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'''Part 1''' is focused on beach strategy geodatabase development through a contract with the Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program through 2016. Part 1 includes an assessment of the existing shore armor mapping (in partnership with PSEMP and NOAA) with limited updated mapping (130 miles); refinement to several other nearshore data sets (including net shore-drift, shoretypes, shoreline parcel data other than existing residential parcels); and a user contribution and early-stage development process called the “Straw Dog” workshops, in which collaboration from end-users on potential strategies will be compiled. Results of these efforts will form the foundation for further strategy development in Part 2. All data in the geodatabase will be Sound-wide, including detailed metadata and a user’s guide. A summary report will describe results of the data assessment, all data updates, and potential uses for the data based on the results of the collaborative process with end-users.
'''Part 1''' is focused on beach strategy geodatabase development through a contract with the Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program through 2016. Part 1 includes an assessment of the existing shore armor mapping (in partnership with PSEMP and NOAA) with limited updated mapping (130 miles); refinement to several other nearshore data sets (including net shore-drift, shoretypes, shoreline parcel data other than existing residential parcels); and a user contribution and early-stage development process called the “Straw Dog” workshops, in which collaboration from end-users on potential strategies will be compiled. Results of these efforts will form the foundation for further strategy development in Part 2. All data in the geodatabase will be Sound-wide, including detailed metadata and a user’s guide. A summary report will describe results of the data assessment, all data updates, and potential uses for the data based on the results of the collaborative process with end-users.


[[File:WeAreHere.JPG|500px|center|This graphic displays the overall flow of the larger Beach Strategies project, which consists of two distinct phases. Phase 1 is largely focused on data development followed by some initial outreach to end-users to gain critical feedback that will guide the Phase 2 efforts. Phase 2 is focused on working with end-users to develop strategies, metrics and eventually apply the updated beach strategies.]]
[[File:WeAreHere.JPG|600px|center|This graphic displays the overall flow of the larger Beach Strategies project, which consists of two distinct phases. Phase 1 is largely focused on data development followed by some initial outreach to end-users to gain critical feedback that will guide the Phase 2 efforts. Phase 2 is focused on working with end-users to develop strategies, metrics and eventually apply the updated beach strategies.]]


CGS and partners are currently seeking funding to support '''Part 2''' of this work. Part 2 will consist of updating shore armoring data for 750 miles of shoreline, incorporate this in the geodatabase, convene stakeholder meetings to identify beach strategy priorities and GIS metrics, and spatial analyses. The resulting new beach strategies will link with previous beach strategy data to enable users to cross-walk between the old and updated beach strategy priorities. A web-based mapping tool will be developed for non-GIS users to access the data and a training curriculum will be developed to educate users on how to access and best use the data and analytical outputs. Finally, the data will be transferred to a long-term data steward. CGS will advise the data steward until the transition is complete.  
CGS and partners are currently seeking funding to support '''Part 2''' of this work. Part 2 will consist of updating shore armoring data for 750 miles of shoreline, incorporate this in the geodatabase, convene stakeholder meetings to identify beach strategy priorities and GIS metrics, and spatial analyses. The resulting new beach strategies will link with previous beach strategy data to enable users to cross-walk between the old and updated beach strategy priorities. A web-based mapping tool will be developed for non-GIS users to access the data and a training curriculum will be developed to educate users on how to access and best use the data and analytical outputs. Finally, the data will be transferred to a long-term data steward. CGS will advise the data steward until the transition is complete.  

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This project aims to develop science-based strategies to guide future protection and restoration efforts on Puget Sound beaches. To do this we need to improve the quality of existing regional shoreline data, work collaboratively with partners to assess critical needs, and help apply the new data to make better decisions. Existing strategies are insufficient as the resolution is coarse, there are many gaps and errors, and they do not support the challenges faced by local governments and restoration groups. The outputs of this project include data sets of higher resolution and accuracy that will enable better tracking of Puget Sound Vital Signs (shoreline armor and armored feeder bluffs) and more effective strategy development and implementation. The strategies that emerge from this project will guide improved protection of nearshore ecosystems, better choices about where and how to restore beaches, and more scientific approaches to monitoring shoreline conditions and vital signs. The beach strategy project currently consists of two parts; later elements may be added based on the results of the initial efforts and collaborations with potential end-users of the data products.

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Part 1 is focused on beach strategy geodatabase development through a contract with the Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program through 2016. Part 1 includes an assessment of the existing shore armor mapping (in partnership with PSEMP and NOAA) with limited updated mapping (130 miles); refinement to several other nearshore data sets (including net shore-drift, shoretypes, shoreline parcel data other than existing residential parcels); and a user contribution and early-stage development process called the “Straw Dog” workshops, in which collaboration from end-users on potential strategies will be compiled. Results of these efforts will form the foundation for further strategy development in Part 2. All data in the geodatabase will be Sound-wide, including detailed metadata and a user’s guide. A summary report will describe results of the data assessment, all data updates, and potential uses for the data based on the results of the collaborative process with end-users.

This graphic displays the overall flow of the larger Beach Strategies project, which consists of two distinct phases. Phase 1 is largely focused on data development followed by some initial outreach to end-users to gain critical feedback that will guide the Phase 2 efforts. Phase 2 is focused on working with end-users to develop strategies, metrics and eventually apply the updated beach strategies.

CGS and partners are currently seeking funding to support Part 2 of this work. Part 2 will consist of updating shore armoring data for 750 miles of shoreline, incorporate this in the geodatabase, convene stakeholder meetings to identify beach strategy priorities and GIS metrics, and spatial analyses. The resulting new beach strategies will link with previous beach strategy data to enable users to cross-walk between the old and updated beach strategy priorities. A web-based mapping tool will be developed for non-GIS users to access the data and a training curriculum will be developed to educate users on how to access and best use the data and analytical outputs. Finally, the data will be transferred to a long-term data steward. CGS will advise the data steward until the transition is complete. The project is led by Coastal Geologic Services, together with the guidance of a multi-agency steering committee that consists of representatives from WDFW, PSP, WDOE, and NOAA.

Part 1 Detailed Tasks[edit]

Armor Assessment[edit]

The first task entails a compilation of the most up-to-date shore armor data and an assessment of the variable quality of the source data. Armored data sources will be evaluated for quality, coverage, data resolution, and eventually ranked with a composite measure of data quality. Ranking will be used to identify areas most in need of updated mapping. Updated armor mapping will be conducted for the highest ranking 130 miles of shoreline. The data will be integrated into an updated version of the Puget Sound Armor database. A long-term armor mapping data collection and management protocol will be developed.

Identify Potential Beach Strategies, “The Straw-Dog”[edit]

This task entails conducting outreach to potential end-users of the Beach Strategies data to better understand the types of questions that would be asked to identify regional beach restoration and protection priority areas. Online discussions will be held on a discussion page within this site (forthcoming here). A workshop will also be hosted to discuss potential beach strategy and a follow-up data assessment will be conducted to identify data sets necessary for analysis and to identify any data gaps.

Beach Strategy Geodatabase Refinements[edit]

This task entails applying refinements to several nearshore data sets required to update the beach strategies. Several of these data sets and refinements are already known, but additional work may be identified during earlier tasks. Data sets include:

  • Historical feeder bluffs
  • Integrated shoretypes
  • Updated net shore-drift cells
  • Fetch and erosion potential
  • Comprehensive shoreline parcel database
  • Miscellaneous data refinement

Reporting and Geodatabase User’s Guide[edit]

The Part 1 report will describe all elements of Part 1 tasks in detail, including assessment methods, database refinement, and results of the beach strategy development process. The geodatabase will include all data layers developed and compiled for the project, with metadata. The user’s guide will be succinct (less than 20 pages) and will clearly outline data sources, explain how to link with previous beach strategies, and detail methods used to incorporate any new data.

Part 1 is scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2017.

Detail on Part 2 tasks will be updated if and when funding is awarded to complete this work.

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