15 Explorer Sites StoriesResourcesDataTools Central access for natural resource and community information in Oregon and the West since Ruth Vondracek, Oregon Explorer Librarian
Avg Daily Use (2011): 976 Visits/Day Total Visits ( ): 1,273,677 Visits GIS Mapping Tools Multi-media Stories Visualization & Reporting Tools Imagery Archived Documents Spatial Data Popular Oregon Explorer Features
Explorer Sites 1.Location/Place-Based Sites 2.Topic Sites 3. Data Sites
Explorer Tools General Mapping Tool Thematic Mapping Tools 1.OE Map Viewer 1. Watershed Restoration Tool 2.Hazards Reporter 3. M37/M49 Map Viewers 4.Oregon Rapid Wetland Assessment Protocol 5.Wetland Prescreening Tool 6.Wetland Restoration Tool 7.Century Farm & Ranch Viewer 8.Farmers’ Market Finder Reporting ToolsData Tools 1.Community Reporter Tool 2.Oregon Watershed Restoration Reports 3.Watershed Restoration Project Reports 1.Oregon Spatial Data Library 2.Imagery Extraction Tool
Rural Communities Explorer Explore Research, Map & Analyze Issues & Actions Experts & Other Resources
“Places” = Census Tracts & Census Designated Places “Community” = Counties & Places How-To Instructions Frequently Asked Questions
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 Marc Rempel, Oregon Explorer Technical Program Manager Questions about the data: Lena Etuk, Social Demographer, OSU Extension