Coastal Environmental Sensitivity Index Mapping of Florida Gulf Coast
Implementing Organization
State of Florida
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$1,473,993
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Monitoring and Observations
Targeted Resources
Other
Project Description
The project will update Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) datasets and maps for the Florida Gulf of Mexico regions (Panhandle, Northwest Peninsular, Southwest Peninsular, and South Florida) over five years to more adequately inform oil spill response planning, implementation, damage assessment, and restoration. Specifically, this project will involve 1) updating the regional ESIs, 2) producing cartographic products, and 3) developing a publicly accessible ESI webpage. These updated ESIs will be more reliable, relevant, and comparable, as well as more readily available for restoration managers, including the Florida Trustee Implementation Group, to utilize in their decision-making process when proposing and selecting restoration projects.
Contact
Gareth Leonard(850) 617-9452
gareth.leonard@myfwc.com
Project Website
None
For official trustee information regarding the Deepwater Horizon NRDA, including information regarding the NRDA process and the status of projects, see https://www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov/