Allocating the added value of energy policies

Developing an energy policy from a collection of programs is made more complicated because there is no single value that can be used as a best estimate of the contribution of a single policy, despite the ability to estimate the impact Of the complete suite. In this paper we illustrate the problem and use cooperative game theory to show one way to estimate individual effects of a policy goal in the context of collective estimates. Using an economic equilibrium model, we illustrate the behavior of four policies, namely, a gasoline tax, CAFE standards, a carbon tax, and drilling the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve, through their Shapley value contributions in measuring the impact of each in the context of a suite...

Categories: Publication; Types: Citation; Tags: Air, comparison, energy, environmental, terrestrial, All tags... transport, Fewer tags

Bird Conservation Regions

"Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) are ecologically distinct regions in North America with similar bird communities, habitats, and resource management issues. They are based on the scale-flexible hierarchical framework of nested ecological units delineated by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). These ecoregions encompass areas that are similar in their biotic (e.g., plant and wildlife) and abiotic (e.g., soils, drainage patterns, temperature, and annual precipitation) characteristics. BCRs may be partitioned into smaller ecological units when finer scale conservation planning, implementation, and evaluation are necessary. Conversely, BCRs may be aggregated to facilitate conservation partnerships...

Categories: Data; Types: ArcGIS REST Map Service, ArcGIS Service Definition, Downloadable, Map Service; Tags: BCR, bird conservation regions, marine, terrestrial

new soil depth data for eastern Oregon study area

soil depth data from new soil data set for the eastern Oregon study area of the WWETAC VDDT project, from Jeff Kern and Michelle Buonopane in August, 2010

Tags: soils, terrestrial

BLM REA CBR 2010 Terrestrial Ecosystems Status - Inter-Mountain Basins Big Sagebrush Shrubland

This map shows the current and near-term status of terrestrial ecosystems, in addition to the input datasets used for the analysis and distribution modeling that were involved in producing these status datasets.These data are provided by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) "as is" and may contain errors or omissions. The User assumes the entire risk associated with its use of these data and bears all responsibility in determining whether these data are fit for the User's intended use. These data may not have the accuracy, resolution, completeness, timeliness, or other characteristics appropriate for applications that potential users of the data may contemplate. The User is encouraged to carefully consider the content...

Types: Live Data; Tags: BLM, Big Sagebrush, Bioclimate, Bureau of Land Management, CBR, All tags... CBR 2010, Central Basin and Range, Current, DOI, Distribution, Ecosystem, Geospatial, Inter-Mountain Basins, Intermountain Basin, Long Term, MapServer, Near Term, REA, Rapid Ecoregional Assessment, Shrubland, Status, Terrestrial, Vegetation, biota, liveData, service, Fewer tags

BLM REA CBR 2010 Terrestrial Species Birds Status - Golden Eagle

In addition to current distribution of each bird species, this map shows their current and near-term status within the ecoregion. Current, long-term, and summary bioclimate data is also include for several of these bird species. The input datasets used in the distribution model are also included. These data are provided by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) "as is" and may contain errors or omissions. The User assumes the entire risk associated with its use of these data and bears all responsibility in determining whether these data are fit for the User's intended use. These data may not have the accuracy, resolution, completeness, timeliness, or other characteristics appropriate for applications that potential users...

Types: Live Data; Tags: BLM, Bioclimate, Bird, Bureau of Land Management, CBR, All tags... CBR 2010, Central Basin and Range, Current, DOI, Geospatial, Golden Eagle, Long Term, MapServer, REA, Rapid Ecoregional Assessment, Species, Status, Terrestrial, Wildlife, biota, liveData, service, Fewer tags

BLM REA CBR 2010 Terrestrial Species Birds Status - Sage Thrasher

In addition to current distribution of each bird species, this map shows their current and near-term status within the ecoregion. Current, long-term, and summary bioclimate data is also include for several of these bird species. The input datasets used in the distribution model are also included. These data are provided by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) "as is" and may contain errors or omissions. The User assumes the entire risk associated with its use of these data and bears all responsibility in determining whether these data are fit for the User's intended use. These data may not have the accuracy, resolution, completeness, timeliness, or other characteristics appropriate for applications that potential users...

Types: Live Data; Tags: BLM, Bird, Bureau of Land Management, CBR, CBR 2010, All tags... Central Basin and Range, Current, DOI, Distribution, Geospatial, MapServer, Near Term, REA, Range, Rapid Ecoregional Assessment, Sage Thrasher, Species, Status, Terrestrial, Wildlife, biota, liveData, service, Fewer tags

BLM REA CBR 2010 Terrestrial Species Birds Status - Savannah Sparrow

In addition to current distribution of each bird species, this map shows their current and near-term status within the ecoregion. Current, long-term, and summary bioclimate data is also include for several of these bird species. The input datasets used in the distribution model are also included. These data are provided by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) "as is" and may contain errors or omissions. The User assumes the entire risk associated with its use of these data and bears all responsibility in determining whether these data are fit for the User's intended use. These data may not have the accuracy, resolution, completeness, timeliness, or other characteristics appropriate for applications that potential users...

Types: Live Data; Tags: BLM, Bird, Bureau of Land Management, CBR, CBR 2010, All tags... Central Basin and Range, Current, DOI, Distribution, Geospatial, MapServer, Near Term, REA, Range, Rapid Ecoregional Assessment, Savannah Sparrow, Species, Status, Terrestrial, Wildlife, biota, liveData, service, Fewer tags

BLM REA MBR 2010 Terrestrial Species Mammals Status - Mule Deer

In addition to current distribution of each mammal species, this map shows their current and near-term status within the ecoregion. Current, long-term, and summary bioclimate data is also include for several of these mammal species. The input datasets used in the distribution model are also included. These data are provided by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) "as is" and may contain errors or omissions. The User assumes the entire risk associated with its use of these data and bears all responsibility in determining whether these data are fit for the User's intended use. These data may not have the accuracy, resolution, completeness, timeliness, or other characteristics appropriate for applications that potential...

Types: Live Data; Tags: BLM, Bioclimate, Bureau of Land Management, Current, DOI, All tags... Distribution, Geospatial, Long Term, MBR, MBR 2010, Mammal, MapServer, Mojave Basin and Range, Mule Deer, Muledeer, Near Term, Population, REA, Range, Rapid Ecoregional Assessment, Round, Species, Status, Summer, Terrestrial, Wildlife, Winter, Year, biota, liveData, service, Fewer tags

BLM REA MBR 2010 Terrestrial Species Mammals Status - Mojave Ground Squirrel

In addition to current distribution of each mammal species, this map shows their current and near-term status within the ecoregion. Current, long-term, and summary bioclimate data is also include for several of these mammal species. The input datasets used in the distribution model are also included. These data are provided by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) "as is" and may contain errors or omissions. The User assumes the entire risk associated with its use of these data and bears all responsibility in determining whether these data are fit for the User's intended use. These data may not have the accuracy, resolution, completeness, timeliness, or other characteristics appropriate for applications that potential...

Types: Live Data; Tags: BLM, Bioclimate, Bureau of Land Management, Current, DOI, All tags... Distribution, Geospatial, Long Term, MBR, MBR 2010, Mammal, MapServer, Mojave Basin and Range, Mojave Ground Squirrel, Near Term, REA, Rapid Ecoregional Assessment, Species, Status, Terrestrial, Wildlife, biota, liveData, service, Fewer tags

BLM REA MBR 2010 Terrestrial Species Birds Status - Ferruginous Hawk

In addition to current distribution of each bird species, this map shows their current and near-term status within the ecoregion. Current, long-term, and summary bioclimate data is also include for several of these bird species. The input datasets used in the distribution model are also included. These data are provided by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) "as is" and may contain errors or omissions. The User assumes the entire risk associated with its use of these data and bears all responsibility in determining whether these data are fit for the User's intended use. These data may not have the accuracy, resolution, completeness, timeliness, or other characteristics appropriate for applications that potential users...

Types: Live Data; Tags: BLM, Bioclimate, Bird, Bureau of Land Management, Current, All tags... DOI, Distribution, Ferruginous Hawk, Geospatial, Long Term, MBR, MBR 2010, MapServer, Mojave Basin and Range, Near Term, REA, Range, Rapid Ecoregional Assessment, Species, Status, Terrestrial, Wildlife, biota, liveData, service, Fewer tags

BLM REA MBR 2010 Terrestrial Species Reptile Status - Mojave Rattlesnake

In addition to current distribution of each reptile species, this map shows their current and near-term status within the ecoregion. Current, long-term, and summary bioclimate data is also include for several of these reptile species. The input datasets used in the distribution model are also included. These data are provided by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) "as is" and may contain errors or omissions. The User assumes the entire risk associated with its use of these data and bears all responsibility in determining whether these data are fit for the User's intended use. These data may not have the accuracy, resolution, completeness, timeliness, or other characteristics appropriate for applications that potential...

Types: Live Data; Tags: BLM, Bioclimate, Bureau of Land Management, Current, DOI, All tags... Distribution, Geospatial, Long Term, MBR, MBR 2010, MapServer, Mojave Basin and Range, Mojave Rattlesnake, Near Term, REA, Range, Rapid Ecoregional Assessment, Reptile, Species, Status, Terrestrial, Wildlife, biota, liveData, service, Fewer tags

BLM REA CBR 2010 Terrestrial Species Mammals Status - White-tailed Jackrabbit

In addition to current distribution of each mammal species, this map shows their current and near-term status within the ecoregion. Current, long-term, and summary bioclimate data is also include for several of these mammal species. The input datasets used in the distribution model are also included. These data are provided by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) "as is" and may contain errors or omissions. The User assumes the entire risk associated with its use of these data and bears all responsibility in determining whether these data are fit for the User's intended use. These data may not have the accuracy, resolution, completeness, timeliness, or other characteristics appropriate for applications that potential...

Types: Live Data; Tags: BLM, Bioclimate, Bureau of Land Management, CBR, CBR 2010, All tags... Central Basin and Range, Current, DOI, Distribution, Geospatial, Long Term, Mammal, MapServer, Near Term, REA, Range, Rapid Ecoregional Assessment, Species, Status, Terrestrial, White-tailed Jackrabbit, Whitetailed, Wildlife, biota, liveData, service, Fewer tags

BLM REA WYB 2011 Ch03 Overview Synthesis Part 3

This map summarizes information presented in the other chapters of the report, including background information on the Bureau of Land Management and Rapid Ecoregional Assessments (REAs), and the REA components that are addressed by the Wyoming Basin REA. In addition, we provide two-page summaries for each Change Agent (development, invasive species, fire, and climate change) and Conservation Element (species and communities) assessed by the Wyoming Basin REA. The REA?s provide an assessment of 1) baseline conditions for long-term monitoring of broad-scale conditions and trends; 2) landscape-level intactness of ecological communities, habitats for priority species, and the ecoregion overall; and 3) a predictive capacity...

Types: Live Data; Tags: Aquatic, BLM, Barriers, Baseline, Bureau of Land Management, All tags... DOI, Ecological Community, Ecosystem, GAP, Geospatial, MapServer, Predictive Capacity, REA, Rapid Ecoregional Assessment, Risk, Species, Structural Connectivity, Terrestrial, Terrestrial Development Index, Vegetation, WYB 2011, Wildlife, Wyoming Basin, biota, liveData, service, Fewer tags

February 2020 National Wetlands Inventory, Mississippi Barrier Islands Habitat Classification: (Cat Island, Ship Island, Petit Bois Island and Horn Island)

This data set consists of digital data describing wetlands and uplands habitats for the Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program (MsCIP) area, consisting of Cat, Ship, Horn and Petit Bois Islands for the year 2020. Wetlands were classified using the Cowardin, et al., wetlands classification scheme to the level of freshwater and tidal, salinity modifiers. Uplands were classified using a customized classification scheme which can be cross-referenced to Anderson, et. al. For this dataset, upland dunes were delineated as areas at or above 1.524 meters (5 feet) as determined in the Lidar data that was referenced without modification for this classification. With this elevation criteria some delineated upland dune features...

Categories: Data; Types: Downloadable, Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, Shapefile; Tags: Cat Island, Geography, Habitats, Horn Island, Land Use Change, All tags... Land Use Change, Mississippi Barrier Islands, Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program (MSCIP), National Wetlands Inventory, National Wetlands Inventory (NWI), Petit Bois Island, Remote Sensing, Remote Sensing, Ship Island, USGS Science Data Catalog (SDC), Wetland ecosystems, avian resources, biota, coastal ecosystems, environment, habitat analysis, habitat monitoring, marine, terrestrial, turtle resources, wetland restoration, Fewer tags

Vtw: hydrologically-defined vulnerability, temperature change for Great Northern LCC

This dataset is one of a dozen or so datasets that provide the basis for a vulnerability assessment of the Great Northern LCC that examines land use and climate changes at landscape scales, for the full LCC boundary. It provides a measure of vulnerability based on temperature change using a watershed-based analysis. The values range from 0 to 1 and are unitless, where Vtw = Et x (1-Aw). The original floating point values ranging from 0-1.0 were multiplied by 100 and converted to integer format for this dataset.

Categories: Data; Types: Citation, Downloadable, GeoTIFF, Map Service, Raster; Tags: Great Northern LCC, LCCVP, WorldClim, exposure, terrestrial, All tags... vulnerability assessment, Fewer tags

NatureScape, Design

All Conservation Design Elements identified through a multi-year conservation planning effort undertaken by the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC). These elements were identified by the program Marxan as meeting collective conservation targets. Datasets include a merged design of all five elements, individual element shapefiles, and a prioritization shapefile (Conservation Design elements outlined by the NatureScape Design that were then placed into a prioritization framework based on Margulis and Pressy 2000).

Categories: Data; Tags: Academics & scientific researchers, Appalachian, Complete, Conservation NGOs, Conservation Plan/Design/Framework, All tags... Data, Data.gov Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative, Datasets/Database, Federal resource managers, Hunters & anglers, Interested public, LCC, LCC Network Science Catalog, LCD, Landscape Conservation Design, NatureScape, Policy makers & regulators, Private land owners, Regional & county planners, State agencies, Tribes, aquatic, biota, connector, conservation target, cost, element, environment, important area, local core, merged, model, planning, prioritization, regional core, terrestrial, Fewer tags

Provisional Tennessee State Wildlife Action Plan Potential Urban Growth

Provisional Tennessee State Wildlife Action Plan (TN-SWAP) terrestrial habitat priorities versus results of the population growth model developed by the Tennessee Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, 2008, converted to percent projected developed landcover in the year 2040. Spatial growth model was developed using population growth projections from the University of Tennessee Center for Business and Economic Research (UT-CBER), county urban growth boundaries, 2000 census blocks, and various ancillary datasets.

Categories: Data; Tags: Academics & scientific researchers, AppLCC, Appalachian, Conservation NGOs, Data, All tags... Data.gov Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative, Datasets/Database, Federal resource managers, Hunters & anglers, Interested public, Policy makers & regulators, Private land owners, Regional & county planners, State agencies, Tennessee, The Nature Conservancy, Tribes, biodiversity, biota, completed, conservation, decision support, endangered, habitat, modeling, planning, planningCadastre, prioritization, society, species, terrestrial, threatened, wildlife, Fewer tags

Autumn migratory landbird stopover density radars, Northeast U.S.

This dataset contains measures of seasonal mean bird stopover densities and in seasonal mean bird density based on weather surveillance radar data from 20 radar locations in the Northeast U.S. across seven autumn migrations (15 August through 7 November of 2008-2014) [six autumn migrations for the terminal doppler weather radar (15 August through 7 November of 2009-2014)]. Data are present only in radar-sampled areas for each individual radar (see below for description on how these data are filtered). If you are interested in a continuous map of bird stopover densities for the entire region (and outside of these radar coverage areas), refer to layer “Predicted autumn migratory landbird density, 1km, Northeast U.S.”.The...

Categories: Data; Types: ArcGIS REST Map Service, ArcGIS Service Definition, Downloadable, Map Service; Tags: Data, LCC Network Science Catalog, North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative Data.gov, biota, birds, All tags... completed, ecosystems, environment, environment, landscape ecology, migratory routes, rates, terrestrial, Fewer tags

Missouri - Terrestrial Conservation Opportunity Areas

This dataset represents the Terrestrial Conservation Opportunity Areas identified by the 2015 update to Missouri's State Wildlife Action Plan.

Categories: Data; Types: Citation, Downloadable, Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, Shapefile; Tags: 2015, COAs, Conservation Opportunity Areas, Missouri, State Wildlife Action Plan, All tags... Terrestrial, environment, Fewer tags

Southeast Blueprint 2022 Ancillary Data Download

This .zip folder contains final ancillary data layers used to create Southeast Conservation Blueprint 2022 that were not included in the main data download package.

Categories: Data; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: Coastal and marine, Cultural, Data, Freshwater, Indicator, All tags... SA Science Catalog, SECAS, Southeast Conservation Blueprint, Terrestrial, biota, completed, environment, Fewer tags