Explore a World of Conservation Resources

Data Basin provides easy access to:

• Thousands of reliable conservation datasets
• Well-documented spatial information
• Authoritative biological, physical, and socio-economic data
• Interpretation and explanation of conservation issues
• Powerful geographic search tools
• A knowledgeable conservation community

Create Custom Maps

With Data Basin's mapping tools, you can:

• View and analyze geospatial conservation data
• Overlay, filter, and style datasets
• Create custom drawings, buffers, labels, and comments
• Combine your own data with data from other reliable conservation sources
• View data as maps, graphs, and animations
• Save, print, and export information in various formats

Interpret Conservation Data
in New Ways

Use Data Basin's analysis tools to:

• Explore the attribute data embedded in conservation datasets
• Find intersections between datasets
• View animations of conservation datasets over time
• Generate custom analyses and summary reports

Collaborate With Others

Data Basin makes it easy to work with others:

• Organize your data into easily-viewed galleries
• Save, print, and export information in various formats
• Create or join a like-minded conservation group
• Participate in reviews and discussions
• Review conservation data collaboratively
• Share your data with everyone or with a select group

Next Steps

Data Basin allows for learning at your own pace. Follow the links to start exploring, creating, and collaborating.

• Read more about Data Basin
• Explore the showcase
• Search for conservation data
• Watch how-to videos

• Discover collaborative groups
• Become a Data Basin member
• Get started with a sample map
• Create a new map