How the Department of Conservation uses geospatial technology to map, analyze, and observe the Earth’s surface.
Tag: GIS
It’s Minerals Day — October 12
California Geological Survey geologists map rare earth minerals in the Mojave National Preserve.
DOC Team Receives Prestigious CAL FIRE Award for Work with Thomas Fire
Several of our staff were recently awarded by CAL FIRE for Superior Accomplishment for their emergency post-fire mapping efforts during the tragic Thomas fire and ensuing mudslide in Montecito last year. The Thomas fire started on December 4, 2017. It ignited on the south-facing hillslopes along State Route 150 above Santa Paula, and burned west…
From Serving the Country to Conserving It — GIS is Key
“I am passionate about conserving natural resources and working to slow the rate at which California urbanizes productive farmland and open space. The Williamson Act is a key tool to achieve that goal.” Annie Giovacchini – Environmental Planner #FacesOfConservation — Meet Ann Marie (Annie) Giovacchini, an environmental planner for DOC’s Division of Land Resource Protection. Annie…