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Global Resource Information Database - Sioux Falls

Welcome to UNEP/GRID–Sioux Falls

The North American Node of UNEP GRID, located at the USGS EROS Data Center, is in the forefront of applying information technology tools such as remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and web mapping to address the relationships between the environment and human populations. Utilizing the expert knowledge of staff and visiting scientists, the information created with these tools provide policy-makers a scientific basis for making decisions.

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Google Earth Tours now available!

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Recent Releases

Understanding and Reducing the Risks of Climate Change for Transboundary Waters
Freshwater is a fundamental resource, yet climate changes will inevitably alter the form, intensity, and timing of water demand, precipitation, and runoff of transboundary water.

Multimedia

Multimedia Movies Highlight Environmental Changes
New movies highlight some of the environmental changes seen in the Atlas of Our Changing Environment series.

• Africa Atlas (zip, 6.1mb)
• Kenya Atlas (zip, 79.5mb)
• Uganda Atlas (zip, 85.8mb)

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