Metadata - Summary of data in the Atlas
The Atlas contains 584 water resources which includes 93 bays and 209 lakes and 281 rivers and the Gulf of Mexico . Data recorded in the Atlas reaches back 123 years, starting on Tuesday, January 1, 1901. The most recent data is from Friday, November 22, 2024. Over 304,960,596 data samples have been included in the Atlas! The samples came from over 131 data sources provided by 45 different data providers. These people and agencies have helped make the Atlas an integral tool for managing our water resources.
Geographic Information Systems Data
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data consists largely of land mapping and spatial data and is used in a wide variety of fields. The lay of the land can affect almost every aspect of life, including an area's culture, government, environment, and commerce, making GIS information important to everyone. Fields such as anthropology, medical science, and natural science use GIS to measure and predict the impact of geography on a region. By mapping water resources, the Atlas provides spatial information useful to citizens, water management professionals, and scientists alike. The following core datasets are processed as part of geospatial analyses, the results of which are presented directly within Atlas components:
| GIS Dataset Name | Data Custodian | Data Current as of: | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Land-Use and Land-Cover | Southwest Florida Water Management District | 3/20/2005 | |
| 1995 Land-Use and Land-Cover | Southwest Florida Water Management District | 4/1/2001 | |
| 1999 Land-Use and Land-Cover | Southwest Florida Water Management District | 3/1/2004 | |
| 2004 Land-Use and Land-Cover | Southwest Florida Water Management District | 11/23/2006 | |
| 2014 Land-Use and Land-Cover | Southwest Florida Water Management District | 4/1/2019 | |
| 2014 Land-Use and Land-Cover | Southwest Florida Water Management District | Not Available | |
| 2020 Land-Use and Land-Cover | Southwest Florida Water Management District | Not Available | |
| Artificial Reefs | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | 8/6/2013 | |
| Charlotte Harbor Clam Leases | Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership | 1/17/2024 | |
| Environmental Protection Agency Lake Regions | Environmental Protection Agency | 8/1/1996 | |
| EPA Impaired Waters & TMDL Data | US Environmental Protection Agency | 10/23/2017 | |
| FDEP Impaired Waters & TMDL Data | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Not Available | |
| FNAI Managed Lands / Conservation Data | Florida Natural Areas Inventory | 3/8/2019 | |
| Population Density (2000) | U.S. Department of Commerce | 1/1/2000 | |
| Population Estimates for Watersheds | U.S. Department of Commerce | 12/31/2021 | |
| SFWMD 1988 Land Use/Land Cover | South Florida Water Management District | 6/1/2011 | |
| SFWMD 1995 Land Use/Land Cover | South Florida Water Management District | 6/1/2011 | |
| SFWMD 1999 Land Use/Land Cover | South Florida Water Management District | 6/1/2011 | |
| SFWMD 2004 Land Use/Land Cover | South Florida Water Management District | 6/1/2011 | |
| SFWMD 2014-16 Land Use/Land Cover | South Florida Water Management District | 4/1/2019 | |
| SFWMD Seagrass Beds | South Florida Water Management District | 6/1/2011 | |
| SWFWMD Radar Rainfall Estimates | Southwest Florida Water Management District | Not Available | |
| SWFWMD Seagrass Beds | Southwest Florida Water Management District | 5/28/2021 | |
| USGS 1:24,000 National Hydrography Dataset | University of South Florida Water Institute | 9/1/2009 | |
| Water Atlas Sample Site Locations | University of South Florida Water Institute | 9/1/2009 | |
| Waters Not Attaining Standards (WNAS) | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Not Available |
Supplemental GIS Data
Additional data avaiable for view on the Water Atlas' Advanced Mapping Application.
| GIS Dataset Name | Data Source | Data Custodian | Date Loaded | Abstract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State Parks and Recreational Facilities | University of Florida Geoplan Center | Not Available | 6/1/2011 | This dataset contains 2009 Parks and Recreational Facilities Information for the State of Florida. |
| NOAA Navigational Charts | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Not Available | 4/1/2011 | The raster data contains geo-referenced, digital images of NOAA navigational charts. |
Monitoring and Sampling Data
Citizens, scientists, and professionals all contribute to monitoring and sampling data in many ways. Citizens often provide information such as water levels data through volunteer programs. Scientists and professionals set up equipment at sampling stations for measuring attributes such as water quality and hydrology. They provide the data in various formats to the Atlas, which compiles, organizes, and presents the data to help people better understand the county's water resources.