Abstract
Baldwin County Wetland Conservation Plan Track: Ecology and Conservation Author(s): Kenneth McIlwain The objective of the Baldwin County Wetland Conservation Plan (BCWCP) was to provide local decision-makers with the best tools possible for making wise land-use decisions regarding Baldwin County, Alabama, wetland resources. One major task of this project was the development of the Baldwin County Digital Wetlands Layer using National Wetland Inventory data and customized Remote Wetland Functional Assessment Models (RWFAM). This data layer contains information on locations, type and functional capacity of wetlands. RWFAM were developed using GIS software through the integration of remotely sensed/GIS data layers such as flood zones, hydrology, roads, wellhead protection areas, and endangered species locations, among others. The results categorized all of Baldwin County's wetlands as suitable for conservation, enhancement, or restoration. The resulting data is readily available to local stakeholders. The results provide watershed-based wetland restoration strategies for Baldwin County's wetlands. The majority of wetlands were categorized as wetlands suitable for conservation. Kenneth McIlwain Baldwin County Commission (Alabama) Planning and Zoning 312 Courthouse Square Suite 18 Bay Minette , AL 36507 US Phone: 251-580-1655 Fax: 251-580-1656 E-mail: kmcilwain@co.baldwin.al.us |
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