Nearshore Fish Habitat Data Tool
PMEP is developing an online data tool to allow easy access, querying, mapping, and analysis of its compiled fish habitat data layers. These data layers, currently available for download on our website, include West Coast USA Nearshore Zones, West Coast USA Nearshore CMECS Substrate Habitat, and West Coast USA Nearshore CMECS Biotic Habitat. The data tool under development will be available through ArcGIS Online and through our website. PMEP is also partnering with the National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Training Program to provide hands-on training on this data tool. PMEP will also be developing How-To videos for the data tool. The data tool will be available in 2024. This project is funded by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
PEER (Promoting Effective Estuary Restoration) Project
PMEP is embarking on a three year project designed to bring together estuary restoration practitioners along the U.S. West Coast to build a community of practice and increase the effectiveness of estuary restoration. PMEP will host three annual symposiums focused on design considerations, monitoring, and documenting restoration. The project includes development of online resources for use by restoration practitioners, including updated data on estuaries and restored tidal areas along the U.S. West Coast. The first estuary symposium was held Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The project is funded by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.