Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Atlas: North Carolina and South Carolina Digital Data Re-release, 1996 (NCEI Accession 0049956)
This dataset comprises an update of the Environmental Sensitivity Indexes (ESI) data for North and South Carolina. ESI data characterize estuarine environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. The ESI data include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.
The ESI data were collected, mapped, and digitized to provide environmental data for oil spill planning and response. The Clean Water Act with amendments by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires response plans for immediate and effective protection of sensitive resources.
The ESI data were collected, mapped, and digitized to provide environmental data for oil spill planning and response. The Clean Water Act with amendments by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires response plans for immediate and effective protection of sensitive resources.
Dataset Citation
- Cite as: Petersen, Jill; US DOC/NOAA > National Ocean Service - Seattle, WA (2009). Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Atlas: North Carolina and South Carolina Digital Data Re-release, 1996 (NCEI Accession 0049956). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0049956. Accessed [date].
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gov.noaa.nodc:0049956
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Time Period | 1955-01-01 to 1996-12-31 |
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West: -81.125
East: -75.25
South: 32
North: 36.625
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Data Presentation Form | Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns |
Dataset Progress Status | Complete - production of the data has been completed Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility |
Data Update Frequency | As needed |
Supplemental Information | MAPS ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES! Data within this accession is divided into folders that include both files for GIS users and .pdf maps. Extensive metadata is provided that details each data layer and the maps. An earlier ESI atlas for North Carolina is archived at NCEI under accession number 0013821; for South Carolina under 0013822. Files in this accession represent a consolidated, updated product with both ArcView and ArcGIS 9.2 project files. ARCE and MOSS files are in additional subdirectories. |
Purpose | The ESI data were collected, mapped, and digitized to provide environmental data for oil spill planning and response. The Clean Water Act with amendments by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires response plans for immediate and effective protection of sensitive resources. |
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