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Conducting a Community Resource Inventory

The first step in preparing for your community’s future…

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SYSTEMCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Before you can determine what you need orwant, you must know what you have

natural

cultural

economic

Why is a CRI Important?

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…because each region, town, and site is different!

From “The Face of Connecticut,” by Michael Bell


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The Planning Process

Inventory

Analysis

Plan

Implementation

Inventory

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Elements of a Complete CRI

Natural Resource Inventory

Cultural Resource Inventory

Economic Resource Inventory

Conservation

Commission

Planning Commission

Historic District

Commission

Economic Dev.

Commission

State Databases

Consultants

Community Experts

State Archeologist

Community Experts

Regional Economic Development

Local Economic Development

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Assemble work group

Determine study area

Review existing documents

Publicize CRI and solicit input

Assemble maps/data

Write draft report

STEPS IN THE CRI

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Assembling the Work Group

•A CRI can be conducted by YOU!

•Establish a CRI Workgroup:!Local Commissions!Community Groups!Local Experts!Others…

• Keep your workgroup small & manageable…

YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

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Determine the Study Area and Focus

site

neighborhood

town

region

watershed

The same basic process applies at all levels

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Review Existing Documents

Wetlands

Zoning

Special Plans and Studies

Plan of C & D

State Plan of C & D

Existing Resource Inventories

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Plans of Surrounding Towns

They might be old, but still pertinent

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Assemble maps/data

Write draft report

STEPS IN THE CRI

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Types of Map Info

•DEP Bookstore•USGS•NRCS

Printed Maps

Digital Data•Geographic Information System (GIS)•Remote Sensing •Land Survey Info

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Sources for Basic Digital Map Data

UConn’s MAGIC site

CT DEPEnvironmental & Geographic Info.Center

CLEAR site

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Don’t get overwhelmed by data!Simple Data

Basin Main Stem Rivers

Counties

Major Basins

Major Rivers

Major Roads

Regional Planning Organizations

Regional Basins

State of Connecticut

Subregional Basins

Town Index

Base Map

Airport

Annotation

Named Lakes

Railroad

Roads and Trails

Named Streams

Towns

Aquifer Protection

Final Aquifer Protection Area

Preliminary Aquifer Protection Area

Aquifer Protection Area Wells

Basin

Major Basins

Regional Basins

Subregional Basins

Local Basins

Basins

Coast

Coastal Boundary

Coastal Area

Dam

Dams

Geology

Bedrock Geology

Geology (USGS)

Quaternary Geology

Surficial Materials

Hydrography

Hydrography

Hydrography Network

Hydrography subset

Landfill

Municipal Solid Waste Sites

Land Use

1997 Land Use/Land Cover

1997 Percent Impervious Surface

Leachate

Leachate and Wastewater Discharge

Inventory

Monitoring (USGS)

USGS Gaging Stations

Natural Diversity Database

Natural Diversity Database Areas

Cedar Swamps

Property

DEP Property

DEP Boat Launches

Federal Property

Municipal and Private Open Space

Quadrangles

USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Index

USGS 3.75 Minute Quarter Quadrangle

Index

Roads

Buffered Roads

Soils (USDA)

Soils

Farmland Soils

Wetland Soils

Waste Treatment

Sewage Treatment Plants

Sewer Service Areas

Water Quality

Ground Water Quality Classifications

Ground Water Quality Classifications – Wells

Surface Water Quality Classification

Image Data

USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps

USGS Digital Orthophoto Quarter

Quadrangles

Over 80 data layers available

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How do you spell GIS?

Not GPS

! Global Positioning System

! Method to gather a coordinate at a point

Not CAD

! Computer Assisted Design

! Software for drafting, detailing, design documentation (doesn’t necessarily include coordinates)

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What is a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

! A computer system which can hold and use data describing places on the earth’s surface.

© 2008 University of Connecticut

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© 2007 University of Connecticut

Geography Ties Data Together

Roads

Towns

Water

Wells

X = 50, Y = 100

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CRI Online!!!

http://nemo.uconn.edu/tools17

CRI: A Resource for DIY

I built my own CRI in just ONE weekend!3 ways to access the maps!

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Lots!! A little Go Fish!

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Recommended Categories of NRI

Basic Map Sets:

1. Base Map2. Topography3. Land Cover4. Soils5. Water Resources6. Unique and Fragile Habitats7. Committed Open Space

(There’s a lot more available)

It’ll get you there, maybe not in style…

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Other Natural Resource layers...

"Vernal Pools

"Sensitive Habitats

"Rock Outcroppings

"Wildlife corridors

"Etc...

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Recommended Categories of Cultural Resource Inventory

Basic Map Sets:

1. Transportation2. Utilities3. Regulated Lands4. Cultural Resources

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Archeological Sites

•Known•Inferred

Historical Resources•National Register•Local Historic Districts

Other Important Cultural Resources

Scenic Areas•Roads•Vistas•Features (stonewalls, etc)

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Print Your CRI

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Sources of Economic Info.

U.S. Census BureauCT Economic Resource Center, Inc.

http://www.cerc.com/townprofiles/

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Assemble maps/data

Write draft report

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What your CRI will include…

Maps

Data and Sources

Report

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Assemble work group




Assemble maps/data

Write draft report

STEPS IN THE CRI

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Getting the word out…

Planning and ZoningWetlandsChief Elected OfficialsBoard of FinanceTown StaffLand TrustsCitizen GroupsLand Owners

Publicize the CRI

Get Feedback!

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The Planning Process

Inventory

Analysis

Plan

Implementation

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A Simple Example…

1. Inventory

Base Map

Land Cover

Wetlands

Water Resources

Unique/Fragile

Committed

Inventory

Analysis

Plan

Implementation

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A Simple Example…

1. Inventory

Inventory

Analysis

Plan

2. Analysis

• Developed

• Regulated

• Committed OS

Implementation

Areas available to be

developed in GRAY

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A Simple Example…

1. Inventory

Inventory

Analysis

Plan

2. Analysis

3. Develop the Plan

• Linkages

• ID Resources at Risk

Implementation

• Windows/Additions

Developed, regulated, committed Available

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A Simple Example…

1. Inventory

Inventory

Analysis

Plan

2. Analysis

3. Develop the Plan

• Linkages

• ID Resources at Risk

Implementation

• Windows/Additions

• ID Parcels

• Prioritize

Developed, regulated, committed Available

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A Simple Example…

1. Inventory

Inventory

Analysis

Plan

2. Analysis

3. Develop the Plan

4. Implementation

Implementation

Addition

Link Large Tracts

Committed OS

Available

Fill in Windows

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Process:

1. Determine areas available for development

2. Identify resources at risk

3. Look for linkages, windows and additions

Old SaybrookOpen Space Plan

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Judy Preston, Conservation Commission Chairman

Organizing Resource Tours

Conducting workshops for boards, town staff, land owners and interested residents

Educate the CommunityOld Saybrook

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WoodstockConservation Commission Website

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WoodstockSite Plan and Subdivision Review

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Beaver Pond, Morris

• State Funding Programs

• Stormwater Management

• Aquifer Protection

• Habitat Protection

• Air Quality

• Quality of Life

Basis for Open Space Plan


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•Blueprint for Regulations and Policies

•Prioritize Community Needs

•Agree on Development & Preservation

•Foundation for Rational Planning Decisions

Foundation for the POCD which:


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nemo.uconn.edu

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