Abstract
 Organizing a Volunteer-Based GIS Committee for Conservation Track: GIS Organization, Management and Implementation Author(s): Dean Wallraff The Sierra Club's Angeles Chapter has in the past used consultants to produce its conservation maps. In 2005 the chapter did a pilot project to produce a comprehensive map of all open-space parcels in the Verdugo Mountains of Los Angeles. Sierra Club volunteers did most of the GIS work using ArcInfo software provided by Esri through its conservation grants program. Consultants provided some basemap data, technical support and cartographic assistance. The result was a high-quality product at less than half the cost. This project served as a template for future projects. The chapter has now recruited 20 volunteer members for its GIS committee and provided them with ArcView software, obtained through another conservation grant from Esri. They are working on a wide range of projects including vision maps of Santa Clarita, Orange County, and the proposed Los Angeles Coastal Recreation Area. Dean Wallraff Sierra Club Angeles Chapter 10211 Sunland Blvd. Shadow Hills , CA 91040 US Phone: 818-679-3141 E-mail: deanraff@arsnova.org |
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