Have you ever wanted to create your own maps, or integrate and visualize spatial datasets to examine changes in trends between locations and over time? Follow along with these training tutorials on QGIS, an open source geographic information system (GIS) and learn key concepts, procedures and skills for performing common GIS tasks – such as creating maps, as well as joining, overlaying and visualizing spatial datasets. These tutorials are geared towards new GIS users. We’ll start with foundational concepts, and build towards more advanced topics throughout – demonstrating how with a few relatively easy steps you can get quite a lot out of GIS. You can then extend these skills to datasets of thematic relevance to you in addressing tasks faced in your day-to-day work.

Finding Schools is now easier than ever with the College Map, the first geographic search tool published by IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) providing access to over 7,000 certificate, undergraduate and graduate-level schools. This all-in-one tool enables students, parents and counselors to filter potential programs for location, major, tuition and more. Including both certificate-level programs and advanced degrees, this public application makes the often overwhelming process of school searching simple, and it’s available on mobile devices.Once the results are narrowed down, users can share their lists on social media or download in excel format. Additionally, the College Map integrates with the College Navigator, a research based search tool providing data from the complete list of IPEDS Survey indicators.All information contained in this file is in the public domain. Data users are advised to review NCES program documentation and feature class metadata to understand the limitations and appropriate use of these data.

description: This data is for public use, and is in a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) form that displays farmers markets throughout California that are WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) certified. It contains infromation about the markets that have both FMNP (Farmers Market Nutritional Program) or FVC (Fruit and Vegetable Checks) certification, their WIC identification, locations, and when they are held. This was developed by the California Department of Technology, and information was gathered by the CDFA (California Department of Food and Agriculture). These locations were further specified and gathered by Carter Medlin, and edited by Lauren Phillips.; abstract: This data is for public use, and is in a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) form that displays farmers markets throughout California that are WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) certified. It contains infromation about the markets that have both FMNP (Farmers Market Nutritional Program) or FVC (Fruit and Vegetable Checks) certification, their WIC identification, locations, and when they are held. This was developed by the California Department of Technology, and information was gathered by the CDFA (California Department of Food and Agriculture). These locations were further specified and gathered by Carter Medlin, and edited by Lauren Phillips.

Success.ai’s Licensed Professionals Data API equips organizations with the data intelligence they need to confidently engage with professionals across regulated industries. Whether you’re verifying the credentials of healthcare practitioners, confirming licensing status for legal advisers, or identifying certified specialists in construction, this API provides real-time, AI-validated details on certifications, licenses, and qualifications.

By tapping into over 700 million verified profiles, you can ensure compliance, build trust, and streamline your due diligence processes. Backed by our Best Price Guarantee, Success.ai’s solution helps you operate efficiently, mitigate risk, and maintain credibility in highly regulated markets.

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This data set has certified soil survey attributes corresponding to the National Soil Information System (NASIS) database that represents a portion of soil survey geospatial data for progressive archiving and distribution. This data set is a digital soil survey and generally is the most detailed level of soil geographic data developed by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. The information was prepared by digitizing maps, by compiling information onto a plan metric correct base and digitizing, or by revising digitized maps using remotely sensed and other information. This data set consists of georeferenced digital map data and computerized attribute data. The map data are in a soil survey area extent format and include a detailed, field verified inventory of soils and miscellaneous areas that normally occur in a repeatable pattern on the landscape and that can be cartographically shown at the scale mapped. A special soil features layer (point and line features) is optional. This layer displays the location of features too small to delineate at the mapping scale, but they are large enough and contrasting enough to significantly influence use and management. The soil map units are linked to attributes in the National Soil Information System relational database, which gives the proportionate extent of the component soils and their properties.

Land use zoning details the type of land uses available that are permitted (with or without consent) or prohibited in each zone for all areas under the Local Environment Plan (LEP). Land use zoning in an LEP are grouped into the following broad categories: BUSINESS (B), ENVIRONMENT (E), INDUSTRIAL (IN), RESIDENTIAL (R), RECREATION (RE), RURAL (RU), SPECIAL (SP) and WATERWAYS (W). The LZN dataset shows the zoning of all areas designated under the LEP. Zones define the legally permitted and prohibited uses of a piece of land, determining if a lot can be used for commercial, industrial, residential or other purposes. In other words, it defines what can and cannot be built on a piece of land. The is a revision of the original 2006 dataset, metadata date 5 July 2016. The original GIS data was captured by local councils, DP&I and contractors and provided in accordance with the DP&I's Standard Requirements for GIS LEP data and Standard Technical Requirements for LEP maps. Before the LEP is notified on the NSW Legislation website, the mapping is checked by DP&I and the Parliamentary Council's Office to ensure that it is consistent with these standards. After the LEP is notified, the GIS data is quality controlled using an ISO 9001-Quality-Certified, Quality Management System and incorporated into the Statewide dataset. The Land Application data relates directly to and adopts the accuracy of its reference dataset, Land and Property Information DCDB. The GIS data may be subject to change as a part of quality control, or if the LEP is amended. Please confirm dates of respective features before use as this dataset has a large temporal extent.

The Soils datalayer has been automated from published soils surveys as provided on various media by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). All soils data released by MassGIS have been "SSURGO-certified," which means they have been reviewed and approved by the NRCS and meet all standards and requirements for inclusion in the national release of county-level digital soils data. Soil survey areas are roughly based on county boundaries.

The SSURGO-certified soils dataset is generally the most detailed level of soil geographic data developed by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. The information was prepared by digitizing maps, by compiling information onto a planimetric correct base and digitizing, or by revising digitized maps using remotely sensed and other information. The data include a detailed, field verified inventory of soils and miscellaneous areas that normally occur in a repeatable pattern on the landscape and that can be cartographically shown at the scale mapped. Data for survey areas were developed using various scale base maps: some areas at a 1:25,000 or 1:12,000 scale, or at larger scales where source materials (e.g. 1:5,000 MassGIS ortho imagery) were available. Details for a specific survey area are provided in the NRCS-produced metadata that are distributed with the spatial data.

The soil map units are linked to attributes in the National Soil Information System (NASIS) relational database, which gives the proportionate extent of the component soils and their properties.

At MassGIS the soils datalayer is stored in ArcSDE for Oracle as the statewide feature class SOILS_POLY. Two companion layers, SOILSPOT_PT and SOILSPOT_ARC, represent "special" or "ad hoc" features such as gravel pits, wet areas, bedrock escarpments and others. These layers display the location of features too small to delineate at the mapping scale, but they are large enough and contrasting enough to significantly influence use and management.

The status for each survey area is stored in the statewide layer named SOILSTAT_POLY. See details in the Entity Attributes section.

The soils polygons were updated in August 2010 for new data for Plymouth. Also, the adjacent survey areas (Barnstable, Bristol North, Bristol South, and Norfolk-Suffolk) were replaced, as these were edited to edge-match with Plymouth. With the August 2010 update, soils data are available for all survey areas in the state except for Franklin, which is under development.

The 2021 Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) spatial data layer shows the point locations of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitted combined sewer overflow discharges. These outfalls occur in older cities in Massachusetts that still have areas of combined sewer and stormwater systems which overflow during heavy storm events. MassDEP has responsibility for ensuring that these systems, along with other sanitary sewer systems, are in compliance with the Clean Waters Act https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-clean-water-act and the regulations adopted under 314 CMR 1.00 through 9.00 – please see https://www.mass.gov/regulations/314-CMR-9-401-water-quality-certification for more detail. Please refer to the Sanitary Sewer Systems and Combined Sewer Overflows guide for additional information.A list of active CSO locations was created and checked against lists contained in the NPDES permit for each CSO system along with lists contained in reports available from the systems online or on town websites. In some cases, when needed, CSO systems were contacted to verify active status of outfalls.Outfall locations are estimates based on the best available maps or coordinates and may contain errors and should only be used as a guide. For additional locational information please contact the CSO systems involved.Source Materials and Data AutomationMassDEP staff used information including maps and general descriptions of CSO locations found online and in NPDES permits to assist in mapping. This information was supplemented by maps and coordinates received from municipal staff responsible for CSO management in each of the systems involved, staff knowledge of outfall locations, maps found in system reports, and maps found on town web sites. MassDEP staff viewed the material and then mapped or verified the location of the CSO using the 2019 orthophoto as a basemap. Some systems were able to provide GIS data directly to MassDEP staff – in these cases, CSO locations were placed directly onto the provided points s or the systems provided point locations were used to verify MassDEP locations. When available, coordinates were entered directly and then checked against the orthophoto and other available maps for general accuracy. Last updated July, 2021.

FIELD

TYPE/WDTH

DEFINITION

NPDES_ID

C/50

Permit Number for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

SYSTEMNAME

C/50

CSO System Name

OUTFALL_ID

C/15

Outfall number according to the Town or System

DEP_OUTFL_ID

C/15

Unique ID for the CSO which combines the Town or System abbreviation with the CSO Outfall No

RECVING_WATER

C/100

The body of water the CSO drains into

ADDRESS

C/120

General locational description of the CSO

TOWN

C/40

Standard (1-351) municipality name where the CSO is actually located

DEP_REGION

C/4

MassDEP Regional Office Code

L_TYPE

C/10

Type of location, i.e., estimated location, center of site, etc.

POINT_X

D

X Coordinate Decimal Degrees

POINT_Y

D

Y Coordinate Decimal Degrees

MAJOR_BASIN

C/100

Major Basin the outfall is located within

PERMIT_URL

C/200

URL to permit online

Data Universe

A list of active CSO locations was created and checked against lists contained in the NPDES permit for each CSO system along with lists contained in reports available from the systems online or on town websites. In some cases, when needed, CSO systems were contacted to verify active status of outfalls.CONTACTS AND TERMS OF USE

The CSOs contained in the CSO spatial data layer are based on a list provided by the MassDEP Bureau of Water Resources Wastewater program – for general questions please contact Lealdon Langley at (617) 574-6882. Locations are estimates and should only be used as a guide. For additional locational information please contact the CSO systems involved. For GIS related questions please contact the MassDEP GIS Program at (617) 292-5500.

Note: There are currently two software bugs that may affect what you are trying to do with this data. Workarounds are provided below. DEQ is currently working with software vendor to resolve these issues.1) If you are attempting to filter the dataset on DEQ's Discover Data Portal, using either the datetime or date fields, and you can't see recent updates on the slider, please click the end date (format mm/dd/yyyy) at the right end of the slider. Hand-enter today's date, or some date in the future (i.e., tomorrow), then move the the end date slider all the way to the right to access the full date range2) When data is downloaded, date/time fields are downloaded in UTC format only (Montana Standard Time = UTC-7, Montana Daylight Time = UTC-6), in epoch time (milliseconds since 00:00:00 Thursday, 1 January 1970).Additionally, on May 6, 2024, the U.S. EPA modified some of the breakpoints in the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) to reflect the revised level of the primary annual PM2.5 standard and to reflect recent health science on PM2.5. This change impacts values in the attribute field "healthcategory". Health concern categories prior to May 6, 2024, reflect the older breakpoints, whereas PM2.5 AQI values after this date have been determined using the updated breakpoints. For more information in the change please visit this link.This dataset contains parameters measured by Montana’s statewide ambient air monitoring network. Data is collected by permanent and temporary monitors, maintained by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), that operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Non-continuous monitors (parameter value begins with “BGI”) operates for a straight 24-hour period on every third or sixth day. Hourly average data is updated at approximately 17 minutes past the hour of measurement and stored in DEQ's AirVision database where quality control assessments and checks are applied. Data is pushed from AirVision to DEQ's GIS data portal via a systems integration process. Available data has not necessarily been subjected to final certification and upload to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality System (AQS). For more information on air quality in the State of Montana, please visit https://deq.mt.gov/air/index.