Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Marine Protected Areas Center (MPAC)
201210
STEER Coastal Use Mapping Project
vector digital data
Monterey, CA
NOAA's Ocean Service, National Marine Protected Areas Center (MPAC)
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/oceans/coris/data/NOAA/nos/STEER/
The Coastal Use Mapping Project is designed to collect critical information on human activities in and near the St. Thomas East End Reserves (STEER). The project purpose is to improve understanding of the spatial range and intensity of key human activities and uses in this region in order to better inform resource management. Workshops were held on St. Thomas where the public, scientists, and stakeholders were invited to participate in creating maps of ocean uses
for the STEER.
Coral reefs in the USVI are facing increasing pressures from a growing variety of ocean uses, as well as increased coastal development and watershed impacts. The STEER contains extensive mangroves, seagrass beds and coral reefs. It houses a variety of commercial activities and is adjacent to a landfill, marinas, an EPA Superfund Site, and residential areas served by individual septic systems. The Coastal Use Mapping Project is intended as a step to improving coastal and watershed management activities. The information collected through this project will provide a better understanding of human uses, issues, and constraints in the STEER. It can help inform management decisions to better protect the ecosystem, while minimizing impacts on those who depend on marine resources and reducing user conflict. The project includes collecting and
mapping existing watershed information, and conducting participatory mapping workshops to gain a better understanding of key human uses and use motivations that affect the STEER.
201205
Workshop data collected in May 2012
As needed
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NCEI Geoportal FilterCoRIS_Metadata
ISO 19115 Topic Category
environment
007
geoscientificInformation
008
oceans
014
society
016
None
Ocean Uses
Recreational Use
Non-Extractive Use
Ocean Use
Fishing
Camping
Boating
Paddling
Sailing
SCUBA
SNUBA
Snorkeling
Swimming
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing
Thrill Craft
Jet Skis
Charter Diving
Charter Snorkeling
Shore Fishing
Recreational Dive Fishing
Recreational Boat Fishing
Recreational Harvest
Spearfishing
Mooring
Charter boat tours
Kiteboarding
Wind-sufring
Ferry transit
Research
Anchoring
Mooring
Permanent mooring
Transient mooring
Emergency mooring
Bait fishing
Conch fishing
Handline fishing
Whelk fishing
NOS Data Explorer Topic Category
Socioeconomics
CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus
Geographic Information > Socioeconomic
CRCP Project
USVI 250 STEER Coastal Use Assessment
20730
CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Socio-economic Survey
None
Caribbean
St. Thomas
STEER
U.S. Virgin Islands
CoRIS Place Thesaurus
OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Virgin Islands > Leeward Islands > St. Thomas (18N064W0033)
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > U. S. Virgin Islands > St. Thomas > St. Thomas (18N064W0033)
CoRIS Region
USVI
None
Data describe broad uses of the ocean, and are not intended to be used for navigational purposes or provide information on regulations affecting human activities.
Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Marine Protected Areas Center (MPAC)
Mimi D'Iorio
GIS and Database Manager
mailing and physical address
99 Pacific St. Suite 100-F
Monterey
CA
93940
U.S.A.
(831)647-6462 x112
(831)242-2051
Mimi.Diorio@noaa.gov
Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcGIS 10.0.5.4400
Attribute accuracy was maintained by comparing data before and after each process step, and by comparing final product to source data.
Logical consistency was maintained by comparing data before and after each process step, and by comparing final product to source data.
A detailed spreadsheet is available that describes decisions made during processing of the workshop data. Contact the Point of Contact for more information on the project and data processing.
Data were digitized by workshop participant groups in Bolongo Bay, US Virgin Islands.
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Data from each group were reviewed following the workshop to: a. Detail any instructions from participants to add/remove areas in post-processing b. Review GIS technician and facilitator workshop notes for any relevant data editing comments c. Discuss any areas that might require special attention or follow up.
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Data were processed by Project GIS Specialist to clean artifacts created during the live, participatory mapping process.
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All polygons were clipped to the project boundary to remove land and any marine areas outside the scope of the workshop.
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Use-specific procedures were performed based on participant input. This involved adding or removing areas as instructed by workshop participants based on certain depths or distances from shore.
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A spatial join analysis was run for each use using 50 meter squared microblocks as the zonal layer to determine the number of groups that identified a use in each grid cell.
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Data normalized for each use. For the footprint, an analysis cell with any number greater than 0 became a 1. For dominant, if the number of workshop groups who mapped a cell as dominant was at or greater than 50% of the groups who mapped that use, the value became a 1. All other cells became a 0, so that the final field values are binary (1= Yes, 0 = No)
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Processed data was analyzed for completeness and consistency. Uses that seemed inconsistent or incomplete were marked for further investigation.
201205
A follow-up meeting with workshop participants was held for comment on preliminary results. Participant inputs were recorded for future edits.
20121030
Final edits were made to dataset based on participant response.
20121113
Vector
GT-Polygon Composed of Chains
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Transverse Mercator (NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_20N)
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0.0
500000.0
0.0
Coordinate Pair
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meters
D North American 1983
GRS 1980
6378137.0
298.257222101
STEER_coastal_use_data
Human ocean use data from the STEER Coastal Use Mapping Project.
NOAA
OBJECTID
Internal feature number.
ESRI
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Shape
Feature geometry.
ESRI
Coordinates defining the features.
anchoring_ft
Includes anchoring in non-emergency locations. Excludes emergency storm anchoring and moorings.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
anchoring_dom
Includes anchoring in non-emergency locations. Excludes emergency storm anchoring and moorings.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
bait_fishing_ft
Includes any collection of baitfish, includes fishing by hook and line and cast net. Excludes other types of fishing targeting fish for non-bait purposes (e.g., aquarium collection).
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
bait_fishing_dom
Includes any collection of baitfish, includes fishing by hook and line and cast net. Excludes other types of fishing targeting fish for non-bait purposes (e.g., aquarium collection).
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
camping_ft
Includes spending one or several nights outdoors for recreational purposes. Excludes live-aboard boaters, living outdoors due to homelessness.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
camping_dom
Includes spending one or several nights outdoors for recreational purposes. Excludes live-aboard boaters, living outdoors due to homelessness.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
charter_dive_snorkel_ft
Includes diving and snorkeling activities organized through a charter/commercial operator, including vessel and shore-based SCUBA, SNUBA, snorkel, freediving, and kayak snorkel tours. Excludes swimming, speardiving/extractive activities, non-charter diving and snorkeling, and research activities.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
charter_dive_snorkel_dom
Includes diving and snorkeling activities organized through a charter/commercial operator, including vessel and shore-based SCUBA, SNUBA, snorkel, freediving, and kayak snorkel tours. Excludes swimming, speardiving/extractive activities, non-charter diving and snorkeling, and research activities.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
conch_fishing_ft
Includes any harvesting of conch. Excludes harvesting of fish, whelk, and lobster.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
conch_fishing_dom
Includes any harvesting of conch. Excludes harvesting of fish, whelk, and lobster.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
day_charter_boat_tours_ft
Includes sunset sails, day trip, half day, and dinghy tours. Excludes recreational boating of personal vessels and multi-day outings.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
day_charter_boat_tours_dom
Includes sunset sails, day trip, half day, and dinghy tours. Excludes recreational boating of personal vessels and multi-day outings.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
emergency_anchor_mooring_ft
Includes anchoring during extreme weather and in other emergencies (e.g., fire). Excludes day use mooring, live-aboard moorings, non-emergency anchoring.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
emergency_anchor_mooring_dom
Includes anchoring during extreme weather and in other emergencies (e.g., fire). Excludes day use mooring, live-aboard moorings, non-emergency anchoring.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
ferry_transit_ft
Includes ferry transit. Excludes non-ferry motorized and other boating.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
ferry_transit_dom
Includes ferry transit. Excludes non-ferry motorized and other boating.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
handline_shore_ft
Includes all shore-based handlining. Excludes fishing from shore using nets, traps, and pots.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
handline_shore_dom
Includes all shore-based handlining. Excludes fishing from shore using nets, traps, and pots.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
kayak_tours_ft
Includes commercial kayak tours. Excludes non-commercial kayak outing and kayak rental (non-tour).
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
kayak_tours_dom
Includes commercial kayak tours. Excludes non-commercial kayak outing and kayak rental (non-tour).
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
kiteboard_windsurf_ft
Includes wind-driven board activities. Excludes SUP (stand up paddle) and surfing.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
kiteboard_windsurf_dom
Includes wind-driven board activities. Excludes SUP (stand up paddle) and surfing.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
lobster_fishing_ft
Includes any harvesting of lobsters. Excludes harvesting of fish, whelk, and conch.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
lobster_fishing_dom
Includes any harvesting of lobsters. Excludes harvesting of fish, whelk, and conch.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
mooring_permanent_ft
Includes multi-day use for live-aboard boaters; more than 14 days onboard in 6 months. Excludes day use mooring, emergency storm mooring.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
mooring_permanent_dom
Includes multi-day use for live-aboard boaters; more than 14 days onboard in 6 months. Excludes day use mooring, emergency storm mooring.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
mooring_transient_ft
Includes non-liveaboard mooring, includes private, day-use, transient; between 0-14 days onboard. Excludes live-aboard moorings, emergency storm mooring.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
mooring_transient_dom
Includes non-liveaboard mooring, includes private, day-use, transient; between 0-14 days onboard. Excludes live-aboard moorings, emergency storm mooring.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
non_charter_dive_snorkel_ft
Includes diving and snorkeling conducted independently, not through a charter operator; also includes snorkel rental from hotels, local resident diving and snorkeling, as well as diving and snorkeling for education purposes. Excludes charter diving and snorkeling trips, as well as research diving.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
non_charter_dive_snorkel_dom
Includes diving and snorkeling conducted independently, not through a charter operator; also includes snorkel rental from hotels, local resident diving and snorkeling, as well as diving and snorkeling for education purposes. Excludes charter diving and snorkeling trips, as well as research diving.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
other_fishing_ft
Includes fishing and marine resource harvesting not already documented in other categories, includes use of traps, pots, seine nets, gill nets, and lionfish hunting. Excludes bait fishing, handline fishing, whelk fishing, lobster fishing, and conch fishing.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
other_fishing_dom
Includes fishing and marine resource harvesting not already documented in other categories, includes use of traps, pots, seine nets, gill nets, and lionfish hunting. Excludes bait fishing, handline fishing, whelk fishing, lobster fishing, and conch fishing.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
paddling_ft
Includes paddle-driven kayaking (non-commercial tours), SUP (stand up paddle). Excludes charter/commercial kayaking, use of motorized vessels.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
paddling_dom
Includes paddle-driven kayaking (non-commercial tours), SUP (stand up paddle). Excludes charter/commercial kayaking, use of motorized vessels.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
rec_boating_ft
Includes recreational non-charter boating (e.g., Yacht Club, Ritz, other), as well as sail or motor boats. Excludes charter boat tours.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
rec_boating_dom
Includes recreational non-charter boating (e.g., Yacht Club, Ritz, other), as well as sail or motor boats. Excludes charter boat tours.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
swimming_ft
Includes racing, general exercise, group or individual, and triathlon. Excludes free diving, snorkeling, and wading.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
swimming_dom
Includes racing, general exercise, group or individual, and triathlon. Excludes free diving, snorkeling, and wading.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
term_charter_ft
Includes multi-day/overnight boat charters. Excludes day charter, sunset sails, half-day outings, dinghy tours, recreational boating of personal vessels.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
term_charter_dom
Includes multi-day/overnight boat charters. Excludes day charter, sunset sails, half-day outings, dinghy tours, recreational boating of personal vessels.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
thrill_craft_ft
Includes parasailing, jet skis and other forms of thrill craft rental. Excludes non-motorized vessels.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
thrill_craft_dom
Includes parasailing, jet skis and other forms of thrill craft rental. Excludes non-motorized vessels.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
whelk_fishing_ft
Includes any harvesting of whelk. Excludes harvesting of fish, lobster, and conch.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
whelk_fishing_dom
Includes any harvesting of whelk. Excludes harvesting of fish, lobster, and conch.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
research_snorkeling_diving_ft
Includes diving and snorkeling conducted for research purposes. Excludes non-charter and charter diving and snorkeling, as well as snorkeling and diving for education purposes.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's General Footprint. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's General Footprint.
NOAA
0
1
research_snorkeling_diving_dom
Includes diving and snorkeling conducted for research purposes. Excludes non-charter and charter diving and snorkeling, as well as snorkeling and diving for education purposes.
A value of 1 means a feature is part of the use's Dominant Use Area. A value of 0 means a feature is not part of the use's Dominant Use Area.
NOAA
0
1
Shape_Length
Length of feature in internal units.
ESRI
Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Shape_Area
Area of feature in internal units squared.
ESRI
Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Marine Protected Areas Center (MPAC)
Mimi D'Iorio
GIS and Database Manager
mailing and physical
99 Pacific St.
Suite 100-F
Monterey
CA
93940
U.S.A.
(831)647-6462
(831)242-2051
Mimi.Diorio@noaa.gov
Downloadable Data
Data describe broad uses of the ocean, and are not intended to be used for navigational purposes or provide information on regulations affecting human activities.
ESRI Geodatabase
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/oceans/coris/data/NOAA/nos/STEER/STEER_coastal_use_mapping_2012_1130.gdb.zip
none
20230726
20121218
Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Marine Protected Areas Center (MPAC)
Jordan Gass
GIS Specialist
mailing and physical
99 Pacific St.
Suite 100-F
Monterey
CA
93940
U.S.A.
(831)647-1920
(831)647-1732
Jordan.Gass@noaa.gov
Mimi.Diorio@noaa.gov
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
FGDC-STD-001-1998
Local Time
20121218014005
None
20120501
20120531
https://www.coris.noaa.gov/metadata/records/html/steer_coastal_use_final_metadata.html
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