ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book provides information on the importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a way for various entities to make informed decisions and covered a wide range of topics, from hazard analysis, to public health issues, to the need for enterprise storage of accurate GIS data. It discusses the use of GIS as a way to view and analyzes the ever-changing environment post-disaster, with special emphasis on the effects of Hurricane Rita on plant species regrowth. The book examines the potential for GIS to be instrumental in planning for hazardous material transportation and as a tool to help protect surface water drinking supplies. It also discusses the use of GIS to view space utilization within academic buildings on Central Washington University’s campus in Ellensburg, Washington.
