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OR&R’s Environmental Response Management ApplicationEnvironmental Response Management Application
®
George GraettingerOffice of Response & Restoration
Assessment & Restoration DivisionNRDA Technical WorkshopNRDA Technical Workshop
John Heinz National Wildlife RefugePhiladelphia, PA
12.9.2010
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OR&R’s ERMA & Watershed Based MappingOR&R s ERMA & Watershed Based Mapping
• Spatial Data Team goals/purpose:• Spatial Data Team goals/purpose:• Support OR&R Regional Resource Coordinators
(RRC) & Scientific Support Coordinators (SSC)(RRC) & Scientific Support Coordinators (SSC)• Provide site specific and watershed wide use of
data and technology to protect and restore trust resources
• Support coordination with external partners E d t h i• Encourage data sharing
• Standardized GIS project• Scalable technology support to users• Scalable technology support to users
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Continuum of “Response”Framework for OR&R / ERMA
Response(24 hours)
Restoration -Recovery(Years/Decades)
Emergency Response Division
Assessment and Restoration Division
(ARD)
Restoration Center(RC)
(ERD) (ARD) (RC)
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OR&R’s Watershed Based MappingOR&R s Watershed Based Mapping
Provide Decision Support Tools for:Provide Decision Support Tools for:• Assessment
• Site discovery/ characterizationSite discovery/ characterization
• Remediation• Source identification• Extent/ degree of contamination • Injury assessment
Restoration• Restoration• Habitat characterization• Site identification/ monitoringg
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A Picture (Map) is Worth a ThousandA Picture (Map) is Worth a Thousand Words…
• Diverse datasets can be selectively overlaid on ya single map to better visualize complex pinteractions
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Concept for ERMA pOpen Source, Web-based mapping tools
Planning & AnalysisPlanning & Analysis
Integrate & Analyze InformationOn the flyOn the fly
I d C i ti & C di tiImproved Communication & Coordination
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ERMA Schematic ViewERMA Schematic View
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Output to UserDownload/Upload Source
Feature Server Tools
Open LayersWeb Mapping Service (Feature)
ESI & IPAC Query
AIS Ship Search
ERMA ArchitectureExternal GIS Data• ENCs/ RNCs
Secure Server Authentication• Real Time Weather Observations• Buoys • NAIS/ AFF/AMOC
Data Layer ManagementAccess Privileges
Response datasets from sFTP• Trajectories• Satellite Interpretations for oilBase Public datasets
MapServer
p• SCAT Results• Overflight Observations• Boom plans & imagery derived• Protected Resource Impact• Field sampling (subsurface
• ESI• Landuse• Bathymetry• Regional Monitoring• Habitat Classifications
PostGres/ PostGIS
Data Base
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• Field sampling (subsurface, analytical chemistry, photos, etc.)• Platform observations
Habitat Classifications• Restoration• Bioresource Base data
Data Base(Full Backup routinely)
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ERMA Background• 2007: Developed concept. Pilot site: Portsmouth Harbor, NH• 2008:
• Tested in Industry- led PREP Drill
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y• National Response Team/EPA Region 2 funded U.S. Caribbean ERMA
• 2009: Delivered Model ERMA: Caribbean
• 2010: • March 23-25th, Spill of National Significance (SONS) Drill -Expanded Pilot Project with assistance from regional stakeholders• May 3-8th, Planned Internal Drill –yHow fast could we stand-up an ERMA site?• April 20th, Deepwater Horizon ExplosionNOAA SSC on-scene• April 22nd, NOAA Stood up the GOMEX ERMA p , pInitial ERMA site for command posts deployed April 24th
• June 2010, Public ERMA, www.GeoPlatform.gov/Gulfresponse deployedADM Allen designated ERMA as the Common Operational Picture (COP) for the Deepwater Horizon IncidentDeepwater Horizon Incident
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Current ERMA DevelopmentCurrent ERMA Development• New England (SONS)
C ibb US t it i• Caribbean – US territories, expanding upon need, Groundings, Haiti
P t S d WA F• Puget Sound WA – Focus on climate change impacts
• GOM & DWH MC252
• Pacific Islands – In development, FY ‘11
• Arctic from NOAA OCRM Energy Initiative
• Lake Champlain – funded FY ‘11 (potential for NJ/ NY harbor / )w/EPA R2)
• Great Lakes – funded FY ‘11
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ERMA Site OverviewERMA Site Overview• Secure access
• Username/Password• Weather & Buoys
ObservationsReal time feeds• Various levels of access
(Public, Responder, NRDA)• Background Layers
G l i l t i d
• Real-time feeds• Hurricane/Storms• Remote-sensing Imagery
R t Ri k• Google aerial, terrain, roads• NOAA Nautical charts
• Incident information
• Resources at Risk• NOAA ESI data layers• Fisheries Closures
• Trajectories• Field teams, aircraft, and
vessel trackingSh li Oili
• Local habitat and species datasets
• Seafood SafetyM i P t t d A• Shoreline Oiling
• Geographic Response Plans Priorities
• Analytical Chemistry Data
• Marine Protected Areas• Document & photo links
• ESI and GRPs PDFs• Field Photos• Analytical Chemistry Data• External links
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ERMA User ToolsERMA User Tools• Zoom To
L t/L• Find tool
A t t d h f ll l• Lat/Long• Place name• Ship – MMSI Find
• Automated search of all layers• Map Labels
• User-made feature labelsP i t T l• Bookmark Map Views
• Saves layers and location• Customizable slideshow
• Print Tools• Timestamp• Various page sizesCustomizable slideshow
• Areas of Interest• User-made map features
M t T l
• Query Tool (Resources at Risk)• NOAA ESI (ME EVIs)• US Fish and Wildlife• Measurement Tools
• Length/Area• Animations
US Fish and Wildlife• Identify tool
• Analytical chemistry resultsStat s of ship locations• Show key layers across time • Status of ship locations
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Populating ERMA & GeoPlatform.govPopulating ERMA & GeoPlatform.gov
Wildlife
Observ e vations
®Response Environmental Data Sets Data
Approved for Public
R l
Data Sets
ReleasePushed Daily by 12pm ET
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ERMA ERMA ProvidesProvidesProvides Provides Data to Data to
the Publicthe Public
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ERMA/GeoPlatform InterfaceERMA/GeoPlatform Interface
Interactive Map
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ERMA/GeoPlatform InterfaceERMA/GeoPlatform Interface
Table of Contents (TOC)
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ERMA/GeoPlatform InterfaceERMA/GeoPlatform InterfaceMap Tools: Pan, Zoom, Measure (line/area), Identify
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ERMA/GeoPlatform InterfaceERMA/GeoPlatform InterfaceTOC Tabs: Layers, Legend, Query Tool, AOI, Labels, Zoom, Download*, Print
* Limited download in GeoPlatform
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ERMA/GeoPlatform InterfaceERMA/GeoPlatform InterfaceFind/Search layers tool
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Field Sampling ResultsField Sampling Results
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Subsurface Sampling ResultsSubsurface Sampling Results
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Link to Data Reports & DocumentationLink to Data Reports & Documentation
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Real-Time Weather ConditionsReal-Time Weather Conditions
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Display of Field PhotosDisplay of Field Photos
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Display of Field Photos
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Online PhotoLoggerOnline PhotoLoggerDeveloping online tool to provide improved access and performanceimproved access and performance
34,768 photos logged to date
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ERMA Query Tools: NOAA ESI / USFWS IPaC
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ESI Query Tool – Select AreaESI Query Tool – Select Area
1stDraw Polygon
2ndRun Query
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ESI Query Tool – Select SpeciesESI Query Tool – Select Species
3rd -Select features4th -Select timeline5th -Run ESI Tool
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ESI Query T l R t• Selected Habitat &
Tool – Report
Species summary• Shoreline
Classification• Detailed
information on species life histories
• PDF, excel file output
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IPAC Query Tool – Select AreaIPAC Query Tool – Select Area
1st
2nd
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IPAC Query Tool –R tReport
• Endangered Species g psummary
• Detailed information on species life on species life histories
• PDF output
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Trustee Support in the DelawareTrustee Support in the Delaware
• ARD developed a Watershed based GIS project for the Delaware in 2006Delaware in 2006
• Webguide features extensive information on Waste sites, Contaminant sources, HabitatContaminant sources, Habitat and Species data all in a geospatial framework
• Provides an easy to useProvides an easy to use interactive reference for resources and activities across the Delaware Watershed
http://mapping2.orr.noaa.gov/website/portal/delaware/index.html
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Delaware River HabitatsDelaware River Habitats
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Delaware Estuary SpeciesDelaware Estuary Species
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Delaware Estuary Waste SitesDelaware Estuary Waste Sites
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Delaware Estuary RestorationDelaware Estuary Restoration
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Next Steps with RestorationNext Steps with Restoration
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Next Steps with Delaware EstuaryNext Steps with Delaware Estuary
• Potential re-development of the DelawarePotential re development of the Delaware Estuary Webguide
• Creation of a Delaware Estuary ERMAy• EPA Region 3• RRT III Response• Delaware Estuary NRDA Trustees
• Real-time data feeds from NOAA Restoration Center database• Current, planned, potential restoration sites
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ERMA User BenefitsERMA User Benefits• Platform that easily crosses boundaries • Improves data sharing and communication• Improves data sharing and communication• Easy to use – non-GIS users• Real-time data sets overlaid with baselineReal time data sets overlaid with baseline
environmental and operational data• Access from anywhere• Planning and Preparedness tool• Distributed upload capabilities
Q t l• Query tools• Customizable on the fly
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Practical Implementation of ERMAPractical Implementation of ERMA• Assist with spill preparedness
• Display jurisdictional boundaries, specially regulated areas, areas ofDisplay jurisdictional boundaries, specially regulated areas, areas of socio-economic importance, environmentally sensitive areas
• Access points for cleanup• Staging areas and command centers• Regional documentation, points of contact, etc.
• Assist in coordinating response efforts• Visualize magnitude and extent• Triage sites for action• Track progress of clean-up
Access real time data• Access real-time data• Upload data from the field and access forms• Increase communication
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Practical Implementation of ERMAPractical Implementation of ERMA• Define the extent of potential impacts
• General habitat and land use informationGeneral habitat and land use information• Areas of biological significance - haul outs, rookeries, nesting
grounds, essential or critical habitat• Species specific data - biological resources in the region -
th t d d d?threatened or endangered?• Where is there current monitoring data
• Assist in Recovery and Restoration• Assist in Recovery and Restoration• Access existing environmental monitoring sites• Assist with sampling design
In entor restoration projects• Inventory restoration projects• Locate long-term monitoring sites• Coordinate with regional projects
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ERMA UsabilityERMA Usability• Easily accessible via Web browser
• Field, Command Post, External Offices• Quick to display
U f i dl i t f• User friendly interface• Secure, multi-tailored password protection
Public interface• Public interface• Responder interface• NRDA interface• Trustee interface
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ERMA DWH Lessons LearnedERMA DWH Lessons Learned• Non-technical Interface
• GIS background not necessary to navigate• GIS background not necessary to navigate• “How to” sessions in command posts and WebEx to socialize ease of use
• Scalable Access• Quick to stand up foundation• Public Facing data needed- Geoplatform.gov/Gulfresponse• Varying data access levels based on account type
(Public, responder, NRDA, Trustee)
• Cost Effective Open Source Software• Customizable Programming & Modular developmentCustomizable Programming & Modular development
public facing or specialized sites (Climate Change, Wildfires, Marine Debris, Tsunami)
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ERMA DWH Lessons LearnedERMA DWH Lessons Learned• Collaboration is KEY
N d t l i ti & d t f• Need to leverage existing resources & data for application buy in by partners
• Government Agencies & NGO’s• EPA• USCG• DOI/USFWS
• LA FWS & DEQ• MS FWS & Disaster Plan• FL Disaster PlanDOI/USFWS
• NGA
• Private Sector
FL Disaster Plan
• BP & contractors• Google
• Imagery service
• Telascience – faster display by tile caching of image mosaicsg y
• Investigating potential3-D display
• ESRI – hosted WMS for public consumption
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Next StepsNext Steps
• Hawaiian Islands project for FY ‘11Hawaiian Islands project for FY 11• Coastal Storms Program
• CA Regional ProjectCA Regional Project• FEMA Collaboration• Arctic ERMAArctic ERMA• Great Lakes• Lake Champlain EPA Region II / RRTII• Lake Champlain, EPA Region II / RRTII• Delaware Estuary, EPA Region III / RRTIII
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AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments• NOAA:
• Michele Jacobi• Development Team:
• University of NewMichele Jacobi• George Graettinger• Amy Merten
M k Mill
University of New Hampshire:
• Phillip Collins• Robert St Lawrence• Mark Miller
• Ben Shorr• Kari Sheets
• Robert St. Lawrence• Kurt Schwehr
• Allison Bailey, SoundGIS
• Genwest Systems:• Jill Bodnar• Janet Matta
• Aaron Racicot, Z-Pulley• Dane Springmeyer• Chander Ganesan, OTG• Janet Matta
• Tracy Ross
,
Funding Sources: Coastal Response Research Center US EPAFunding Sources: Coastal Response Research Center, US EPA Region II, U.S. Coast Guard, NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration and Coastal Storms Program
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For More InformationFor More Information
• George [email protected]
• Simeon [email protected]
• Dr. Amy Merten, Spatial Data [email protected]
• 206.526.6829
• www.Geoplatform.gov/gulfresponse