Document Type
Data
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication Date
2016
Abstract
The 2016 Tidal Marsh Inventory update for City of Chesapeake, Virginia was generated using on-screen digitizing techniques in the most recent version of ArcGIS® - ArcMap while viewing conditions observed in the most recent imagery from the Virginia Base Mapping Program (VBMP). Dominant plant community types were primarily determined during field surveys from shallow-draft boats moving along the shoreline. Land-based surveys were performed in some locations. One shapefile is developed that portrays tidal marsh areas represented as polygons. A metadata file accompanies the shapefile to define attribute accuracy, data development, and any use restrictions that pertain to the data.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21220/V5TF09
Keywords
Tidal marsh inventory, Virginia, GIS, Shoreline Management, Data
Associated Publications
City of Chesapeake, Virginia Shoreline Inventory Report Methods and Guidelines
Summary Tables: City of Chesapeake, Virginia Shoreline Inventory Report
City of Chesapeake 2016 Shoreline Inventory Viewer
Shoreline Situation Report Cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Portsmouth
Publication Statement
Disclaimer: The Center for Coastal Resources Management (CCRM) provides these data with the understanding that they are not guaranteed to be correct or complete, and conclusions drawn from the data set are the sole responsibility of the user. Every attempt has been made to ensure that these data and the documentation are reliable and accurate. CCRM, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), and the Commonwealth of Virginia assume no liability for any damages caused by inaccuracies in the data or documentation; and make no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or utility of this information, nor does the fact of distribution constitute a warranty.
Funding
Supported by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Center for Coastal Resources Management, Comprehensive Coastal Inventory Program
Recommended Citation
Berman, M.R., Nunez, K., Killeen, S., Rudnicky, T., Bradshaw, J., Stanhope, D., Duhring, K., Brown, K.F., Hendricks, J., Weiss, D. and Hershner, C.H. 2016. City of Chesapeake, Virginia - Shoreline Inventory Report: Methods and Guidelines, SRAMSOE no.451. Comprehensive Coastal Inventory Program, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, Gloucester Point, Virginia, 23062.
