Storymap of Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems in Nevada
This story map provides information about what groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs) are, where they are in Nevada, and why they are important. The story map is based on the Nevada Indicators of Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems (iGDE) database.
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Subject Tags
- Groundwater
- Rivers
- Wetlands
Description
The story map of groundwater dependent ecosystems in Nevada shares information about what groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs) are, where they are in Nevada, and includes maps of phreatophyte communities, wetlands, springs, lakes and playas, and rivers and streams. It also has information about species that are associated with GDEs. The story map is based on mapping done in 2019 of indicators of GDEs in Nevada.
Additional resources
- Fact Sheet for Nevada iGDE story map
- Methods report: Mapping Indicators of Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems in Nevada
- Published paper: Mapping indicators of groundwater dependent ecosystems in Nevada: Important resources for a water-limited state by Saito et al. (2020)
TNC Authors
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Laurel Saito
Nevada Water Strategy Director
The Nature Conservancy
Email: laurel.saito@tnc.org -
Sarah Byer
Nevada Spatial / GIS Analyst
The Nature Conservancy
Email: sarah.byer@tnc.org