The EcoAssess web application helps conservationists and other stakeholders assess ecological integrity and connectivity across the Northeast, providing an interactive map that displays the Index of Ecological Integrity (IEI) and ecoConnect across the Northeast. The app includes a site scoring tool that produces a report with IEI and ecoConnect scores for a project area, either drawn on the map or uploaded as a shapefile. Users can customize views and generate reports for specific project areas, helping prioritize land for conservation.
Developed by the Designing Sustainable Landscapes (DSL) team at UMass Amherst, including active contribution from one of our Data Core team members, this tool supports strategic efforts to preserve vital ecosystems and wildlife in the region.