Coastal Services Center

Conservation Data Documentation

This three-hour hands-on workshop gives conservation practitioners the information and tools they need to document their spatial data in the geographic information system (GIS) environment. Emphasis will be placed on how ArcGIS can be used as a metadata authoring tool. To receive maximum benefit from the class, students should bring two of their own data sets (and any notes they have about its creation or modifications) to work with during class.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to

• Apply templates developed in class to document conservation data for other projects

Prerequisites

• Status as a coastal resource management professional from a Center partner agency (nonprofit, or local, state, or federal government)

Course Offerings

This course is available by request. It is typically held at conferences and large meetings.

Hosting Requirements

The cost is minimal for participants and host organizations. Please review our remote training requirements (PDF) for host responsibilities, costs, and site requirements.

Contact Information

For additional course, hosting, or registration information, e-mail csc.training.geospatial@noaa.gov.