Description: The Natural Filter Buffer Targeting layers identify riparian forest and grass buffer opportunities by county. Land use and hydrology characteristics were used to identify potential riparian buffer locations. These data are inputs into the Natural Filter Buffer Priorities for Water Quality models.
Description: The Natural Filter Buffer Priorities for Water Quality (Nitrogen) layers identify priority forest/grass buffer opportunities by subwatershed (MD HUC 8). The Natural Filter Buffer Targeting layers were used as a baseline for suitability rankings. Land use, hydrology, soil, and landscape characteristics were analyzed to rank buffer opportunities with high nitrogen removal potential.
Description: The Natural Filter Wetland Priorities for Water Quality layers identify priority wetland restoration opportunities by subwatershed (MD HUC 8). The Natural Filter Wetland Targeting layers were used as a baseline for suitability rankings. Land use, hydrology, soil, and landscape characteristics were analyzed to rank wetland restoration opportunities with high nutrient removal potential.
Description: The Natural Filter Buffer Priorities for Water Quality (Phosphorus / Sediment) layers identify priority forest/grass buffer opportunities by subwatershed (MD HUC 8). The Natural Filter Buffer Targeting layers were used as a baseline for suitability rankings. Land use, hydrology, soil, and landscape characteristics were analyzed to rank buffer opportunities with high phosphorus and sediment removal potential.
Description: The Natural Filter Wetland Targeting layers identify wetland restoration opportunities by county. Land use, hydrology, and soil characteristics were used to identify potential wetland restoration locations. These data are inputs into the Natural Filter Wetland Priorities for Water Quality models.