1. 15 Explorer Sites StoriesResourcesDataTools Central access for natural resource and community information in Oregon and the West since 2007. Ruth Vondracek, Oregon Explorer Librarian

2. Avg Daily Use (2011): 976 Visits/Day Total Visits (2006-2011): 1,273,677 Visits  GIS Mapping Tools  Multi-media Stories  Visualization & Reporting Tools  Imagery  Archived Documents  Spatial Data Popular Oregon Explorer Features

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

4. 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

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

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

8. Communities Reporter Tool

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

12. Oregon Spatial Data Library

13. 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.

14. CONTACTS Questions about Oregon Explorer & the tools: Ruth Vondracek, Oregon Explorer Librarian ruth.vondracek@oregonstate.edu Marc Rempel, Oregon Explorer Technical Program Manager marc.rempel@oregonstate.edu Questions about the data: Lena Etuk, Social Demographer, OSU Extension Lena.Etuk@oregonstate.edu