ShoreWatch
Shorewatch is a GIS-based application used to collect standardized monitoring data on living shorelines. A seamless integration of ArcGIS FieldMaps and Survey 123, ShoreWatch allows users to geolocate living shoreline features through GPS location and capture changes in living shoreline sites over time. ShoreWatch provides the ability to collect consistent monitoring data to assess living shoreline project performance.
Monitoring Living Shorelines with ShoreWatch
Whether users are interested in monitoring living shorelines to achieve reporting requirements or want to simply track observable ecosystem changes like vegetation establishment and oyster growth, ShoreWatch captures a variety of key system metrics through scientifically-based monitoring guidelines. Monitoring techniques were designed to be low-cost, requiring only basic equipment and materials. External GPS units for enhanced accuracy can be loaned out to users by the ShoreWatch Team at CCRM.
ShoreWatch Data Explorer
The ShoreWatch Data Explorer is an interactive dashboard where user groups can access and analyze their monitoring data collected with ShoreWatch. The dashboard displays trends for key metrics of monitored sites to easily view changes within the living shoreline. Users can also generate reports from the Data Explorer to assess project performance across their living shoreline sites.
References
Living Shoreline Monitoring Protocol Manual details monitoring metrics and procedures with ShoreWatch.
ShoreWatch User Guide provides step-by-step instructions for using ShoreWatch.
Bad Elf GPS Receiver how to operate the Bad Elf GPS unit with ShoreWatch.
Additional Documents
VA Salt Marsh Plants Field Guide
Living Shoreline Treatment Types and Glossary
Training Materials
Contact Us
For questions on how to start monitoring, troubleshooting, or any additional information, contact us at ccrminfo@vims.edu