These datasets represent the wetland restoration composite index for the GLCWRA Lake Ontario Restoration Assessment study area. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is an over $4B U.S. congressional investment in the restoration of Great Lakes ecosystems. Restoration goals of the GLRI include the functional restoration of Great Lakes coastal wetlands (Great Lakes Restoration Initiative 2010; 2014). The data were collected in order to model, using a geodesign approach, the restorability of coastal wetlands and to help managers prioritize future restoration projects. The restorability model developed by New College and USGS uses a detailed terrain, historical lake levels, national soils, wetlands, land use, and land cover data [...]
Summary
These datasets represent the wetland restoration composite index for the GLCWRA Lake Ontario Restoration Assessment study area. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is an over $4B U.S. congressional investment in the restoration of Great Lakes ecosystems. Restoration goals of the GLRI include the functional restoration of Great Lakes coastal wetlands (Great Lakes Restoration Initiative 2010; 2014). The data were collected in order to model, using a geodesign approach, the restorability of coastal wetlands and to help managers prioritize future restoration projects. The restorability model developed by New College and USGS uses a detailed terrain, historical lake levels, national soils, wetlands, land use, and land cover data as important factors to consider within the model. This dataset was created with methodology outlined at https://glcwra.wim.usgs.gov/.
