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he Community theme highlights some of the cultural/historical and natural resources that are important for the economnic vitality of the region. The data identifies some of the significant site-specific resources that support the community. This data also identifies some of the point source pollution issues in the region. It is important for communities to evaluate the long and short term benefits from new economic opportunities with the costs to the short and long term health (both physically and economically) of the area.
Watersheds
A data set used to show watershed boundaries. A watershed includes all the land where water, from rain or runoff, drains to a specific river or water body. Ridges of high land separate watersheds from each other. Also, every waterway has its own watershed and every person lives within a watershed. For example, if rain that falls on your yard flows down the street and into a creek that eventually ends in the Hillsborough River, then you live in the Hillsborough Watershed. This data set was developed using US Geological Survey data for 8-digit hydrologic unit codes (HUCs) (this size shows watersheds for large rivers). Information for smaller watersheds (i.e. 11-digit HUCs which includes smaller streams) can be found at Site1. For information on pollution sources within your watershed, check out EPA's Surf Your Watershed at Reference 2.
Reference 1 , Reference 2 , Reference 3 , Funding Information (search by # 10.906 or Watershed)
States
The states data set shows state boundaries and serves as a visual reference to identify natural resources that may cross state lines. To adequately protect your community's resources within the SEF may require a collaborative effort with neighboring counties may be required. This is important for developing strategies for resource protection efforts in approximately 150 watersheds that cross over state lines. For additional information on counties you can link to the census bureau at Site.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 15.916 or Planning)
Counties
The county data set shows the county boundaries. This provides a visual reference for identifying locations on the map and navigating around the other data sets. To adequately protect your community's resources within the SEF may require a collaborative effort with neighboring counties may be required. For additional information on counties you can link to the census bureau at Reference 1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 10.772 or Empowerment zones)
Rivers
The rivers data set was obtained from the US Geological Survey's National Hydrologic Data (NHD) set and provides the most accurate national coverage of rivers and streams in the United States to date. For more information you can go toSite1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 66.454 or Water Quality)
Surface_Intake
The Surface_Intake coverage depicts segments of rivers that are located near surface water intakes. This coverage is important in protecting the drinking water quality for the local population. Information related to drinking water can be found at Site1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 66.419 or Water Pollution)
Highways
The highways data set shows the Major Highways (based upon the 1995 Tiger database) within the specific map area. Highways serve as reference points to locate areas on the map. Combining the highways set with the SEF data sets allows you to easily identify locations where ecological areas are being fragmented or will be fragmented by future highway and land development. For more information on the Tiger data base and documentation go to Site1.
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Mines
The mines data set shows the location of current and past mines and the primary products extracted. Often mines can be a source of water pollution either by drainage from the mine itself or from waste piles of extraction materials left exposed to wind and rain. Erosion of these piles can result in sedimentation or toxic runoff flowing into nearby waterways. An updated version of this data set is available from USGS at Site1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 15.252 or Mines)
Railroads
The Railroad data set shows the location of major railroad lines. Similar to the highways and roads data sets, the railroad data set can be used to locate areas under stress from possible land development and habitat fragmentation. Abandoned railways have been used to develop greenway trails that connect urban areas to parts of the SEF. This provides the local community with a sense of connection to the natural resources surrounding their community. Additional information about this coverage can be obtained at Site1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 20.301 or Railroads)
Dams
A data set showing the location of dams along streams and rivers. Such information can be useful in finding places where the natural flow of a stream or river may be impeded or altered. The data set also shows locations of farm ponds created by stream dams. A national inventory of dams can be obtained from the Army Corp of Engineers at Site1.
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TRI_REL (Sum_Total)
The TRI_REL data set is the total sum of emissions from facilities reporting under the Toxic Release Inventory. This data includes the sum of emissions to air, water or land as well as emissions off-site or fugitive emissions. You can review the individual emissions by selecting the facility point. It is also important to understand that some emissions are more toxic than others so the number of pounds released should not be the only consideration when using this data. For a more in-depth review of these issues go to Site1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 66.034 or Clean Air Act)
SFStatus (Npl_Stat_I)
This data layer identifies the current status of superfund sites in the Southeast. For additional information on existing superfund sites vist Site1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 66.806 or TAG grants)
RCRA
The RCRA data identify locations that fall under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The primary objectives of RCRA are to protect human health and the environment from the potential hazards of waste disposal, to conserve energy and natural resources, to reduce the amount of waste generated, and to ensure that wastes are managed in an environmentally sound manner. For additional data about these locations visit Site1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 66.811 or Brownfields)
NPDES
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) data set shows the location of permitted facilities that discharge pollutants into waters of the U.S. The actual conveyances, such as pipes or ditches, from the facility are referred to as point sources. For more information on EPA's NPDES program go to Site1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 66.458 or Capitalization Grants/ State Revolving Funds)
Recreation (Fcc)
The recreation coverage is important for the economic and human health benefits provided to the community. Additional information on these benefits can be obtained from Site1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 20.219 or Recreational Trails)
Schools
The schools data set is from Environmental Systems Research Institute. For a new version of this data set you can visit Site1.
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Institute (Fcc)
The institute data set provides information on community resources in your watershed. The data is from Environmental Systems Research Institute and identifies hospitals, schools and cemeteries. These locations are important when making road alignment or other development decisions. For more information on these issues go to Site1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 15.910 or National Landmarks)
Airports
A data set showing the location of municipal and other major airports in the mapped area. For the latest airport data available you can download the information from the Bureau of Transportation at their National Transportation Atlas Data Shapefile Download Center for Selected States at Reference 1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 20.106 or Airport)
Parks
The parks database represents state and federal park areas and my overlap with the managed areas database. Parks are important in the SEF as many of the locations are identified as Priority Ecological Areas that help make up the hubs of the SEF. Information on the development of the hubs in the SEF can be obtained from Reference 1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 10.766 or Community Facilities)
Landmark
The landmark data set provides information on the location of historic sites or points of interest. This data can assist in the evaluation of potential tourist issues that may be supporting the community's economy. More information is available.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 15.904 or Historic Preservation)
Cities
The cities data set shows municipal boundaries for cities and towns. This data can be used to identify locations where land development is moving away from the city's center and may be threatening water and ecological resources or contributing to habitat fragmentation. The data may also be used to design urban greenways and trails that tie into the larger ecological hub and corridor system. This not only provides recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, it helps maintain the health and vitality of the local watershed and surrounding habitats. For additional information on cities you can link to the census bureau at Site1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 66.811 or Brownfields)
Lakes
The Lakes data set displays the major lakes and reservoirs in the mapped area. Up stream and surrounding development are important aspects to the health and economic viability of these resources. Additional information is available at Site1.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 66.454 or Water Quality)
SEF_Detail
Identifies the hubs and connectivity of the SEF along with other areas outside the SEF designated as Priority Ecological Areas (PEA) and Significant Ecological Areas (SEA). Areas outside of the SEF that provide ecological services are displayed because of the value in connecting localized priorities within the context of the larger ecological picture. While the Hubs and Connectivity components are the backbone of the SEF, the PEA/SEA data provides the opportunity to integrate these areas into a community's overall design of greenspace protection. Visit Site1 for more information on the development of the Priority Ecological Areas, Significant Ecological Areas, and overall modeling process of the SEF.
Reference 1 , Funding Information (search by # 66419 or Water Pollution)
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