Mapping & Monitoring Wetlands with Drones

Originally Broadcast on September 23rd, 2020, 12:30 - 1:30 pm ET

In this webinar co-hosted with Esri, we will introduce several case studies showcasing the integration of drone deployment with powerful GIS and field applications software. Advancements in the ever-evolving wetland science and technology ecosystem are creating massive levels of efficiency in wetland mapping and monitoring. Additionally, learn about how drones and apps can help narrow the scope of fieldwork efforts and reduce the cost of regulatory wetland delineations.

 

Presenters & Panelists

  • Daniel Martin, Consultant/Project Manager, Esri
  • Ryan Gay, Environmental Consultant, Whitenton Group Environmental Consultants
  • Bill VanSickle, Title, St. Johns River Water Management District
  • Jeremiah Johnson, Drone Technology Evangelist, Esri
  • Caitlin Burke, Environmental Consultant, GHA
  • Marinus Boon, Sr. Remote Sensing Scientist & Wetland Specialist, Pattle Delamore Partners

Webinar Topics

  • Drone (UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) deployment for monitoring changes in vegetation and impacts to wetlands
  • UAV deployment to verify extent of wetlands and better concentrate efforts for regulatory delineations
  • Introduce some new hardware and software for collecting pertinent wetland data via UAV
  • Tools/software for post-processing of UAV aerial photography for GIS maps, creating 3-D models, and conducting fieldwork more efficiently
  • Impact of UAV deployment on project management, planning, and budgeting

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WEBINAR MODERATOR

Jeremy Schewe, PWS, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist, Ecobot

As an ecologist conducting wetlands delineations, threatened & endangered species surveys, and baseline ecological inventories for over 18 years around the world, I have been able to avoid the rise of tech for many years more than people in most other professions, due to the lack of quality tools available to environmental scientists. It is the 21st century, however, and the wheel of innovation is rolling through every profession, including earth sciences.

Jeremy Schewe, PWS, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist, Ecobot

As an ecologist conducting wetlands delineations, threatened & endangered species surveys, and baseline ecological inventories for over 18 years around the world, I have been able to avoid the rise of tech for many years more than people in most other professions, due to the lack of quality tools available to environmental scientists. It is the 21st century, however, and the wheel of innovation is rolling through every profession, including earth sciences.

Technology impacts the way we live and work. Natural resources consulting is no exception.

Each webinar will address various aspects of the increasingly important role that technology plays in wetland science, and conclude with a Q&A panel discussion with consultant, regulatory, and tech development industry leaders.

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