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Human health is inextricably tied to ecosystem services (ES), including those associated with greenspace in urban communities. EnviroAtlas provides close to 100 maps of ES metrics based on high-resolution land cover data in featured communities across the contiguous United States...

To support human health and well-being, ecosystem services (ES) need to be fully understood and incorporated into local decision-making. Geospatial tools, such as the EnviroAtlas developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and partners, allow decision-makers, public hea...

Now more than ever, it is essential for EE centers to cultivate programming that is inviting and accessible to all members of their communities. There is no such thing as a “typical” museum visitor, therefore designing programs for diverse audiences can be difficult. ...

Wetland restoration has focused primarily on individual wetland creation, yet the greatest benefits have been achieved when restoration considers the watershed context. Identifying locations within a watershed that lend themselves to wetland restoration is key. We created an indi...

To support the well-being of future generations, ecosystem services (ES) need to be fully understood and evaluated by decision-makers. Geospatial tools, such as the EnviroAtlas, allow decision-makers, urban planners, public health professionals, and other stakeholders to view and...

New technology and wide access to the Internet have provided unprecedented opportunities for getting science to audiences rapidly and innovatively. Over 10 years ago, EPA began development of EnviroAtlas (https://www.epa.gov/enviroatlas), aiming to be on the forefront of using we...

EnviroAtlas is a web-based tool developed by the EPA and its partners, which provides interactive tools and resources for users to explore the benefits that people receive from nature, often referred to as ecosystem goods and services.Ecosystem goods and services are important to...

Over recent decades the government has made a wealth of information publicly available as part of the Federal Open Data Policy. The EnviroAtlas provides a wealth of geospatial data and other resources to decision makers, educators, and researchers. EnviroAtlas resources are organ...

EPA’s EnviroAtlas provides a wealth of U.S. Geospatial data and easy-to-use tools to help scientists, natural resource managers, health professionals and the public better understand the relationships between ecosystem services, environmental stressors and human health.Here...

The web-based EnviroAtlas is an easy-to-use mapping and analysis tool built by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its partners to provide information, data, and research on the relationships between ecosystems, built infrastructure, and societal well-being. The tool is ...

Cities, towns, and Tribes rely on clean air, water and other natural resources for public health and well-being. Yet natural infrastructure and its benefits are not always fully understood or considered in local decisions. EnviroAtlas is a free, online, easy-to-use mapping tool...

A demonstration of the EnviroAtlas, with an emphasis on coverages and actual or potential use of the EnviroAtlas for assessing restoration potential, community assets and vulnerabilities, and its application for primary research and communication of eco-health linkages, and who i...

U.S. EPA’s EnviroAtlas provides a collection of web-based, interactive tools for exploring ecosystem services: an Interactive Map, which provides access to 300+ maps at multiple extents for the U.S., and an Eco-Health Relationship Browser, which displays the linkages betwee...

There have been widespread calls to integrate ecosystem services (ES) into decision processes, including a recent U.S. mandate directing Federal agencies to incorporate ES into their planning, investments, and regulatory contexts. Using an ES framework is expected to lead to bet...

This report presents multiple lines of inquiry focused on improving the public’s use of ecosystem goods and services (EGS) concepts, data, and tools for addressing environmental, social, and economic problems. The case studies and data tools and models in the report highlight the...

Proposal #1: Exploration and Discovery through Maps: Teaching Science with Technology (Elementary)Online maps have the power to bring students closer to their local natural environments. EnviroAtlas is an interactive, web-based tool that was designed by the EPA and its partners ...

Session Title #1: Exploration and Discovery through Maps: Teaching Science with Technology. Online maps have the power to spark student interest and bring students closer to their local natural environments. EnviroAtlas is an interactive, web-based tool that was designed by the...

Interactive web tools provide rich learning experiences for students of all levels. U.S. EPA’s EnviroAtlas contains two primary tools for exploring ecosystem goods and services: An Interactive Map, which provides access to 300+ maps at multiple extents for the U.S., and an ...

Ecosystem services in urban areas can improve public health and well-being by mitigating natural and anthropogenic pollution, and by promoting healthy lifestyles that include engagement with nature and enhanced opportunities for physical activity and social interaction. EPA&rsqu...

EnviroAtlas Interactive Database: http://enviroatlas.epa.gov/EnviroAtlas.

Existing geospatial platforms can provide Earth Observation (EO) based indicators for assessing and monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency and partners, EnviroAtlas is an example geospatial platform offering a colle...

The movement towards infrastructure resilience can be strengthened by including ecosystem services (ES). The EnviroAtlas, developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and partners, provides a collection of web-based, interactive maps and resources for exploring ES and t...

In this article we present EnviroAtlas, a web-based, open access tool that seeks to meet a range of needs by bringing together environmental, economic and demographic data in an ecosystem services framework. Within EnviroAtlas, there are three primary types of geospatial data: r...

While discussions of global climate change tend to center on greenhouse gases and sea level rise, other factors, such as technological developments, land and energy use, economics, and population growth all play a critical role in understanding climate change. There is increasin...

While discussions of global climate change tend to center on greenhouse gases and seal level rise, other factors, such as technological developments, land and energy use, economics, and population growth all play a critical role in understanding climate change. There is increasi...