Green Infrastructure Design, a company that specializes in sustainable design and planning, has recently secured grant money to support the Carmel River Steelhead Association (CRSA), a non-profit organization that focuses on the conservation and restoration of steelhead trout populations in the Carmel River. The grant will fund the development of a Web GIS Portal that will offer numerous benefits to the organization.
The Web GIS Portal will enable users to collect and analyze fish populations and trends over time. It will include data from local Monterey County GIS, the US Geological Survey Earth Explore, the US Department of Agriculture USDA-NRCS, the County of Monterey Web GIS Portal, and other organizations. This data will provide valuable insights into the health and abundance of steelhead populations in the Carmel River and help CRSA make informed decisions about its conservation efforts.
The portal will allow users to collect information on fish populations, survey redd hatching sites, and river flows, and capture notes and pictures from field surveys using mobile devices. This will allow CRSA to gather data on steelhead populations more efficiently and accurately than ever before. The portal will also enable users to share data and collaborate on conservation efforts, which will improve the overall effectiveness of CRSA’s programs.
The development of this Web GIS Portal will be a significant step forward for steelhead conservation in the Carmel River. It will offer numerous benefits to CRSA, including greater access to data, improved efficiency and accuracy in data collection, and increased collaboration and coordination with other organizations and individuals involved in steelhead conservation efforts.
Moreover, the portal will also benefit the broader community by providing valuable insights into the health and abundance of steelhead populations in the Carmel River. This information can be used to inform policies and decisions related to fisheries management and conservation in the region, ensuring the long-term sustainability of steelhead populations and the health of the river ecosystem.