By Esri

Making information systems useful for environmental management

Computer-based information systems (IS) are tools for recording, storing, processing and disseminating information which have the potential to inform environmental management and policy. A recent study identifies factors that influence their use and usefulness. IS within the environmental field include integrated assessment models, geographic information systems and decision support systems. ...

Jul. 10, 2009

By European Commission, Environment DG

King County, Washington, grows GIS with Esri ELA

King County, Washington, the nation's fourteenth most-populous county and home to Microsoft, Amazon.com, Boeing, and Starbucks, has signed an enterprise license agreement (ELA) with Esri to better support the county's geographic information system (GIS) programs and initiatives. The majority of King County's departments have used Esri's ArcGIS software for many years to improve operations and ...

Nov. 28, 2011

By Esri

OPT Expands Commercial Team With Indonesia-Based Representative

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: OPTT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective ocean energy solutions, today announced the addition of Gilar Prakoso to the OPT Commercial team as Asia-Pacific Representative, based in Jakarta, Indonesia. “The Asia-Pacific region presents significant opportunities for OPT’s power and ...

Aug. 26, 2020

By Ocean Power Technologies, Inc

New, Improved: Water Quality Modeling Tool

(Washington, DC ) The Environmental Protection Agency has released a new version of its acclaimed watershed management program, making it easier to use and more readily available. 'Better Assessment Science Integrating Point and Nonpoint Sources' (BASINS) is a multipurpose system that integrates environmental data, analytical tools, and modeling programs. BASINS will help regions, states, and ...

Apr. 23, 2007

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Esri press announces enabling comprehensive situational awareness

Enabling Comprehensive Situational Awareness, the latest book from Esri Press, describes the benefits of integrating a geographic information system (GIS) with an emergency management common operating platform (COP). The book explains how enabling a COP with the ability to analyze location-based data gives emergency management directors the overview necessary to coordinate efforts across ...

Jun. 17, 2013

By Esri

SpatialEdge - An innovative, Intuitive and User-friendly GIS application

A couple of years ago, while meeting with some clients in the Caribbean, I was asked a very simple question. Why are GIS (Geographic Information System) applications and software, that we consistently promote and develop, so difficult to use? I did not have an answer at that time. I always thought it was easy to use, at least to me and other GIS fellows. We thought that our application had been ...

Apr. 11, 2017

By NepCol International LLC

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