Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a component of nearly all Harris Environmental projects because of its unique capacity for conveying natural and cultural resource information. Its usefulness is particularly evident in our work with Pima County government. We developed resource sensitivity layers using GIS that were used to establish “sensitivity zones” for an Endangered Species Act (ESA) Habitat Conservation Plan.

Our firm provides consultation services requiring GIS analysis and detailed mapping to support the design of local development ordinance, habitat management strategies, natural resource planning, site selection, roadway improvement, and productive resource management. Harris Environmental has provided GIS support services to facilitate planning for the Town of Marana, Pima County, Metropolitan Water District, and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). We also have conducted migration pattern analysis and long term monitoring for the Sonoran Pronghorn at Luke Air Force Base in southwestern Arizona.

We maintain a multitude of advanced technological instruments, including state-of-the-art, integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) and GIS tools. Our firm also regularly employs Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software and routinely prepares electronic project information to agency specifications. We produce high-quality and specialized maps and figures, using the latest versions of ArcView, Adobe Photoshop, Terrain Navigator, and AutoCad.

Mapping Services

• Resource management plans,

• Vegetation mapping,

• Habitat mapping,

• Riparian areas,

• Sensitive species habitats,

• Aerial photograph interpretation,

• Invasive species surveys,

• Jurisdictional delineations,

• Archaeological site mapping,

• Historic map analysis,

• GIS/CAD analysis and cartography, and

• Site selection studies.