Training
This is the second webinar in UConn CLEAR’s two part series introducing their updated land cover tracking tools. Using data from the Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD), this session explores how land cover across the entire Long Island Sound watershed has changed from 1985 through 2023, covering regions from Connecticut to the Canadian border.
This webinar highlights trends at the watershed, state, town, and local levels, with special attention to the 300 foot riparian zone along waterways, a critical area for stream health and climate resilience. The session will demonstrate how to interpret land cover change data using CLEAR’s map viewer and dashboards to better understand long term environmental patterns.
Training
This is the second webinar in UConn CLEAR’s two part series introducing their updated land cover tracking tools. Using data from the Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD), this session explores how land cover across the entire Long Island Sound watershed has changed from 1985 through 2023, covering regions from Connecticut to the Canadian border.
This webinar highlights trends at the watershed, state, town, and local levels, with special attention to the 300 foot riparian zone along waterways, a critical area for stream health and climate resilience. The session will demonstrate how to interpret land cover change data using CLEAR’s map viewer and dashboards to better understand long term environmental patterns.
Training
This is a webinar hosted by UConn CLEAR that introduces a new interactive land cover tool for exploring land cover and land cover change across Connecticut and the entire Long Island Sound Watershed. The platform features a new map viewer and data dashboards powered by the recently released Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD), developed by the USGS and federal partners. Users can analyze land cover trends from 1985 through 2023 at both the watershed and town level, with additional insights into land near waterways using a 300 foot riparian zone analysis.
This session is the first in a two part webinar series that will demonstrate how to use the new datasets and tools. The public release of the platform is anticipated in early 2026, and it will be available on the CT ECO land cover page. The webinar will be presented by Emily Wilson and Qian “Rachel” Lei Parent of UConn CLEAR.
Training
This is a webinar hosted by UConn CLEAR that introduces a new interactive land cover tool for exploring land cover and land cover change across Connecticut and the entire Long Island Sound Watershed. The platform features a new map viewer and data dashboards powered by the recently released Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD), developed by the USGS and federal partners. Users can analyze land cover trends from 1985 through 2023 at both the watershed and town level, with additional insights into land near waterways using a 300 foot riparian zone analysis.
This session is the first in a two part webinar series that will demonstrate how to use the new datasets and tools. The public release of the platform is anticipated in early 2026, and it will be available on the CT ECO land cover page. The webinar will be presented by Emily Wilson and Qian “Rachel” Lei Parent of UConn CLEAR.
Mapper
Level of Effort:
The NYC Stormwater Flood Maps show areas in New York City that are at risk of flooding during heavy rain. The tool provides interactive maps that let users explore neighborhood-level flood risk and understand how stormwater might affect streets, homes, and critical infrastructure. It helps residents, planners, and local organizations identify vulnerable areas and make decisions about preparedness, emergency planning, and long-term resilience.
These maps also bring together important environmental and social data, making it easier to compare neighborhoods, see patterns, and understand which communities may face the greatest challenges during extreme weather.
Mapper
Level of Effort:
The NYC Stormwater Flood Maps show areas in New York City that are at risk of flooding during heavy rain. The tool provides interactive maps that let users explore neighborhood-level flood risk and understand how stormwater might affect streets, homes, and critical infrastructure. It helps residents, planners, and local organizations identify vulnerable areas and make decisions about preparedness, emergency planning, and long-term resilience.
These maps also bring together important environmental and social data, making it easier to compare neighborhoods, see patterns, and understand which communities may face the greatest challenges during extreme weather.
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