Document Type
Report
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication Date
8-2007
Abstract
The data contained within the Shoreline Inventory is based on a three-tiered shoreline assessment approach. The assessment characterizes conditions that are observed from a small boat navigating along the shoreline. Hand-held GPS units are used to log features. The three tiered shoreline assessment approach reports conditions in three regions: 1) the immediate riparian zone, evaluated for land use; 2) the bank, evaluated for height, stability, cover and natural protection; and 3) the shoreline, describing the presence of shoreline structures for shore protection and recreational purposes. Three GIS coverages are generated. The lynn_lubc coverage contains features related to the land use in the riparian zone and conditions at the bank. The lynn_sstruc coverage includes information pertaining to structures for shoreline defense. Finally, lynn_astru_point identifies structures that are typically built for access and recreational activities at the shore. All three can be downloaded as shapefiles from this site through links at the bottom of this page. A metadata file is provided to describe each file.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21220/V5NM8H
Keywords
Shoreline Inventories, Virginia, GIS, Management, Data
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
The Lynnhaven River Shoreline Inventory was funded by the United States Army Corps of Engineers through contract number W91236-06-C-0065
Recommended Citation
Berman, M.R., Berquist, H., Killeen, S., Nunez, K., Rudnicky, T., Schatt, D.E., Reay, K. and D. Weiss, 2007. Lynnhaven River, Virginia Shoreline Inventory Report, Comprehensive Coastal Inventory Program, Center for Coastal Resources Management Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, Gloucester Point, Virginia, 23062
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