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Established in 2020, the Center for Geospatial Solutions (CGS) is a self-sustaining nonprofit enterprise operating out of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. We are a nonprofit data solutions provider, working with external partners to transform how land, water, and social resources are managed and protected.

At CGS, we believe that better decisions—about housing, infrastructure, conservation, and community well-being— depend on better data. That’s why we specialize in building modern, integrated, and actionable geospatial systems for the public good. We approach this work with a commitment to objectivity and service, and our work helps federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofits, and regional and national networks access the tools and insights they need to tackle complex challenges.

We are more than technologists. We are systems thinkers, designers, data scientists, and community collaborators. Our strength lies in helping mission-aligned organizations use data not just to understand the world—but to change it.

Mission and Vision

CGS was founded to enable data-driven decisions for the greater good of land, water, and people. Our expert team improves how data is accessed, interpreted, and applied to help changemakers big and small fulfill their purpose. ​We envision a world where new technologies—like remote sensing, AI, and geospatial analysis—are used to realize swift and fair outcomes for people and the planet.

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Case Study: Nature Conservancy of Canada

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the leading land conservation organization in Canada. Since 1962, the nonprofit and its partners have helped protect more than 35 million acres (14 million hectares) across Canada. NCC is working with us to develop a long-term technology strategy that streamlines data collection and management across the organization and allows all of its programs to leverage the latest technology to improve conservation prioritization, securement, and management. This strategy is helping reduce the time it takes staff to effectively manage properties and communicate key metrics to outside partners and funders. Access to better technology is also making it easier for NCC to effectively leverage new revenue sources, such as carbon offsets, by quantifying and capitalizing on the ecological benefits of land conservation.

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Enabling Better Decisions About Land, Water, and People

At our core, CGS helps partners make better, more informed decisions about how land, water, and other resources are used, governed, protected, and shared. We ensure that data is a decision-making asset—not just a technical resource.

Our clients and collaborators rely on us to translate complex challenges into achievable solutions that are grounded in real-world goals and community values.

 

“The Center for Geospatial Solutions is moving the global environmental field forward to meet ambitious goals set forth by scientists to save and restore our planet.”

—Jack Dangermond, President and CEO of Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri)

 

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