Geospatial Analysis

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are invaluable tools for storing, analyzing, and understanding location-based information. At Downstream Strategies, we use GIS and geospatial technologies in nearly every project to solve problems in a coherent and well-organized manner. Our expertise in geospatial analysis helps us develop efficient, workable solutions for our clients.

Downstream Strategies believes maps and mapping are an important component of science and communication. We are well-versed in a wide range of GIS skills and applications including environmental modeling, logistics and routing, ecological modeling, and developing and maintaining large databases. We also offer extensive experience creating end-user platforms, ranging from simple web maps to fully customized analytical tools.

Data and tool development

  • Geodatabase design and management
  • Onsite data collection (GPS)
  • 3D model generation
  • Custom decision support tool creation
  • Multi-criteria decision-making applications
  • Data interpretation and custom analyses
  • Geoprocessing models
  • CAD conversion and image geo-rectification/geo-referencing
  • Map digitization, vectorization, and feature extraction

Custom cartography and web-mapping application development

  • Google Earth applications
  • Web-based mapping
  • Custom mapping
  • ArcExplorer support
  • Poster design
  • Field map creation
  • Mapbooks
  • Story maps

Environmental modeling and spatial analysis

  • Modeling for ecological, watershed, geologic, hydrologic, and predictive applications
  • Pollution loading
  • Habitat assessments and conservation studies
  • Site characterizations and corridor studies
  • Viewshed, trend, and statistical analyses

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Projects

Mountain Valley Pipeline Sediment Modeling

This analysis combines national and state-level data with insights from producer, meat processor, and retailer surveys to explore the challenges and opportunities in niche meat production in the tri-state region of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. Appendices include mini-business plans, business concepts, and example farmer survey questions.

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Brook Trout Habitat and Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment

The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement established a management outcome focused on restoring and sustaining naturally reproducing brook trout populations in the Chesapeake Bay’s headwater streams. Partners and stakeholders desired a product that would ultimately guide the achievement of the conservation priorities in the Chesapeake Bay’s Brook Trout Management Strategy. This report presents the details of a statistically-valid predictive model that captured underlying cause-and-effect relationships between habitat characteristics and brook trout within this watershed.