Ben is a trained watershed scientist, who uses GIS, remote sensing, and statistical analysis to support environmental management and climate resilience. With experience in forestry, watershed management, rangeland monitoring, fisheries science, and a master’s degree in Environmental Science, he approaches environmental questions with a “big picture” view, leveraging cutting edge technology and the best available science to solve problems at multiple scales. He’s worked for a number of federal agencies including NOAA, NASA, and USFS. In 2023 he founded Covering Ground Mapping to bridge gaps between researchers and practitioners by providing mapping services and GIS support. Ben is also pilot and lifelong aviation enthusiast. When he’s not making maps or flying drones and small airplanes you can find him on the river (hopefully) in his kayak.

A pilot for nearly 50 years, Scott’s expertise in the safe operation and meticulous maintenance of small aircraft is a critical piece of CG Mapping’s large scale mapping efforts. For decades he operated an aerial photography business, serving the commercial construction markets in the Great Lakes region in his Cessna 182. Scott is a steward of general aviation, mentoring dozens of young pilots through a non-profit flying camp he founded in southeast Wisconsin. He continues to develop and share his hard earned knowledge with the aviation community through an online platform he developed for Cessna owners at Cessnar182.com.