The Southeastern Ecological Framework (SEF) GeoBook is a resource management support tool hosting natural resource data on the Southeast's critical ecosystems.
Critical ecosystems are identified by SEF as part of a hub and corridor network across eight Southeastern states: Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. Within these states, the SEF highlights natural areas contributing to clean air, water, and ecosystem conservation.
The Live Maps and Data community site features searchable databases and mapping applications. From the navigation menu to the left, the following resources may be accessed:
Datasets resulting from biodiversity studies
Map layers representing species distribution, habitat, and other environmental elements
Data and information products from an array of biodiversity data sources
"Maps of the Region" allows users to preview SAIN project related map layers that SAIN provides through interoperable web map services.
Computer mapping data for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are downloadable from "SAIN Regional GIS Layers" and "More Online Geospatial Data" resource areas.
The "Searchable Databases" resource area contains searchable datasets on aquatic biota, invasive plants, and water quality.
In the National Atlas Map Maker, you can assemble, view, and print your own maps. You can choose from hundreds of layers of geographic information to make maps. Each map layer can be displayed individually or mixed with others as you tailor a map to your needs.
Selectable layer categories include:
Agriculture
Biology
Boundaries
Climate
Environment
Geology
History
Map Reference
People
Transportation
Water
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The National Map: The Nation's Topographical Map for the 21st Century
The National Map is a consistent framework for geographic knowledge needed by the Nation. It provides public access to high-quality, geospatial data and information from multiple partners to help support decisionmaking by resource managers and the public.
SAIN Web Map Services Tutorial
A tutorial is available to assist users with using the SAIN Live Maps and Data mapping applications. The tutuorial is divided into three sections; click on any section to view the tutorial.
SAIN hosts several GIS layers of spatial data pertaining to regional biodiversity.
Visit the SAIN Regional GIS Source Data pages to find downloads and links to regional spatial data on invasive plants and water quality as well as metadata for each layer.
New Feature: Southeast Watershed Forum Community Resource Mapper
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This month the Southeast Watershed Forum launches a new and valuable resource for land and water protection. The Community Resource Mapper provides a free, user-friendly, on-line mapping service that will help communities integrate natural resource protection into their land use planning efforts.
