1. Integrating Environmental and Geomatics technologies for a Sustainable Environment Two day workshop co-sponsored by NSERC and NSCC Hilton Garden Inn, Enfield Feb 15–16th, 2007

2. WORKSHOP OVERVIEW Dr. Bob Maher, Senior Research Scientist
Applied Geomatics Research Group, NSCC
Middleton, NS

3. Structure
Laser Diagnostic Instruments International Inc., Optech Inc, Terra Remote Sensing Inc., Golder Associates.
Applications in Atlantic Canada:
Annapolis valley, Bay of Fundy and other coastal areas

4. AGRG viewpoint Application Development Software Development
Geographic Sciences
Monitoring
Remote Sensing

5. Objectives Update on new technologies
Update on current AGRG applications
Develop new case studies
Develop new collaborations
Commercialization opportunities

6. Case Studies Flooding and flood risk:
- Charlottetown, SE New Brunswick, Annapolis Royal, River John, Oxford,
Lunenburg County, Bay of Fundy
Agriculture:
- Blueberries, grapes, apples
Monitoring and landscape change:
- Meteorology network, hydrology, air quality, water quality
- Fragmentation, connectivity.
C-CLEAR network

7. Evolving Model Partnerships with government agencies
Business Incubation Centre
Business – led Centres of Excellence
NGO network

8. Final Agenda Morning: Technology Providers Afternoon:
AGRG Applications
Evening
Informal meetings

9. Final Agenda Tomorrow: NSERC Research Partnerships ACOA funding
Collaboration under AIF
Commercial Opportunities