Project Task:

1.02

Grantee:

Virginia Commonwealth University

Project Title:

Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program GIS Support

Project Description as Proposed:

This task supports one full time staff position (Coastal GIS Coordinator) that is contracted through Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center for Environmental Studies (VCU CES) and the partial time of two additional VCU CES staff required to host and maintain the Coastal Geospatial and Educational Mapping System (Coastal GEMS), perform data/software updates, and perform grant/project management. Coastal Management GIS Support: The Coastal GIS Coordinator provides support to the Virginia CZM Program to ensure that GIS needs are met; that policy and planning functions have adequate GIS support; and that open grants involving GIS products are properly managed and implemented. This staff position will support the following activities:Work with VCU CES and others to ensure the maintenance and enhancement of Virginia CZM’s Coastal GEMSCommunicate with Coastal Policy Team and other ad-hoc advisors to identify coastal geospatial data needs Organize Coastal GEMS training programs for state/local government users and others as requestedAdvise CZM project managers on grants involving GIS data development and mapping Produce GIS map products as needed by the CZM Program and partnersParticipate in the Virginia State GIS Users’ Group and keep up-to-date on, or become involved in, other GIS-related developments in VirginiaCoastal GEMS Maintenance: VCU CES will continue to host, maintain, and update the Coastal GEMS web mapping application. Current Coastal GEMS data layers will be edited or updated as determined by VCU/CZM staff. New Coastal Gems data layers will be added as they are developed through Virginia CZM Program grants or are contributed from a partnering agency or organization. 

Federal Funding:

$87,180

Project Contact:

Nick Meade, 804-698-4297; Nick.Meade@deq.virginia.gov or Laura McKay, 804.698-4323; Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov

Project Status:

10/1/11 - 9/30/12

Final Product Received:

 

Project Summary Provided by Grantee:

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer: This project summary provides the federal dollars initially awarded to the grantee. Due to underexpenditure or reprogramming of grant funds, this figure may change. For more information on the allocation of coastal grant funds, please contact Laura McKay, Virginia Coastal Program Manager, at 804.698.4323 or email: Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov

A more detailed Scope of Work for this project is available. Please direct your request for a copy to Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov