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, research institutions, and government agencies 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 Services
Application Development for Analytics and Visualization
Suitability Analysis to Identify Priority Conservation Areas
Habitat and Species Distribution Mapping
Climate Risk and Resilience Modeling
Field Data Collection Support
Remote Sensing Workflows
StoryMaps and Dashboards for Public Engagement
Data Integration for GIS and Non-GIS Data
Beyond technology, we help build long-term capacity through staff training, system optimization, and strategic planning. We are committed to helping conservation organizations harness the power of GIS to protect our planet’s most valuable resources.
Project Spotlight: The Nature Conservancy StoryMaps
Blue Raster partnered with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to develop immersive ArcGIS StoryMaps that highlight TNC’s Freshwater Community-Led Conservation Program across Africa and Latin America. These StoryMaps communicate the work of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting critical freshwater ecosystems, blending interactive maps, rich media, and multilingual narratives to engage audiences and convey the ecological and cultural importance of these regions.
The platform enables TNC to visually demonstrate conservation initiatives, share community-led successes, and foster understanding and support for sustainable management of freshwater habitats.
How We Helped
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Designed and developed interactive ArcGIS StoryMaps featuring freshwater ecosystems and community conservation initiatives
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Integrated maps, high-resolution images, audio soundscapes, and graphics to create engaging, immersive experiences
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Published StoryMaps in multiple languages including English, African French, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese
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Highlighted TNC partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and local communities across Africa and Latin America
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Enabled users to explore geospatial context and understand connections between habitats, communities, and conservation efforts
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Provided a platform for TNC to communicate program impacts, raise awareness, and foster stakeholder engagement
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 Make An Impact?
Whether you're launching a new initiative or strengthening an existing program, Blue Raster is here to support your conservation goals with trusted GIS expertise and innovative solutions. Let’s work together to protect what matters most.