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to provide a hydrologic unit layer

The Solution. National Geo-spatial Framework. Non-politically biased Hydrologically sound consisting of Common reporting units Detailed. is needed. to provide a hydrologic unit layer. that is a. National addressing system. Geo-spatial Framework for Surface Water.

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to provide a hydrologic unit layer

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  1. The Solution National Geo-spatial Framework • Non-politically biased • Hydrologically sound • consisting of Common reporting units • Detailed is needed to provide a hydrologic unit layer that is a National addressing system

  2. Geo-spatial Framework for Surface Water Development Status • Vision • Components • Sponsors • Partners • Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) Project

  3. Geo-spatial Framework for Surface Water Development Status • Vision • Components • Sponsors • Partners • Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) Project

  4. Geo-spatial Framework for Surface Water Development Status • Vision • Components • Sponsors • Partners • Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) Project

  5. Geo-spatial Framework for Surface Water Components • A standard set of Watershed Boundaries (WBD) • coupled with a National Stream Network (NHD) • and the Topography that dictates the flow of Water across the Land Surface (NED & EDNA)

  6. Geo-spatial Framework for Surface Water Components • A standard set of Watershed Boundaries (WBD) Watershed Boundaries (WBD) • coupled with a National Stream Network (NHD) National Stream Network (NHD) • and the Topography that dictates the flow of Water across the Land Surface (NED & EDNA) Land Surface (NED & EDNA)

  7. Geo-spatial Framework for Surface Water Development Status • Vision • Components • Sponsors • Partners • Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) Project

  8. Geo-spatial Framework for Surface Water Development Status • Vision • Components • Sponsors • Partners • Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) Project

  9. Geo-spatial Framework for Surface Water Partners with the states • U.S. Geological Survey • U.S. Bureau of Reclamation • USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services • U.S. Corps of Engineers • U.S. Forest Service • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • Tribal Governments • State Agencies • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Local Agencies • U.S. Bureau of Land Management

  10. Geo-spatial Framework for Surface Water Development Status • Vision • Components • Sponsors • Partners • Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) Project

  11. Geo-spatial Framework for Surface Water Component Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) • Seamless • Hierarchical • Integrated • Consistent coding/attribution scheme Multi-Agency effort to create a National set of hydrologic units that are

  12. Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) We Require Standardized, Hierarchical Reporting Units • ToImprove Data Access • ToAugment Data Provision • ToEncourage Interactive Data Mapping • ToSimplify Data Analysis • ToStimulate the Generation of Predictive Modeling Tools

  13. Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) The Drivers • The WBD is a necessary conceptual framework for any watershed management work • There is a great demand for the WBD by all levels of government • Once completed it will be a component of a suite of Base Decision Support Layers that: • Can be vertically and horizontally integrated

  14. Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) The Drivers • The WBD is a necessaryconceptual framework for any watershed management work • There is a great demand for the WBD by all levels of government • Once completed it will be a componentof a suiteof Base Decision Support Layers that: • Can be vertically and horizontally integrated

  15. National Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) Completion Status and Outlook • 5th and 6th level for 12 states or territories have been certified • 5th level for all states and territories to be certified by spring of 2006 • 6th level for all states and territories to be certified by the end of calendar year 2006 WBD website http://www.ncgc.nrcs.usda.gov/branch/gdb/products/watershed/index.html Website to download WBD – Geospatial Data Gateway http://datagateway.nrcs.usda.gov/GatewayHome.html

  16. The Opportunity East Coast WBD < $150,000 plus Minnesota WBD = $150,00 equals complete Great Lakes WBD @< $300,000 by the end of FY 06

  17. Challenges • Agency support is highly variable • Delineation methods vary state to state • Addressing cooperators needs to preserve existing watershed boundaries • Inconsistent funding • Edge-matching

  18. Conclusion Call to Action! (With Audience Participation) Opportunity for Partnership Agency A will … by [date] Agency B will … by [date] Etc.

  19. Will bathymetry be addressed?? What is required • Delineate to the 30 foot contour, (can use toe of shore face) • Keep bays together as a classic, if possible • Delineate to 10 foot contour in estuaries and bays • Take classic watersheds in bay to 10 foot contour

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