Geographic Information Systems

If you are new to idea of Geographic Information Systems , here is a good overview of what a GIS is and what it can do for you..

If you are looking for digital data or software programs that can be used for your own community inventory and assessment activities, check out the following sites.

EPA GIS Tools
CommunityViz Placeways
ArcGIS Online
National Wetlands Inventory
Web Soil Survey
Soil Data Mart

EPA's Land Cover Digital Data Directory for the United States can be accessed by visiting Digital Land Cover Data.

Geographic Information Systems

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