Free SCGIS Webinar Panel Discussion on GIS and Land Trusts!

[Vivian Griffey]

Hi SCGIS-DC,

Check out the next installment of SCGIS's free webinar series next Wednesday, 4/22. This one will focus on the use of GIS in land trusts and will feature speakers from Genesee Land Trust, Open Space Institute, and the Conservation Fund. It should be a rich discussion! Please read below for more information and register. And feel free to share with your networks!

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Dear SCGIS Community,

We are excited to share that we will be hosting a free webinar panel discussion on April 22nd!!

Register! https://buff.ly/jHapEoH

Perspectives on GIS Capacity Challenges and Opportunities for Land Trusts and Conservation Organizations

April 22, 2026 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern / 12:00-1:00 pm Pacific

Land trusts and similar organizations include a large network of conservation practitioners that pursue critical efforts for habitat conservation, water resources management, agricultural preservation, community engagement, and much more. However, many of these organizations lack dedicated GIS staff or may have limited knowledge of, or access to, data and tools to support best practices for conservation planning, storytelling, and other land or water resources management efforts. Leaders from the Genesee Land Trust, the Open Space Institute, and The Conservation Fund will discuss capacity challenges and explore potential solutions, including an emerging Conservation Consortium, that seek to bridge capacity gaps where needed the most. 

Speaker Line-Up: 

• Lorna Wright, Executive Director, Genesee Land Trust 
• Neil Jordan, Sr. Director of Geospatial Strategy, Open Space Institute 
• Jennifer Blattman, GIS Manager, The Conservation Fund 

This webinar is open to the public, please share with your network!

We look forward to your participation!