DYK: GIS Day Showcases the Importance of Geospatial and Geographic Data

The South Florida Water Management District (District) uses cutting-edge GIS technology to monitor and protect our water resources and ecosystems.

DID YOU KNOW: State-of-the-art drones, georeferenced images, highly specialized spatial data, and other GIS tools provide important information that help guide water management decisions throughout the District's 16-county region.

CELEBRATING GIS DAY: In celebration of GIS Day on Wednesday, November 20, we are highlighting how the District uses advanced GIS technology to gather, analyze and map geographic data. This information is used to help advance Everglades restoration projects, implement water quality improvements, enhance flood control, and meet the region's water needs.

ONLINE ACCESS: We make it easy for the public to access the District's online database of GIS tools and information. Browse the District's mapping and spatial data library, including cartographic maps and spatial datasets. The District's online GIS resources include:

• Featured Map Gallery: View and print our most widely used maps.
• Geospatial Open Data Portal: Explore publicly available spatial datasets and view story maps to learn more about the data.
• Quick Maps App: Perform searches and analysis, create custom maps, and more using the SFWMD's online Quick Maps application.

EXPLORE OUR GIS RESOURCES: We encourage you to explore these interactive mapping applications and learn more about how the District is using GIS tools to enhance operations and complete restoration initiatives to benefit the people and the environment of Central and Southern Florida.

Visit SFWMD.gov/GIS to learn more.