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With resources from different states and countries pouring into the Gulf Coast during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, simple maps became a hot item. Properly managing, organizing, and documenting this data became critical. We became a key part of planning and operations; our maps and statistics helped decision makers provide answers and relay this information. It was a very fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

Rusty Rex
Certificate In Geospatial Intelligence Student

Geospatial Education Portfolio

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