Data

The Energy Zones Mapping Tool currently includes the 408 Geographic Information System (GIS) data layers listed below. Over time, data layers will be added, updated, and removed. The GIS layers are compiled from a variety of sources for the purpose of screening-level analysis, and each has a limit to the scale, currency, and accuracy of the data.

Click any column header to sort on that column. Click the sign to view a short description of the data layer. Click on the metadata link in the table below to access metadata for each layer, and to learn more about the data quality and source. We make no warranty or representation, express or implied, as to the use, accuracy, or interpretation of the data accessible at this site.

	Thumbnail	Title	Category	Data Source	Resource
		Natural Heritage Inventory Managed Area (OK)	Land Status	University of Oklahoma - Natural Heritage Inventory
		Abstract: Displays the National Heritage Inventory Managed Areas in Oklahoma. Metadata File Publication Date: August 2013 - Data last updated: 2014-05-14
		Transit Desert Index	Demographics	University of Texas at Austin, Urban Information Lab
		Abstract: Transit Desert Index measures the gap between level of transit service (supply) and needs of the transportation-dependent population (demand). Metadata File Publication Date: February 2020 - Data last updated: 2021-08-17
		Biological Hotspot (VT)	Ecology	University of Vermont - Spatial Analysis Laboratory
		Abstract: Depicts biological "hotspots" in Vermont based on the "element occurrences" in the Non-game and Natural Heritage Program database. Metadata File Publication Date: July 2000 - Data last updated: 2011-09-21
		Habitat Block/Wildlife Corridor (VT)	Ecology	Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
		Abstract: This layer displays habitat blocks in Vermont. Metadata File Publication Date: June 2011 - Data last updated: 2013-01-16
		Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species and Significant Community (VT)	Ecology	Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department - Nongame and Natural Heritage Program
		Abstract: Displays rare, threatened and endangered species and natural (plant) communities in Vermont. Metadata File Publication Date: April 2015 - Data last updated: 2015-08-27
		Natural Land Network (VA)	Land Status	Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation - Natural Heritage Program
		Abstract: Depicts the Virginia Natural landscape Assessment (VaNLA). VaNLA was a landscape-scale GIS analysis that identified, prioritized, and linked important lands to form natural land networks throughout Virginia. Metadata File Publication Date: June 2007 - Data last updated: 2011-09-21
		Natural Landscape Assessment: Ecological Core (VA)	Ecology	Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation - Natural Heritage Program
		Abstract: This layer displays Ecological Cores in Virginia and within 20 mile buffers of the state line. Metadata File Publication Date: June 2007 - Data last updated: 2011-09-21
		Natural Landscape Block (VA)	Ecology	Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation - Natural Heritage Program
		Abstract: The Virginia Natural Landscape Assessment (VaNLA), a component of the Virginia Conservation Lands Needs Assessment (VCLNA), is a landscape-scale GIS analysis for identifying, prioritizing, and linking natural habitats in Virginia. Metadata File Publication Date: January 2007 - Data last updated: 2011-09-21
		Crucial Habitat Assessment Tool (CHAT)	Ecology	Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
		Abstract: This dataset represents an aggregated measure of crucial habitat for species of interest to the western states' fish and wildlife management agencies. Metadata File Publication Date: February 2016 - Data last updated: 2019-01-17
		WECC Environmental Risk Classes	Ecology	Western Electricity Coordinating Council
		Abstract: This data set provides environmental risk classes for the Western United States for use in preliminary electricity transmission planning. Metadata File Publication Date: October 2015 - Data last updated: 2016-09-27
		Western Renewable Energy Zone (WREZ)	Land Status	Western Governor's Association and DOE
		Abstract: Depicts hubs of regional renewable resource potential in the Western Interconnection, identified for purposes of evaluating interstate transmission lines in future phases of the WREZ initiative. Metadata File Publication Date: June 2006 - Data last updated: 2016-12-22
		Wilderness Areas	Land Status	Wilderness Institute; et al.
		Abstract: Depicts designated Wilderness Areas administered by the Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service, or National Park Service. Metadata File Publication Date: December 2023 - Data last updated: 2024-01-25
		Human Footprint (Northern Appalachian/Acadian Ecoregion)	Ecology	Wildlife Conservation Society Canada
		Abstract: This layer displays the extent and relative intensity of human influence (or impact) on the lands surface in the Northern Appalachian/Acadian Ecoregion at a resolution of 90m for landuse and conservation planning purposes. Metadata File Publication Date: November 2007 - Data last updated: 2012-06-01
		Terrestrial Opportunity Area (WI)	Ecology	Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Bureau of Endangered Resources
		Abstract: Conservation Opportunity Areas (COA) in Wisconsin. COAs are places in Wisconsin that contain ecological features, natural communities, or Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) habitat for which Wisconsin has a unique responsibility for protecting. Metadata File Publication Date: June 2008 - Data last updated: 2011-09-21
		River Opportunity Area (WI)	Ecology	Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Bureau of Endangered Resources
		Abstract: Displays river system conservation opportunity areas in Wisconsin. Metadata File Publication Date: June 2008 - Data last updated: 2011-09-21