Symbolizing maps with lots of polygons can be challenging, but applying the four (or five) color theorem can simplify the process by ensuring neighboring regions are clearly distinguishable without overwhelming the viewer. This symbolization technique can be applied in a variety of ways, including through ArcGIS Pro and open-source options.
The UConn Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) and the Long Island Sound Study have recently created an in-depth StoryMap focused on the Long Island Sound Watershed. From the rural boreal forest of northern New Hampshire to the rocky beaches of Long Island’s northern coast and the diverse and densely populated boroughs of New York City, the LIS Watershed is home to more than 9 million people This lightning talk will showcase the StoryMap and how it was built.
Geospatial Educator, University of Connecticut, CLEAR
I make maps and teach others how to make maps, too. Sometimes I make maps that help land use decision makers make good choices. That's it in a nutshell.
This Spring, the University of Rhode Island will debut its publicly available interactive map and database of botanical collections! Learn how we created and maintain our GIS database and public application.
In 2024 the United States experienced widespread reports of medication shortages relating to supply chain disturbances. One such shortage impacted naltrexone, a medication used in the United States and Canada to treat opioid dependence and a variety of other conditions. This shortage, during the height of an opioid abuse epidemic, lead to the tracking of where pharmaceutical companies supplying to the United States and Canada source poppy straw, the agricultural product used.
