Description

Communities need to understand how land cover affects water quality. This webinar provides information about NOAA’s coastal land cover data (also known as “C-CAP data”). Several tools make these data easier to use, including the Land Cover Atlas, an online viewer used to analyze land cover changes by county or watershed. Also covered: a step-by-step guidance document that helps users understand key water quality indicators.

Learning Outcomes

• Review maps of land cover and change in the coastal U.S.
• Analyze change statistics and maps for a county or watershed of interest
• Identify sensitive watersheds that may be impacted by runoff
• Discover additional resources that can help users assess water quality

Presenter

Nate Herold, NOAA Office for Coastal Management
Rebecca Love, NOAA Office for Coastal Management

Recorded October 27, 2015