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Environmental GIS Workbench Main Menu |
The Environmental GIS Workbench is a custom GIS application built to help WSDOT staff access over 60 layers of environmental or natural resource management data. The Environmental Information Program works with appropriate federal, state and other agencies to maintain a collection of the best available data for statewide environmental analysis. This application is an ArcView extension that provides WSDOT staff with tools for locating transportation projects and displaying a wealth of environmental data themes for that location. While the best available environmental GIS data often has considerable limitations, it generally provides a good flag for likely environmental issues affecting project planning.
Contact the Environmental GIS Workbench Support Person for more information on this application and to request training (WSDOT only). The Environmental GIS Workbench User's Guide will assist WSDOT staff with installation and instruction on how to use the extension.
Training
A six hour training session has been developed to provide WSDOT staff with a starter knowledge of ArcView, the Environmental GIS Workbench tool and the environmental data available through the tool. The class requires a "sponsor" within a WSDOT office or region who can confirm the class will be attended by a minimum of 4 people, and arrange for a space with at least one computer for every two attendees. The should also work with their IT Managers to be sure the computers have been loaded with ArcView and the Environmental GIS Workbench.
Contact the Environmental GIS Workbench Support Person to sign up or setup additional training for your region.