# Environmental Screening Methods RES Ranks Water Projects Without Parcel-by-Parcel Review By Adam Harrie | Written with AI assistance | Published 2026-10-06 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-screening-methods References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/res-launches-ecosite-iq-to-accelerate-environmental-project-identification-302900353.html)  RES is expanding [project screening](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-paper-screener) with 'EcoSite IQ,' a patent-pending method that scans large areas at once, enabling public- and private-sector clients to narrow land and water prospects before deeper site work. It uses predictive analytics and [automated mapping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-view) to integrate location, water, and ecological models, ranking projects without parcel-by-parcel review. Early use has focused on water-resource work, where the method has flagged projects estimated to produce 26 million to 665 million gallons per year. Looking across terrain and flow patterns together can surface high-yield sites sooner, allowing teams to reserve detailed engineering for stronger candidates. In practice, EcoSite IQ serves as a regional first pass, pulling terrain, engineering, and ecological inputs into a single view before field teams move in. RES is extending it to [water-quality credits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meter-testing) and watershed restoration, and a provisional patent application is on file. Image Credit: RES ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 100% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Predictive Site Screening:** AI-enabled geographic analysis is reshaping early-stage project planning by identifying high-potential land and water assets before costly field assessments begin. - **Automated Watershed Intelligence:** Integrated terrain, flow, and ecological modeling creates new value in ranking watershed opportunities at regional scale with greater speed and consistency. - **Credit-ready Restoration Mapping:** Data-driven environmental screening supports emerging markets for water-quality credits by connecting restoration potential with measurable ecological outcomes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Environmental Consulting:** Advanced mapping platforms expand consulting services from manual assessment toward scalable, analytics-led project prioritization. - **Water Resource Management:** Regional screening tools improve visibility into water supply, yield, and restoration prospects across complex landscapes. - **Geospatial Analytics:** Predictive ecological modeling opens commercial pathways for location intelligence providers serving infrastructure, conservation, and resource planning markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Mineral Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/AI-mineral-discovery-platforms.md)