Chesapeake Bay Climate Adaptation Toolbox
Adaptation Workbook (Climate Change Response Framework)
Provide data and process support to bridge the gap between climate data and land managers
AdaptVA
Collection of tools and information on climate change adaptation for individuals, local programs, and agencies in Virginia
AirNow
Reports historical, current, and forecast air quality and fire conditions across North America.
Bay Footprint Calculator
Calculates individual nitrogen contribution to the Chesapeake Bay.
Beach Nourishment Viewer
Demonstrates location of past and current beach nourishment projects, number of nourishment episodes in one area, date of project completion, cost, and volume of the project.
Better Assessment Science Integrating Point and Non-point Sources (BASIN)
BASINS purpose is to assist in watershed management and TMDL development by integrating data, tools, and models.
Case Studies for Water Utilities
Communities submit and share their experiences with natural hazard concerns, risk assessments, and adaptive measures
Chesapeake Assessment Scenario Tool (CAST)
CAST provides estimates of load reductions, allows users to understand which BMPs provide the greatest load reduction benefit, the extent to which these BMPs can be implemented, and the cost of these BMPs.
Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS)
Measures and records weather and water conditions within the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay Program Data
Datasets and tools related to water quality, living resources, submerged aquatic vegetation, nutrients, and more.
Chesapeake Bay Program DataHub
Datasets related to water quality, living resources, pollution, and fluorescence
Climate Change in the American Mind (CCAM) Explorer
Display data on American climate change perceptions based on year and respondent characteristics
Climate Engine
Web application that generates maps and graphs using climate data from remotely sensed source data
Climate Impact Map
Interactive map showing past and future temperature based different climate models
Climate Smart Farming
A toolkit designed to help farmers in the Northeast US improve their productivity and resiliency in the face climate change
Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) Land Cover Atlas
Interactive map showing changes in land use cover from 1996-2010 in coastal regions
Coastal Change Hazards Portal
National map illustrating past, present, and projected coastal conditions
Coastal County Snapshots
The open-source map leads users to reports that contain graphs and figures with short-term projections and current data on flood exposure, ocean jobs, and wetland benefits specific to the user’s selected county.
Coastal Inundation Predictions for Maryland
Projections of SLR and the predicted effects on the state of Maryland
Data Basin
View, create, and collaborate with other users on maps to visualize biological, physical, and socio-economic information.
DC Department of Energy and Environment Data & Maps
Provides information on how DC is tackling environmental and climate issues
DC Flood Risk Map
DC flood map with layers for 1% annual flood, storm surge, and interactive SLR meter
Delaware Air Quality Forecast
Report the current conditions and next day forecast of Delaware Air Quality.
Delaware Climate Projections Portal
Climate projections for state of Delaware
Delaware Environmental Monitoring Sites
This tool inventories environmental monitoring stations in Delaware and provides links to access corresponding data and find data of interest.
DGIF Wildlife Action Plan
Virginia’s 2015 Wildlife Action Plan contains ecological data and conservation plans for hundreds of species. The plan has reports and interactive maps that make ecological data available on a planning district commission-level. Locality-specific reports document conservation needs in communities, with prioritized actions for locally threatened species.
Drought Management Database
Resource database related to drought mitigation strategies
Drought Risk Atlas
View drought indices to assess national drought risk on map or for specific weather stations of United States
Drought-Applied Climate Information System (ACIS)
Interactive chart to view precipitation / temperature data for stations across the U.S.
Earth::Global wind patterns
A fantastic visualization of climate, atmospheric, and oceanic data for educational purposes.
Eastern Virginia Coastal Resilience (ESVA Coastal Resilience)
Decision support tool to assess coastal resilience in Eastern Virginia
Eyes On The Bay
Website providing Maryland water quality data and information
FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) Viewer
Display FEMA-delineated flood hazards through Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and revisions to FIRMS via Letters of Map Amendments and Letters of Map Revisions (LOMRs)
FieldWatch
Platform for beekeepers, farmers, and pesticide applicators to communicate and share information
First Street
View flood, wildfire, hurricane, heat, and air quality risk at any property.
Future Urban Climates
Interactive map illustrating climate migration of US cities in the next 60 years
Green Infrastructure Modeling Toolkit
A collection of models and tools for communities to manage water runoff in urban and other environments
Green Infrastructure Practices in the District
Interactive map with filtered layers that highlights existing best management practice projects and provides the known specifications of projects
Hampton Roads Geospatial Exchange Online (HRGEO)
Provides data about the demographics, infrastructure, and natural resources in Hampton Roads. Also includes some map viewers and web apps to interact with the data
Hazard Maps
Maps about hurricanes, storm surge, and wildfires
Headwaters Economics Neighborhoods at Risk
Assessment of neighborhood risk based on census tracts and FEMA flood maps
i-Tree
A collection of tools to evaluate the benefits of local tree species by assessing their economic value and benefits over time.
Introduction to FEMA Coastal Floodplain Mapping
How to guide for reading and using floodplain maps created by FEMA > Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) & Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
Know Your Zone
Allows residents of coastal Virginia to identify their evacuation zone in preparation for severe weather conditions during annual hurricane season
Mapdwell Solar
Calculates cost, federal tax credit, carbon offset, average revenue, and energy output of solar energy for residential and business roofs in that are looking to create solar panel systems
MARISA Data Tools
Collection of tools and information on climate change for individuals, local programs, and agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region
Maryland Coastal Atlas
Create maps and graphs presenting coastal and ocean data in Maryland
MDOT Climate Change Vulnerability
Illustrates the specific roads that will experience inundation due to predicted storm events. Displays projected water depth grids
Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Forecast
Report the current conditions and 2 day forecast of the Washington D.C. Air Quality
Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Tool
The Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal is a resource center consisting of an interactive map, data layers, case studies, and collaborative tools that allows users to explore and share visualizations of coastal and social resources between New York and Virginia.
My Environment
A tool dashboard providing health and environmental quality assessments for the chosen locality
National Beach Nourishment Database
Demonstrates location of past and current beach nourishment projects, number of nourishment episodes in one area, date of project completion, cost, and volume of the project.
NOAA State Climate Summaries
Summaries for each state regarding historical climate change and future climate projections
OpenFEMA Data Sets
FEMA datasets of natural disaster occurrence, flood frequency, and housing assistance at the national, state, county, and tribal level.
Operational Forecast System
A national network of real-time information about water levels, wind, water temperature, salinity, and currents.
Potomac Inundation Maps
Real time data showing storm-based flood potential for the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers around the DC area
QNSPECT
A GIS-based tool to assess water quality from changes in land use management and climate.
Resilience Adaptation Feasibility Tool (The RAFT)
Provides independent, objective assessment of locality resilience in coastal Virginia.
Resilient Strategies Guide
Risk assessment application for water utilities
Riparian Restoration Decision Support Tool
Guide restoration efforts in identifying high priority areas by generating different scenarios for riparian habitats in the Eastern U.S.
Sea Level Report Cards
Illustrate trends and projected sea level rise
Shoreline Management Self-Guided Decision Tools
Decision tree that provides shoreline management recommendations
SRC Trading Program Impervious Viewer
This map shows impervious surfaces within Washington D.C. intended to help users recognize areas where SRC practices can be implemented.
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) in the Chesapeake Bay
Monitor SAV growth in the Chesapeake Bay
Surging Seas Risk Zone Map (SSRZM)
National scale map that highlights flooding along coastal areas with SLR from 1-10ft, social demographic layers. The tool also includes localized fact sheets and detailed reports with flood impacts and resilience efforts individuals may take.
Targeted Subwatersheds
Map of D.C. sewers and subwatersheds
United States Drought Monitor
Current and historical (through January 4, 2000) drought comparison mapping tool of continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and territories
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
National, regional, and state maps detailing plant hardiness zones
USGS Exploration and Graphics for RivEr Trends (EGRET)
R package for evaluating changes in river conditions
USGS National Water Dashboard
Visualize steam and weather data
USGS StreamStats
Streamflow data, trends, and analyses from USGS gaging stations.
USGS Water Data for the Nation
Clearinghouse of all USGS-hosted water data across the country, including water temperatures, levels, flows, groundwater tables, and a host of other physical and chemical parameters.
Virginia Coastal Geospatial and Educational Mapping System (GEMS)
Ongoing inventory of features from Virginia’s coastal ecosystems with each feature accompanied by supporting information
Virginia Estuarine and Coastal Observing System (VECOS)
Provides access to water quality and meteorological data from a variety of monitoring programs conducted by the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (CBNERR) in Virginia
Virginia Flood Risk Information System (VFRIS)
Interactive flood maps to determine if property is within a FEMA flood risk zone.
Virginia Wetland Condition Assessment Tool (WetCAT)
Method of assessing wetland’s ability to perform ecosystem services.
Vulnerability Self-Assessment Tool (VSAT)
Supports water utility practitioners in preparing for malevolent acts and natural hazards
Water Quality Assessment and TMDLs
Provide water quality assessment and TMDL information. Show the spatial relationship of how each intersect
Wetbud: Wetland Water Budget Modeling Software
Water budget projections for created and natural wetlands