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            A compilation of GIS related tools, programs, applications, plug-ins, etc.  


            ESRI - Environmental Systems Research Institute 

            Open Source GIS - A comprehensive index of Open Source / Free GIS related software projects

            NetMap: Earth Systems Institute - Community Watershed Database, Analysis Tools & Forum

            Ecosystem-Based Research Tools - Tools Network

            Google Earth - Virtual globe, map, and geographic information program

            PostGIS - Open Source GIS program  that adds support for geographic objects to the PostgreSQL object-relational database

            MapWindow - Open Source GIS Program

            Mappamondo GIS - Geographic Information Systems and IT solutions for the environment

            Geographic Transformer - Transforms raster files

            Hawth's Tool
             - Analysis Tools for ArcGIS 

            Xtools - Vector spatial analysis, shape conversion and table management tools

            Marxan - Decision support tool for conservation planning

            ET Geowizards - An extension for ArcGIS that provides powerful 3D, analysis, and data modification tools

            Vischeck - Upload images to detect for difficulties in detecting colors differences for people with color blindness

            Map Resources
             - Cartography tips for making maps with vector data

            GIS Web Links - A resource page that includes links to tutorials, data, education centers, and entities using GIS.

            Type Brewer - A cartographic tool that allows GIS users to explore typographic elements and the impact it will have on the overall look & feel of a map

            DNR Garmin - Extension for ArcGIS that allows direct transfer between Garmin GPS data and ArcGIS

            Color Tool - ArcMap plugin that helps create choropleth maps using Cynthia Brewer's color ramps

            Google SketchUp - Create 3D Models and integrate into GIS software

            KML2Shp - Online tool that converts Google .kml files to GIS .shp files

            Shp2KML - Tool that converts GIS .shp files to Google .kml files

            ExpertGPS - Comprehensive tool to transfer, convert, or modify GPS from a variety of units into GIS files

            Map Icons - a large compilation of icons that can be used in your map documents

            Protovis - A graphical approach to data visualization

            Gephi - An open source graphic visualization and manipulation software

            ArcBruTile - A program that will display maps from Open Street Map, Bing, Spatial Cloud, Map Quest, and others in ArcGIS Desktop.

            CorridorDesigner - An ArcToolbox toolbox for creating habitat and corridor models with ArcGIS and an ArcMap extension for evaluating corridors

            Marine Geospatial Ecology Tools - An open source geoprocessing toolbox designed for coastal and marine researchers and GIS analysts who work with spatially-explicit ecological and oceanographic data in scientific or management workflows

            USGS Seamless Toolbar - A toolbar for ArcMap that allows the user to access all freely available data through USGS Seamless Data Distribution Center

            KNALIJ - A tool for data visualization, turns data into information.

            Sci2Tool - A modular toolset specifically designed for the study of science. It supports the temporal, geospatial, topical, and network analysis and visualization of scholarly datasets at the micro (individual), meso (local), and macro (global) levels.