Metadata Summary: SWFWMD Seagrass Beds
Dataset Type: GIS/Spatial Data
Name of Data Source: SWFWMD Seagrass Beds
Number of Water Resources Sampled: Unknown
Datasource Abbreviation (dataset): SWFWMD_SEAGRASS
Description of Datasource: The Southwest Florida Water Management District maintains data for seagrass beds and related features found within Clearwater Harbor, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Lemon Bay and Charlotte Harbor. A method of photo-interpretation is used to identify seagrass beds from 1:24,000 scale natural color aerial photography. The final results are a geographic information system (GIS) dataset that shows the location of seagrass beds within a given area.
Method of Transferring Data to the Atlas: Manual transfer via HTTP
How Often Data is Transferred to the Atlas: Bi-Annually
Data Current on Atlas as of: 5/28/2021
Disclaimer/Use Constraints:
These data were not collected under the supervision of a licensed Professional Surveyor and Mapper. Use of these data requires a general understanding of GIS.
Custodian Information:
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Mapping and GIS Section
Contact Name: GIS Staff
Contact Phone: (352) 796-7211 x4210
Contact E-mail:
data.maps@watermatters.org
Contact URL:
https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/resources/data-maps/gis-maps-survey
