Ruth Vondracek, Oregon Explorer Librarian

Central access for natural resource and community information in Oregon and the West since 2007.

15 Explorer Sites

Stories Resources Data Tools

Popular Oregon Explorer Features  GIS Mapping Tools  Multi-media Stories  Visualization & Reporting Tools  Imagery  Archived Documents  Spatial Data 400 000 350 000 300 000 250 000 200 000 150 000 100 000 50 000 0 2006 2007 2008 Avg Daily Use (2011): 976 Visits/Day Total Visits (2006-2011): 1,273,677 Visits 2009 2010 2011

Explorer Sites 1. Location/Place-Based Sites 2. Topic Sites 3. Data Sites

Explorer Tools

General Mapping Tool Thematic Mapping Tools Reporting Tools Data Tools

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OE Map Viewer 1. Watershed Restoration Tool 2.

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Hazards Reporter 3. M37/M49 Map Viewers Oregon Rapid Wetland Assessment Protocol 5.

Wetland Prescreening Tool 6.

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Wetland Restoration Tool Century Farm & Ranch Viewer 8.

Farmers’ Market Finder 1.

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Community Reporter Tool Oregon Watershed Restoration Reports Watershed Restoration Project Reports 1.

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Oregon Spatial Data Library Imagery Extraction Tool

Rural Communities Explorer Explore Research, Map & Analyze Issues & Actions Experts & Other Resources

How-To Instructions Frequently Asked Questions “Community” = Counties & Places “Places” = Census Tracts & Census Designated Places

Communities Reporter Tool

Communities Reporter Tool

Communities Reporter Tool

Many, many map “layers” to turn on and off

Oregon Spatial Data Library

Explorer Assets  Integrates data cross topics and geographies.

 Provides Web-based GIS functionality.

 Proven track record of partnerships and support.

 User focused.

 Extensible framework for rapid deployment of sites and tools.

CONTACTS Questions about Oregon Explorer & the tools: Ruth Vondracek, Oregon Explorer Librarian [email protected]

Marc Rempel, Oregon Explorer Technical Program Manager [email protected]

Questions about the data: Lena Etuk, Social Demographer, OSU Extension [email protected]