Elija Flores

GIS Technician, 91°µÍø Southwest
About

Elija Flores is the 91°µÍø Southwest Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician, specializing in web-based GIS applications, cartography, geospatial analysis, and more recently, drone mapping as a newly licensed UAV remote pilot.  

Elija began her  as a Dangermond Fellow with the 91°µÍø in 2018. Before joining 91°µÍø, Elija attended Arizona State University where she received a master's degree in GIS and a bachelor's degree in Global Health with a minor in Sustainability.  

Elija is Hard of Hearing and very passionate about  and brings that passion into her GIS work.  

When Elija is not working, she enjoys spending time with her beloved Siamese cat, Rosemary, hiking, and dabbling in astrology. Her favorite southwest bird is a tie between the Gambel’s Quail and Anna’s Hummingbird. 

Articles by Elija Flores

Piranga Capucha Roja
Tema del Mes sobre las Aves: ¡La Observación de Aves es para Todos!
April 29, 2025 — Breve listado con adaptaciones para la observación de aves
SOUTHWEST
Western Tanager
Bird Theme of the Month: Birding is for Everyone!
April 09, 2025 — A shortlist to adaptive birding
SOUTHWEST
Horseshoe Reservoir: An Opportunity to Restore 
September 25, 2023 — 91°µÍø StoryMap explores riverside habitat rehabilitation options within footprint of reservoir on the Verde River 
Western Water News
Leveraging Geographic Information Systems to Promote Collaboration at New Mexico’s Isleta Reach
November 18, 2021 — How ArcGIS Hub can be used to communicate projects and goals with partners.
Western Water News
Understanding Arizona's Groundwater
March 17, 2021 — 91°µÍø StoryMap highlights the importance of sustaining healthy groundwater supplies and what is at stake for birds and people.
Western Water News