Kirk Klausmeyer

Kirk Klausmeyer is the Director of Data Science at The Nature Conservancy in California.4 He is a Senior Spatial Data Scientist who applies drones, big data, and other emerging technologies to address pressing environmental challenges.23 Klausmeyer's work focuses on using technology to advance conservation efforts, particularly in mapping and analyzing ecosystems.

In a recent study, Klausmeyer co-authored research that created the first global map of groundwater-dependent ecosystems.1 This innovative work combined machine learning and cloud computing to identify these crucial ecosystems with an estimated accuracy of 87%.1 The study aims to provide essential information for protecting biologically diverse ecosystems and the societies that depend on them.

Klausmeyer's expertise lies in leveraging data science and geospatial technologies for conservation purposes. He works on applying these tools to address environmental issues, particularly those related to groundwater and ecosystem preservation.13