International Joint Commission (IJC)
Status: Handed over to internal team on 9/30/2022
Project Description
Orion partnered with the International Joint Commission (IJC) to develop and support web-based information systems that improve access to environmental and water resources data for one of the world's largest shared freshwater systems.
Established under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909, the IJC works on behalf of the governments of the United States and Canada to prevent and resolve disputes involving boundary waters. Its responsibilities expanded under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, supporting the protection and management of the Great Lakes and other transboundary waters through scientific collaboration, environmental monitoring, and informed decision-making.
Orion's work supported the IJC's mission by delivering modern web technologies that improve access to environmental information, facilitate collaboration among U.S. and Canadian stakeholders, and provide reliable platforms for communicating water resource data.
Project Details
Date:
2021-09-30Category:
Web designOrion’s Contributions
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Designed and developed web-based applications supporting international water resource management.
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Engineered scalable web infrastructure for environmental data access and visualization.
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Developed interactive user interfaces to improve access to hydrologic and environmental information.
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Integrated scientific datasets and geospatial information into intuitive web applications.
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Provided ArcGIS Pro training and technical support to agency personnel, enabling users to effectively manage, analyze, and publish geospatial data while promoting consistent GIS workflows and increasing organizational self-sufficiency.
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Developed automated GIS publishing tools that streamlined data processing and publication workflows, significantly reducing the time required to deliver updated geospatial datasets and improving the timeliness, consistency, and reliability of information made available to stakeholders.
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Supported secure, reliable hosting and long-term operational maintenance of mission-critical systems.
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Collaborated with technical experts and government stakeholders from both the United States and Canada to deliver user-focused environmental information systems.
Project Impact
Orion’s solutions enhanced the International Joint Commission’s ability to share environmental information and support cooperative management of transboundary water resources. By modernizing access to scientific data and improving the usability of web-based information systems, Orion helped strengthen collaboration between U.S. and Canadian agencies responsible for protecting shared waterways, supporting informed decision-making for environmental stewardship, water quality, and ecosystem management.
