Best Esri Podcasts (2024)

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Keeping food secure with Napa County 30:00

2d ago30:00

30:00

California produces half of the nation's fruits and vegetables, so agricultural protection is a key pillar for the Napa County Agricultural Commissioner's office. In this episode, we sit down with Anna Norton and Andre Napolitano, two Deputy Commissioners for Napa County, to learn how they use GIS to manage pests that threaten the country's produce…

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Engaging Volunteers for a Cause 28:13

8d ago28:13

28:13

Shawnlei Breeding, the EagleWatch Program Manager at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, shares her strategies for engaging volunteers and stakeholders to help protect eagles and other raptors across The State of Florida.By Esri

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Season 4 trailer 0:55

9d ago0:55

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Welcome to the Field Notes podcast, where we engage with customers and Esri staff to understand mobile GIS, share stories from the field, and explore all things Field Operations. On this season, we’re focusing on designing better field workflows—so get ready for exciting stories and top tips to help improve your own work.…

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TTPod 4.3: "Future Khayelitsha" Now Now Contest #2 - in conversation with local entrepreneurs and contest co-ordinator 46:53

24d ago46:53

46:53

In August last year we were delighted to work with the fledgling Now Now Competition that used the Cape Town stadium as a focal point for its inaugural design contest. In it's second iteration the Now Now contest has shifted focus within Cape Town from Green Point to Khayelitsha's Spine Road. In this latest episode of the Talking Transformation Pod…

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Season 1 Trailer 2:00

2M ago2:00

2:00

You’ve heard it before – many times in fact – that community engagement is important. That's why we at Esri have created a new podcast to help you learn from experts that are collaborating and engaging their "communities" of people (internally and externally) in really interesting ways. Check out this trailer to learn more about what's in store for…

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Field Snack #4: The Fieldwork Handbook 9:22

2M ago9:22

9:22

The Fieldwork Handbook is a new book from Esri Press that includes tips, best practices, and activities for creating successful and productive field workflows. The author, Marika Vertzonis, is a long-time friend (and former guest) of the Field Notes podcast. In our latest field snack episode, we sit down with Marika once again to talk all about thi…

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Parramore Revitalization 10:05

2M ago10:05

10:05

VHB's Curt Ostrodka and Roberta Fennessy share insights and memories on the revitalization of the Parramore neighborhood in Orlando, which has transformed education, mobility, and housing via healthy community design.By VHB Viewpoints Podcasts

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TTPod 4.2: "Hack Your Shack" - In Conversation with Marlene Lerch Co-Founder Dooiy 21:38

3M ago21:38

21:38

For our first recording of the year the Talking Transformation Podcast we are blending innovation, international and entrepreneurial flavours with our guest, Marlene Lerch co-founder of the "Dooiy" – Hack your Schack NGO. Dooiy is a fledgling non-profit organisation from Germany that operates between Berlin and South Africa. I first met Marlene whi…

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TTPod 4.1: "Housing in African Cities - A Lens on Urban Governance" - A Conversation with Book Editors Drs' Sarah Charlton, Neil Klug and Margot Rubin 45:27

4M ago45:27

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2024 is an important year for South Africa that will - no doubt - see plenty of reflection on 30 years of democracy and consider the achievements of this democratic era and the perennial and future challenges facing communities across the country. One of those perennial challenges remains the progressive realisation of housing for all – a quest tha…

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Horticulture mapping at the Desert Botanical Garden 17:58

4M ago17:58

17:58

Aryn Musgrave does just about everything related to GIS for the Desert Botanical Garden located in Phoenix, AZ. Maintaining land that contains over 4000 plant species is no small feat, especially since the garden doubles as a museum for researchers across the country. With ArcGIS paired with high-accuracy data collection, Aryn and her team maintain…

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The final frontier: A 2023 GIS round-up 15:52

4M ago15:52

15:52

Ta, Mary, and Simon get together for the last time in 2023 and discuss their favourite updates from the past year, and predictions for 2024. They also explore the new features of ArcGIS Pro 3.2, highlighting advancements in 3D technology and the potential for tighter integrations and spatial representation of business data. For all resources mentio…

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Something fishy: monitoring salmon populations to protect watersheds 37:20

4M ago37:20

37:20

In this episode of Field Notes, we chat with Andrea Pecharich and Andrew Bartshire, who work with the Russian River Salmon and Steelhead Monitoring program. The data they collect with Esri Field Apps helps conservationists monitor fish populations, analyze patterns, and ultimately recover California's endangered fish species. Highlights from this e…

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Part Two: Digitalisation trends in natural resources 24:31

5M ago24:31

24:31

Navigating the digital transformation journey In part two, Mary, Wayne, and guest speaker, Dal Hunter expand on the four emerging digital trends in natural resources. In addition, they discuss the technical aspects of managing sensor data and its integration into GIS systems. During the episode, the team uncovers how digital twins play a pivotal pa…

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TTPod 3.16: "Frontierlands" - discussing the Central Blue Housing Project with Citra Construction 50:46

5M ago50:46

50:46

I was first made aware of the unique building typologies in the Blue Downs area in the early 2020s. Central Blue eState and eHousing units certainly didn’t look like a conventional affordable housing project or subscribe to many of the unit design concepts I’m familiar with. I’ve been intrigued by the thinking behind the units and the design ever s…

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Part One: Digitalisation trends in natural resources 35:11

5M ago35:11

35:11

Exploring the emerging trends transforming the industry In part one, Mary, Wayne, and Esri Natural Resources Director, Dal Hunter discuss the emerging trends fundamentally changing industries such as mining, oil and gas, agriculture and forestry – and their digital journeys. From sustainable business operations to advanced analytics, find out the t…

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TTPod 3.15: Foreign Fields and Future Horizons - In Conversation with Mahmood Al-Wahaibi (Oman Think Urban) 38:59

5M ago38:59

38:59

In this episode of the Talking Transformation Podcast we change our geography considerably, from a South African context, to the Arabinan Peninsula and Persian Gulf region. Our guest is Mahmood Al-Wahaibi an urban planner, ethnographer and academic who heads up OTU: the Oman Think Urban. The OTU is a Think Tank that blends urban ethnography and pla…

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TTPod 3:14: Not, Knock, Knockin' on Treasury's Door - Why Transnet should look at it's own land holdings to solve its financial woes: In conversation with Prof. Ivan Turok 29:01

6M ago29:01

29:01

Welcome to the latest episode of the Talking Transformation Podcast released on World Town Planning Day, the 8th of November 2023. It's a great way to celebrate this initiative with this latest episode,as we pick up on a familiar TTPod theme: the issue of state-owned land - in this instance, properties owned by Transnet - and the opportunity to bui…

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TTPod 3.13: Connecting Communities - Reflections from the ESRI South Africa User Conference (Part 2 of 2 episodes) 44:42

6M ago44:42

44:42

In this second of the Talking Transformation Podcasts recorded at the ESRI Southern Africa User Conference, we are joined bythree highly innovative and motivated individuals: Vhuyo Nevari, from ESRI South Africa Nsovo Pearl Maluleke, Planning Masters Student at the University of Johannesburg and, Tshidi Morabi , representing the STEAM4kids initiati…

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TTPod 3.12: Connecting Communities - Reflections from the ESRI South Africa User Conference (Part 1 of 2 episodes) 37:29

6M ago37:29

37:29

After a welcome break from comms, welcome back to the Talking Transformation Podcast and the first of two episodes recorded at the Esri Southern Africa GIS user conference in the Drakensberg,KwaZulu Natal during the week of the 23rd of October. As somebody who's used Geographic Information System (GIS) extensively over my career as a town planner -…

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Part Three – Digital twin collaboration 23:21

7M ago23:21

23:21

Five steps to building a living digital twin In the final episode of this three-part series exploring the digital twins landscape, Ta, Mary, and Wayne unpack the five steps to help you create your own living twin. Our hosts share the essential tech needed to get you started on your journey and showcase the best of the best from Esri’s ArcGIS user c…

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A community effort: monitoring rangelands in Tanzania 35:39

7M ago35:39

35:39

African People & Wildlife is an organization dedicated to creating a world where Africa’s people and wildlife coexist and thrive in vibrant, healthy landscapes. In this episode, we sit down with two folks who help achieve this vision in Tanzania. Elizabeth Naro and Ramadhani Omary use GIS in all aspects of their work—from managing business operatio…

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Unpacking ArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 – extended cut 26:19

8M ago26:19

26:19

An exploration of geospatial excellence Wayne, Simon, and Esri Product Manager, Maggie Busek dig into the latest enhancements of Enterprise 11.1. Tune in to discover the best path for upgrading and how Esri’s latest release can reset the foundations of your GIS workflows. From new portal features that make data management a breeze, to upgraded secu…

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Something in the water: monitoring cyanobacteria with mobile GIS 34:42

8M ago34:42

34:42

Shane Bradt is an extension professor at the University of New Hampshire and a member of the team responsible for creating the bloomWatch app. The app allows community members to report cases of cyanobacteria, a form of algae that’s harmful to human health, in their local lakes. In this episode of Field Notes, we talk with Shane about the importanc…

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Amy Gutierrez, The Nature Conservancy: Unlocking Solar Potential with the LISST Tool 34:36

8M ago34:36

34:36

In this episode, explore the world of the Georgia Low Impact Solar Siting Tool (LISST) and its effect on the solar industry with Amy Gutierrez and Liv Haney. Follow the tool's evolution from a graduate school project into a critical resource for solar developers in Georgia. Gutierrez shows how LISST plays a pivotal role in environmental conservatio…

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TTPod 3.11: "Beneath the Tip of Iceberg" - In Pursuit of Harmony and a Multicultural South Africa with Revs. Andrew Esterhuizen and Bossie Muller 32:53

8M ago32:53

32:53

In TTPod 1.4 “A Tour of Duty and of Service” - we highlighted the issue of healing in communities and peacemaking with the World Bank Group’s Dr Jana el Horr. Several years on from that podcast we revisit the theme, specifically the multicultural dimensions of building trust, understanding and collaboration within and between communities. Our guest…

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Top Tech Trends from the 2023 Esri UC 18:54

8M ago18:54

18:54

Creating the world you want to see From advanced symbology and automatic resizing, to the Digital Atlas and the road ahead for 3D — Ta, Mary, Simon, and special guest Ellen Carter, discuss the greatest hits from this year’s Esri UC. Get ready to immerse yourself in the latest features in ArcGIS Pro, best practices for app integrations, and how indu…

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TTPod 3.10: "Open Circuit / Closed Circuit" - in conversation with the Now Now architecture contest collaborative 38:57

8M ago38:57

38:57

In this episode of the Talking Transformation Podcast, we engage with four of the collaborators behind the inaugural NowNow architecture competition - https://www.nownowcompetition.com/. It's a unique and new take on the opportunities afforded by a new sporting event in the Cape Town calendar - Formula E racing - and a brief to design a sustainable…

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New Frontiers in Renewable Energy - How Marine Archaeologists are Advancing Science through Offshore Wind 44:40

9M ago44:40

44:40

The benefits of offshore wind energy production go beyond clean, renewable energy powering our homes and workplaces. VHB Hosts KC Sahl and Anne-Elizabeth Kaitano are joined by SEARCH, Inc. (SEARCH)’s Jeff Enright, Senior Project Manager in Offshore Wind, and Ben Wells, Maritime Project Manager, for a conversation about how maritime archaeologists a…

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Modeling Change – How Model-Based Design is Transforming the AEC Industry 53:49

9M ago53:49

53:49

VHB Hosts Dave Mulholland and Kyle Rosenmeyer are joined by Francois Valois, Vice President Civil Infrastructure at Bentley Systems, for a conversation about the impacts and adoption of model-based design technology across the AEC industry and our communities.By VHB Viewpoints Podcasts

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Grace Donnelly, CTVC - Investing in Climate Tech: Unraveling the Complexity and Growth Trends 35:50

9M ago35:50

35:50

In this episode, we're delving into the fascinating world of Climate Tech with Grace Donnelly, Executive Editor for CTVC. Join Liv Haney and Chris Fleming as they explore the intricacies of Climate Tech, its different verticals, how it's distinct from Green Tech and Clean Tech, and how CTVC's taxonomy clarifies the diverse landscape of Climate Tech…

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TTPod 3.9: "Show and Tell Part 3" Conversations with Urban Planning and Design officials 49:30

9M ago49:30

49:30

We conclude the Talking Transformation Podcast mini-series recorded at the City of Cape Town’s Civic Centre discussing the scales of planning on show during the EXPO. We talk to the metro spatial planning team - setting the broad citywide spatial framework including the policy and strategy components. We discuss foundations of that scale of plannin…

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TTPod 3.8: "Show and Tell Part 2" - Conversations with students and lecturers engaged in the CoCT Urban Planning and Design Expo '23 30:20

9M ago30:20

30:20

We are straight into our second of three Talking Transformation Podcast conversations recorded at the City of Cape Town’s Spatial Planning and Urban Design exhibition that took place between July 27th and August the 2nd. In our first episode we heard from the management and organisation teams from the City’s Planning and Urban Design department. In…

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Building on a Foundation of Collaboration - Part Two 15:19

9M ago15:19

15:19

Bridging the gap between BIM and GIS In part two of their catch up with Esri's Andy Lovell, Wayne and Mary explore the tech stack being used as the building blocks for developing living, growing digital twins. Learn more about how designers are embracing GeoBIM and hear Andy’s top tips for getting the most out of the geospatial context in data. Hea…

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Building on a Foundation of Collaboration - Part One 16:37

9M ago16:37

16:37

Connecting GIS and BIM to form a digital twin Join Wayne, Mary, and special guest, Esri's leading AEC Solution Engineer, Andy Lovell, as they discuss the emerging trends in the digital twins space and the technologies driving smarter urban planning, collaborative design and enhanced stakeholder management. Hear how the integration of GIS and BIM is…

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TTPod 3.7: "Show and Tell Part 1" - Overview of the City of Cape Town's Urban Planning and Design Expo '23 43:28

9M ago43:28

43:28

This Talking Transformation Podcast mini-series differs slightly from our usual approach. The episodes that follow canvass the thoughts and perspectives of participants in the City of Cape Town’s Spatial Planning and Urban Design exhibition that has been taking place between July 27th and August the 2nd. On August the 1st I spoke with many of the p…

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TTPod 3.6: "From the Ground Up!" - Participants of DAG's CDA reflect on their respective journeys into the small-scale rental property sector 1:05:41

10M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Two episodes ago the Talking Transformation Podcast considered the genesis story of NGO, Development Action Group's Contractors and Developers Academy (CDA). In this episode we reconnect with the theme of micro development with two members of the CDA and two academy participants and graduates: developer Luvo Mayaphi and contractor Brian Bango. Both…

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Fred Wagner, Venable LLP - Understanding the Complexities of Waters Regulation and Exploring Sackett vs. EPA 39:51

10M ago39:51

39:51

In this episode of the Ecobite Podcast, join Liv Haney, Product Manager for Ecobot, and her co-host Chris Fleming as they dive into a discussion with guest Fred Wagner about the long-standing debate surrounding Waters of the US (WOTUS) and implications of Sackett vs. EPA. They explore the lack of clarity and certainty in the interpretation of the C…

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Supercharge your GIS 20:00

10M ago20:00

20:00

Discover a new breed of GIS applications and tech Whether you’re looking to ingest and analyse big data, streamline real-time operations or map workflows, this is all possible by simply integrating and extending your existing GIS platform. Wayne, Ta, and Mary discuss how you can enhance your GIS capability with these six game-changing apps. For all…

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MARSOC’s UNTOLD Origins: A Marine’s Path From Deathly Combat to Uplifting Veterans w/ Chayse Roth 1:58:28

10M ago1:58:28

1:58:28

Welcome to a powerful episode of The NDS Show where we host an inspiring conversation with Marine Corps Veteran and Business Owner, Chayse Roth, who is also the Chairman of the Veteran Business Collective. In this revealing episode, Chayse provides his insights into the world of a Critical Skills Operator and what sets MARSOC (Marine Corps Forces S…

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TTPod 3.5 - "Natural Born Planners" - Enhancing the voice and needs of children in planning and design processes 43:35

10M ago43:35

43:35

The latest Talking Transformation Podcast takes me back in time to a period when children and youth were at the forefront of planning innovation in the City of Johannesburg. In 2009 I led an initiative with the City of Johannesburg's Development Planning and Facilitation team to several schools across Johannesburg. The objectives? Interrogate and p…

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Part Two – Digital twin visualisation 17:04

10M ago17:04

17:04

Bringing a digital twin to life How do you visualise a digital twin? In part two of this series, Wayne, Ta and Mary discuss how to build a digital twin by harnessing real-time data with the consideration of audience and purpose. They delve into groundbreaking examples of digital twins from across the globe and give a comprehensive overview of the e…

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TTPod 3.4: Capacitating the Small-Scale Rental Market: a Conversation with DAG's CDA team 59:47

10M ago59:47

59:47

After a lengthy break, the TTPod returns with an in-depth discussion with members of DAGs Contactors and Developers Academy (CDA). We explore the genesis of the initiative and how the NGO identified a gap and need to support entrepreneurs and artisans providing affordable rental units in urban areas. This has increasingly been referred to as the sm…

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CIA’s DEADLY Black Ops: REVEALING the Global FALLOUT from life as a HUMINT Spy | Ric Prado 1:44:42

11M ago1:44:42

1:44:42

Delve deep into the clandestine world of the CIA and Black Ops with former spy and shadow warrior, Enrique "Ric" Prado. Known for volunteering for life or death espionage missions for the Central Intelligence Agency and his pivotal role in human intelligence (HUMINT) operations during the Contra Wars under Ronald Reagan and tracking Osama Bin Laden…

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Mike Rolband, Virginia DEQ - Virginia's PEEP Program and the Path Towards Faster Environmental Permitting Turnaround 24:49

11M ago24:49

24:49

In this episode, Cameron and Liv explore the depths of Michael Rollband's presentation on permitting innovation, electronic permitting, and permit tracking, particularly highlighting the Permit Enhancement and Evaluation Program (PEEP) in Virginia, launched earlier this year. Mike brings a unique perspective, combining his engineering background wi…

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Conserving Atlanta’s tree canopy: a conversation with Trees Atlanta 23:49

11M ago23:49

23:49

Atlanta, Georgia is often called the city of trees, however increased development over the past several years has threatened the natural landscape the city is known for. Trees Atlanta is one organization working to restore the city's tree population by raising awareness and developing a variety of initiatives to plant trees across the city. One of …

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Inside SkyFi: Disrupting Earth Observation and Satellite Imagery with CEO Luke Fischer 1:08:30

11M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we sit down with Luke Fischer, the CEO and cofounder of SkyFi, a company revolutionizing the world of satellite imagery. We delve into the fascinating journey of SkyFi, exploring their cutting-edge earth observation application that is reshaping how we order satellite imagery, including Electro Optical, T…

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$127 BILLION Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Industry: Government Contracting & Commercial SUCCESS 1:16:45

12M ago1:16:45

1:16:45

Welcome to another insightful episode of "The NDS Show," where we delve into the fascinating market of Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) including government contracting and commercial industry. We start off by introducing and explaining what GEO261 is all about and the different ways you can become involved in the GEOINT market segment. We also dis…

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Ukraine War: EXPOSING the Russian Military using Publicly Available Information with OSINT Technical 1:18:35

12M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

In this episode, we continue our journey in the enthralling world of Open Source Intelligence with OSINT Technical, one of the leading twitter accounts for sharing publicly available information about the War in Ukraine. We explore the intriguing facets of the Russian & Ukranian military strategies, tactics, and philosophy. Our podcast further unco…

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Podcast Updates & Upcoming Events (Special Operations Conference & Geospatial Intelligence Symposium) + Upcoming Episodes on GEOINT, HUMINT, & OSINT 5:29

12M ago5:29

5:29

Subscribe on YouTube HERE Please Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts! HERE Subscribe to the Newsletter Here to stay up to date! https://www.ndsshow.com/ Connect with Nick on Twitter Upcoming Episodes Geospatial Intelligence - GEOINT We'll be covering insights into the state of the GEOINT industry, a preview of the GEOINT Symposium, and the amazing…

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Jessie Mahr, EPIC - Innovative Approaches to Wetland Restoration Monitoring and Permitting 35:11

12M ago35:11

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In this episode, we’re joined by members of the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) team Jessie Mahr, Director of Technology, and Becca Madsen, Director of the Restoration Economy Center. Jessie shares how she landed at EPIC advocating for innovation and digitization in the environmental industry, after experiencing firsthand the difficul…

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