These data were automated to provide an accurate high-resolution historical shoreline of Whidbey Island, WA suitable as a geographic information system (GIS) data layer. These data are derived from shoreline maps that were produced by the NOAA National Ocean Service including its predecessor agencies which were based on an office interpretation of imagery and/or field survey. The NGS attribution scheme 'Coastal Cartographic Object Attribute Source Table (C-COAST)' was developed to conform the attribution of various sources of shoreline data into one attribution catalog. C-COAST is not a recognized standard, but was influenced by the International Hydrographic Organization's S-57 Object-Attribute standard so the data would be more accurately translated into S-57. This resource is a member of https://inport.nmfs.noaa.gov/inport/item/39808

These data provide an accurate high-resolution shoreline compiled from imagery of Southeast Whidbey Island, Langley to Glendale, WA . This vector shoreline data is based on an office interpretation of imagery that may be suitable as a geographic information system (GIS) data layer. This metadata describes information for both the line and point shapefiles. The NGS attribution scheme 'Coastal Cartographic Object Attribute Source Table (C-COAST)' was developed to conform the attribution of various sources of shoreline data into one attribution catalog. C-COAST is not a recognized standard, but was influenced by the International Hydrographic Organization's S-57 Object-Attribute standard so the data would be more accurately translated into S-57. This resource is a member of https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/39808

These data provide an accurate high-resolution shoreline compiled from imagery of Fidalgo Island to Southern Whidbey Island, WA . This vector shoreline data is based on an office interpretation of imagery that may be suitable as a geographic information system (GIS) data layer. This metadata describes information for both the line and point shapefiles. The NGS attribution scheme 'Coastal Cartographic Object Attribute Source Table (C-COAST)' was developed to conform the attribution of various sources of shoreline data into one attribution catalog. C-COAST is not a recognized standard, but was influenced by the International Hydrographic Organization's S-57 Object-Attribute standard so the data would be more accurately translated into S-57. This resource is a member of https://inport.nmfs.noaa.gov/inport/item/39808

This layer was provided by the U.S. Navy (NAS Whidbey) in about 2007. This layer shows the location of the Clear Zones at NAS Whidbey and the OLF, and the Accident Potential Zone surrounding NAS Whidbey. This layer is used by ICP&CD for land use regulation near the naval airfields on the island. Island County does not have jurisdiction over the APZ location, size or shape, as this is set by the Navy. Island County chose to adopt into its local Zoning Code the APZ as delineated by the Navy. Island County uses this layer to review proposals for development within or near the APZ.

This aerial imagery mosaic dataset was collected on behalf of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) during the summer of 2022 in order to map the extent of floating kelp canopies in Washington State. Areas covered include the northern outer coast of Washington, the US portion of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, North Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, Saratoga Passage & Whidbey Island Basin, WA DNR managed aquatic reserves (Cherry Point AR, Cypress Island AR, and Smith & Minor Islands AR), Admiralty Inlet, Tacoma Narrows, and Squaxin Island. Aerial surveys were conducted during low-tide, slack-current conditions identified by WA DNR for kelp forest monitoring, with some exceptions. This imagery has four bands (Band_1=red, Band_2=green, Band_3=blue, and Band_4=near-infrared) and was collected at 6-inch resolution. Floating kelp is readily visualized using an NGB band combination (near-infrared, green, blue), but can also be seen in some places with standard RGB imagery (red, green, blue). Imagery from this project are distributed as compressed (lossy) MrSID files for accessibility and ease of visualization, and are not suitable for image classification and analysis. These mosaics are a subset of the imagery products generated by this project, please contact the WA DNR Nearshore Habitat Program about other products that are available. These data support WA DNR's statewide long-term monitoring goals by providing high-resolution and large-area visualization of floating kelp canopies.For more information and inquiries about products available at specific locations, contact Danielle Claar, WA DNR, Nearshore Habitat Program at: danielle.claar@dnr.wa.gov or nearshore@dnr.wa.gov.

This aerial imagery mosaic was collected on behalf of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) by NV5 as part of a program to map the annual extent of floating kelp canopies in Washington State. There are two species of floating kelp in Washington: bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana; found in all surveyed areas) and giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera; found on the coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca). Floating kelp forests provide essential habitat for many marine species, and are of cultural and economic significance in the Northeast Pacific and around the world. Areas surveyed with aerial imagery in 2023 include the US portion of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, North Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, part of Saratoga Passage & the Whidbey Island Basin, WA DNR managed aquatic reserves (Cherry Point AR, Cypress Island AR, and Smith & Minor Islands AR), and the Tacoma Narrows. Aerial surveys were conducted between July and September during low-tide, slack-current conditions identified by WA DNR as optimal for kelp forest monitoring, with some exceptions. This imagery has four spectral bands (Band_1 = red, Band_2 = green, Band_3 = blue, Band_4 = near-infrared) plus an alpha channel (Band_5), and was collected at 6-inch spatial resolution. A full report summarizing collection methods can be found here. Floating kelp canopies can be readily visualized using an “NGB” band combination (near-infrared, green, blue), but can also be seen in many places with standard RGB imagery (red, green, blue). Floating kelp distribution data generated using this imagery supports WA DNR's long-term kelp forest monitoring goals and mandate to ensure environmental protection of state-owned aquatic lands. Imagery from this project is publicly distributed in compressed (lossy) MrSID format for accessibility and efficient visualization, and is therefore not suitable for image classification and analysis. Please contact the WA DNR Nearshore Habitat Program about other products that are available. For more information and inquiries about products available at specific locations, please contact Danielle Claar, WA DNR, Nearshore Habitat Program at: danielle.claar@dnr.wa.gov or nearshore@dnr.wa.gov.

This aerial imagery mosaic was collected on behalf of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) by NV5 as part of a program to map the annual extent of floating kelp canopies in Washington State. There are two species of floating kelp in Washington: bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana; found in all surveyed areas) and giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera; found along the Pacific coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca). Floating kelp forests provide essential habitat for many marine species and are culturally and economically significant in the Northeast Pacific and around the world. Areas surveyed with aerial imagery in 2024 include the US side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Northern Pacific Coast, Admiralty Inlet, North Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, Saratoga Passage and the Whidbey Island Basin, WA DNR managed Aquatic Reserves (Cherry Point AR, Cypress Island AR, and Smith & Minor Islands AR), and the Tacoma Narrows. Aerial surveys were conducted between August and September during low-tide, slack-current conditions identified by WA DNR as optimal for kelp forest monitoring. This imagery has four spectral bands (Band_1 = red, Band_2 = green, Band_3 = blue, Band_4 = near-infrared) plus an alpha channel (Band_5), and was collected at 6-inch spatial resolution. A full report summarizing collection methods can be found here. Floating kelp canopies can be readily visualized using an “NGB” band combination (near-infrared, green, blue) but can also be seen in many places with standard RGB imagery (red, green, blue). Floating kelp distribution data generated based on this imagery supports WA DNR's long-term kelp forest monitoring goals and mandate to ensure environmental protection of state-owned aquatic lands. Imagery from this project is publicly distributed in compressed (lossy) MrSID format for accessibility and efficient visualization, and is therefore not suitable for image classification and analysis. Please contact the WA DNR Nearshore Habitat Program about other data products that are available to be shared. For more information and inquiries about products available at specific locations, please contact Danielle Claar, WA DNR, Nearshore Habitat Program at: danielle.claar@dnr.wa.gov or nearshore@dnr.wa.gov.