NASA Home Page Goddard Space Flight Center Home Page
NASA Logo - Goddard Space Flight Center   + Visit NASA.gov
a directory of Earth science data and services Global Change Master Directory Web site
header 2 bullet Links bullet FAQ bullet Contact Us bullet Site Map
Home Data Sets Data Services Learn about GCMD_legacy's portal collaborations. Add new dataset or dataservice records to GCMD_legacy What's New Participate Calendar About GCMD_legacy
 
Record Search Query: ServiceParameters>MODELS>DYNAMIC VEGETATION/ECOSYSTEM MODELS

A GIS-Based Decision-Support Tool to Evaluate Land Management Policies in South Florida
Entry ID: USGS_GISFlorida
[ Update this Record ]


Summary
Abstract: South Florida’s national parks and wildlife refuges are threatened by accelerated growth of the surrounding built environment which alters the natural hydrology and ecology, and introduces harmful levels of sediment, nutrients and toxins. Department of the Interior scientists and land managers are faced with major informational and financial challenges and conflicting stakeholder interests in their efforts to manage and protect resources to fulfill their stewardship responsibilities. The primary objective of the project is to develop a GIS-based ecosystem portfolio model (EPM) for Park Service/Fish and Wildlife Service scientists and managers to use to develop and evaluate strategies to protect the interests of South Florida parks and refuges in the face of development pressures. The EPM will integrate natural science, land use, and economic information to assist with land use scenario evaluation, land use planning, and ecological assessments related to land use. Ultimately, restoration success will depend on well coordinated, collaborative, and integrated efforts among participating agencies and stakeholders to implement a reasonable balance between human needs and the needs of the ecosystem.

[Summary provided by the USGS.]
Service Citation
Originators: U.S. Geological Survey
Title: A GIS-Based Decision-Support Tool to Evaluate Land Management Policies in South Florida
Provider: U.S. Geological Survey
URL: http://geography.wr.usgs.gov/science/GISFlorida.html
Service Keywords
REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES >KNOWLEDGE/DECISION SYSTEMS   [Definition]
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS >DESKTOP GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS   [Definition]
MODELS >DYNAMIC VEGETATION/ECOSYSTEM MODELS   [Definition]
Science Keywords
BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS   [Definition]
HUMAN DIMENSIONS >ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE/MANAGEMENT >LAND MANAGEMENT   [Definition]
BIOSPHERE >AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS   [Definition]
ISO Topic Category
BIOTA
ENVIRONMENT
IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER
PLANNING CADASTRE
Keywords
Decision Support Tool
Land Management
National Parks
Wildlife Refuges
GIS
Geographic Information Systems
Service Provider
Western Region Geography, Geography Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior

Service Provider Personnel
Name: USGS WESTERN PUBLICATIONS GROUP
Phone: 650-329-5057
Contact Address:
U.S. Geological Survey
345 Middlefield Rd, MS 951
 City: Menlo Park
Province or State: CA
Postal Code: 94025
Country: USA
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA

BILL LABIOSA
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 650-329-4279
Email: blabiosa at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
345 Middlefield Road Mail Stop 531
City: Menlo Park
Province or State: CA
Postal Code: 94025
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2008-09-23
SERF Last Revision Date: 2008-09-24
[ Update this Record ]
USA dot gov - The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
+ Privacy Policy and Important Notices
NASA
Webmaster:  Monica Holland
Responsible NASA Official:  Lola Olsen
Last Updated:  May 2013