Internet Mapping

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Internet Mapping GIS for Parks Non-Profits
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What is Internet Mapping GIS?

• GIS
• Combines layers of information about a
  place/thing to give you a better understanding
  about that place/thing.

• Internet Mapping
• A way to publish these layers to the public or to
  a select group of people in a simple way.

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What does GIS look like?

• Comprised of Graphical Features
• Lines
• Points
• Polygons
• and a table associated with each feature.

The graphical features show a location on a map.
Each individual feature has a record associated
with it.
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GIS Layers
The Visual Part

• You might hear people talk about coverages,
  themes, or shapefiles. All these terms are other
  names for layers of information.

• With individual layers we can conduct analysis
  between layers and only display layers of
  interest.
• Data for GIS applications can include
• Scanned and/or Digitized Data
• Databases
• GPS field Sampling of Attributes
• Remote Sensing and Aerial Photography

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GIS Attributes
The Background Information
Imagine a tree. How would you keep track of and
communicate information about this tree to other
people who need to know all about it? You might
use a database to keep track of what species it
is, how old it is, how tall it is, how healthy it
is, and any other attributes that are important.
This tree is one record in a database.
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GIS Metadata
The Who, What, When, Why Where
Data about Data, or information known about the
image in order to provide access to the image.

• Who created the data?
• What type of data is it?
• When was the data created?
• Why was it created? For what purpose?
• And where is the data stored?

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Advantages of Digital GIS verse Paper
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Internet Mapping
How GIS Data Can Be Stored Used
GIS on the Web is an inexpensive method for
reaching a vast audience. In addition, the
easy-to-use browser-based format lets anyone use
the Web to access maps and GIS-based
data--sophisticated GIS applications become
usable by everyone over the Internet.
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Internet Mapping
Different types of Applications

• ESRIs ArcIMS, ArcSDE Map Objects
• AutoDesks Map Guide
• Integraphs Geo Media
• University of Minnesotas Mapserver
• TatukGIS Delphi Custom Mapper
• ASP Map
• Others

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Internet Mapping
Public Faces
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Internet Mapping
What can it be used for?

• Ranger/First Responder Maps
• Trail Guides
• Birding Locations
• Geo-caching
• Natural Resource Management
• Property Acquisition
• PR, Education Outreach

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GIS Natural Resource Management

• Inventory current areas.
• Analyze trends.
• Identify future acquisitions.

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Field Data Collection
Post-field Analysis
Final Product Production
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Assemble GIS Data
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Conceptual Model for Watershed Assessment
Natural Resources
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Landscape Modeling
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Location Modeling
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• Change in land use over time.
• Relationship between land use and available water
  quality data.
• Potential wetland creation/restoration sites.
• Potential stream restoration sites.
• Potential preserve sites.

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Internet Mapping
How can I pay for it?
Grants
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Internet Mapping
How can I pay for it?
Partnerships

• County Auditor
• County Engineer
• Emergency Management Agency
• Land Conservancies
• Universities Colleges
• County Planning

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Internet Mapping
How can I pay for it?
Getting the Most from your Consultant

• AutoCAD rel 2000 with attributed information or
• ArcView shape files with ArcView project file and
  relevant legends symbols of all information
  collected
• with Metadata

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Medina County Natural Resource Mapping Project
Summary Report Chippewa Lake Watershed Study
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• Project Impact Grant
• 80,000 grant funding
• All local match in-kind hours
• Partnership of County Departments
• Two parts to project
• Chippewa Lake Watershed Study
• Medina County Natural Resource Inventory

Lafayette Township
Gloria Glens
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Project Impact Grant
Chippewa Lake Watershed Study
The watershed study used a combination of
secondary source data review, assessment of
stream morphology, field visits to selected
sites, and stream reach modeling to

• Characterize the watershed and streams
• Identify landscape features contributing to
  flooding
• Understand how certain stream reaches respond to
  storm events

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Project Impact Grant
Chippewa Lake Watershed Study
This report presents the following Flood
Factors Analysis review of existing mapping and
data to determine characteristics of the
watershed that affect flooding Flood Modeling
Study stream characterization, field
reconnaissance, and modeling of flood events at
five sample reaches in the watershed to provide a
more clear understanding of how certain types of
streams respond to storms Potential Wetland and
Stream Restoration review of mapping and field
reconnaissance to identify potential areas for
stream or wetland restoration that could reduce
flooding problems Existing Land Use Controls
review of land use controls in watershed
communities to identify measures that could be
taken to reduce future flooding problems
Discussion and Recommendations integrating
findings from the various sections and presenting
general recommendations for reducing flooding
problems in the watershed
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Project Impact Grant
Medina County Natural Resource Mapping

• Watersheds and streams of Medina County
• Floodplain areas
• Flood-prone areas
• Land cover
• Significant natural resources
• Historic and pre-historic resources
• Utility transmission corridors
• Railroad corridors
• Existing conditions

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Project Impact Grant
Main Impacts

• Assisted the County Agencies to work as a team
• Subdivision plans are now flagged if part of park
  master plan
• County is reconsidering floodplain regulations
• County received 1 million to buy houses in the
  floodplain

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North Central Ohio Lake Erie Internet Mapping
GIS , Phase 1 Or N.O.R.M. North-central Ohio
Regional Mapping
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Grant

• 120,000 Coastal Restoration Grant
• 30,000 Cash
• 5,000 in-kind salary
• 11, 000 in-kind computer hardware technology

This project was funded in part by a Great Lakes
Coastal Restoration Grant (GLCRG) supported by
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) through the Ohio Coastal
Management Program (OCMP).
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Goals
would analysis how changes in landuse upstream
effect downstream - specifically coastal - water
quality and develop a system to prioritize land
acquisition, stream easements restoration areas
to improve and protect coastal water quality.

• Inventory and Organize Existing Data
• Create New Land Use Data
• Create an Interactive Internet Mapping GIS System

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Phase 1 100 stream miles per county with 5
field verification
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Post-field Analysis
Field Data Collection
Mission Planning
Final Product Production
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NCRCPD Technical Committee Input
Develop Internet Mapping GIS Application
NCRCPD Input
Revise based on comments
Advise NCRCPD on server purchase
Install Final Internet Mapping Site on new NCRCPD
server behind existing LCMPD hardware, software
and network connections
NCRCPD Input
Present Final Internet Mapping Site and
Presentation Maps of Watersheds
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Final Product

• Metadata

• PDFs of All Maps

• Printed Presentation Maps

• Electronic Map Files
• Your staff can customize maps after delivery

• Organized data in a clear user friendly manner

• All data in same coordinate system

• All data virtually seamless from county to county

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Final Product
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Internet Mapping GIS for Parks Non-Profits

• Multiple Benefits,
• Technology Options,
• Funding Strategies,
• Success Stories
• Questions??

www.ncrcpd.com/presentation1.ppt
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GIS Internet Mapping for Parks Non Profits
Bios
Katherine Gluntz,ASLA URS Cleveland Ms. Gluntz
is responsible for landscape architectural
services mainly focusing on parks and other
recreational planning. Through her experiences
working directly with 6 different metropolitan
park districts, she has developed a strong
understanding of the multi-facetted world of a
park district. Throughout that experience, she
performed work ranging from regional planning and
GIS to site construction documentation
supervision, trail planning and construction, as
well as graphic design and architectural design.
One of Ms. Gluntzs specialties is GIS mapping
software and hardware implementation. She is
trained in many software platforms and hardware
configurations. Email Katherine_gluntz_at_urscorp.co
m Phone [phone] James Kooser URS
Cleveland Mr. Kooser is an ecologist specializing
in terrestrial and wetland ecology. He is
responsible for identifying and analyzing
ecological resources for private and government
clients. He has managed projects ranging from
small private wetland studies to large
multi-year, open ended transportation
environmental clearance projects. He has
completed surveys for populations of state and
federally listed plants in Ohio, Pennsylvania,
West Virginia and New York. He was a member of
the Pennsylvania assessment team that developed
models for the Hydrogeomorphic Method for wetland
functional assessment. Mr. Kooser is currently
conducting an extensive research program on
wetland functional assessment. Mr. Kooser was the
Natural Heritage Program Ecologist for the Ohio
Department of Natural Resources from 1986 through
1989. While there he supervised field crews who
performed countywide natural area inventories,
developed techniques and training manuals for the
inventories, prepared reports for the Department
and carried out research on survey methods and
plant community composition. He has written
several papers on park and nature preserve
management. Email Jim_Kooser_at_urscorp.com Phone
[phone]
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GIS Internet Mapping for Parks Non Profits
Bios
James D. (Dan) Martin, Director of Lorain County
Metro Parks Dan received a bachelors degree
from the Ohio State University in Parks and
Recreation and a Masters degree from North
Carolina State in Economics. He spent 4 years
with the Ohio State Parks, 6 years with the
Columbus City Parks and is now serving his 12th
year as Director of the Lorain County Metro
Parks. During his tenure the park district has
grown by over 4000 acres and opened 6 new
parks. Dan currently serves on the boards of the
J.V.S. Endowment Fund, Lake Erie Coastal Ohio,
Natural Resources Assistance Council (District
9), and the Access Program. He is also involved
in numerous community committees. In 1999, Dan
received the Distinguished Leadership Award from
the National Association for Community
Leadership. And, in 2003, Dan was honored with
Ohios Outstanding professional leadership
award from the Ohio Parks and Recreation
Association. Visit www.Loraincountymetroparks.com
for more information Thomas K. James, Director of
the Medina County Park District Tom James is the
Director of the Medina County Park District and
has served in that capacity since 1993. During
his tenure, the park district has grown from just
over 1,000 acres to almost reaching 4,000 acres.
The park district has opened 5 new park sites and
has created an innovative successful
comprehensive environmental education program in
conjunction with the Medina County school
districts. Graduating with honors, from Kent
State University, Tom earned a BS in Education
and then went on to graduate from the Revenue
Sources Management School at North Carolina State
University. Previously, Tom was employed with
the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District,
where he worked in various positions for over 21
years, culminating as the manager of the Marina
Lease Program. Tom was also a member of the
Cloverleaf Local Schools Board of Education and
currently a member of the Seville Comprehensive
Plan Review Committee. Visit www.MedinaCountyParks
.com for more information.
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GIS Internet Mapping for Parks Non Profits
Bios
North Coast Regional Council of Park Districts
(NCRCPD) In 2001, the North Coast Regional
Council of Park Districts (NCRCPD) was formed
under Revised Code Chapter 167. Founding members
of the NCRCPD included Erie MetroParks, Lorain
County Metro Parks, Medina County Park District,
and Sandusky County Park District. In 2004, Wood
County Park District was added as a member. To
date, the council has undertaken four different
types of cooperative projects including wetland
mitigation, regional planning, land acquisition,
and grant writing. These projects parallel the
goals and mission of the NCRCPD. The council has
been able to protect hundreds of acres of
wetlands, hundreds of linear feet of stream and
create a regional GIS clearinghouse of north
central Ohio. Most of these projects funded by
grants or by mitigation funds. This council of
park districts enables the individual parks to
operate on a larger regional scale to acquire
unique, once in a lifetime properties, enable the
districts to create a wetland mitigation banking
system, and collectively share personnel and
resources. Visit www.Ncrcpd.com for more
information.