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Aquatic eDNAtlas Project: eDNA field sampling grid for the Western U.S.
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The Aquatic eDNAtlas Project uses the open-access eDNAtlas database from the USDA Forest Service National Genomics Center for Wildlife and Fish Conservation (NGC) to provide spatial information on aquatic species across the U.S. The database is populated by samples collected through standardized field sampling protocol implemented by numerous natural resource agencies and non-governmental organizations partnered with the National Genomics Center for Wildlife and Fish Conservation. This map provides a visual display showing areas where samples have already been taken in the Western U.S. for the Aquatic eDNAtlas Project.
Key Uses
Inventory, Monitoring and Assessments
Scale
Landscape
User Experience Level
Advanced
What do you need to get started?
A basic knowledge of interactive maps or ArcGIS Online (AGOL) products to filter and find data.
Outputs
Filtered data, printed field maps, information on where stream samples have already been taken
Strengths
Shows where stream samples have already been taken along the "sample grid" to help prepare for field work and focus efforts to take samples in underrepresented areas.
Limitations
This map application only shows where field samples have already been taken along the “sample grid” and does not show results or other eDNA information.