Abstract

Mapping Wetland and Riparian Habitat in Southern California Coastal Watersheds
Track: Ecology and Conservation
Author(s): Danielle Bram

The fragmentation and loss of Southern California's wetlands and associated riparian habitat has resulted in the threatened extinction of numerous wetland-dependent species, a loss of biodiversity, and has contributed to a decline in water quality. Unfortunately, recent wetland habitat maps do not exist for over two-thirds of the region. As a result, a region-wide wetland mapping effort has been initiated for the coastal watersheds of Southern California by the Southern California Coast Water Research Project (SCCWRP) and California State University, Northridge (CSUN). This presentation will review the mapping effort, associated methodology, and final products produced from the project. The resulting geospatial data and associated classifications are intended to be used by local, state and federal agencies to support objectives such as land use planning, comprehensive watershed management planning, long-term water quality and environmental restoration, and conservation planning.

Danielle Bram
Center for Geographic Studies-CSUN
150 Sierra Hall - CSUN
18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge , California 91330
United States
Phone: 818-677-3524
E-mail: danielle.bram@gmail.com