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Unlock Oregon's Natural Resources with Oregon Explorer: Your GIS and Community Information Hub

Since 2007, Oregon Explorer has provided central access to natural resource and community information in Oregon and the West. This platform features an array of tools including GIS mapping, multimedia stories, and spatial data resources, enabling users to explore and analyze critical issues. With over 1.2 million visits and an average of 976 daily users, it supports watershed restoration and offers various mapping tools for communities. Contact our librarian, Ruth Vondracek, to learn more about Oregon Explorer and its resources.

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Unlock Oregon's Natural Resources with Oregon Explorer: Your GIS and Community Information Hub

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  1. Ruth Vondracek, Oregon Explorer Librarian • Central access for natural resource and community information in Oregon and the West since 2007. 15 Explorer Sites Stories Resources Data Tools

  2. Popular Oregon Explorer Features • GIS Mapping Tools • Multi-media Stories • Visualization & Reporting Tools • Imagery • Archived Documents • Spatial Data Avg Daily Use (2011): 976 Visits/Day Total Visits (2006-2011): 1,273,677 Visits

  3. Explorer Sites Location/Place-Based Sites 2. Topic Sites 3. Data Sites

  4. Explorer Tools General Mapping Tool Thematic Mapping Tools Reporting Tools Data Tools OE Map Viewer 1. Watershed Restoration Tool 2. Hazards Reporter 3. M37/M49 Map Viewers 4. Oregon Rapid Wetland Assessment Protocol 5. Wetland Prescreening Tool 6. Wetland Restoration Tool 7. Century Farm & Ranch Viewer 8. Farmers’ Market Finder Community Reporter Tool Oregon Watershed Restoration Reports Watershed Restoration Project Reports Oregon Spatial Data Library Imagery Extraction Tool

  5. Rural Communities Explorer Explore Research, Map & Analyze Issues & Actions Experts & Other Resources

  6. The Rural Communities Explorer

  7. How-To Instructions Frequently Asked Questions “Community” = Counties & Places “Places” = Census Tracts & Census Designated Places

  8. Communities Reporter Tool

  9. Communities Reporter Tool

  10. Communities Reporter Tool

  11. Many, many map “layers” to turn on and off

  12. Oregon Spatial Data Library

  13. Explorer Assets • Integrates data cross topics and geographies. • Provides Web-based GIS functionality. • Proven track record of partnerships and support. • User focused. • Extensible framework for rapid deployment of sites and tools.

  14. CONTACTS • Questions about Oregon Explorer & the tools: • Ruth Vondracek, Oregon Explorer Librarian • ruth.vondracek@oregonstate.edu • Marc Rempel, Oregon Explorer Technical Program Manager • marc.rempel@oregonstate.edu • Questions about the data: • Lena Etuk, Social Demographer, OSU Extension • Lena.Etuk@oregonstate.edu

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