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Advancing Restoration in the Great Lakes Region
The Habitat Priority Planner and C-CAP data were used to identify and prioritize habitat restoration projects to meet goals identified in the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Strategy.
Analyzing Sedimentation Processes to Guide Conservation in Oregon
C-CAP data helped in the development of a conservation plan for the Yaquina watershed.
Analyzing the Impacts of Hurricane Katrina on Forest Ecosystem Services
C-CAP data and additional land cover analysis highlight the loss of forests and related ecosystem services following Hurricane Katrina.
Assessing and Managing Prop Scar Damage to Seagrass in Texas
High-resolution imagery was used to assess and monitor the effect of boating activity on seagrass meadows in Redfish Bay.
Assessing Beach and Dune Susceptibility in Coastal New Jersey
The Beach-Dune Susceptibility Assessment uses lidar and aerial imagery data to develop a vulnerability rating.
Assessing Hazard Vulnerability and Resilience in Coastal Communities of the Delaware Bay
New Jersey is engaging communities in hazard mitigation planning through the use of vulnerability assessment tools.
Assessing Hydrologic Processes to Mitigate Coral Reef Degradation in Hawaii
C-CAP data were analyzed using the Nonpoint Source Pollution and Erosion Comparison Tool to understand hydrologic processes in the Hanalei Bay watershed.
Assessing Land-Based Threats to Coral Reef Habitats in Laolao Bay, CNMI
OpenNSPECT and the Habitat Priority Planner were used to assess land based threats and prioritize restoration areas.
Assessing the Delaware River Basin Using Land Cover Information
C-CAP data were used in the assessment of water resource health and stability in the Delaware River basin.
Bringing Data and Tools to the Restoration Community at a National Conference
Partners unite to put the right Digital Coast data, tools, and training into the hands of communities working to restore vital estuary habitat
Building Community Resilience on Long Island, New York
The Coastal Resilience Long Island tool is being used by decision makers to gain a better understanding of ecological, social, and economic impacts from coastal hazards.
Building Technical Capacity in Coastal Maine
GIS service centers were established to build the technical capacity of coastal land trusts.
Capturing Local Knowledge to Inform Coral Reef Management in Hawai’i
A participatory process was used to map coastal-use data to reduce anthropogenic threats to coral reefs.
Capturing Traditional Knowledge to Inform Restoration Planning in Hawai’i
Participatory mapping incorporates traditional knowledge into coastal planning and restoration.
Conserving and Restoring New York's Estuarine Habitats
Benthic habitat maps were used to support conservation and restoration efforts in New York’s South Shore Estuary Reserve.
Conserving Habitat for the New England Cottontail in Coastal Maine
Coastal managers in Maine employed the Habitat Priority Planner tool and C-CAP data to help identify suitable habitat for the endangered New England cottontail.
Conveying the Visual Impacts of Small Docks and Piers in Massachusetts
CanVis was used to illustrate the visual impacts of docks and piers on ponds.
Driving Conservation along South Carolina's Coast
The Habitat Priority Planner and participatory mapping techniques helped establish a National Scenic Byway on Edisto Island, South Carolina.
Encouraging Collaborative Decision-Making Across the Watershed in New Hampshire
A New Hampshire project involving residents of towns within the Lamprey River watershed helped shape state legislation that strengthened watershed protections.
Enhancing Resilience to Coastal Hazards in Connecticut
The Roadmap for Adapting to Coastal Risk approach and Coastal Resilience Decision Support Framework helped inform a Connecticut community’s recovery response to Hurricane Sandy.
Establishing Baseline Habitat Conditions to Monitor Salmonid Fishery Restoration in Alaska
Benthic habitat data and imagery help monitor change in the Klawock Lagoon after the construction of a culvert to restore ocean access.
Establishing Conservation Goals in Southern Maine
The Habitat Priority Planner tool and C-CAP data helped in the development of a strategic conservation plan to preserve local communities for future generations.
Evaluating Potential Impacts of Ocean Energy Projects in California
The Multipurpose Marine Cadastre and data helped evaluate potential impacts of ocean energy projects in California.
Exploring Water Level Scenarios to Inform Shoreline Management on Lake Ontario
Lake-level drop scenarios and digital elevation models help regulators make informed shoreline management decisions.
Identifying Conservation Priorities for Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Coastal Maryland
Maryland used the Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM) to identify high-priority conservation areas that allow for wetland migration and future wildlife habitat.
Identifying Priority Habitats for Conservation and Restoration in Coastal Alabama
The Mississippi-Alabama Habitat Mapper and the Habitat Priority Planner are being used to identify high-priority habitats, including those impacted by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Identifying Sources of Pollution That Impact Coral Reef Communities in the Virgin Islands
C-CAP high-resolution land cover data helped identify watersheds where human land-use activity contributes to sediment and contaminants that impact coral reefs.
Illustrating an Improved Community Streetscape in Connecticut
CanVis enabled officials to picture proposed changes to downtown areas.
Illustrating the Aesthetic Impacts of Offshore Wind Turbines in Lake Erie
CanVis was used to show stakeholders how offshore wind turbines would impact Lake Erie vistas.
Improving Communication between State Management Programs
The Digital Coast partnership facilitates better communication between members of the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) and coastal state management programs.
Informing Conservation Efforts in Coastal Georgia
Coastal conservation groups used the NatureServe Vista decision-support system to create new maps that aid in preservation of Georgia’s coastal habitat.
Integrating Decision Support Tools for Land Use Planning in Coastal Texas
Three decision-support tools were used to demonstrate the innovative application and integration of tools for land-use planning and ecosystem management.
Linking Salt Marsh Distribution to Wind Wave Energy in North Carolina
WEMo helped reveal the link between marsh distribution and wave energy generated by extreme winds.
Mapping Critical Habitats for Ecosystem-Based Management in California
Benthic habitat data and imagery supported an ecosystem based management project in Humboldt Bay and restoration efforts in the Eel River Estuary.
Mapping the Urban Realm to Enhance Community Resilience in Hawaii
C-CAP data helped identify priority urban forests, which enhance the health of coastal ecosystems and the resilience of coastal communities.
Modeling Future Development for Eastern North Carolina
C-CAP and lidar data were used to model potential future growth and land cover change.
Modeling Sediment Yield in Hawaii
N-SPECT was used to estimate the amount of sediment transported to Pelekane Bay.
Partnering to Map Oceans and Coasts for Multiple Needs in North Carolina
High-resolution digital aerial imagery and topographic lidar support multiple applications throughout NOAA.
Picturing Living Shorelines in Maryland
CanVis was used to give residents a clearer picture of how living shorelines look and function.
Revealing the Effects of High-Rise Condominiums on Water Views in Pennsylvania
CanVis was used to illustrate the visual impact of high-rise condominium developments on scenic water vistas.
Supporting Wave Energy Permitting in California
California created a series of authoritative maps using the Marine Cadastre.
Using a Web-Based Tool to Designate New Marine Protected Areas in Southern California
MarineMap helped in the design of new marine protected areas off the coast of Southern California.
Using Geospatial Techniques to Plan for Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Habitats in South Carolina
Partners used the Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model and Habitat Priority Planner to identify priority lands to conserve as sea level rises.
Using Green Infrastructure Planning to Prioritize Coastal Resources in Maryland
Coastal managers in Maryland are using methods learned in the GIS Tools for Strategic Conservation Planning course to implement a new approach
Using Lidar to Plan for Sea Level Rise in Oregon
Coastal lidar and aerial photography made it possible to create a diked-land vulnerability inventory to help Oregon prepare for sea-level rise.
Visualizing the Impacts of Sea Level Rise in Delaware
Lidar data were used to generate maps showing the possible impacts of inundation using three different sea level rise scenarios.
