GIS in St. Lucia
GIS in St. Lucia GIS in St. Lucia Ministry of Physical Development, Ministry of Physical Development, Environment & Housing Environment & Housing St. Lucia St. Lucia GIS In St. Lucia GIS In St. Lucia • Evolution of GIS in the Ministry of Physical Development • Data Layers Available Current & Ongoing Projects • Forth Coming Projects • Hazard Vulnerability Assessment Evolution of GIS Evolution of GIS • Started 1995 supported by CIDA. • Provided Equipment : Computers, Plotter, Digitizing Table. • Software • Training (Hands On) • Hardcopy Maps were Digitized Data Layers Available (Base) Data Layers Available (Base) • Coast Outline 1:25,000 (1982) - DOS • Hydrology 1:25,000 (1982) - DOS • Contours 1:25,000 (1982) - DOS • Roads 1:25,000 (1982) - DOS • Admin. …
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GIS in St. Lucia GIS in St. Lucia Ministry of Physical Development, Ministry of Physical Development, Environment & Housing Environment & Housing St. Lucia St. Lucia GIS In St. Lucia GIS In St. Lucia • Evolution of GIS in the Ministry of Physical Development • Data Layers Available Current & Ongoing Projects • Forth Coming Projects • Hazard Vulnerability Assessment Evolution of GIS Evolution of GIS • Started 1995 supported by CIDA. • Provided Equipment : Computers, Plotter, Digitizing Table. • Software • Training (Hands On) • Hardcopy Maps were Digitized Data Layers Available (Base) Data Layers Available (Base) • Coast Outline 1:25,000 (1982) - DOS • Hydrology 1:25,000 (1982) - DOS • Contours 1:25,000 (1982) - DOS • Roads 1:25,000 (1982) - DOS • Admin. Boundaries 1:25,000 (1982) - DOS Data Layers Available (Thematic) Data Layers Available (Thematic) • Coastal Hazard 1:50,000 (1985) – OAS • Landslide Hazard 1:50,000 (1985) – OAS • Geology 1:50,000 (1985) – OAS • Land Capability 1:50,000 (1985) – OAS • Water Sheds 1:50,000 (1985) – OAS • Landuse 1:50,000 (1985) – OAS • Human Settlement 1:50,000 (1985) – OAS • Soils 1:25,000 (1966) – UWI • Forest Land Cover 1:25,000 - CIDA/Forestry Dept • Debris Flow 1:25,000 – UWI • Debris Slide 1:25,000 – UWI Current Ongoing Projects Current Ongoing Projects • HMVA (Hazard Mitigation & Vulnerability Assessment Project) • This Project Look at Four Hazards -Wind Storm Surge (Coastal Island Wide) -Flood Hazard (Castries Water shed) Current Ongoing Projects Current Ongoing Projects -Landslide Hazard (Castries Water shed) -Drought Hazard ( Island Wide) This Project is supported by CDB & CDERA In collaboration with NEMO St. Lucia and Other Government Depts. and Private Sector Agencies Current Ongoing Projects Current Ongoing Projects Con Con’t CZMU (Coastal Zone Management Unit) : Mandate (Policy) - Provide Technical Input & Advice to Planning and Management Agencies in Coastal Development Management Current Ongoing Projects Current Ongoing Projects Con Con’t - Collect, Manage & Disseminate data on Coastal Resources - Create & Enhance Public Awareness On Coastal Management Issues Current Ongoing Projects Current Ongoing Projects Con Con’t • (WRI) World Resources Institute Economic Evaluation Of Coral Reefs - Importance of Reefs to the Fisheries Sector - Importance of Reefs to the Scuba Dive Sector - Importance of Reefs for Coastal Protection Forthcoming Projects Forthcoming Projects • Land Folio System • Tax Database • French Initiative Hazard Vulnerability Assessment Hazard Vulnerability Assessment • Creation of Hazards Layers • Rating of Hazards • Mapping of Critical Facilities Using GPS • Rating of Critical Facilities • Performing Vulnerability Assessment Thank You Thank You