The MMIS provides public access
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Nature-Based Solutions Tools Search
This database contains over 400 tools and resources that can help guide practitioners at various stages of the nature-based solutions project cycle. Use the filters to identify the tools and resources most useful to you.
You can filter the full list by the habitat type you’re working in, the nature-based solutions strategy you want to use, the project phase you are looking for help with, or the type of tool/resource you’re looking for.
The tools and resources shown here were gathered through a robust search of both federal and non-federal sources. We recognize that this library will never be completely comprehensive, but if you know of an important missing tool or resource, please email nesp@duke.edu.
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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
The Data Access Viewer (DAV) allows a user to search for and download elevation (lidar), imagery, and land cover data for the coastal U.S. and its territories.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)
This database is a compilation of literature resources documenting the effectiveness and economics of nature-based solutions and green infrastructure for coastal resilience.
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American Rivers, University of Michigan, University of Maryland
Compiled by scientists, the NRRSS database contains information about more than 37,000 river restoration projects in the United States It also collects scientific papers on river connectivity that originated from information found in the database.
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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
This database provides standardized information about vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens in the U.S. and its territories and serves as a great resource for deciding which plants to incorporate into different NBS strategies.
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United States Geological Survey (USGS)
This database is the United State's official inventory of terrestrial and marine protected areas. It shows geographic boundaries, information on recognized names and land owners/managers, conservation measures for each parcel, and applicable IUCN categories.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
This wepage links to FEMA's flood risk MAP products. Flood Risk Products help state, tribal, territories and local governments and community officials view and visualize their local flood risk, allowing communities to make informed decisions about reducing flood loss and mitigating potential damage from flood hazards. These tools include flood risk maps, reports, and databases.
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U.C. Davis, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
This interactive map allows you to explore USDA-NCSS soil survey data for locations throughout most of the U.S.
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