Tech legend Jack Dangermond founded Esri in 1969. Now 80 years young and with a net worth of $10B+, he's still "all in" on his company and global mission. @upstarts.bsky.social spent an hour with Jack this week for one of our best interviews yet, full of lessons on startup-building and life.

The livestream is happening now for #EsriUC2025. Watch with #GIS users from around the world! uc2025.esri.com/flow/esri/25... #mapping #science #analytics

The ArcGIS StoryMaps team is planning an excellent webinar that will help unpack the creative process for your stories. Explore, learn, and be inspired: storyscape-esriwhere.hub.arcgis.com/pages/commun... #ArcGIS #storymaps #GIS #community

Explore the latest 5-year estimate American Community Survey data (2019-2023) from the U.S. Census Bureau in a collection of curated Atlas Instant Apps. Demographics Social Characteristics Economic Characteristics Housing, and All Characteristics www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/... #LivingAtlas #GIS

The Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP), is the population that is both 18 years or older and a U.S. citizen. All CVAP content in ArcGIS Living Atlas now contains and displays the latest vintage: 2019-2023. www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/...

Reminder! We're still accepting nominations! In collaboration with Esri, WiGIS will recognize the contributions of women to geospatial fields and award scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and practitioners/researchers. apply by February 28, 2025 womeningis.wildapricot.org/2025AS #GISChat

Iconic bridges such as the Golden Gate or Brooklyn Bridge are favorite spots for tourists, but they are also a critical part of the nation's expansive ground transportation infrastructure. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/92b2... #GIS #Esri #storymap

The collaboration between Taylor Guitars and UCLA’s Congo Basin Institute (CBI) demonstrates how partnerships working toward the greater good can be found, even in the unlikeliest of places. storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/... #ArcGIS #StoryMaps

Head to the Science & Environment Showcase at the Esri Federal GIS Conference to meet @deepseadawn.bsky.social, learn about her work, and get a signed copy of her book, Mapping the Deep. registration.esri.com/flow/esri/25... #GIS #mapping

Interesting map animation. The most congested cities are listed at the end. www.maps.com/average-dail... #GIS

It's 19°F outside where I am (but feels like 10! 🫠). Publishing a blog post on mapping snow felt right... 🥶 www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/... #mapping #cartography

This Drought Aware app provides information on drought-affected areas in the US, and integrates critical information including population, housing, river flow, reservoirs, crops, and agricultural labor. livingatlas.arcgis.com/drought-awar... #GIS #LivingAtlas

Join Esri's Chief Scientist @deepseadawn.bsky.social for a free course on how a geographic approach can help tackle a complex changing climate. www.esri.com/training/cat... #GIS #EsriTraining

You can search on Genasys Protect for an address or mapped zone to determine if an area is under evacuation. protect.genasys.com/search?z=14&... #California #wildfires

Homes in the United States are heated by a variety of fuels. Most homes rely on natural gas for heat, but oil, propane, electricity, and wood are also common. www.maps.com/home-heating... #GISchat

New blog by Lisa Berry on authoritative historical fire perimeter data from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). CAL FIRE offers this digital record as a ready-to-use layer within ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World. www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/... #GISchat

Final day to enter the 2024 ArcGIS StoryMaps competition. Submit a story in one of five categories: Digital Humanities Health and Safety Nature and Physical Science Planning and Infrastructure Humanitarian and Disaster Response www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis... #GISChat

In this new article Dawn Wright discusses the work of the 100 Island Challenge, the worldwide initiative which captured an ecological survey of coral reefs in the Pacific, Caribbean, and Indian oceans. www.gpsworld.com/coral-reefs-... @deepseadawn.bsky.social #GISchat #science

The Science— and joy — of snow and ice. Meet the people behind scientific expeditions and climate studies who inspire action to protect the landscapes we treasure. Read the new issue of StoryScape from the ArcGIS StoryMaps team: storyscape-esriwhere.hub.arcgis.com #GISchat #science

The ArcGIS Living Atlas Policy Mapping team provides the GIS community with a collection of free layers with data from the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. On December 12, the US Census Bureau will release its updated five-year estimates (2019-2023). www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/... #GIS

PortWatch is an open platform designed to help policymakers and the public assess the impact of maritime trade disruptions that result from natural disasters or other large-scale events. The platform is a collaboration between the IMF and the University of Oxford. portwatch.imf.org #GIS #climate

Lake Champlain is fed with waters delivered by a large network of rivers and streams. The expansive watershed is known as the Lake Champlain Basin. Organizations in communities throughout the Basin are helping to protect and restore their shared waters. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5b36...

NOAA’s Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program (DARRP) holds polluters accountable. This story map shows the locations of pollution events where the program is pursuing protection and restoration of natural resources. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d9da... #GIS

Can food security efforts also protect nature and fight climate change? A new study by Project Drawdown and the University of Minnesota says yes. This story map gives insights into solutions, analysis and action. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/35e0...

This course is free and provides practical techniques to elevate your spatial analysis. Sign up here: www.esri.com/training/cat... #Esri #GIS

Plastic pollution in our ocean is an enormous problem. A big route for that plastic is through rivers. Heather Koldewey, National Geographic Fellow, is studying how plastic bottles move from source to sea. education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/exp... #GIS #geography

Anna Riling, geologist-turned-cartographer, owns Four Corners Mapping, in Durango, Colorado. In this Q&A she discusses how she used bivariate symbology on a mapping project to bring clarity the most important multimodal transportation needs and concerns of the community. www.esri.com/about/newsro...

Following up on the Esri Transit initiative launched in summer 2024, the release of the first-ever transit infographic is available in Esri’s Business Analyst Web App. The data provided helps transit agencies understand the populations and destinations they serve. www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/...

Not all tides are created equally. This map featured on #mapsdotcom showcases the variety of tidal ranges in our oceans. www.maps.com/taking-stock... #GIS

In his book, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, Jack Dangermond explores how people use geographic science to transform their work. www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/... #GIS

To celebrate GIS Day, explore these examples of NASA Earth Science leveraging GIS to understand our planet. earthdata.nasa.gov/news/gis-day... #GISDay2024

Are you passionate about the planet? Invested in sustainable cities, public health, or disaster response? Tell your story with ArcGIS StoryMaps and submit it for the 2024 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition. www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis...

Explore GIS Day events around the world. www.gisday.com/en-us/overview #GISDay2024

Proud to see Jack Dangermond recognized on the TIME100 Climate List. time.com/7172454/jack...

GIS technology has changed the way we understand, navigate, and shape our world. Together, human creativity and technology can make a better future. www.esri.com/training/cat... #GIS

GIS Day is November 20, and it's the perfect time to share what you do and why you love your work. Here are some resources to help promote and build awareness of your event. www.gisday.com/en-us/resour... #GIS #mapping

Learn how Python can help you automate ArcGIS workflows in a free live training seminar on December 12. Request a reminder: www.esri.com/training/cat... #Esri

The digital mapping platforms developed by Esri, including ArcGIS, have revolutionized conservation and environmental planning, management and policymaking. Esri co-founder Jack Dangermond shares 50 years of insight with @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social: