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January 19, 2011
South Nation Conservation (SNC) is developing a web-based mapping tool, which will be accessible by SNC staff, SNC partners, and the public and will provide users with access to SNC’s geographic information.
“The tool will foster greater communication and knowledge-sharing
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Intern Thomas Byvelds is shown developing the web-based mapping tool. The Geoportal project will make SNC geographic information available to SNC partners and the public.
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with our partners, residents, and SNC staff,” Migneault explained. “It also provides an opportunity to share personal observations and experiences, which may be added to the maps.”
Some of the South Nation watershed information that will be available includes parks, trails, canoe routes, boat launches, natural heritage and natural hazards.
The geoportal project is being supported through funding from the federal Eastern Ontario Development Program and the Raisin-South Nation Source Protection Region. In addition to purchasing appropriate software, the funds have permitted hiring a qualified intern who’s responsible for geoportal development.
The Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) is a $10-million Government of Canada initiative which promotes socio-economic development in rural Eastern Ontario, encourages a competitive and diversified regional economy, and contributes to the successful development of business and job opportunities and sustainable, self-reliant communities.”
Geoportals have become quite common among governments, private industry and other conservation authorities, Migneault explained. For example, they’ve been introduced by the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, and the City of Ottawa.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Lisa Migneault, SNC, 877-984-2948, ext. 294
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