AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Long Island South Shore Benthic Habitat 2002

In June 2002, 200 1:20,000 scale conventional-color metric film diapositives for Long Island, New York were collected as part of an effort to map submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in Long Islands South Shore bays. They were provided by New York State Department of State's Division of Coastal Resources. Photographs were taken at low tide and during times that the growth stage of the SAV allowed for clear identification. Care was taken to minimize the effects of turbidity, sun glint, wind, and haze on the photos. The photos were scanned at a resolution of 15 microns. Ground control points were collected primarily from NYSDS 2 ft orthophotos. Additional control points were collected from USGS DOQQs where coverage from the primary source was lacking. All elevations were derived from USGS digital elevation models. A bundle block adjustment was performed using Albany and exterior orientation parameters were calculated. Boeing/Autometric's Softplotter was used to orthorectify the photos. The images were then dodged and mosaicked using Z/I's Orthopro. No additional color-balancing was performed as the mosaic's intended purpose was the delineation of benthic habitats. The mosaic was then output into 1000m by 1000m tiles with a 0.5m pixel resolution. The naming convention uses the first 3 numbers of the UTM x coordinate followed by the first 4 numbers in the UTM y coordinate of the southwest corner. Stereo digital images were created and the habitat features were interpreted and digitized on screen using softplotter microstation resulting in accurate and efficient 3D extraction of the data. Habitats were delineated with a high level of detail with the minimum mapping unit (MMU) being 0.01 hectares(approx.10m x 10m).The digitized polygons have the following specifications: Vertex Distance less than 1.0 m Node Snap Distance less than 4.0 m Arc Snap Distance less than 4.0 m During August 2002, NOAA staff collected 95 field observations throughout the study area and this information was incorporated into the map. In June 2003, after reviewing the photography, questionable areas were visited by Greenhorne and O'Mara staff and the findings were subsequently applied to the map. The map layers show delineated polygons and lines representing benthic habitat data. Each polygon feature is given a 1,2,3 or 4 digit number representing 11 habitats. The item numbers are stored in the attribute table under Text. The benthic data is classified according to the System for Classification of Habitats in Estuarine and Marine Environments (SCHEME). This system is fully described in "Development of a System for Classification of Habitats in Estuarine and Marine Environments (SCHEME) for Florida, Report to U.S. EPA - Gulf of Mexico Program, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Marine Research Institute. Review Draft 12/04/02."The collected data was converted to an ARCGIS format for quality control and delivery. The data was assessed for horizontal spatial accuracy and thematic agreement during 2003. [View Dataset on the Gateway]
Tioga County Parcels

Contains all of the parcel features in Tioga County, NY. Spatial Reference of Web Service: WGS 1984 Web Mercator Auxiliary Sphere. Data current as of 2025. Contact Information: Bryan Goodrich GIS Manager Information Technology & Communications Systems Tioga County, New York 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Office: (607) 687-8295 Fax: (607) 223-7004
Water Quality Classifications

This data set provides the water quality classifications of New York State's lakes, rivers, streams and ponds, collectively referred to as water bodies. All water bodies in the state are provided a water quality classification based on existing, or expected best usage, of each water body or water body segment. Under New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), Title 5 of Article 15, certain waters of the state are protected on the basis of their classification. Streams and small water bodies located in the course of a stream that are designated as C (T) or higher (i.e., C (TS), B, or A) are collectively referred to as "protected streams. For more information see [https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/water/water-quality/standards-classifications] 1. The public should not make any business decisions and/or financial commitments based on the water quality classification data until they have secured the necessary permissions from the Department of Environmental Conservation. 2. The NYSDEC asks to be credited in derived products. 3. Secondary distribution of the data is not allowed. 4. Any documentation provided is an integral part of the data set. Failure to use the documentation in conjunction with the digital data constitutes a misuse of the data. 5. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, errors may be reflected in data supplied. The user must be aware of data conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, original map scale, collection methodology, currency of data, and other condition.
NYS Hydrography Status

Status of ongoing and completed NYS hydrography dataset edits. Status includes edits made to the USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) made prior to October 1, 2023 as well as edits made after the dataset was retired. The NYS Hydrography Web Services can be accessed at * Hollow Fill Symbology: [https://gisservices.its.ny.gov/arcgis/rest/services/NYS_Hydrography_HollowFill/MapServer] * Solid Symbology: [https://gisservices.its.ny.gov/arcgis/rest/services/NYS_Hydrography/MapServer] A new vision for national hydrography is underway via the USGS 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) In the meantime NYS ITS Geospatial Services will continue to update the NYS Hydrography dataset in a similar way to the NHD dataset, we will use elevation derived hydro breaklines that were generated via the USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). More information can be found on the status and update process via More information can be found on the status and update process via [https://gis.ny.gov/nys-hydrography] For more information on the 3DHP program and status please visit [https://gis.ny.gov/3dhp] Please contact NYS ITS Geospatial Services at [nysgis@its.ny.gov] if you have any questions.
Climate Smart Communities Grants

The Climate Smart Communities grant program was established in 2016 to provide 50/50 matching grants to cities, towns, villages, counties and boroughs for eligible climate adaptation and mitigation projects. Benefits include leadership recognition, free technical assistance, and access to grants. For background information, see [Resources For Local Governments] For layer information or to download layer, see [Climate Smart Communities Grants] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. Use the links within the metadata document to expand the sections of interest. [Metadata Link]
Zero Emissions Vehicle Rebates

The Municipal ZEV Clean Vehicle (CV) Rebate Program provides rebates to cities, towns, villages and counties (including New York City boroughs) to purchase or lease (for at least 36 months) new clean vehicles for fleet use. For background information, see [Controlling Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles] For layer information or to download layer, see [Zero Emissions Vehicle Rebates] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. Use the links within the metadata document to expand the sections of interest. [Metadata Link]
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations  CAFOs

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) are farms that meet herd size thresholds and that also confine those animals for 45 days or longer during any 12-month period in an area that does not produce vegetation. CAFOs are covered under the [CAFO General Permit (PDF).] For background information, see [Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations] For layer information or to download layer, see [Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations CAFOs] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. Use the links within the metadata document to expand the sections of interest. [Metadata Link]
Scrap Metal Processors

Scrap Metal Processors (SMP) receive, process, store, and recycle metal and metal-containing products (e.g., appliances). Many SMPs are co-located with Vehicle Dismantling Facilities, and some report their annual report data on the VDF form, which includes a section for scrap metal. This layer provides information about SMPs authorized by DEC. For background information, see [Guidance For Collectors, Dismantlers And Recyclers] For layer information or to download layer, see [Scrap Metal Processors] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. Use the links within the metadata document to expand the sections of interest. [Metadata Link]
Municipal Storm Sewer System _MS4

This dataset is developed by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Water to delineate the boundaries of the areas subject to SPDES General Permit for Phase II Stormwater Regulations. This dataset is subject to change as the MS4s obtain a permit and identify the boundaries of their jurisdictions. For background information, see [MS4 Toolbox] For layer information or to download layer, see [Municipal Storm Sewer System MS4] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. Use the links within the metadata document to expand the sections of interest. [Metadata Link]
Municipal Storm Sewer System _MS4_ Extended

This dataset is developed by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Water to delineate the boundaries of the automatically designated MS4 areas extended to Town, Village or City boundaries, and subject to Minimum Control Measures under the SPDES General Permit for Phase II Stormwater Regulations. This dataset is subject to change. For background information, see [MS4 Toolbox] For layer information or to download layer, see [Municipal Storm Sewer System MS4 Extended] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. Use the links within the metadata document to expand the sections of interest. [Metadata Link]
Transfer Facilities

Transfer facilities receive and consolidate waste before it is transported to another facility for processing, treatment, further transfer, or disposal. The size and design of a transfer facility determines the regulatory requirements in 6 NYCRR 362-3 that must be met. This layer provides information about transfer facilities permitted by DEC. For background information, see [Transfer Facilities] For layer information or to download layer, see [Transfer Facilities] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. [Metadata Link]
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities

Household hazardous waste facilities collect, store, and dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) from residents and conditionally exempt small quantity generators (CESQGs). HHW frequently includes materials such as automotive fluids (gasoline, antifreeze, etc.), pesticides, fertilizers, paint thinners, cleaning products, and solvents. This layer provides information about HHW facilities permitted by DEC. Some facility authorization dates may be expired, though the facility continues to operate under State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA) protection. Service layer is updated annually and was last updated 2/8/22. For more information see [https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8485.html] 1. The NYS DEC asks to be credited in derived products. 2. Secondary Distribution of the data is not allowed. 3. Any documentation provided is an integral part of the data set. Failure to use the documentation in conjunction with the digital data constitutes misuse of the data. 4. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, errors may be reflected in the data supplied. The user must be aware of data conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, original map scale, collection methodology, currency of data, and other conditions.
Vehicle Dismantling Facilities

Vehicle Dismantling Facilities (VDF) take in end-of-life vehicles and recover materials from them for reuse and recycling. These materials include scrap metal, gasoline, oil, brake fluid, tires, mercury switches, and lead-acid batteries. VDFs reduce the need to produce new vehicle components, help reduce the amount of landfill space needed for disposal, and can reduce pollution by properly managing vehicle fluids. This layer provides information about VDFs authorized by DEC. For background information, see [Vehicle Dismantling Facilities] For layer information or to download layer, see [Vehicle Dismantling Facilities Layer] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. [Metadata Link]
Combined Sewer Overflow  CSO Outfalls

The dataset represents the locations of combined sewer overflow (CSOs) outfall locations in NYS. Combined sewers collect stormwater runoff, domestic sewage and industrial wastewater in the same pipe and bring it to a wastewater treatment facility. They are designed to overflow during heavy rain events, causing excess water to be discharged directly into a waterbody. The public is advised to avoid contact while recreating within waterbodies with a CSO during or following rain or snowmelt. There are about 800 CSO outfalls in New York State. This is a decrease from about 1,300 in 1993, due to CSO abatements completed by the permittees. For background information, see [Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO)] For layer information or to download layer, see [Combined Sewer Overflow CSO Outfalls] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. [Metadata Link]
Regulatory Tidal Wetlands

Tidal wetlands in New York State are found on the Hudson River from the Troy Dam south to the southern tip of Staten Island, and along the entire shoreline of Long Island, including the shorelines of Gardiners Island, Shelter Island and Fishers Island. For background information, see [Tidal Wetlands] For layer information or to download layer, see [Regulatory Tidal Wetlands] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. [Metadata Link]
Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas

This data set contains areas that have been designated as Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas under Article 34 of the NYS Environmental Conservation Law. Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas are those areas of coastline identified as Natural Protective Features (dunes, bluffs, beaches, and nearshore areas) or Structural Hazard Areas which are found along stretches of shoreline which have a long-term, average, annual recession rate of a foot or more per year. Law: Article 34 of NYS Environmental Conservation Law, Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas Regulation: 6 NYCRR Part 505, Coastal Erosion Management Regulations. For background information, see [Coastal Areas Regulated By The CEHA Permit Program] For layer information or to download layer, see [Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. [Metadata Link]
3DHP Status in New York

USGS 3DHP project status for New York State. For more information on this Federal Program please visit [https://www.usgs.gov/3d-hydrography-program] For more information on the 3DHP program and status in New York please visit [https://gis.ny.gov/3dhp] Please contact NYS ITS Geospatial Services at [nysgis@its.ny.gov] if you have any questions.
Aquatic Toxicity Monitoring

Assessments are intended to give users the ability to review NYS stream toxicity determinations as they relate to the most recent Porewater, Sediment, and Water Toxicity testing (RIBS SOP #403-16).Assessments were conducted by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), Division of Water, Streams Monitoring and Assessment, Stream Toxicity Testing Unit. Samples were collected as part of the Rotating Integrated Basin Studies (RIBS) Program (RIBS QAPP 2017 pg.36-37). Toxicity evaluations are derived from Ceriodaphnia dubia 7-Day Chronic Screening Test for Toxicity of Ambient Water Samples or Effluents and Microtox® Acute Toxicity Test for Sediments, Porewaters and Effluents (RIBS SOP #403-16). For background information, see [Environmental Monitoring] For layer information or to download layer, see [Aquatic Toxicity Monitoring] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. [Metadata Link]
NYS Major Water Basins

The seventeen major drainage basins, or watersheds, which are the basis for management, monitoring, and assessment activities by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The major basins are further divided into 68 (sub)basins. For background information, see [Chapter X - Division Of Water] For layer information or to download layer, see [NYS Major Water Basins] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. [Metadata Link]
NYS Regions for Productive Vernal Pools

The Major Regions of NYS Productive Vernal Pools layer provides the boundaries for the five major regions of New York State corresponding with the Productive Vernal Pools regional productivity criteria presented under 6 NYCRR Part 664(g). For background information, see [Freshwater Wetlands Program] For layer information or to download layer, see [NYS Regions for Productive Vernal Pools] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. [Metadata Link]
AA and AAs Classified Watersheds

This dataset is provided as an approximation of the drainage areas of water bodies classified as AA and AAs in Title 6 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (6NYCRR) Part 800 et seq. and their tributaries. The information contained in this dataset is provisional and is subject to change based on field verification of draft watershed boundary delineations and/or change in waterbody classification. For layer information or to download layer, see [AA and AAs Classified Watersheds] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. [Metadata Link]
Recyclables Handling and Recovery Facilities

These facilities collect and separate non-putrescible recyclables from the solid waste stream or process previously separated non-putrescible recyclables. This layer provides information about facilities authorized by DEC. For background information, see [Recyclables Handling And Recovery Facilities] For layer information or to download layer, see [Recyclables Handling and Recovery Facilities] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. [Metadata Link]
Hudson River Estuary Grant Boundary

This layer was created to update the Hudson River Estuary Grants program boundaries. For purposes of protecting tributaries and upland habitat, the area eligible for Hudson River Estuary Grants includes the counties within New York State bordering the Hudson River from the Verrazano Narrows bridge to the Troy dam and tributaries including the East River to Hell Gate, the Harlem River and Kill Van Kull. A boundary of approximately 5,280 feet (1 mile) has been established as a general guideline for projects in New York City.
Waterbody Inventory/Priority Waterbodies List (WI/PWL) Layer

The Waterbody Inventory/Priority Waterbodies List (WI/PWL) GIS layer provides a geospatial representation of the state’s waterbody segments for the assessment of surface water quality in accordance with Section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act. This GIS layer provides waterbody segmentation information, waterbody assessment category, and a link to the waterbody assessment factsheet which is available on DECinfo Locator. For background information, see [Water Quality Assessment] For layer information or to download layer, see [Waterbody Inventory/Priority Waterbodies List (WI/PWL) Layer] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. [Metadata Link]
Environmental Justice (OEJ) Grants

DEC offers competitive grants to support and empower communities as they develop and implement solutions that significantly address environmental issues, harms, and health hazards, build community consensus, set priorities, and improve public outreach and education. For background information, see [Environmental Justice Grant Programs] For layer information or to download layer, see [Environmental Justice (OEJ) Grants] Download the metadata to learn more information about how the data was created and details about the attributes. Use the links within the metadata document to expand the sections of interest. [Metadata Link]
NYS Congressional Districts

Boundaries (polygons) of US Congressional (House of Representatives) districts in New York State with name and contact info for Congressperson. Districts based on Legislative Task Force redistricting 2024. Information on representative based on congressional website as of 12-9-2025. Please contact Geospatial Services at [nysgis@its.ny.gov] if you have any questions. All district boundaries have been clipped to the NYS shoreline. This affects the following counties: Bronx, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Clinton, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Kings, Monroe, Nassau, New York, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego, Queens, Richmond, St. Lawrence, Suffolk, Washington, Wayne, Westchester.
US Senate Districts

Boundaries (polygons) of US Senate districts of NY with name and contact info for each member of the US Senate for NY. Information on representative based on Senate website as of 12-9-2025. Please contact Geospatial Services at [nysgis@its.ny.gov] if you have any questions. All district boundaries have been clipped to the NYS shoreline. This affects the following counties: Bronx, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Clinton, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Kings, Monroe, Nassau, New York, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego, Queens, Richmond, St. Lawrence, Suffolk, Washington, Wayne, Westchester.