Services

The mandate of the Eco-Network’s GIS Mapping Centre is to provide the benefits of GIS technologies to Manitoba’s ENGO community and other interested institutions. This starts with the possibility to generate custom maps and extends to geospatial analyses and the establishment of whole Geographic Information Systems (GISs) or interactive DVDs and CD-ROMs that can be used for educational purposes.

Custom maps: We can establish thematic maps of a specified area that can be included in a report, presentation, poster, website, etc. These can be provided in printed and digital format.

Posters: We custom-design and assist in the printing of posters (currently sub-contracted to the University of Winnipeg).

Geospatial Analysis: For example, using GIS technology it is easy to retrieve information, such as the total length of rivers, roads, etc., the amount of land covered by a certain land-use, or the number of objects, such as hog barns within a defined distance to a town or farm site.

Database Management / Geographic Information Systems: We can create complete databases and GISs for a project; these house all relevant geographical data in map and/or tabular format and provide a base for easy data access, manipulation, retrieval and management.

Interactive Maps: Applications and designs vary greatly. For example, we can use a base map and users can view pictures or videos of features on the map by the click of a mouse button – or the click of a mouse button will reveal tabular or graphic statistics of that feature, such as water quality data along a river. – These kinds of products can be established for on-line publications and are especially useful for educational purposes.

3D Visualization / Analysis: These techniques extend mapping beyond the traditional two dimensional surfaces and enhance our understanding of space and place.

Workshops: We offer introductory GIS and Global Positioning System (GPS) workshops. Please note our upcoming GPS workshop. This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the use of hand-held GPS units, a great way to gather your own data.

Equipment Rental: Lease our GPS for your mapping and research needs.

Project Management: We establish partnerships in which we can take a leading role in the project design and implementation.

We are happy to provide our services during any stage of your project, from assistance in the proposal stage, over data management during a project, to the provision of CDs, DVDs, maps and posters that show your results towards the end of the project. (Please note that we accept work on a first come, first serve basis, so do give us some warning!) In addition, we can establish partnerships in which we take a leading role in the project design and implementation.