Assessment Tools
The Central Coast Wetland Mapper is an Internet-based, interactive, GIS planning tool that provides descriptive and spatial wetland and watershed data for California’s Central Coast. This tool can be used to distribute information, analyze permits, and identify and prioritize wetlands for conservation projects. For more information on Wetland Mapper click here.
California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM)
The California Rapid Assessment Method is an assessment tool that provides information about the condition of a wetland and the stressors that affect it. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, the California Coastal Commission, and the Central Coast Wetlands Group have calibrated the tool in the central coast. The Central Coast component of CRAM is part of a larger effort led by the San Francisco Estuary Institute and Southern California Coastal Water Research Project.
California Statewide Wetlands Inventory Initiative
The California Statewide Wetlands Inventory Initiative is updating U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s National Wetlands Inventory data throughout the state. Quadrangles will be updated for the region and the Central Coast Wetlands Group will provide input and field assistance to staff to ensure an accurate product. They have produced a Google Earth file of National wetlands, to go to the download page click here.
Central Coast Wetland Project Tracker
Emulating the successful example of the Bay Area Wetland Project Tracker, the Central Coast Wetlands Group is developing a regional wetland project tracker that will provide access to location, size, habitat, and status of central coast restoration, enhancement, and creation projects.
Click here to download the Wetland Project Tracker Fact Sheet
CRAM
Wetland Inventory
Wetland Tracker
