AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Land Based Wind Turbine (120 m) Development Pressure

The [Geospatial Energy Mapper] (GEM) provides mapping data and analysis tools for planning energy infrastructure in a geographic context. GEM is an interactive web-based decision support system that allows users to locate areas with high suitability for clean power generation and potential energy transmission corridors in the United States. Users can browse and download data layers, or create a custom suitability model to identify areas for energy development. GEM is built on the core data and capabilities of the [Energy Zones Mapping Tool] (EZMT). GEM features an improved user interface, updated data, and additional capabilities. Argonne National Laboratory hosts the tool with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity. This model is specific to land-based wind turbines (120 m). We modified the default model parameters to remove the habitat and protected areas elements. As a result, this layer represents the threat of energy development from a utility perspective and does not consider whether development is suitable from a conservation perspective. We considered a threat-only layer to be more complementary to the Southeast Blueprint, which already depicts conservation priorities. In addition, the source data for the habitat and protected areas elements were outdated and provided inconsistent coverage across the SECAS geography. We kept the default weights for all remaining model input layers as shown in the bulleted list below. The default and customizable models are downloadable from [the GEM viewer]. These data are provided for use in combination with the Blueprint and other data available on the [SECAS Atlas]. We chose the 120 m model (rather than the 80 m or 100 m models) based on the overall trend of increasing turbine size, and the reduction in wind shear and increase in available wind speed at higher altitudes ([Department of Energy 2023]). * Distance in Meters to an Airport (weight = 2) * Population Density (weight = 1) * Distance (m) to Substation (≥ 345 kV) (weight = 3) * Distance in Meters to Major Road (weight = 1) * Land Cover (NLCD 2019) (weight = 1) * Mean Annual Wind Speed (Land-based at 120 m) (weight = 5) For more information on these model parameters or to view and download this layer from its native mapper: * Visit [https://gem.anl.gov/tool] * Select "Find suitable areas" from the sidebar on the left * Choose wind technology * Choose the Land-based wind turbine (120 m) model * View/download the default model or customize as described above Please direct any questions to [gem@anl.gov].
Utility Scale Photovoltaic PV Solar Development Pressure

The [Geospatial Energy Mapper] (GEM) provides mapping data and analysis tools for planning energy infrastructure in a geographic context. GEM is an interactive web-based decision support system that allows users to locate areas with high suitability for clean power generation and potential energy transmission corridors in the United States. Users can browse and download data layers, or create a custom suitability model to identify areas for energy development. GEM is built on the core data and capabilities of the [Energy Zones Mapping Tool] (EZMT). GEM features an improved user interface, updated data, and additional capabilities. Argonne National Laboratory hosts the tool with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity. This model is specific to utility-scale photovoltaic solar. We modified the default model parameters to remove the habitat and protected areas elements. As a result, this layer represents the threat of energy development from a utility perspective and does not consider whether development is suitable from a conservation perspective. We considered a threat-only layer to be more complementary to the Southeast Blueprint, which already depicts conservation priorities. In addition, the source data for the habitat and protected areas elements were outdated and provided inconsistent coverage across the SECAS geography. We kept the default weights for all remaining model input layers as shown in the bulleted list below. The default and customizable models are downloadable from [the GEM viewer]. These data are provided for use in combination with the Blueprint and other data available on the [SECAS Atlas]. * Slope (weight = 2) * Land Cover (NLCD 2019) (weight = 1) * Population Density (weight = 2) * Solar PV: 1-Axis Tracking Flat-Plate Collector (weight = 4) * Distance (m) to Substation (220 to 345kV) (weight = 1) For more information on these model parameters or to view and download this layer in its native mapper: * Visit [https://gem.anl.gov/tool] * Select "Find suitable areas" from the sidebar on the left * Choose solar technology * Choose the Utility-scale Photovoltaic Solar (PV) model * View/download the default model or customize as described above Please direct any questions to [gem@anl.gov].
GoA Waterbird Atlas_Registry

The Registry stores the location of sites in the Atlas of Breeding Sites for Waterbirds in the Northern Gulf of America as well as associated data. The breeding data (which includes site locations and population counts) and metadata (which includes survey year, methodology, contact information, etc.) presented in the Registry were collected, reviewed and shared by the following data providers: Alabama Audubon, the Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Audubon Delta, the Deepwater Horizon Regionwide Trustee Implementation Group, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Gulf Islands National Seashore, and the Texas Colonial Waterbird Society. Data providers retain ownership of the data presented in the Atlas; users interested in using the data should contact providers before doing so. This layer is always visible in the Atlas and its data can be filtered using Category Selectors.
GoA Waterbird Atlas_Atlas footprint

This layer shows the inland boundary for the Atlas of Breeding Sites for Waterbirds in the Northern Gulf of America. This layer is part of the Atlas of Breeding Sites for Waterbirds in the Northern Gulf of America. The layer was created using the three estuarine wetland classes in the Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP [https://coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/data/ccapregional.html]): Estuarine Forested Wetland, Estuarine Scrub/Shrub Wetland, and Estuarine Emergent Wetland. C-CAP estuarine polygons were aggregated with an aggregation distance of 10 km. This layer is visible in the Atlas.
GoA Waterbird Atlas_Horizontal dataset_Tables

This layer is part of the Atlas of Breeding Sites for Waterbirds in the Northern Gulf of America. The data are organized in a horizontal form, with a row for each combination of State, Species, Data provider, Provider colony name, and Metric, and columns for each year between 2010 and 2022. Year columns store count data associated with the row combination. Counts are displayed in Dashboard Tables: as is in Site tables; summed in Map/Selection tables. The breeding data (which includes site locations and population counts) and metadata (which includes survey year, methodology, contact information, etc.) presented in the Atlas were collected, reviewed and shared by the following data providers: Alabama Audubon, the Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Audubon Delta, the Deepwater Horizon Regionwide Trustee Implementation Group, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Gulf Islands National Seashore, and the Texas Colonial Waterbird Society. Data providers retain ownership of the data presented in the Atlas; users interested in using the data should contact providers before doing so. This layer is not visible in the Atlas.
GoA Waterbird Atlas_Full dataset_Selectable sites

Points in this layer can be selected as sites in the Atlas of Breeding Sites for Waterbirds in the Northern Gulf of America. The data are organized in a vertical form, with a row for each combination of State, Species, Year, Data provider, Provider colony name, and Metric. The breeding data (which includes site locations and population counts) and metadata (which includes survey year, methodology, contact information, etc.) presented in the Atlas were collected, reviewed and shared by the following data providers: Alabama Audubon, the Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Audubon Delta, the Deepwater Horizon Regionwide Trustee Implementation Group, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Gulf Islands National Seashore, and the Texas Colonial Waterbird Society. Data providers retain ownership of the data presented in the Atlas; users interested in using the data should contact providers before doing so. This layer is always visible in the Atlas and features can be filtered using Category Selectors.
Risk of cropland conversion in sagebrush rangelands - Bedrosian et al 2024

File-based data for download: https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/item/6633bcfed34ea70bd5f29069 Cropland conversion is anticipated to continue westward from the Great Plains into the sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) biome – the most intact biome remaining in the conterminous United States. However, relatively little is known about the extent and risk of cropland conversion to sagebrush ecosystems and the landscape scale benefits of easements in averting loss of ecological function. Therefore, our goals were to 1) quantify the cropland area of the sagebrush biome, 2) identify where the highest quality sagebrush rangelands are most at risk to future cropland conversion, and 3) estimate the ecological benefits of conservation easements to adjacent public lands. We found that croplands span 14.4 million ha in the sagebrush biome, 16.2 million ha in the historic range of the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus), and are clustered regionally. Our spatial risk model identified 3.7 million ha of high-quality sagebrush rangelands in need of conservation protections from cropland conversion, with higher risk areas clustered regionally (e.g., Northern Great Plains). Our estimates of previous losses to cropland conversion indicated that roughly 80% of high-quality sagebrush communities have already been tilled. Spatial data and online maps of our risk model are publicly available as planning tools for prioritizing conservation and restoration actions in support of the Sagebrush Conservation Design framework. Using a case study from north-central Montana, we demonstrated that private land easements are crucial for the preservation of Core Sagebrush Areas (CSAs). These easements were found to indirectly preserve an area of CSAs that is 3.6 times larger than the easements themselves. Notably, a significant portion of this conservation benefit—approximately 80%—occurred on public lands adjacent to the easements. Our findings establish a clear connection between investments in private land conservation and beneficial outcomes on nearby public lands, and that focused, permanent protection efforts can extend ecosystem function beyond easements.
BlackBearCreekNetmap

This dataset features the NetMap processed streamlines for Prince of Wales Island, providing a comprehensive representation of the island's stream network. The streamlines are derived from advanced geospatial analyses, offering critical insights into the hydrological landscape of this ecologically rich region. Regionally derived intrinsic potential models have been developed and summarized, highlighting the potential habitat quality for anadromous fish species. These models assess the upstream effects of various geomorphic and hydrological attributes, providing valuable information for habitat restoration and conservation efforts. This layer is intended for use by resource managers, conservationists, and researchers involved in aquatic habitat assessments, restoration planning, and watershed management. It serves as a vital tool for identifying priority areas for conservation and understanding the ecological dynamics of Prince of Wales Island's stream systems.
BlackBearCreekAWC

The Catalog of Waters Important for the Spawning, Rearing or Migration of Anadromous Fishes and its associated Atlas (the Catalog and Atlas, respectively) currently lists almost 20,000 streams, rivers or lakes around the state which have been specified as being important for the spawning, rearing or migration of anadromous fish. However, based upon thorough surveys of a few drainages it is believed that this number represents a fraction of the streams, rivers, and lakes actually used by anadromous species. Until these habitats are inventoried, they will not be protected under State of Alaska law. The Catalog and Atlas are important because they specify which streams, rivers and lakes are important to anadromous fish species and therefore afforded protection under AS 16.05.871. Water bodies that are not "specified" within the Catalog and Atlas are not afforded that protection. To be protected under AS 16.05.871, water bodies must be documented as supporting some life function of an anadromous fish species (salmon, trout, char, whitefish, sturgeon, etc.) Anadromous fish must have been seen or collected and identified by a qualified observer. Most nominations come from Department of Fish and Game fisheries biologists. Others are received from private individuals, companies and biologists from other state and federal agencies. If you would like to request a change to the Catalog and Atlas you can download the nomination form.
FWS Wetlands Mapper prints FY 2016-2019

This dataset shows the extent of maps printed from the USFWS Wetlands Mapper ([https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/]) in the conterminous United States in fiscal years 2016-2019. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) is a publicly available resource that provides detailed information on the abundance, characteristics and distribution of America’s wetlands. One of the ways the wetlands data is provided to the public is via an interactive wetlands mapper ([https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/data/Mapper.html]). The [Wetlands Mapper] delivers an easy-to-use map-like view of America’s wetland resources. It spatially integrates NWI data with additional natural resource information and political boundaries to produce a robust decision support tool. From 2015-2020, over 1 million maps have been printed from the NWI Wetlands Mapper. The geographic extent of these maps illuminate certain patterns of how NWI data are used by the public. Being aware of how the public uses NWI data will allow the program respond to user needs, learn where updates might be most appreciated, and help guide future project planning. For questions or comments on this information, please contact Jeff Ingebritsen (jeffrey_ingebritsen@fws.gov).
JV8 Regional Conservation Partnership Program Opportunities

[DESCRIPTION]U.S. Department of Agriculture - Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) opportunities currently available within the Joint Venture Eight (JV8) Grassland Region. These boundaries indicate the eligibility area, and in some cases priority area, and the practices/objectives associated with each RCPP. Non-habitat (e.g. sustainable cropland practices) may not be included, as JV8 is focused on wildlife populations and habitat delivery, particularly avian species. Some RCPPs are administered directly by one of the eight Joint Venture partners, many are administered by other conservation partners. A short description of the objectives of each RCPP are provided with the data. The boundaries for some RCPPs were not available and may be omitted. This layer contains some active RCPPs funded prior to 2024, see the [NRCS Story Map] for the full list of funded 2024 RCPP projects.[/DESCRIPTION] [CONTACTS]For inquiries about the JV8, see JV8.org or contact Ali Duvall, JV8 Coordinator, (406) 370-5047, aliduvall@ecoalliancesforchange.com For technical issues regarding geospatial data and services, please contact Roger Grosse, RWBJV GIS Specialist, 308-382-8112, Roger_Grosse@fws.gov[/CONTACTS] [METADATA]These data reference a data and metadata distribution on ScienceBase. Please see the [ScienceBase link] for the full metadata and convenient data download.[/METADATA] [DMP]For internal FWS staff, please reference this [Data Management Plan].[/DMP]
Shorebird Americas Flyway boundaries

This file contains the boundaries (i.e. shapefiles) of the three flyway initiatives in the Americas (Pacific, Midcontinent and Atlantic). The flyways are representations (i.e concepts) of the major migratory routes used by shorebirds in the Americas throughout their life cycles (i.e. between their breeding and non-breeding grounds). Their delimitation is supported data such as shorebird sightings (i.e. eBird), band resights (i.e. flags) and telemetry work. The Pacific Flyway encompasses the entire Pacific coast of the Americas, from Alaska (and including Wrangel Island in Russia) to Chile. The Atlantic Flyway includes the entire Atlantic coast of the Americas, from Arctic Canada to Tierra del Fuego in Argentina, including most of the Caribbean Basin. The Midcontinent Flyway includes all other interior habitats that are not included in either the Pacific or Atlantic Flyway, plus a portion of coastline along the western Gulf of America. Arctic-breeding shorebirds use all three Flyways, but the Atlantic and Midcontinent Flyways geographic scopes cover the breeding grounds in Northern Alaska and Canada, whereas the Pacific focuses on Western and Northwest Alaska breeding areas to avoid overlap. Contacts: Pacific Flyway: • River Gates (river.gates@audubon.org), National Audubon Society, Audubon Americas Midcontinent Flyway: • Isadora Angarita (IAngarita@manomet.org), Manomet Center for Conservation Science • Kelli Stone (kelli_stone@fws.gov), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Benoit Laliberté (benoit.laliberte@canada.ec.gc.ca), Canadian Wildlife Service Atlantic Flyway: • Debra Reynolds (Debra_Reynolds@fws.gov), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Draft Lakes Indicator - Pelagic Score (Southeast and Midwest Blueprint Indicator)

Upstream watershed condition is very important in determining the nutrient, sediment, and contaminant loads entering a lake. All developed and agricultural land cover categories (disturbance) were added to quantify the amount of disturbed landcover that may negatively affect water quality entering the lake. 1. Assign the amount of disturbance in the contributing watershed: * a. Join the attribute table “Archetypes_rawdata_2023-10-12.csv” (LaPierre et al. 2023) to the LAGOS Lakes dataset. * b. Eliminate any lakes that do not have a valid watershed value (removes 3253 or 0.7 % of lakes) * c. Add the upstream watershed amounts of agricultural and developed landcover “ws_nlcd2016_totalag_pct” and “ws_nlcd2016_totaldev_pct” to get “totdev_totag” * d. Classify lake water quality based on the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership thresholds for watershed landcover composition and convert to raster: z * 3 = if percent developed + percent ag in the watershed is <= 25 * 2 = if percent developed + percent ag in the watershed is >25 and <=60 * 1 = if percent developed + percent ag in the watershed is > 60 4. Using results from above, convert vector to raster to get: * a. the whole lake class of contributing watershed condition. 7. Clean up errant pixels caused by non-overlapping LAGOS and NLCD open water using the condition: If the final score is NULL but there is an open water class value, then assign that value to the pixel, otherwise, keep the existing value.
FWS R1 ES Mounded Vernal Pool Habitat in the Rogue River Valley of Southwest Oregon

This dataset was created using lidar (light detection and range) surface topography and hydrologic modeling, cross-referenced with aerial imagery to create a comprehensive map and assessment of remaining undeveloped mounded landform habitat in the Rogue River Valley of southwest Oregon (Jackson County). Mounded landform in this region is strongly associated with vernal pool and ephemeral wetland habitats essential for local Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed species: vernal pool fairy shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi), large-flowered woolly meadowfoam (Limnanthes pumila ssp. grandiflora), and Cook's desert parsley (Lomatium cookii). Our mapping and habitat condition assessment was developed to support US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recovery efforts for these species as well as habitat protection by other public agencies or private conservation organizations. These layers accompany a report to the USFWS (Perchemlides and Patterson, 2022) providing a guide to their use in species recovery, along with data summary, visualization, and interpretation. Our methods and integration of publicly available datasets allow for an unprecedented level of precision and accuracy in mapping and evaluating remaining habitat. Mapping products include polygons of mounded landform habitat with attributes for characteristics and condition, modeled surface hydrology of potential vernal pool basins and ephemeral surface flows. The Rogue Valley’s characteristic mounded vernal pool landform developed on an Agate-Winlo soil complex, and this formation hosts most of the remaining habitat – but with less than 25% estimated to still be in functional condition. We mapped and described 16,466 acres of potential mounded vernal habitat across the Rogue Valley and surrounding foothills (below 3000 feet): 13,558 acres on Agate-Winlo soils and an additional 2,908 acres of unique mounded landforms on other soil types. Of these, 4,794 acres remain in strong to moderate condition on Agate-Winlo soils and 1,289 acres on other soils, representing the best current potential for habitat conservation. For more information see: [https://www.fws.gov/project/vernal-pool-habitat-sw-oregon]. For data archive on ServCat see: [https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/Reference/Profile/178557]
FWS HQ ES BEACH Act Change Polygons

The Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act (BEACH Act, [Pub. L.118-117]) was enacted on November 25, 2024. This law amended the [Coastal Barrier Resources Act] (CBRA) and adopted 195 new or revised maps for 454 units of the CBRS in 13 states. The revised maps were produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) through the Hurricane Sandy Remapping Project and other efforts and are available through the [CBRS Mapper]. The revised maps remove about 1,400 acres from the CBRS, correcting mapping errors affecting about 955 structures. The revised maps also expand the CBRS by about 294,000 acres and add 275 structures to the CBRS. The revised maps reclassify certain areas from System Units to Otherwise Protected Areas and vice versa. [Learn more] about the differences between these two types of units. This web map is a component of the [FWS BEACH Act viewer], which allows users to see where these changes were made. The change polygons in this layer are a visualization tool only and may include some errors, such as: Offshore areas depicted as either “additions” or “removals” where we altered the length of the boundaries where they extend into bodies of water. These are not actual changes, as the offshore extent of the units is not defined by the polygons, but by either the 30- or 20-foot bathymetric contour (depending on the area). Minor topological differences that occur in the nationwide dataset that did not exist in the locally projected data (these errors are imperceptible except through geoprocessing). For more information, including summaries of the changes made to each unit, visit our [webpage on the BEACH Act]. Users seeking documentation regarding whether a particular property is within or outside of the CBRS should use the [CBRS Validation Tool] rather than this web map. Questions? Contact [cbra@fws.gov].