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Pacific Islands Geographic Information System (GIS) Project

Contacts

As a collaborative, multiagency initiative, the Pacific Islands GIS project works with many partners to achieve its goal of increased spatial data capacity and awareness throughout the study area. Follow the links found on this page to obtain more information on some of the project partners. For information regarding separate NOAA activities in the Pacific, please see the Other NOAA Projects page.

Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Programs

The Territory of American Samoa, located approximately 2,300 miles southwest of Honolulu, consists of five volcanic islands and two coral atolls. Located on the main island of Tutuila, the American Samoa Coastal Management Program works to preserve and manage the diverse coastal resources of this remote island chain. Follow this link for more information on the American Samoa Coastal Management Program.

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Coastal Resource Management Office is charged with protecting 206 miles of coastline on 14 different islands. Like American Samoa, this program works to preserve coastal resources while upholding the unique culture found on the islands. Follow this link for more information on the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Coastal Resource Management Office.

Guam

The Guam Coastal Management Program works to protect and preserve the coastal resources located on Guam, an island territory located approximately three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines. A popular Asian tourist destination, the island faces increased development pressures in the coastal zone. Follow this link for more information on the Guam Coastal Management Program.

Hawaii

Located on the island of Oahu, the Hawaii Coastal Zone Management Program protects a large coastal zone that is home to almost 1.2 million permanent residents and millions more tourists each year. Like many of the other coastal programs in the study area, the Coastal Zone Management Program works to promote smart growth and development in the coastal zone while protecting the unique and diverse environment. Follow this link for more information on the Hawaii Coastal Zone Management Program.

GIS Users Groups

• ESRI Hawaii Ohana User Group
• American Samoa GIS User Group

List Servers

• Pacific Islands GIS Project (Islands) List Server (only for members of the assistantship program)
• NOAA Coral Health and Monitoring Program's Corals List Server

Other Links

The Pacific Islands Technical Assistantship program is an integral component of the Pacific Islands GIS project. As a partnership with the Environmental Careers Organization (ECO), the program places an assistant within the coastal programs of each island in the study area. Follow this link for more information on the Pacific Islands Technical Assistantship program.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) conducts many activities in the Pacific region. Below is a list of links and contacts that will give you more specific information on USGS programs in the area.

• Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center
• Contact the Pacific Regional Liaison