Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services

Tremendous Tool

The Island Institute has invested in using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) as a tool to help local decision-makers gain access to the high-quality planning information that will enable them to make informed decisions about the future of their communities.  Ranging from innovative research projects on a national and international level to community-integrated GIS with Maine middle-school-students, GIS is an important method to help plan for the future.

We are committed to using this tremendous tool to help advocate for the future of the year-round island and working-waterfront communities in the Gulf of Maine by:

• Producing original, important research to highlight issues affecting coastal Maine and to promote informed advocacy options;
• Educating communities and students about how they can use GIS to help with local planning efforts.