Federal Programs and Information Resources
Maps and GIS Data http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/maps_gis_data/fsheries/s_atlantic/index.html http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/gis/data/index.htm
NOAA Fisheries, Southeast Regional Ofce produces data sets on habitat protection (Critical Habitats, Essential Fish Habitats and Habitats of Particular Concern), marine mammal tracking, stock assessments, protected resource management, and general fsher- ies management along with many others.
L-6 USEPA Programs and Information Resources
Watershed Conservation Approaches and Tools http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/nps/watershed/conservation.cfm Examples of conservation and protection approaches and tools that are generally site-specifc and tailored to the particular situation. Watershed managers are encouraged to use these examples as guidance in developing their own conservation and protection strategies. Approaches that have been found to be efective at maintaining watershed health and integrity, especially when combined, include:
• Habitat and Biodiversity Conservation
• Green Infrastructure and Landscape Conservation
• River Corridor Protection
• Land Protection Programs and Local Land Use Ordinances
• Hydrology
Ecosystem Science Resources http://www2.epa.gov/science-and-technology/ecosystems-science-resources EPA’s research mission is to conduct leading-edge research and foster the sound use of science and technology to fulfll EPA’s mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment. Ecosystem science resources include:
• Ecosystems Research
• Environmental Indicators
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2015 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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