AbstractWorking toward a Multipurpose Marine CadastreTrack: Ocean, Coastal, and Marine Resources Author The Multipurpose Marine Cadastre (MMC) is a multi-agency effort to build a GIS-based marine information system for U.S. waters that provides authoritative geospatial data and supporting information to inform decision making on a range of ocean issues. The MMC contains marine cadastral data, which encompasses the spatial extent, usage, rights, restrictions, and responsibilities of marine areas; as well as other regionally-specific data. The combination of marine cadastral and regionally-specific supporting data provides users with the spatial context needed to address comprehensive marine spatial planning issues such as renewable energy siting. NOAA and the U.S. Minerals Management Service (MMS) are leading the effort, organizing the underlying framework, and initiating partnerships with data providers. Users of the system include the MMS' Alternative Energy Program, private sector partners, and the broader coastal and marine resource management community. The project is envisioned as the spatial data framework for state and regional ocean planning. Adam Bode NOAA Coastal Services Center 2234 South Hobson Avenue Charleston, South Carolina 29405 United States Phone: 8437401265 E-mail: adam.bode@noaa.gov |