gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:71986 eng UTF8 dataset Office for Coastal Management resourceProvider Cothran, Jeremy jeremy.cothran@gmail.com pointOfContact 2026-04-30T00:00:00 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata Part 2 Extensions for imagery and gridded data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) The Future of Site Profiles: An Innovative Cross-Sector Approach to Incorporating End User and Reserve Needs - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative) 2023-03 creation 2017-09-01 publication NOAA/NMFS/EDM 71986 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/71986 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Full Metadata Record View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. information http://www.nerrssciencecollaborative.org/project/Erickson20 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Erickson20 Online Resource download This project brought renewed attention to reserve site profiles and supported the development of a modernized format that better aligns with and boosts the impact of reserve programs. The project Each reserve within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System maintains a specific site profile that synthesizes knowledge about its physical and biological characteristics to guide research and monitoring activities. Traditionally, the site profile has been a book or PDF, with limited support for a more interactive and modern interface design. The likely future addition of new reserves into the system, and the anticipated need to update many existing reserve site profiles, inspired the He'eia and Lake Superior reserves to develop a joint vision for a new site profile template with a user-driven interface design. This project team worked with the UW-Madison Division of Extension Evaluation Unit to conduct a survey of reserve staff and partners. The survey revealed that users wanted updated and relevant information in site profiles, wished for them to be digital and searchable, and wanted them to include cultural and historical content related to each reserve. Survey respondents also expressed moderate familiarity with reserve site profiles and noted that some characteristics such as technical language, ease of use, and accessibility could be improved to make them more appealing to both Reserve System staff and the general public. Working with contractors and reserve partners, the team developed a template and outline for a modernized web-based site profile, and a user guide with clear step by step instructions to create a digital profile. The updated site profile addresses the needs identified by the survey and focus groups, providing reserves with an option to include cultural and historical components of estuaries on their sites, as well as an optional section to identify future threats and corresponding research needs. Other key site profile features include ArcGIS mapping components and Zotero based bibliographies that allow for access to all citations in the site profiles. The project team found that overall awareness of site profiles can be increased by providing information via online messaging, local newsletters, local newspapers, and presentations in institutions affiliated with reserves. The impact He'eia and Lake Superior reserves will use the site profiles to engage their site partners, increase public engagement and awareness, and rapidly orient new researchers and partners to the ecological and social context of the reserves. The improved, web-based user experience provides better accessibility and increases public awareness of reserves. The integration of social and ecological context into site profiles reflects the evolving priorities of the reserves and provides opportunities to connect with broad audiences through place-based storytelling. Reserves gain access to new site profile tools, including ArcGIS mapping components and Zotero based bibliographies, to support research and education efforts. Reserves benefit from updated resources that facilitate the development of new, or revision of existing, site profiles. completed Office for Coastal Management 2234 South Hobson Avenue Charleston SC 29405-2413 https://www.coast.noaa.gov/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Office for Coastal Management Website Website listed for Office for Coastal Management information custodian asNeeded communication data visualization science usability theme He'eia NERR, HI Lake Superior NERR, WI place DOC/NOAA/NOS/OCM > Office of Coastal Management, National Ocean Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce dataCentre Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 2017-04-24 publication 8.5 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2026. GCMD Keywords, Version 24. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian NERRS project InPort otherRestrictions Cite As: Office for Coastal Management, [Date of Access]: The Future of Site Profiles: An Innovative Cross-Sector Approach to Incorporating End User and Reserve Needs - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative) [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/71986. NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose. otherRestrictions Access Constraints: None otherRestrictions Use Constraints: Cite this dataset when used as a source: NOAA retains the right to analyze, synthesize and publish summaries of the NERRS/NSC data. The NERRS/NSC retains the right to be fully credited for having collected and process the data. Following academic courtesy standards, the NERR site where the data were collected should be contacted and fully acknowledged in any subsequent publications in which any part of the data are used. The data enclosed within this package/transmission are only as accurate as the quality assurance and quality control procedures that are described in the associated metadata reporting statement allow. The user bears all responsibility for its subsequent use/misuse in any further analyses or comparisons. 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Requested citation format: NOAA National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Science Collaborative(NSC). otherRestrictions Distribution Liability: The distributor does not assume liability. unclassified eng; US oceans -157.81 -157.77 21.42 21.45 Heeia NERR, HI -92.295 -91.935 46.59 46.73 Lake Superior NERR, WI | Currentness: Ground Condition 2020-10-01 2023-03-01 Project Lead(s): Deanna Erickson, University of Wisconsin Madison, deanna.erickson@wisc.edu Yoshimi Rii, He'eia NERR, shimi@hawaii.edu false eng false Other N/A 2024-02-02 publication Multiple formats Office for Coastal Management 2234 South Hobson Avenue Charleston SC 29405-2413 https://www.coast.noaa.gov/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Office for Coastal Management Website Website listed for Office for Coastal Management information distributor https://nerrssciencecollaborative.org/project/Erickson20 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Erickson20 download dataset Representativeness N/A This information is detailed within the project links. 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