Mapping Climate Corridors and Renewable Energy Potential Across the Great Lakes

TNC has several priorities for 2030, including reducing and storing greenhouse gas emissions; increasing resilience of people and habitats to cope with climate-related emergencies; conserving oceans, freshwater, and lands; and supporting capacity building for local stewards whose well-being and livelihoods depend on the environment. In support to these priorities, CIS is providing advisory and research services to TNC for two projects.

The second project is the Siting Renewables Right Tool. This online mapping tool provides an analysis that combines more than 100 geographic information system (GIS) layers of wildlife habitat and land use data, helping to find areas where renewable energy development is most likely to avoid important natural areas, permitting delays, and cost overruns. This first-of-its-kind map puts the latest research and data on the best places to source renewable energy in the hands of companies and communities. The Site Renewables Right map spans 19 states, from Ohio to Wyoming. CIS is providing support with building out renewable siting data layers for the Great Lakes Region.