Aquatic and Freshwater Spatial Data
Floodplain Prioritization Tool
The Floodplain Prioritization Tool helps decision-makers identify critical opportunities for floodplain protection and restoration in the Mississippi River Basin. It is an interactive, web-based mapping tool. Users can prioritize different criteria (e.g., water quality, wildlife habitat, and human exposure to flooding) on the map to see where floodplain restoration and conservation is likely to have the greatest impact. Developed by The Nature Conservancy and partners.
Southeast Aquatic Barrier Prioritization Tool
The Southeast Aquatic Barrier Prioritization Tool aims to build aquatic connectivity in rivers and streams. The Tool provides inventory data on aquatic barriers (like dams and road-related culverts) and helps practitioners to describe, understand, and prioritize these barriers for removal, restoration, and mitigation. Aquatic connectivity in rivers and streams is essential for fish and other aquatic organisms. The Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership (SARP) developed the tool with support from partners and funders.
Aquatic Conservation Opportunity Areas
The Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership (SARP) developed coastal and inland datasets to identify and track aquatic Conservation Opportunity Areas (COAs) in the Southeast. They are available to practitioners and the public. The spatial datasets can aid in planning aquatic and riparian conservation efforts and can determine qualification for SARP restoration funds.
