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West Virginia GIS Conference 2004

West Virginia GIS Conference 2004. GIS activities at New River Gorge National River By Andrew Steel . Background. New River Gorge National River (NERI) established in 1978 to preserve and protect 53 miles of the free-flowing New River in West Virginia.

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West Virginia GIS Conference 2004

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  1. West Virginia GIS Conference 2004 GIS activities at New River Gorge National River By Andrew Steel

  2. Background • New River Gorge National River (NERI) established in 1978 to preserve and protect 53 miles of the free-flowing New River in West Virginia Grandview OverlookNew River Gorge National River • GARI/BLUE added in 1988 • NERI/GARI/BLUE total approximately 88,000 acres

  3. Our Enabling Legislation • “For the purpose of conserving and interpreting outstanding natural, scenic, and historic values and objects in and around the New River Gorge and preserving as a free-flowing stream an important segment of the New River in West Virginia for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations, the Secretary shall establish and administer the New River Gorge National River.”

  4. Statistics for New River Gorge • 72,189 acres • 51,469 acres in federal ownership • 3,587 acres within state parks • 162 acres within scenic easement • 184 miles of boundary • 339 miles of property lines

  5. Bluestone National Scenic River

  6. Bluestone National Scenic River Statistics for Bluestone • 4,336 acres • 3,055 acres in federal ownership • 1,238 acres within state parks • 29.5 miles of boundary

  7. Gauley River National Recreation Area

  8. Gauley River National Recreation Area Statistics for Gauley • 11,507 acres • 4,309 acres in federal ownership • 66 miles of boundary • 76 miles of property lines

  9. Visitation to three park areas average over 1.5 million Canyon Rim Visitor CenterNew River Gorge National River

  10. Visitor Use Thousands of whitewater enthusiasts come to enjoy the excitement… • 145,000 New River • 62,600 Gauley River Whitewater RaftingNew River Gorge National River

  11. Visitor Use….rock climbers come from around the world .….over 1600 named routes both traditional and sport climbs rated 5.6- 5.14 Climber at Bridge ButtressNew River Gorge National River

  12. Visitor Use….base jumpers come from around the world to attend the annual Bridge Day….this past year over 125,000 people attended Taking the Leap on Bridge DayNew River Gorge National River

  13. Forested Lands Agricultural Lands Archaeological sites Historic structures Water Resources Rare & Endangered Plants Historical Landscapes Recreation Rare & Endangered Animals Geologic Resources Ecological Integrity Biological Diversity Aquatic plants and animals Cultural Sites Resources we manage at New River:

  14. Forested Lands New River Gorge National River

  15. Agricultural Lands Historic Ballard Farm

  16. Archaeological Sites

  17. Historic Structures

  18. Historic Structures

  19. Water Resources

  20. Water Quality

  21. Rare and Endangered Plants Virginia Spiraea

  22. Rare and Endangered Animals Rafinesque’s Big-eared Bat Woodrat

  23. Rare Communities

  24. Historic Landscapes - Thurmond 1929

  25. Geologic Resources Avis Limestone near the town of Sandstone. This was originally deposited by an ancient ocean. (West Virginia Geological Survey)

  26. Biological Diversity

  27. Aquatic Plants and Animals

  28. Recreation

  29. Fire Management

  30. Accomplishments • Acquired spring and fall 2003 aerial photography for the three parks • Produced all geospatial data needed for work on the Gauley river National Recreation Area Development Concept Plan • Acquired, compiled, and organized data potentially needed for upcoming New River Gorge National River General Management Plan Review

  31. Spring 2003 aerial photography

  32. Gauley River National Recreation Area

  33. Gauley River National Recreation Area

  34. Gauley River National Recreation Area

  35. Gauley River National Recreation Area

  36. Gauley River National Recreation Area

  37. Goals • Landscape change analysis for the New River Gorge National River • Contractor working on vegetation layer for New River Gorge National River • Mapping of trails and facilities within the park along with updating the roads layers for New River Gorge National River

  38. Landscape change analysis utilizing 1945 imagery

  39. Gauley River National Recreation Area

  40. Question Andrew Steel New River Gorge National River P.O. Box 246 Glen Jean, WV 25846 304-465-6556 andy_steel@nps.gov • For more information please visit our web site at: www.nps.gov/neri/home.html View from Beauty Mountain Looking NorthNew River Gorge National River

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