National Geographic’s World Water Map, enriched by Blue Raster, brings 40+ years of water demand data and future projections into the classroom. Using ArcGIS Online, interactive maps, and Python automation, the Atlas helps students explore water demand and water gaps through 2050. This engaging GIS resource supports geographic learning and builds awareness of global water challenges.
Blue Raster partnered with San Patricio County, Texas, to develop a Hurricane Preparedness Viewer ahead of the 2025 season. Built with ArcGIS Experience Builder, the tool integrates live weather data, bilingual preparedness guides, and interactive evacuation maps. It empowers both residents and emergency managers with timely, accessible information, strengthening resilience across the Texas Gulf Coast.
Blue Raster and World Forest ID (WFID) have partnered to create a powerful custom digital solution that enhances traceability and accountability in global forest supply chains. The WFID Evaluation Platform is a secure, user-friendly web tool that uses chemical data from geolocated reference samples and genus distribution information to predict the likely harvest origin of timber samples. Soon, the platform will also support agricultural commodities like soy and cocoa.Â
Discover how the Plano ISD Find My School app helps families quickly identify assigned schools, explore academic programs, and access key resources for enrollment.
Blue Raster recently partnered with the Croatan Institute to enhance the NC Equitable Foodshed Map, a crucial resource for underserved farmers and ranchers. As part of the REEFS program, the map supports racial equity and economic sustainability by connecting users to vital resources. We transitioned the legacy application from ArcGIS Web App Builder to ArcGIS Experience Builder, offering a more flexible, dynamic platform. Additionally, we integrated ArcGIS Survey123 to gather user feedback, ensuring continuous improvement of the map
Blue Raster is supporting Destination Canada by enhancing TourismScapes, an interactive tool that provides insights into Canada’s tourism sectors. We’ve helped integrate big data from Google Cloud Platform into ArcGIS Online for real-time updates and improved accessibility. Additionally, our work with ArcGIS Experience Builder has streamlined the platform’s user interface, allowing stakeholders to easily explore key indicators and community assets.
Faced with California’s ambitious recycling mandates—AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383—San Mateo County turned to GIS to track, manage, and report compliance across its communities. Blue Raster partnered with the County to build a smart, centralized application using ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Online, and Survey123. The result? A powerful tool that streamlines inspections, visualizes hauler service routes, simplifies reporting, and supports the County’s mission to reduce waste and meet state environmental goals.
Blue Raster Deployed Esri’s Election Management Solution for San Patricio County, Texas during the 2024 Presidential Election. The solution gave insights into voting wait times and early voting ballot counts.
Blue Raster worked with NRDC to identify which wetlands were potentially protected under the previous interpretation of the Clean Water Act but are now at risk of not being protected. Using the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) data, our team first created a dataset of wetlands likely to meet the regulatory definition of “wetlands” in federal Clean Water Act rules, based on the presence of water, hydric soils, and hydrophilic soils.
As decision-making grows more complex, the ability to integrate geospatial insights with robust analytics will be crucial for many organizations. By working with Decision Lens, Blue Raster aims to continue driving innovation in the market—ensuring that stakeholders can see exactly where their decisions will have the most profound effect.
