Conservation GIS
Advancing conservation outcomes through innovative GIS tools and analysis
Blue Raster helps organizations tackle the world’s most pressing environmental challenges, including deforestation, climate change, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and sustainability.
Our conservation practice combines cutting edge geospatial technology with expert analysis. We transform complex environmental data into actionable insights, empowering smarter decisions that protect ecosystems and deliver measurable real world impact.
We partner with nonprofits, ranch advisory teams, research institutions, and conservation outfits to deliver end-to-end geospatial solutions. From field data collection to interactive web applications, our support spans every stage of your conservation work.
Our Conservation GIS Capabilities
Geospatial Tools for Planetary Protection
From field data collection to enterprise-scale web applications, our end-to-end GIS practice serves every stage of conservation science and strategy.
Suitability Analysis
Identify priority conservation areas using multi-criteria spatial analysis, weighted overlay modeling, and habitat connectivity assessments across complex landscape mosaics.
ArcGIS Pro · Spatial AnalystBiodiversity Mapping
Catalog and visualize species distributions, ecosystem types, and biodiversity hotspots. Integrate IUCN Red List data and citizen science records into authoritative spatial datasets.
Species Distribution · GBIFEnvironmental Dashboards
Real-time monitoring dashboards that surface deforestation alerts, water quality trends, and protected area status, turning raw sensor data into decision-ready intelligence.
ArcGIS Dashboards · Power BIDrone and Remote Sensing
High-resolution drone mapping for habitat assessment, invasive species detection, and topographic modeling. Processed with Drone2Map and ArcGIS Image Extension for full spatial integration.
Drone2Map · Planet ImageryConservation StoryMaps
Narrative-driven ArcGIS StoryMaps that communicate conservation science to funders, policymakers, and the public, blending interactive maps, multimedia, and multilingual storytelling.
ArcGIS StoryMaps · Esri Gold PartnerField Data Collection
Deploy ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 to mobilize conservation teams. Sync field observations with enterprise GIS in real time, connected or offline in the most remote habitats.
Survey123 · ArcGIS Field MapsWhy Blue Raster
Your Trusted Conservation Partner
Two Decades of Conservation Expertise
Since 2002, Blue Raster has dedicated over 20 years to supporting conservation organizations worldwide, from national nonprofits to global institutions, with trusted, mission-driven GIS solutions.
Deep Conservation GIS Specialization
Our conservation practice goes beyond general GIS. We bring specialized expertise in biodiversity mapping, habitat suitability, freshwater ecosystems, and environmental data pipelines built specifically for conservation science.
Proven Conservation Outcomes
We measure success by real-world impact. Blue Raster has delivered measurable conservation outcomes for partners including The Nature Conservancy, Jane Goodall Institute, Conservation International, and dozens more.
End-to-End Partner, Not a Vendor
We embed alongside your team, from field data collection through interactive web applications, building long-term GIS capacity so your organization can sustain its mission well beyond any single project.
Project Spotlight
Upper San Pedro Web-Based Hydrologic Information Portal
Blue Raster partnered with the Upper San Pedro Partnership, a collaborative group of federal and state agencies, nonprofits, and local stakeholders, to develop the Web-Based Hydrologic Information Portal (WHIP). The portal provides communities and decision-makers with an interactive platform to monitor environmental changes in the Upper San Pedro River Basin, combining decades of research, real-time data, and historical hydrologic datasets.
We developed an intuitive web interface that makes complex environmental data accessible and actionable. The portal features interactive maps, real-time and historical groundwater and precipitation data, vegetation and land use trends, environmental and administrative overlays, and export-ready reporting capabilities. These tools allow users including policymakers, researchers, and the public to explore the basin’s hydrology, monitor trends, and support planning, conservation, and compliance efforts.
How We Helped
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Designed and implemented a custom application for interactive hydrologic monitoring
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Integrated decades of groundwater, precipitation, vegetation, and land use datasets into a single platform
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Enabled real-time and historical data tracking for environmental and hydrologic conditions
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Created a public-facing, mobile-friendly interface requiring no login for outreach and engagement
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Built export-ready capabilities for reporting, grant writing, and data analysis
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Supported planning and compliance by overlaying environmental and administrative boundaries for informed decision-making
Ready to Map What Matters
Let's Protect the Planet Together
Whether you're launching a new initiative or strengthening an existing program, Blue Raster brings 20+ years of conservation GIS expertise to your mission.