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Matt Crawford

Matt Crawford

Project Manager

matthew.crawford@ag.tamu.edu (210) 570-1260

Matt Crawford, a certified GIS professional with over two decades of experience, serves as the GIS Coordinator and has been with Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute since September 2013. Holding a master's degree in Range Science with a specialization in GIS from Texas Tech University.  

His expertise includes administering ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online, designing and maintaining geodatabases, and crafting mapping applications online. He plays a pivotal role in steering GIS initiatives, both internally within the institute and in collaboration with external partners and the public. Matthew's responsibilities extend to proposing solutions that enhance project value and ensuring the delivery of top-quality products to partners. 

Throughout his career, Matt has consistently pursued knowledge of new GIS technologies, utilizing these tools to address complex spatial issues. His commitment to excellence, coupled with his multidisciplinary expertise, continues to drive impactful spatial solutions in conservation at the institute. 

For geospatial projects, reach out to the Geospatial Analysis Team at nri-gis@ag.tamu.edu.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Research Reports

  • Texas Landowner Survey Apr 2023

    Lopez, A., D. Barrientos, R. Lopez, K. L. Skow, M. Crawford, J. Dreibelbis, K. B. Hays, and B. N. Wegner. 2023. Texas Landowner Survey. Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute.

  • Texas Water Trends Feb 2023

    Lopez, A., R. Lopez, M. Crawford, A. Smith, D. Barrientos, B. Wegner, O. Muñoz, A. Roberts, V. Puig-Williams, and D. Mueller. (2023). Texas water trends. Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, College Station, Texas, USA.

  • Water and Equity in the Texas Hill Country Jul 2022
  • Status Update and Trends of Texas Working Lands 1997 - 2017 Dec 2019

    Smith, L.A., R.R. Lopez, A.A. Lund, B.N. Wegner, J.C. Cathey, A. Lopez, R.E. Anderson, G.W. Powers, K.L. Skow, M.A. Crawford. 2019. Status Update and Trends of Texas Working Lands. Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute (NRI), College Station, TX, USA.

  • West Texas Landowner Report: Energy and Growth Trends Dec 2019

    Lopez, A., R. Lopez, K. Skow, and M. Crawford. 2019. West Texas Landowner Report: Energy and Growth Trends. Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, College Station, TX, USA.

  • Trends in Land Ownership Along Texas Borderlands Jun 2019

    Lopez, A., A.A. Lund, M.A. Crawford, L.A. Smith, K.L. Skow, J.G. Cross, L.A. Harveson and R.R. Lopez. 2019. Trends in Land Ownership Along Texas Borderlands. Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute. College Station, TX, USA.