Mapping Tools & Databases

GIS Image The Environmental Justice Program has developed a Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping Tool to help identify areas of environmental justice concern within a state. The EJ Mapping Tool will create 8 ½ by 11 inch color maps surrounding either a specific facility or latitude/longitude location within Region 8. The application was developed to address the need to respond quickly to requests for site specific information related to Environmental Justice concerns and serve as a screening and planning tool.

Accessing the GIS Tool

For more information about Region 8's EJ GIS Mapping Tool or to request a map contact:

Nancy Reish
(303) 312-6040
reish.nancy@epa.gov

EnviroMapper Storefront

EnviroMapper is a Web-based interactive mapping tool for viewing and querying environmental information. This application allows users to zoom in to an area, or enter a state, county, city, ZIP code, or watershed to view environmental data from EPA's Envirofacts Warehouse. EnviroMapper allows you to generate maps of your geographic area that contain environmental information stored in EPA's Envirofacts Warehouse. The type of environmental information includes: Superfund sites, drinking water, toxic and air releases, hazardous waste, and water discharge permits. You can also view this information in context by adding map features to your map, including major roads, railroads, churches, hospitals, schools, populated places, counties, states, streams, streets, water bodies, watersheds, rivers, and federal lands.

Accessing EnviroMapper

To access the EnviroMapper Storefront, click here:

Envirofacts Data Warehouse

Envirofacts is a single point of access to select U.S. EPA environmental data. The Envirofacts website provides access to several EPA databases to provide you with information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land anywhere in the United States. With Envirofacts, you can learn more about these environmental activities in your area or you can generate maps of environmental information.

Accessing Envirofacts

To access the Envirofacts Data Warehouse, click here:

EJ Geographic Assessment Tool

The EJ Geographic Assessment Tool is based on the assessment methodology found in EPA's EJ Toolkit. Environmental Justice Indicators discussed in the EJ Toolkit generally fall into four categories, i.e., environmental, health, social, and economic. The new national EJ Assessment Tool supports an analysis of adverse health or environmental impacts, aggregate or cumulative impacts, unique exposure pathways, vulnerable or susceptible populations, or lack of capacity to participate in the decision-making process. Health data is still being developed, and, as it becomes available, will be incorporated into the Tool.

Accessing the Assessment Tool

To access the EJ Geographic Assessment Tool, click here:

Mapping Tools & Databases

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