Geographic Information Systems Services
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is the technology used to collect, manage, and analyze spatial data, which includes both mapping and tabular data that has reference to a location on the surface of the earth. The NPCA relies heavily on spatial data, the bulk of which is topographic, environmental or natural resources based land information, to support or directly carry out most of its day to day tasks. GIS technology has been deployed throughout the NPCA over an ever increasing broad base of applications and many key Authority programs now depend on its support for efficient information management, mapping, and powerful analytic capabilities.
Our GIS department’s data collection efforts focus on producing detailed large scale data products in order to support and inform our decision making models and tools. Most of this information is shared with our local, regional and provincial partners to provide accurate research and application data about the nature and physicality of our watersheds, natural areas and environmental conditions. Mapping and data is also made available to the public to help you plan a project, find a park, or better understand your watershed.
Online Information Access
Niagara Navigator is an online interactive mapping tool developed in co-operation with Niagara Region to provide geographic information to the public. Use the map to explore detailed visual information about planning, regulations, water resources, natural areas and parks. The site is best viewed in Internet Explorer.
The NPCA also publishes a number of Web Mapping Services (WMS) which provide up to date data in a standard that can be used in custom applications or GIS software. Explore these services at the links below:
