Jennifer Moss, PMP

The Interagency Working Group on Ocean and Coastal Mapping released its fifth annual report, detailing progress in mapping U.S. waters. The report shows a decrease in unmapped waters from 50% to 48% in the past year, largely thanks to regional initiatives like the Seascape Alaska and Lakebed 2030 campaigns. These efforts, supported by both traditional and new mapping methods, aim to meet the National Strategy for Mapping goals, yet currently only achieve one-third of the annual target. The report emphasizes the need for increased regional collaboration and data sharing to expedite the mapping process and enhance the economic and safety benefits derived from comprehensive ocean data. You can read the full details of the progress and the strategic goals on the NOAA's Office of Coast Survey website here: https://lnkd.in/eAt6XPQq

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In this week's NatCapInVEST training model, Senior GIS Analyst Stacie Wolny demonstrates how to create watersheds from a digital elevation model (DEM) using ArcGIS. This tutorial is part 3 of a series focused on the hydrology input workflow: bit.ly/3NfEvHD #GIS #ArcGIS #watersheds

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Accessibility should be considered at the beginning of the development process for any project. Designing and testing for accessibility both early in the authoring process and throughout the development cycle provides an inclusive experience for all. https://bit.ly/3KnzDk9

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Did you now that Esri ArcGIS Pro 3.3 is now available? Check out this article to learn about appropriate software version compatibility for ArcGIS 3.3 and new enhancements you can expect! https://hubs.ly/Q02yqMrs0 #Esri #ArcGISPro #ArcGIS

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This week's featured GIS for InVEST model provides an overview of creating stream networks from a digital elevation model (DEM) using ArcGIS. Our tutorial is part 2 of a series focused on the hydrology input workflow: bit.ly/3uphb2i #GIS #ArcGIS #hydrology

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Networking is crucial in the geospatial industry. Here are some tips to help you build meaningful connections and advance your career.

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Six weeks with Esri truly underscore the breadth of power wielded by GIS, particularly in the realms of prevention, visualization, and adaptation to the effects of Climate Change. 

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An updated version of our How To Make a Zoning Atlas methodology is now available for download at http://zoningatlas.org/how! The How To guide provides the instructions all zoning & geospatial analysts must follow in order to input code & map data & GIS files into the NZA database. This round of updates includes new & clarified instructions for: - dealing with un-zoned areas *within* zoned jurisdictions - using the Editor's [NZA backend database] "Bulk edit" function - using the Visible Atlas Notes field for jurisdictions & more!

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“The Federal Flood Standard Support Tool helps federal agencies and their non-federal partners and grantees identify if a federally funded project will be located within a [Federal Flood Risk Management Standard] floodplain.” Federal Flood Risk Standard beta tool: https://lnkd.in/e7T5aWYv "The [Federal Flood Risk Management Standard] gives flexibility and requires agencies to select one of the three approaches for establishing the flood elevation (“how high”) and corresponding flood hazard area (“how wide”) used for project siting, design and construction: Climate Informed Science Approach (CISA): The elevation and flood hazard area that result from using the best-available, actionable hydrologic and hydraulic data and methods that integrate current and future changes in flooding based on climate science; Freeboard Value Approach (FVA): The elevation and flood hazard area that result from adding an additional 2 feet to the base flood elevation for non-critical actions and by adding an additional 3 feet to the base flood elevation for critical actions (see sketch below); or 500-year floodplain: The area subject to flooding by the 0.2% -annual-chance flood." #disasterriskreduction Image from ChatJVK

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