Tools
Legislative Atlas
Provided by the NOAA Coastal Services Center
Organizations interested in regional ocean management and other ocean-related initiatives will appreciate the quick access to the complex set of laws that govern the nation's ocean waters provided by the Legislative Atlas. Users can select an area on a map and see the coastal and ocean laws that apply to that area. The Legislative Atlas supports the work of regional ocean councils, which are entities recommended by the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy to improve the management of the nation's coasts and oceans.
Features
- Provides a searchable database of coastal and ocean legislation
- Displays boundaries of laws, jurisdictions, policies, and more
- Offers ability to access and download the laws, as spatial data
Technical Specs
- Internet browser
- GIS data visualization application such as ArcGIS Explorer or Google Maps is necessary to view downloaded spatial data
