San Diego Natural History Museum

The San Diego Society of Natural History will use its IMLS award to increase the accessibility of existing botanical specimens from Baja California so that the collections-based data are more readily available for computer-based research. The project includes databasing, georeferencing, and digitizing San Diego Herbarium’s specimen data. The project will help produce the most comprehensive and scientifically sound information on the plants of Baja California and will further the capacity of the Museum to promote cross-border collaboration in the interest of educating, raising awareness, and preserving the natural habitat of the region. This information will be accessible for use by scientists, educational institutions, land-use planners, conservation and environmental groups, government resource agencies, and the general public.