AreaOfMutualInterest (FeatureServer)

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Service Description: These data were developed as part of the RI Ocean SAMP Project. The Rhode Island Ocean SAMPwill define use zones for Rhode Island's offshore waters through a research and planning process that integrates the best available science with public input.

Service ItemId: d6d85ae448354f8dae4ad48e3c369e48

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Max Record Count: 1000

Supported query Formats: JSON

Supports applyEdits with GlobalIds: False

Supports Shared Templates: True

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Area of Mutual Interest (0)
Fishing Pressure (1)

Description: Global warming is perhaps the most critical issue of the 21st century. It is already accelerating sea level rise, leading to beach erosion, property losses, and increasing Rhode Island's vulnerability to hurricanes and floods. Climate change may adversely affect food supply, public health, and the economy. Rhode Island is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by using renewable energy resources, primarily offshore wind farms, to meet 15 percent of its energy needs. From 2008 to 2010, through a public policy process that includes scientific research and stakeholder involvement, the Ocean SAMP will make Rhode Island the first state in the nation to zone its offshore waters for diverse activities including renewable energy development. This process will also protect current uses and habitats through zones for commercial fishing; critical habitats for fish, marine animals, and birds; marine transport; and more. These layers were developed as part of the evaluation process for a potential offshore development area of interest to both Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Copyright Text: RI OceanSAMP, RI CRMC, URI CRC, All Stakeholders

Spatial Reference: 102100 (3857)

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Units: esriMeters

Child Resources: Info SharedTemplates

Supported Operations: Query ConvertFormat Get Estimates Create Replica