AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
FWS HQ SA Assessment of Landscape Plans - Feature Layer

The purpose and objective of the map is to identify the spatial extents of existing and future Landscape Conservation Designs (LCD) to inform conservation planning. LCD and LCD-like projects that meet minimum criteria (see table and description document, below) were included based on criteria defined a FWS team of spatial experts. This tool also includes other landscape plans that are just short of meeting the criteria that defines an LCD so that users can assess (a) what is available in their area; and (b) at what stage it might be based on our criteria. FWS personnel can use this tool to identify the extents of ongoing landscape scale planning efforts and LCDs in their area. The ability to identify these plans can assist in conservation planning processes as well as engagement in the partnership. Any use of the tool for decision making purposes is beyond the intent of this tool and caution should be exercised. Working Landscape Conservation Design (LCD) definition: A partner-driven approach to achieve a sustainable, resilient landscape that meets the ecological and social needs of current and future generations. It is an iterative, collaborative, and holistic process resulting in spatially explicit products and adaptation strategies that provide information, analytical tools, maps, and strategies to achieve landscape goals collectively held among partners. For questions please contact [sadatasteward@fws.gov ] Servcat reference: [https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/Reference/Profile/149968]
FWS_R7_Realty_Conservation_Easement_US_feature_layer

This layer depicts the conservation easements within National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska that are administered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. This is one of four conservation easement layers that are shown in the FWS Alaska Region Land Mapper. The U.S. Fish & wildlife Service, Region 7 (Alaska) Land Mapper is an online mapping application that depicts land ownership and other related features within and adjacent to the sixteen National Wildlife Refuges within Alaska. Users can selectively display and query the various data layers to get information relevant to the Refuges. This can be useful for trip planning, field work, hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities. Additionally, the Mapper provides links to downloadable maps of the Refuges.
Panama City Crayfish One Range

This shapefile is a set of polygons representing the current range and the area where a consultation under the Endangered Species Act may be necessary for Panama City crayfish (Procambarus econfinae). These data inform the public of where the species may occur on the landscape and provide the basis for generating species lists in Information for Planning and Consultation (IPAC). A review of the best available science has determined that the Panama City crayfish meets the definition of threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The science indicates that the Panama City crayfish is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. The final listing decision, 4(d) rule, critical habitat designation, and support documentation are available online at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket Nos. FWS-R4-ES-2017-0061 and FWS–R4–ES–2020–0137. Published in the Federal Register (https://www.federalregister.gov/) on January 5, 2022 ([87 FR 546]). U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service species profile: [https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/] U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service species page: [https://www.fws.gov/species/]
FWS R5 NWRS Occoquan Bay NWR Sign Inventory and Recommendations (PHNST & Wildlife Drive)

Data portrayed in this feature layer was obtained by the Potomac River NWR Complex's Public Lands Transportation Fellow in March of 2020. She surveyed signage on Wildlife Drive with an application called Avenza and then created proposed signage based on existing conditions, keeping in mind future completion of a section of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. With the multi-use trail being built right outside, signage on the refuge required an update for safety and informational purposes, thus the creation of this plan. The existing signage data collected for this project was also added to the [NWRS Sign Inventory Dashboard]. The Sign Inventory & Recommendations map was created mainly for refuge use, however other interested parties may obtain ideas from this project for their own refuge sign plans.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Interagency Fish Passage Projects View

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provided multiple agencies with nearly $2 billion to remove barriers that keep fish from migrating freely throughout their life and the environment. These barriers are a significant driver of habitat loss and population declines in freshwater habitats. The BIL will fund projects over five years (FY2022 - FY2026) and result in a transformational impact to aquatic species, their habitats, and the surrounding communities. This feature layer hosts specific geographic points containing locations of BIL funded fish passage projects across the federal government in a collaborative effort to display the investment nationwide to restore fish passage and aquatic connectivity nationwide. Federal agencies funding fish passage projects with BIL funding provide point data to the FWS which is then incorporated into the feature layer and displayed on the accompanying [Interagency BIL Fish Passage Projects] web map and dashboard. Please contact Shannon Boyle at shannon_boyle@fws.gov with any questions.
FWS HQ Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding through the National Fish Passage Program View

The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) works with local communities on a voluntary basis to restore rivers and conserve our nation’s aquatic resources by removing or bypassing in-stream barriers. The program benefits both fish and people by removing obsolete and dangerous dams, permanently eliminating public safety hazards, and by restoring water quality, recreation opportunities, and river ecosystems. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), signed into law in November 2021, authorized an additional $40 million a year for the next five years for the NFPP. This geospatial data set, produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) in collaboration with partners, depicts NFPP projects funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Project points contain project information compiled by partners receiving NFPP BIL funding. Project data points include project specific information such as geographic location, funding amount, project descriptions, partner information, and links to project websites. Note: Multiple Barrier Projects are projects that include more than one barrier funded under one project. Some Multiple Barrier Projects have specified data to the scale of the individual barriers, others have not specified data beyond the project scale. Data will be updated as information becomes available. [Fish and Aquatic Conservation (FAC) Website] (URL) [NFPP Website] (URL)
GUSG_Src_Prod_v2_R_A

Source conservation efforts layers for reporting in the Conservation Efforts Database GUSG module utilizing AGOL's limit usage functionality. The CED (Conservation Efforts Database https://conservationefforts.org/) is implementing a new option in July of 2019 for CED data providers to report conservation efforts that are conducted on private lands. This option provides spatial ambiguity to alleviate concerns of too much spatial detail representing private landowners’ efforts. This new option will allow CED data providers to pick a predetermined spatial SRU (Sagebrush Reporting Unit) instead of submitting the explicit effort boundary. These SRU are to be large enough to provide spatial ambiguity and obscure private landowner locations. This SRU data is in the format of a GIS polygon layer and available in the summer of 2019 from our USGS partner’s lek cluster layer and BLM HAF data modified by Oregon and Idaho layers.
GUSG_Src_Prod_R_A

Gunnison Sage Grouse source conservation efforts layers for reporting in the Conservation Efforts Database utilizing AGOL's limit usage functionality. The CED (Conservation Efforts Database https://conservationefforts.org/) is implementing a new option in July of 2019 for CED data providers to report conservation efforts that are conducted on private lands. This option provides spatial ambiguity to alleviate concerns of too much spatial detail representing private landowners’ efforts. This new option will allow CED data providers to pick a predetermined spatial SRU (Sagebrush Reporting Unit) instead of submitting the explicit effort boundary. These SRU are to be large enough to provide spatial ambiguity and obscure private landowner locations. This SRU data is in the format of a GIS polygon layer and available in the summer of 2019 from our USGS partner’s lek cluster layer and BLM HAF data modified by Oregon and Idaho layers.
NA_SRC_v2_R_A

Source conservation efforts layers for reporting in the Conservation Efforts Database utilizing AGOL's limit usage functionality. The CED (Conservation Efforts Database https://conservationefforts.org/) is implementing a new option in July of 2019 for CED data providers to report conservation efforts that are conducted on private lands. This option provides spatial ambiguity to alleviate concerns of too much spatial detail representing private landowners’ efforts. This new option will allow CED data providers to pick a predetermined spatial SRU (Sagebrush Reporting Unit) instead of submitting the explicit effort boundary. These SRU are to be large enough to provide spatial ambiguity and obscure private landowner locations. This SRU data is in the format of a GIS polygon layer and available in the summer of 2019 from our USGS partner’s lek cluster layer and BLM HAF data modified by Oregon and Idaho layers.
IRA_NorthernForests_March2024

The Midwest Landscape Initiative (MLI) is a collaboration of fish and wildlife organizations that identifies shared conservation priorities to develop solutions for healthy, functioning ecosystems in the Midwest. One product stewarded by the Midwest Landscape Initiative is the Midwest Conservation Blueprint, a base map of priority lands and waters for conservation across the Midwest. The blueprint prioritization was created using more than 20 cross-cutting societal and environmental values (i.e., indicators), including biodiversity, access to drinking water, and public recreation, among many others. This layer illustrates the approximate boundary of the Northern Forest biome as determined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for 2024 Inflation Reduction Act spending. Within this boundary, the Midwest Landscape Initiative and Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Landscape Conservation Committee collaborated to select projects for IRA funding. The Midwest Conservation Blueprint and Nature's Network Conservation Design were considered as criteria during the funding process. These boundaries are estimated and are for viewing purposes only. This layer is an input for a web map which is highlighted on a StoryMap that is used to share successes of the Midwest Landscape Initiative. It is not recommended to view this layer on its own, but rather as part of the StoryMap, which can be found here: [https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/15a30ebafbce4f44a1135750bf22105a].
FWS HQ ES NWI West Virginia Project Area

This project area reflects a mapping initiative in West Virginia to be displayed in a story map for the Advanced Water Mapping Analytics (AWMA) working group. The AWMA story map is a product of an interagency workgroup partnering to align the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army’s (Army) water resource interests with the U.S. Department of Interior’s (DOI) authoritative and ever-improving inland water mapping datasets and extensive expertise in hydrologic modeling. The federal partners propose the Advanced Water Mapping and Analytics Initiative to accelerate improvements to the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) and National Wetlands Inventory (NWI). This initiative will use state of the science approaches, enhanced water data discovery, and innovations in hydrologic modeling techniques in partnership with the National Hydrography Infrastructure (NHI). The group will leverage these improvements to develop an interactive online mapping system, initially focused on supporting Clean Water Act implementation, that enables users to access, visualize, and consume improved water data. This initiative is integral to other interagency efforts led by OMB, the Water Subcabinet, and the Internet of Water to achieve better water resource management through close collaboration and engagement.
Midwest Conservation Blueprint AtB Use Case

The Midwest Landscape Initiative (MLI) is a collaboration of fish and wildlife organizations that identifies shared conservation priorities to develop solutions for healthy, functioning ecosystems in the Midwest. One product stewarded by the Midwest Landscape Initiative is the Midwest Conservation Blueprint, a base map of priority lands and waters for conservation across the Midwest. The blueprint prioritization was created using more than 20 cross-cutting societal and environmental values (i.e., indicators), including biodiversity, access to drinking water, and public recreation, among many others. This layer illustrates the approximate boundaries of a 2023 America the Beautiful Challenge project which used the Midwest Conservation Blueprint to support its goals. These boundaries are estimated and are for viewing purposes only. This layer is an input for a web map which is highlighted on a StoryMap that is used to share successes of the Midwest Landscape Initiative. It is not recommended to view this layer on its own, but rather as part of the StoryMap, which can be found here: [https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/15a30ebafbce4f44a1135750bf22105a].
NLEB TCB Zone Map_WFL1

To delineate the year-round active portion of the Northern Long-Eared Bat and Tricolored Bat ranges, we compared winter bat activity data (e.g., captures, acoustic detections, culvert use) and the number of frost-free days and determined that Northern Long-Eared Bat and Tricolored Bat are active year-round in areas where the number of frost-free days is ≥ 200 days. Consequently, we determined Northern Long-Eared Bat and Tricolored Bat are active year-round in all or portions of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia (Year-Round Active Zones 1 and 2, Appendix 1). Furthermore, based on a review of winter bat activity data, when temperatures fell below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, Northern Long-Eared Bat and Tricolored Bat were less likely to be detected in mist-net and acoustic surveys. We assume during these colder periods, NLEB and TCB are likely entering a state of prolonged torpor and, consequently, Northern Long-Eared Bat and/or Tricolored Bat roosting in trees may not rouse in sufficient time to flush from tree roosts during tree removal activities. Based on a review of climate data from the last 30 years from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Climate Normals54, mean temperatures fell below 40 degrees Fahrenheit between December 15 and February 15 within Year-Round Active Zone 1 (Appendix 1). Therefore, to avoid harm to Northern Long-Eared Bat and Tricolored Bat during the timeframe when mean winter temperatures fall below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and bats roosting in trees are in torpor, suitable roost tree removal should be avoided between December 15 and February 15 within Year-Round Active Zone 1. Although we recognize winter temperatures can occasionally drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit in Year-Round Active Zone 2, we anticipate these periods would be short in duration. For a full explanation of the zones please review the consulation guidance here: https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024-10/nleb_tcb_consultation_guidance_version-1.0_final_0.pdf
Official Current Highlands Region

This feature layer shows the official boundary of the Highlands region, as defined by the Highlands Conservation Act (HCA), updated as of fall 2024. Spanning parts of four states—Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania—this boundary marks the region’s recognized environmental significance, including important water resources, wildlife habitats, and other critical natural areas. The layer is intended for planning and mapping purposes only, providing a clear, current depiction of the Highlands boundary to support land use planning, conservation efforts, and resource management. It is a valuable tool for those working in environmental protection, land development, and sustainability initiatives within the Highlands region.
HCA States Map

This feature layer shows the states that make up the Highlands region, as defined by the Highlands Conservation Act (HCA). The region includes parts of four states—Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania—and is known for its important natural resources, wildlife habitats, and water supplies. This layer is part of a map that displays the locations of conservation projects completed through the HCA grant program. These projects focus on protecting the environment, preserving open spaces, and improving water quality across the Highlands region. By outlining the states involved, this layer helps users see where these conservation efforts have taken place and highlights the positive impact of the HCA grant program on the local environment and communities.
SARP Waterfall Survey

This is a rapid waterfall survey feature service for the National Aquatic Barrier Inventory (Aquaticbarriers.org). Data will be input into this inventory following QAQC. Data is incomplete while this project is ongoing. This dataset is intended to support national scale species distribution modeling efforts by documenting potential natural barriers to aquatic species' passage. The base waterfall dataset at the national scale originally created by USGS for the CONUS found at [this link]. This dataset has been supplemented with local waterfall information from partners and data traded back to USGS. The data within this dataset and collected within this form is used in SARP's Aquatic Barrier Prioritization Tool (aquaticbarriers.org).
FWS_AGOL_ItemCount

This is a table of publicly shared items listed in FWS AGOL Hub Manager. Some of the data is used to populate the statistics card on main page of USFWS Open Data Site. Specifically, it pulls statistics based on Total number of Feature Services, Total number of Image Services, and Total number of Map Services shared on the USFWS Open Data Site and shares this information via a Open Data Stats card. This information is updated on a semi-annual basis with the hope of automation as time allows. If you have questions about this table, please email fwsgis@fws.gov.
ARSN HDSS Bank Conditions (BEHI) - Trutta Environmental Solutions

Bank Erosion Hazard Index (BEHI) compiled by [Trutta Environmental Solutions]. This layer is a compilation of HDSS BEHI surveys done by Trutta Environmental Solutions for various projects across the state of Alabama. HDSS provides powerful insights into the current conditions of a stream or river and is a more effective approach to documenting stream corridor conditions than traditional sampling approaches. For more specifics on the HDSS method visit Trutta's website. Scores for line segments are averaged over lengths of 200 meters. The values averaged are for left bank condition, right bank condition, both banks combined, depth and habitat. Information available from this dataset includes: 1. Average Left Bank Condition 2. Average Right Bank Condition 3. Bank Condition Average 4. Average Depth 5. Average Habitat Score 6. Stream Name 7. SHU Name & Number Data visualized by the Average Bank Condition with the values as follows: * Optimal: 0 - 1.5 * Sub Optimal: 1.5 - 2.5 * Marginal: 2.5 - 3.5 * Poor: 3.5 - 4.5 * Very Poor: 4.5 - 5
OccupiedRange2023

Occupied wolf range was calculated based on the following criteria: (1) a ten-mile radius around all aerial locations or GPS locations of radio monitored wolves over the past year; (2) a ten-mile radius around all uncollared wolf locations and wolf sign over the past year; and (3) in accordance with the 2022 10(j) Rule, occupied range is calculated within the 10(j) boundary of the MWEPA and does not include tribal lands or areas in management Zone 3.
ABFS - Assessment Units (AUs)

This dataset depicts the extent of coherent "assessment units" (AU) in the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway System (ABFS). These units represent areas where local restoration projects are likely to experience similar impacts. These units are more representative for the ABFS compared with USGS watershed boundaries (HUCs). The USGS watershed approach is dependent on elevation and drainage areas, which are not accurate in low relief floodplains like the ABFS. These units were developed in 2011 by the US Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) for use by the Louisiana Dept. of Natural Resources when that Department had purview over the Atchafalaya Basin Program. These data are being republished here to assist the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) as they work to develop updated Atchafalaya Basin Master Plans. The assessment units were originally based on the USACE Water Management Units (WMUs). Those same polygons are refined here and also subdivided into smaller units more reflective of the potential impact areas.