One of our favourite recent projects was with the Osoyoos Desert Centre, who requested a new mobile app to facilitate wildlife sighting reports by volunteers. The goal was to gather comprehensive data to better understand wildlife behavior and mitigate collisions effectively. Here's how we did it.

Why the Osoyoos Desert Centre needed an app

British Columbia sees approximately 11,000 animal-related collisions annually. Understanding the causes and impacts of these incidents is crucial. To enhance the monitoring of wildlife sightings, Osoyoos Desert Centre sought a solution that would allow volunteers to report sightings conveniently during their walks.

Product: Custom Mobile App
Platforms: iOS and Android
Services provided: Full cycle development, MVP prototyping, hosting and deployment

Raccopack's app solution

We developed a robust road survey app that enables volunteers to log wildlife sightings directly from their mobile devices while on walks.
 

Key features implemented in our new app

• Wildlife Data Entry and Logging: Volunteers can easily enter and log wildlife sightings.

• Location Tracking: Utilizes GPS capabilities to accurately record sighting locations.

• Offline Support and Data Syncing: Operates seamlessly even without internet connectivity; data syncs automatically once online.

How the app works

Volunteers use the app to report sightings with detailed information including location and environmental conditions, enhancing the quality of data collected.

No internet? No problem!

We also added offline support, where submitted logs can be synchronized once the user is connected online.

Results

• Successful MVP Development: Delivered a user-friendly MVP within established timelines and budget.

• Future Development: Planned updates will introduce new features to further enhance functionality.

Conclusion

The road survey mobile app has empowered Osoyoos Desert Centre and its volunteers to contribute significantly to wildlife conservation efforts. With its intuitive design and robust features, the app stands ready to support ongoing research and initiatives aimed at protecting local wildlife populations.

By leveraging technology, we continue to drive positive change in environmental stewardship, one wildlife sighting report at a time.

Have an app idea of your own? Raccoopack can help. Send us a message on our contact form and we'll be in touch right away to see how we can make your app successful. And remember, one of the core tenants of our business is our goal of building not just an app, but a relationship. We stand behind our product (and our client) and will continue supporting you in the long term, whereas many other dev companies will leave you hanging to dry or charge insane amounts for maintenance. Rest assured, we'll be there every step of the way!