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Wisconsin
EcoAtlas:A new
property-based monitoring tool
Angela Engelman & Jill RosenbergEcological Inventory and Monitoring
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
Wisconsin EcoAtlas:
What is it?A collection of information about past and current research and monitoring activities relevant to Wisconsin’s natural resources.
Internet application accessible by the public
Sophisticated search functions
Links to available reports, maps, data, websites
Wisconsin EcoAtlas:
What information is included?800+ entries including...
WDNR •Wildlife Surveys (47)•Research Report Series (146)•Technical Bulletin Series (173)•Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan (CWCP) reports (13)•State Wildlife Grant (SWG) proposals and reports (34)•Wildlife Action Plans (177)
Citizen-based Monitoring Groups (60+)Trans. of WI Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters (59)
Wisconsin EcoAtlas:
What information does it contain?
Title Brief project description Geographic description Related projects
Links (when available) to: Site map Report(s)
Time period Project originator Project contact Date of last update
Project website Interactive Map
Downloadable data
Wisconsin EcoAtlas:
How can you search?
1. Text-based
Project Title
Contact Name
Author Name
Organization
Keyword
Wisconsin EcoAtlas:
Wisconsin EcoAtlas:
How can you search?
2. Geographic
County/Township
Topic
Keyword
Wisconsin EcoAtlas:
County vs. Township
Wisconsin EcoAtlas:
Sample Searches
County SearchAshland County
Topic Search Invasive plants
Keyword SearchSWG (State Wildlife Grant)
Wisconsin EcoAtlas:
County Search: Ashland County
Topic Search: Exotic/Invasive Plants and Animals
Topic Search: Exotic/Invasive Plants and Animals
Keyword Search: SWG
Wisconsin EcoAtlas:
Status and Availability (the fine print)
http://ecoatlas.WIatri.net
• Slightly different geographical search interface and functionality• October 16, 2006 release
(e.g. no search by county)
*Version 2
(Other browsers have not been tested)
• Same database behind both versions but • Optimized for Internet Explorer v.5.0 +
Version 1
• Released by early December 2006
constantly adding more
Wisconsin EcoAtlas:
