REVOLUTIONIZING CONSERVATION: ECOSNAP - TRANSFORMING HABITAT RESTORATION ALONG THE SANTA ANA RIVER

Varren Anacleto; EcoAnalytics; vanacleto@ecoanalytics.com; AJ Fox, Haley Fox, Karina Nguyen

ecoSnap is a state-of-the-art mobile application designed for meticulous site monitoring. Rooted in the essence of tracking environmental and structural transformations, ecoSnap ensures continuity and consistency in photographic records over the years. Features include: Augmented Reality Mode: Enables users to return to their original photo stations, ensuring photos are taken from identical positions across different time frames. Assisted Photo Mode: Seamlessly guides users to capture images at all cardinal directions, aligning them perfectly with past snapshots. This ensures a precise year-by-year comparison. Interactive Gallery: Displays a curated collection of photos from various projects, offering a comparative view of changes throughout the years. Uploading Modes: Simplifies the process of adding photos to stations, whether in-field or remotely. Map Mode: A user-friendly interface pinning the precise location of photo stations across the project site, making navigation effortless. Export Mode: Allows users to preview and generate a comprehensive photo plate in a formatted PDF. EcoSnap is not just an app; it's a reliable companion for professionals who value precision and continuity in their monitoring projects. Emphasizing its efficacy, this poster showcases its value in a prolonged habitat restoration endeavor along the Santa Ana River in Riverside, CA for the Army Corps of Engineers.

Poster Session  

Speaker Bio:

Mr. Anacleto is the dynamic team leader and lead software engineer at EcoAnalytics. Spearheading the creation of innovative software solutions, he seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technologies into the environmental sphere. His expertise transcends traditional boundaries, from managing intricate data infrastructures to piloting drone missions for precision data collection. Mr. Anacleto's relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation positions EcoAnalytics at the forefront of environmental analytics. His visionary approach continually reshapes how the market engages with and values environmental data.