Shoreline Elevation Atchafalaya Basin, Geographic NAD83, OSRADP/LOSCO (2008) [Shoreline_Elevation_Atchafalaya_Basin_OSRADP_2008]

Download: [ shoreline_elevation_atchafalaya_basin_osradp_2008.zip ]
Description:
These data consist of vector line segments tagged with elevation derived from the LOSCO/FEMA LIDAR five meter DEM data set for seven watershed basins in the Louisiana Coastal Zone. This project produced over 50,000 linear miles of vector tagged shoreline covering 7,150 sq. mi. of coastal zone.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -91.543722,29.437501
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -91.175196,29.737836

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/shoreline_elevation_atchafalaya_basin_osradp_2008_faq.html
size 28674 bytes - 8/26/2008 6:17:07 PM GMT

Shoreline Elevation Vermilion Basin, Geographic NAD83, OSRADP/LOSCO (2008) [Shoreline_Elevation_Vermilion_Basin_OSRADP_2008]

Download: [ shoreline_elevation_vermilion_basin_osradp_2008.zip ]
Description:
These data consist of vector line segments tagged with elevation derived from the LOSCO/FEMA LIDAR five meter DEM data set for seven watershed basins in the Louisiana Coastal Zone. This project produced over 50,000 linear miles of vector tagged shoreline covering 7,150 sq. mi. of coastal zone.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -92.306474,29.533282
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -91.418517,29.984924

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/shoreline_elevation_vermilion_basin_osradp_2008_faq.html
size 28617 bytes - 8/26/2008 6:17:18 PM GMT

Shoreline Elevation Sabine Basin, Geographic NAD83, OSRADP/LOSCO (2008) [Shoreline_Elevation_Sabine_Basin_OSRADP_2008]

Download: [ shoreline_elevation_sabine_basin_osradp_2008.zip ]
Description:
These data consist of vector line segments tagged with elevation derived from the LOSCO/FEMA LIDAR five meter DEM data set for seven watershed basins in the Louisiana Coastal Zone. This project produced over 50,000 linear miles of vector tagged shoreline covering 7,150 sq. mi. of coastal zone.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.904552,29.687500
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -93.494236,30.065226

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/shoreline_elevation_sabine_basin_osradp_2008_faq.html
size 28530 bytes - 8/26/2008 6:17:14 PM GMT

Shoreline Elevation Mermentau Basin, Geographic NAD83, OSRADP/LOSCO (2008) [Shoreline_Elevation_Mermentau_Basin_OSRADP_2008]

Download: [ shoreline_elevation_mermentau_basin_osradp_2008.zip ]
Description:
These data consist of vector line segments tagged with elevation derived from the LOSCO/FEMA LIDAR five meter DEM data set for seven watershed basins in the Louisiana Coastal Zone. This project produced over 50,000 linear miles of vector tagged shoreline covering 7,150 sq. mi. of coastal zone.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.250000,29.529498
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -92.179186,29.972721

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/shoreline_elevation_mermentau_basin_osradp_2008_faq.html
size 28617 bytes - 8/26/2008 6:17:12 PM GMT

Louisiana Marinas and Boat Launches, Geographic NAD83, LOSCO (2004) [marinas_LOSCO_2004]

Download: [ marinas_losco_2004.zip ]
Description:
The dataset defines the location and supplemental information for marinas and boat launches in southern Louisiana. The boat launch database includes public and semi-private launches. Additional information includes details about the facility including location, description, comments, launch type (ramp, lift, etc.), launch depth, available power lighting, conveniences (stores, restrooms, restaurants, etc.) and more.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.892310,29.115090
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.360600,31.004260

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/marinas_losco_2004_faq.html
size 58442 bytes - 4/26/2007 1:37:10 PM GMT

Shoreline Elevation Calcasieu Basin, Geographic NAD83, OSRADP/LOSCO (2008) [Shoreline_Elevation_Calcasieu_Basin_OSRADP_2008]

Download: [ shoreline_elevation_calcasieu_basin_osradp_2008.zip ]
Description:
These data consist of vector line segments tagged with elevation derived from the LOSCO/FEMA LIDAR five meter DEM data set for seven watershed basins in the Louisiana Coastal Zone. This project produced over 50,000 linear miles of vector tagged shoreline covering 7,150 sq. mi. of coastal zone.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.532816,29.750000
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -93.079028,30.101444

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/shoreline_elevation_calcasieu_basin_osradp_2008_faq.html
size 28664 bytes - 8/26/2008 6:17:10 PM GMT

Shoreline Elevation Barataria Basin, Geographic NAD83, OSRADP/LOSCO (2008) [Shoreline_Elevation_Barataria_Basin_OSRADP_2008]

Download: [ shoreline_elevation_barataria_basin_osradp_2008.zip ]
Description:
These data consist of vector line segments tagged with elevation derived from the LOSCO/FEMA LIDAR five meter DEM data set for seven watershed basins in the Louisiana Coastal Zone. This project produced over 50,000 linear miles of vector tagged shoreline covering 7,150 sq. mi. of coastal zone.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -90.954498,29.079417
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.356229,30.090153

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/shoreline_elevation_barataria_basin_osradp_2008_faq.html
size 28710 bytes - 8/26/2008 6:17:08 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Waterfowl Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_waterfowl_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_waterfowl_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for waterfowl species in coastal Louisiana. Vector polygons in this data represent waterfowl habitats with density values by habitat zone and watershed or by survey zone. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. The Louisiana G-WIS biological data layers are primarily based on quantitative LDWF survey data collected over the last decade through 1999 or 2000. Species abundance and concentration attributes associated with the spatial data are quantitatively expressed as mean densities or counts and/or as categorical descriptive values (high, medium, or low population densities). See also the NESTS, SH_BIRD, and NHP data layers, part of the larger Louisiana G-WIS database, for additional bird information.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.927996,28.825674
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.758323,30.500201

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_waterfowl_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 78678 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:52 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Semi-aquatic, Fur-bearing Mammal Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_s_mammal_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_s_mammal_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for small semi-aquatic, fur-bearing mammals in coastal Louisiana. Vector polygons represent areas of similar harvest densities based upon physiographic province and habitat type. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. The Louisiana G-WIS biological data layers are primarily based on quantitative LDWF survey data collected over the last decade through 1999 or 2000. Species abundance and concentration attributes associated with the spatial data are quantitatively expressed as mean densities or counts and/or as categorical descriptive values (high, medium, or low population densities). See also the NHP and BEAR data layers, part of the larger Louisiana G-WIS database, for additional terrestrial mammal information.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.906170,28.927671
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.000078,30.500192

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_s_mammal_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 71005 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:34 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Swamps, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_swamp_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_swamp_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) swamps data of coastal Louisiana. The ESI is a classification and ranking system, which characterizes the relative sensitivity and ease of cleanup of shoreline habitats exposed to spilled oil. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.762074,29.078271
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.067098,30.500201

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_swamp_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 28782 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:49 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Survey Boundaries, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_survey_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_survey_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains vector polygons representing survey boundaries for the various data collection efforts used as sources in the larger Louisiana G-WIS database. Source information is stored in a relational data table (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -94.000175,28.510770
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -87.763321,31.018317

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_survey_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 39109 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:47 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Socio-Economic Features, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_socecon_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_socecon_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains socio-economic features in coastal Louisiana. Feature-specific contact, type, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.473823,29.233544
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.353148,30.500298

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_socecon_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 37924 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:45 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Shorebird Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_shorebird_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_shorebird_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for shorebird species in coastal Louisiana. Vector polygons represent concentration areas and "hotspots" for migratory shorebirds. Several nesting locations for certain resident species are also depicted. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. See also the W_FOWL, NESTS, and NHP data layers, part of the larger Louisiana G-WIS database, for additional bird information.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.836503,28.927671
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.817774,30.297471

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_shorebird_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 72602 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:44 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Seagrass, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_seagrass_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_seagrass_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) seagrass data of coastal Louisiana. The ESI is a classification and ranking system, which characterizes the relative sensitivity and ease of cleanup of shoreline habitats exposed to spilled oil. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -88.996512,29.626441
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.820740,30.047265

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_seagrass_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 28851 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:41 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Scrub-Shrub and Wetlands, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_scrub-shrub_wetland_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_scrub-shrub_wetland_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) scrub-shrub and wetlands data of coastal Louisiana. The ESI is a classification and ranking system, which characterizes the relative sensitivity and ease of cleanup of shoreline habitats exposed to spilled oil. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.890076,28.936510
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.818888,30.500200

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_scrub-shrub_wetland_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 29174 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:39 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Salt marsh, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_salt_marsh_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_salt_marsh_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) salt marsh data of coastal Louisiana. The ESI is a classification and ranking system, which characterizes the relative sensitivity and ease of cleanup of shoreline habitats exposed to spilled oil. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.890602,29.042472
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.819135,30.161488

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_salt_marsh_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 28905 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:37 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Salinity, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_salinity_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_salinity_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) salinity data of coastal Louisiana. The ESI is a classification and ranking system, which characterizes the relative sensitivity and ease of cleanup of shoreline habitats exposed to spilled oil. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.904731,28.854473
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.758367,30.482044

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_salinity_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 28848 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:35 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Louisiana Highways, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_primaryroads_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_primaryroads_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This dataset represents the state maintained primary and secondary road network of Louisiana. The dataset includes Interstates, US highways, and Louisiana State Highways. This dataset was compiled by Louisiana State University from LDOTD source data. The dataset improved upon an existing digital map (linework) that had no attributes. The source dataset was derived from sources including USGS quads, aerial photography, highway plans, DOTD's control section road network and existing general highway maps. The source data set originated in 1983-1985 by digitizing 7.5' USGS quads on high precision input tables, but is updated regularly at LDOTD using the other sources mentioned above.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -94.043180,29.111657
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.352661,33.019552

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_primaryroads_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 26745 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:31 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Parishes, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_parish_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_parish_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains boundaries for parishes in coastal Louisiana. Feature-specific contact, type, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.927996,28.853992
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.758323,30.500202

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_parish_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 37242 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:29 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Oyster Leases, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_oyster_lease_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_oyster_lease_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) oyster leases data of coastal Louisiana. The ESI is a classification and ranking system, which characterizes the relative sensitivity and ease of cleanup of shoreline habitats exposed to spilled oil. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -92.237099,29.054858
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.186324,30.181357

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_oyster_lease_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 29402 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:27 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index National Heritage Program Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_nhp_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_nhp_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains sensitive biological resource data developed from the Louisiana National Heritage Program (NHP) database for coastal Louisiana. Vector polygons represent occurrences for rare and endangered species and ecological communities obtained from the element occurrence database maintained by the Louisiana National Heritage Program. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. See also the NESTS, SH_BIRD, FR_FISH, and BEAR data layers, part of the larger Louisiana G-WIS database, for additional information on rare and endangered species.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.901244,28.927231
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.798660,30.507420

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_nhp_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 72905 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:26 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Bird Nesting Colonies Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_nests_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_nests_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for seabird and wading bird nesting colonies in coastal Louisiana. Vector points in this data set represent locations of seabird and wading bird colonies. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. The Louisiana G-WIS biological data layers are primarily based on quantitative LDWF survey data collected over the last decade through 1999 or 2000. Species abundance and concentration attributes associated with the spatial data are quantitatively expressed as mean densities or counts and/or as categorical descriptive values (high, medium, or low population densities). See also the W_FOWL, SH_BIRD, and NHP data layers, part of the larger Louisiana G-WIS database, for additional bird information.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.743498,28.934437
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.864328,30.500201

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_nests_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 71328 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:24 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Managed Lands, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_mgt_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_mgt_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains boundaries for managed lands in coastal Louisiana. Feature-specific contact, type, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.784935,28.967932
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.816368,30.500000

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_mgt_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 39677 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:21 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Classification of the Outer Coast, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains arcs representing the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) classification of the outer coast of Louisiana. The ESI is a classification and ranking system, which characterizes the relative sensitivity and ease of cleanup of shoreline habitats exposed to spilled oil. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. See also the HABITAT and ESIP data layers, part of the larger Louisiana G-WIS database, for additional habitat and ESI information.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.836900,28.916093
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.820430,30.058388

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 38495 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:19 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index In-Situ Burning Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_in_situ_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_in_situ_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains boundaries for in-situ burning preapproval and exclusion areas in coastal Louisiana. Feature-specific contact, type, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.811711,28.510770
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.000000,29.927394

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_in_situ_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 38324 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:13 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Intermediate Marsh, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_intermediate_marsh_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_intermediate_marsh_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) intermediate marshes data of coastal Louisiana. The ESI is a classification and ranking system, which characterizes the relative sensitivity and ease of cleanup of shoreline habitats exposed to spilled oil. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.799639,28.933071
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.003232,30.399966

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_intermediate_marsh_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 29117 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:17 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_index_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_index_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains polygons representing the boundaries of the USGS 1:100,000 topographic maps in the study area of the Louisiana Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -94.000181,28.900232
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -87.999994,30.500206

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_index_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 30394 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:15 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Hydrography Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_hydro_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_hydro_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains arcs and polygons representing hydrography for coastal Louisiana. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.927996,28.510770
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -87.763321,30.500202

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_hydro_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 31445 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:11 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Habitats Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_habitats_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_habitats_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for coastal habitats in Louisiana. Vector polygons represent various habitats, including marsh types, other wetlands, and seagrasses. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. See also the NHP and ESIP data layers, part of the larger Louisiana G-WIS database, for additional habitat and ecological community information.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.905136,28.933071
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.818888,30.500201

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_habitats_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 69712 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:10 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Alligator Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_gator_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_gator_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for American alligator in coastal Louisiana. Vector polygons represent alligator habitats with nest density values by habitat zone and parish or management unit. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. The Louisiana G-WIS biological data layers are primarily based on quantitative LDWF survey data collected over the last decade through 1999 or 2000. Species abundance and concentration attributes associated with the spatial data are quantitatively expressed as mean densities or counts and/or as categorical descriptive values (high, medium, or low population densities). See also the NHP data layer, part of the larger Louisiana G-WIS database, for additional reptile and amphibian information.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.906170,28.927671
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.000078,30.500201

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_gator_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 70580 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:08 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Marsh, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_fresh_marsh_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_fresh_marsh_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) fresh marsh data of coastal Louisiana. The ESI is a classification and ranking system, which characterizes the relative sensitivity and ease of cleanup of shoreline habitats exposed to spilled oil. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.772346,29.004019
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.087267,30.500200

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_fresh_marsh_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 28901 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:03 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Freshwater Fish Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_freshwater_fish_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_freshwater_fish_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for freshwater (inland) fish species in coastal Louisiana. Vector polygons represent water-bodies and other fish habitats with similar species composition and relative abundance in various inland rivers, lakes, and, in some cases, adjacent wetlands. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. The Louisiana G-WIS biological data layers are primarily based on quantitative LDWF survey data collected over the last decade through 1999 or 2000. Species abundance and concentration attributes associated with the spatial data are quantitatively expressed as mean densities or counts and/or as categorical descriptive values (high, medium, or low population densities). See also the CRAWFISH and NHP data layers, part of the larger Louisiana G-WIS database. CRAWFISH contains information on major crawfish and river shrimp concentrations. NHP contains locations of rare and endangered fish species, including species not covered in this data layer.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -92.962632,29.001085
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.087284,30.500195

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_freshwater_fish_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 70878 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:06 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Dispersant Preapproval Zone, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_dispersant_preapproval_zone_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_dispersant_preapproval_zone_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains dispersant preapproval zones in coastal Louisiana. Feature-specific contact, type, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.848550,25.616982
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.000000,29.853845

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_dispersant_preapproval_zone_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 37030 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:01 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Crawfish Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_crawfish_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_crawfish_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains sensitive biological resource data representing major concentration areas for harvested or potentially harvested crawfish and river shrimp in coastal Louisiana. Vector polygons represent water-bodies and habitat considered important for these resources in inland rivers and lakes. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. See also the FR_FISH and NHP data layers, part of the larger Louisiana G-WIS database. FR_FISH contains information on inland finfish resources. NHP contains locations of rare and endangered aquatic invertebrates, including other species of crawfish and freshwater mussels.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -91.871297,29.286844
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.361260,30.500195

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_crawfish_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 66899 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:00 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Cities Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_cities_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_cities_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains boundaries for municipal areas in coastal Louisiana. Feature-specific contact, type, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.994255,29.241002
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.429750,33.009186

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_cities_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 36793 bytes - 10/16/2007 2:59:57 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Brackish Marsh, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_brackish_marsh_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_brackish_marsh_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) brackish marshes data of coastal Louisiana. The ESI is a classification and ranking system, which characterizes the relative sensitivity and ease of cleanup of shoreline habitats exposed to spilled oil. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.905136,29.205643
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -89.380104,30.369080

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_brackish_marsh_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 29013 bytes - 10/16/2007 2:59:55 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Bear Database, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esi_bear_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esi_bear_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for the Louisiana black bear in coastal Louisiana. Vector polygons represent occupied habitat for this species. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. See also the NHP data layer, part of the larger Louisiana G-WIS database, for additional information.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -92.002217,29.477254
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -91.222883,30.051149

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esi_bear_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 67342 bytes - 10/16/2007 2:59:54 PM GMT

Gulf-Wide Information System, Environmental Sensitivity Index Polygons, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2001) [esip_LDWF_2001]

Download: [ esip_ldwf_2001.zip ]
Description:
This data set contains polygons representing the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) classification of coastal Louisiana. The ESI is a classification and ranking system, which characterizes the relative sensitivity and ease of cleanup of shoreline habitats exposed to spilled oil. This data set comprises a portion of the Gulf-Wide Information System (G-WIS) database for the entire coastal zone of Louisiana. The G-WIS data include three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.927996,28.510770
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -87.763321,30.500202

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/esip_ldwf_2001_faq.html
size 34114 bytes - 10/16/2007 3:00:53 PM GMT

Breeding Bear Populations, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2005) [Breeding_Bear_Populations_LDWF_2005]

Download: [ breeding_bear_populations_ldwf_2005.zip ]
Description:
Breeding Bear populations.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -91.966125,29.488541
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -91.080868,32.546024

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/esi/breeding_bear_populations_ldwf_2005_faq.html
size 16260 bytes - 10/1/2007 8:00:02 PM GMT

Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and Refuges in Louisiana, Geographic NAD83, LDWF (2006) [wma_refuge_ldwf_2006]

Download: [ wma_refuge_ldwf_2006.zip ]
Description:
Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and Refuges throughout Louisiana.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -93.917914,28.961974
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -88.990768,33.018594

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/wma_refuge_ldwf_2006_faq.html
size 17328 bytes - 10/1/2007 8:07:12 PM GMT

National Rail Network 1:2,000,000 (node), Geographic WGS84, BTS (2006) [us_rail_network_100k_nd_BTS_2006]

Download: [ us_rail_network_100k_nd_bts_2006.zip ]
Description:
The Rail Network is a comprehensive database of the nation's railway system at the 1:100,000 scale. The data set covers all 50 States plus the District of Columbia.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -158.152193,20.880179
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -66.983911,64.924082

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/us_rail_network_100k_nd_bts_2006_faq.html
size 29011 bytes - 10/1/2007 8:07:04 PM GMT

National Rail Network: 1:100,000 (line), Geographic WGS84, BTS (2006) [us_rail_network_100k_lin_BTS_2006]

Download: [ us_rail_network_100k_lin_bts_2006.zip ]
Description:
The Rail Network is a comprehensive database of the nation's railway system at the 1:100,000 scale. The data set covers all 50 States plus the District of Columbia.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -158.152193,20.880179
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -66.983911,64.926148

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/us_rail_network_100k_lin_bts_2006_faq.html
size 41937 bytes - 10/1/2007 8:07:02 PM GMT

Metropolitan Planning Organization Political Boundaries, Geographic NAD83, BTS (2006) [us_mpo_BTS_2006]

Download: [ us_mpo_bts_2006.zip ]
Description:
The United States Metropolitan Planning Organization database is a geographic database of Metropolitan Planning Organization political boundaries.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -178.339504,17.881241
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -65.657677,64.920889

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/us_mpo_bts_2006_faq.html
size 28818 bytes - 10/1/2007 8:07:00 PM GMT

Metropolitan Planning Organization Political Boundaries, 2006 Addendum, Geographic NAD83, BTS (2006) [us_mpo_2006addendum_BTS_2006]

Download: [ us_mpo_2006addendum_bts_2006.zip ]
Description:
The United States Metropolitan Planning Organization database is a geographic database of Metropolitan Planning Organization political boundaries.

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -178.339491,17.881239
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -65.657679,64.920887

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/us_mpo_2006addendum_bts_2006_faq.html
size 29325 bytes - 10/1/2007 8:06:58 PM GMT

U.S. Army Forces Military Installation Boundaries, Geographic NAD83, BTS [us_military_bases_BTS]

Download: [ us_military_bases_bts.zip ]
Description:
Military Installation boundaries for all US Armed Forces

Bounding Coordinates (Decimal Degrees):
Minimum Bounding Coordinates: -158.151045,18.198775
Maximum Bounding Coordinates: -65.589976,64.877886

http://lagic.lsu.edu/data/losco/us_military_bases_bts_faq.html
size 17025 bytes - 8/21/2008 4:26:28 PM GMT

United States Congressional Districts from LEGIS source data, Geographic NAD83, LOSCO (2004) [us_congress_LEGIS_2001]

Download: [ us_congress_legis_2001.zip ]
Description:
United States Congressional Districts. The district boundaries are the result of legislative acts and redistricting. Reapportionment (redistricting) occurs during the next election cycle after the census every 10 years.