The North American Environmental Atlas

Maps Without Borders

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The North American Environmental Atlas is an interactive mapping tool to research, analyze and manage environmental issues in Canada, United States and Mexico. 

Maps are downloadable free of charge and available in an easy to use map viewer format.

The CEC uses maps in the Atlas to:

  • Identify priority areas to conserve biodiversity
  • Track cross-border transfers of pollutants
  • Monitor CO2 emissions across  major transportation routes
  • Predict the spread of invasive species

Launch Map Viewer

View the maps in our interactive on-line map viewer

Map Files

Download maps and related data files in various GIS and other formats

Google Earth Tours

View the collection of maps in Google Earth tours and watch our fly-overs on YouTube

E-book and Showcase of Examples

Browse our showcase for examples of user applications and our e-books

North American Land Change Monitoring System (NALCMS)

Explore the North American Land Change Monitoring System (NALCMS)

Newsletters

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The CEC’s 2010–2015 Strategic Plan sets out a number of five-year strategic objectives in support of each of the CEC Council’s priorities. Read more
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