Abstract

Envision the Susquehanna: Mapping Priorities for a Regional Watershed
Track: Water Resources
Authors: Louis Keddell

The Susquehanna River watershed collects flowing waters and pollutants which ultimately drain into the Chesapeake Bay. Envision the Susquehanna is an initiative to identify priorities and coordinate efforts for the betterment of the watershed. A large volume of data was synthesized into priority maps to help partners focus efforts both at local and regional levels. GIS was instrumental in identifying priority areas and highlighted the importance of data sharing when working at this scale.