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GIS News

ESRI Supports Conservation Efforts Throughout the World
The Conservation GeoPortal Web site helps you find descriptions and links to published GIS data and maps.

GLOBIO Maps the Footprint of the Human Impact on Our Planet
GIS spatial modeling tools reveal the impacts of environmental change on biodiversity.

New GIS Day Promotional Video Now Available
The 10th annual GIS Day celebration will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Be one of the first to register your 2008 event.

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