Intermediate / Advanced Suitewater

Intermediate / Advanced SuitewaterCathy RosenthalWyoming Association of Conservation DistrictsThis Morning:Tools Presentation (25 minutes)Exercise 15 minutes

Quick Break (5 minutes)

Suitewater used in Planning Presentation (20 minutes)Exercise 15 minutes

Suitewater used for grants Presentation (10 minutes)

Randy Wiggins (20-25 minutes)

Questions (Please ask at ANYTIME)

Whats new in Suitewater!Watershed Boundary outlines more defined12 Digit HUC BoundariesLegend scrollbarNavigation Locate Tools, Location (Lat. / Long, UTM)Base Data on / offBackground TransparencyVisible Layer tool with Base DataWeb Soil Survey ToolMap Graphics Tool DrawSnotel Color ChangeUpdated layers

13Try them out!Watershed Boundary outlines more defined12 Digit HUC Boundaries (layers, water resources, micro-watersheds)Legend scrollbar (Landcover)Navigation Locate Tools, Location (Lat. / Long, UTM)Base Data on / offBackground TransparencyVisible Layer tool with Base DataWeb Soil Survey ToolMap Graphics Tool DrawSnotel Color ChangeUpdated layers

24Still need FeedbackAs we go through exercises today, please take note of how the functions are working and what else you would like to see within the mapping portal of Suitewater?

Working on obtaining other layers like Points of Diversion, Water Rights, Sage Grouse Leks, Other suggestions?!

The more we use it the more we understand it.15

Tools BLM Federal Mngt Activities

26Tools BLM Federal Mngt ActivitiesHow is this information useful and when would I use it?Quick Allotment Statistics without going to BLM website.

Helpful resource for Rangeland Health Assessment planning.

Cooperating status when dealing with agencies on grazing issues.

17For Example:An environmental interest group has filed a suit against grazing permits in the Upper Green River watershed, claiming that sufficient water is unavailable for Sage Grouse support, and claiming that livestock grazing is the most driving land use in the area.308Where is the Upper Green?Locate Tool

What Allotments are present?Cadastral and Land Descriptions Land ManagementBLM Management Identification Tool

Sage Grouse Habitat?Fish and Wildlife Sage Grouse Core Areas

Where is Water Developed?Water ResourcesSEO Permitted DamsSEO Permitted Water WellsVisible Layer Attribute Tool Gauge Station

What Other Majors Activities Are Present?Economics and EnergyWOGCC - Permitted Wells

Display Output29Similar capabilities with Grazing Allotments - USFS

210Tools EPA EnviroMapper

211Tools EPA EnviroMapperHow is this information useful and when would I use it?Quick reference for looking up who has a permit to discharge

Helpful resource and backup check during TMDL development and other planning.

Downloadable data on permitted discharges

112Tools Web Soil Survey

113Web Soil Survey Subdivision ReviewBuilding Site DevelopmentDwellings With BasementsDwellings Without BasementsLawn, Landscape, Golf FairwayLocal Roads and StreetsShallow ExcavationsSmall Commercial BuildingsLand ManagementPotential Erosion Hazard (Off-Road, Off-Trail)Potential Erosion Hazard (Road, Trail)Sanitary FacilitiesSeptic Tank Absorption FieldsWater FeaturesFlooding Frequency ClassTools Web Soil Survey

215 Tools Web Soil Survey

216Tools Web Soil Survey

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118http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/WssProduct/40w1zqzewway4s45qd5jdaup/DL_00000/Soil_Report.pdf

119Using Suitewater for Federal Land PlanningIts not mandatory to have a local land use or natural resource plan to allow local governments to participate in federal agency decisions, however having a local land use or natural resource plan does provide additional mandatory considerations to federal agencies in making decisions impacting local counties or Conservation Districts.Under NEPA, local governments can participate in federal agency decision making processes as cooperating agency based upon their status & programmatic expertise.Using Suitewater for Federal Land PlanningWyoming Conservation Districts have expertise related to conservation of soil and water resources, control and prevention of erosion, conservation, development, utilization of water, etc.

Using Suitewater for Federal Land PlanningData or information provided by a local government to the federal government should always be viewed in the light of how will this information be used to inform the preferred NEPA alternative and final decision.Thus, to ensure federal decision contain a full discussion and consideration of local needs as expressed by impacted local governments, local land use or natural resource plans should be geared to providing current information and estimated future impacts related to the environment, social and economic factors.

Using Suitewater for Federal Land PlanningExample:Conservation District has a land use plan that states is supports continued agricultural production on private lands or multiple use on federal lands.

This plan should include data discussing the current agriculture status within the Conservation Districts jurisdiction, circulating dollars, related industry jobs, environmental impacts of the agriculture industry, etc.

Using Suitewater for Federal Land PlanningEnvironmental Issues to be included in a land or resource management plan from a local governments perspective may include:Description of Current Condition Environmental IssuesRangeland ResourcesSoilWater Resources (including quality & yield)Riparian HabitatWildfireStormwater ManagementWildlife ResourcesSilviculture and Timber ResourcesFlood PreventionUsing Suitewater for Federal Land Planning

Current Agriculture Status /Rangeland ResourcesEnvironmental Impacts / Issues

Using Suitewater for Federal Land PlanningDescription of Current Social / Custom and CultureDescription of Local HistoryDescription of human behavior related to how the local citizens related to each other and to their environment including:Population information & statisticsSocial behaviorSocial institutionsCultural influences

Using Suitewater for Federal Land PlanningSocial Custom & Culture

Using Suitewater for Federal Land PlanningThe local land use plan can start to predict the future impact that such decisions would have on the local government and local citizens. By trying different tools within Suitewater, you can start to see the big picture.Exercise 1:The BLM has proposed to designate Sections 25,26, and 35 of Township 50N 91W as a Wilderness Study area. Using Suitewater what Environmental impacts could this designation effect? What comments would you provide to the BLM on this proposed designation?

Print this page29Exercise 2:The Yellow-billed Cuckoo is listed as a Candidate species by the USFWS. If this species became endangered, what economic implications could this have on Ag. producers as well as Energy Development. How would you frame your comments based on where you are located:Sheridan CountyCrook County Natrona CountyGoshen CountyBighorn County Using Suitewater for Watershed PlanningExample:Washakie County Conservation District Sage Creek / Slick Creek Watershed Implementation Plan

Using Suitewater for BMP Watershed Planning &implementationUsed at one of the first meetings to develop priority areasIrrigated LandsLand UsePopulationUsed at Steering Committee meetings to understand topography of the watershedIrrigation canalsCenter Pivots

Using Suitewater when applying for grantsSuitewater can be used to fill out basic project information for grants such as:WDARangeland Health AssessmentWater Quality FundingNatural Resource Trust FundWDEQ 319 FundingNRCS National Water Quality Initiative

Rangeland Health Assessment Program

Calculate Acres for BLM, USFS, State PrivateList PartnersUse BLM and USFS Allotment ToolNatural Resource Trust Fundhttp://wwnrt.state.wy.us/pdf/application_form.pdf

Many optionsProject Description (Land Use)Project Location (Cadastral)Wildlife & Plant Species (Fish & Wildlife, USFWS Ecologcial Services Species)Habitat Type (Land Use)

Whats next with SuitewaterAdditional applicationsSage grouse leks, Water Resource information, Tree / Shrub information, etc.Update on Parcel information.Phase IIMigration to HTML5, iPad and iPhone compliantStorage for documents, photographs, data, FTP, etc. Getting VERY close!Microsoft 360, Box.com, Dropbox.com, Goolge Apps for Business, othersKeep working with WyGISC, Randy WigginsPossibly work with WDEQ on BMPsDo we want to expand to others??