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and user-friendly for both mobile and web platforms.

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World Forest ID’s Evaluation Platform: Strengthening Supply Chain Transparency with Blue Raster

Posted on by Lee Hartman | ArcGIS Online, Cloud, Conservation, Custom Application, Environment, Forest, GIS, JavaScript API, Nonprofit/NGO, UI, UX/UI

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. .  Read More

The New NC Equitable Foodshed Map is Amplifying Support for Farmers and Ranchers in North Carolina

Posted on by Chigo Ibeh | ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Instant Apps, ArcGIS Online, Community, Development, Economic Development, Environment, GIS, Nonprofit/NGO, Survey123, Sustainable Development Goals, Training

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.  Read More

Revealing The Henry Ford Museum from Above: Blue Raster’s Drone Mapping Imagery

Posted on by Phil Satlof | ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Drone, Field Mobility, Nonprofit/NGO

Blue Raster recently completed a high-resolution drone mapping project at The Henry Ford Museum campus in Dearborn, Michigan. By combining drone technology with GIS, our team produced a custom vector basemap using Drone2Map and ArcGIS Pro—helping the Facilities Team, students, and visitors alike.  Read More

Connecting Quaker Communities Across the Americas: Blue Raster & FWCC Partner for an ArcGIS Experience Builder App

Posted on by Phil Satlof | ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Culture, Human Rights, Nonprofit/NGO

At Blue Raster, we believe that well-designed, data-driven solutions can bring people together and foster meaningful connections. Our ongoing collaboration with the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC), Section of the Americas perfectly illustrates this principle. Through the creation of an ArcGIS Experience Builder application, we’ve helped FWCC more effectively map and connect Quaker communities across the region, advancing their mission to nurture fellowship, communication, and spiritual unity.  Read More

Analyzing The Impact of Sackett v. EPA on Federal Wetlands Protection

Posted on by Eric Ashcroft | ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Conservation, Environment, Esri, Nonprofit/NGO, Water

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.  Read More

Empowering Global Conservation with the Jane Goodall Institute’s Tapestry of Hope

Posted on by Phil Satlof | 3D, ArcGIS Online, Conservation, JavaScript API, Nonprofit/NGO, Survey123, Women in Science

The Jane Goodall Institute’s Tapestry of Hope project weaves together uplifting stories of individuals, organizations, and communities working to protect the environment, support wildlife, and uplift human well-being. This dynamic platform highlights the collective impact of grassroots efforts around the world—encouraging visitors to explore, share, and become part of a global movement dedicated to creating a brighter future.  Read More

The LEARN Tool: Everything You Need to Know About its Exciting 2025 Updates

Posted on by Eric Ashcroft | ArcGIS Enterprise, Climate, Cloud, Conservation, Environment, Forest, Greenhouse Gas, JavaScript API, Nonprofit/NGO, State & Local

Launched in 2021, the Land Emissions and Removals Navigator (LEARN) Tool was designed to help communities easily measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from land use changes. The tool enables users to intuitively analyze how forests and trees impact GHG emissions using land use and land cover data. In its latest update, Blue Raster collaborated…  Read More

Blue Raster Collaborates with MIT to Address Environmental Hazards in Carceral Facilities

Posted on by Chigo Ibeh | ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Online, Climate, Environment, GIS, Human Rights, Natural Hazards, Nonprofit/NGO, Uncategorized

Our latest collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab – Space Enabled Research group and Fight Toxic Prisons (FTP), is a participatory research initiative designed to shed light on the environmental hazards faced by prisons, jails, and detention centers across the United States.  Read More

Supporting the 2024 AANHPI National Unity Summit

Posted on by Diane Trif | ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Online, Community, Culture, Economic Development, GIS, Media, Mobile, Nonprofit/NGO, Survey123

Blue Raster supported the Asian American Unity Coalition (AAUC) at the 2024 AANHPI Unity Summit in Washington, D.C., focusing on civic engagement and advocacy for key issues like immigration and civil rights. Our team helped amplify AAPI voices by utilizing ArcGIS technology to drive change and enhance community engagement. Learn how Blue Raster’s commitment to “GIS for Good” plays a crucial role in fostering unity and creating impactful solutions for underrepresented communities.  Read More

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