Evolving Techniques to Monitor and Showcase Projects Webinar
Monitoring and showcasing conservation and restoration projects have evolved significantly over the past two decades. From early field sampling using paper maps and film cameras to today’s drones, GIS, and interactive digital tools, practitioners have a wide range of options to collect, manage, and communicate data. This webinar explores how monitoring techniques have changed and how to select approaches that remain practical and scalable across different project types and site sizes.
Specialists from Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) will share insights into field sampling and site monitoring, demonstrating how both formal and informal practices can be applied based on project goals. They will discuss where traditional methods still add value, particularly on smaller sites, while highlighting the capabilities of electronic data collection, GIS applications, and modern data management systems.
The session will also examine tools such as drones and AI for assessing large-scale habitats, along with effective ways to present data, from hard copy reports to interactive online platforms. Attendees will learn how tools like StoryMaps can turn project results into clear, engaging narratives for partners and the public.
This webinar emphasizes practical strategies for keeping monitoring efforts relevant and adaptable, whether you’re managing a single small site or overseeing a complex, landscape-scale initiative.
A brief Q&A will follow, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with CEC’s team.
What you’ll learn:
- How monitoring techniques have evolved over the past 20 years, from pre-GPS fieldwork to advanced digital systems
- The wide range of GIS applications available for monitoring, analysis, and communication
- When and how different monitoring practices work best for small versus large sites
- How drones and AI can support efficient assessment of large-scale habitats
- Effective ways to deliver and present data