Geospatial Database

The Geodatabase for the Great Pond Restoration Plan is a comprehensive and centralized spatial data system designed to support informed decision-making, analysis, and long-term monitoring of restoration activities. It includes essential layers observed in the project’s spatial overlays, such as hydrology features , critical wetlands , and detailed parcel mapping that outline land ownership and development areas. Additionally, watershed boundaries like the Great Pond Bay Watershed provide a spatial framework to analyze water flow, land use, and ecological connectivity across the restoration area.

The maps also highlight existing estates and administrative divisions, showcasing developed and undeveloped areas around Great Pond. Observations from the overlays indicate flood-prone zones, watersheds, and wetland distributions that align with restoration priorities. The geospatial data is sourced from field surveys, remote sensing imagery (like satellite and aerial photos), and authoritative datasets from agencies such as DPNR, FEMA, and USFWS.

The Geodatabase provides a clear and actionable foundation for the Great Pond Restoration Plan, ensuring stakeholders and technical experts have access to critical data. It facilitates collaboration, supports scenario evaluations, and highlights priority areas for intervention, ensuring a data-driven approach to restoring Great Pond as a functional, sustainable, and ecologically vital ecosystem.