Biscayne Bay Shoreline Parcels: Nature-Based Solution Assessments and Carbon Estimations
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The Nature Conservancy Florida Chapter,
Natrx Inc.
(2024).
Biscayne Bay Shoreline Parcels: Nature-Based Solution Assessments and Carbon Estimations [gis dataset].
University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing.
last updated: 0001-01-01
(update frequency: Never).
This dataset provides parcel-level assessments of nature-based solution NBS) opportunities along the shorelines of Biscayne Bay, Florida, spanning from North Miami Beach to the upper Florida Keys. For each parcel, the dataset includes shoreline change analysis SCA) rates derived from NAIP multispectral imagery using Marsh Edge from Image Processing MEIP) with Area Based Analysis ABA , NBS scenario recommendations (mangrove planting, mangrove with sand infill, sill-only, or seawall habitat enhancement), implementation cost estimates, and carbon estimation metrics. NBS scenarios were selected using a decision tree based on urban/non-urban classification, erosion rates, and nearshore depth profiles. Carbon estimates cover soil organic carbon preservation (sill scenarios) and total carbon stock (mangrove scenarios). The dataset supports coastal resilience planning and climate adaptation decision-making for government agencies, planners, and conservation practitioners in the Miami-Dade region and is designed to be transferable to other coastal areas.
Key words:
mangroves, shoreline change analysis, erosion, coastal typology, blue carbon, Miami-Dade, sea level rise, carbon sequestration, living shorelines, flood resilience, Biscayne Bay
Open Geospatial Consortium Standards:
dynamic vector tiles
Analytical Functions:
gdsc_get_attributes(tablename=mdc_2024_biscayne_nbs_parcels,lat=25.718,lng=-80.279,identifier=parcelnumb,normal='')
| Name | Description | Type | Unit | Unit Concept ID | Min Val | Max Val | Start Date | End Date | Concept ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ll_uuid | Reported directly from REGRID (relevant scenarios: All) | text | |||||||
| is_vacant | Reported directly from REGRID (relevant scenarios: All) | boolean | |||||||
| publicland | Reported directly from REGRID (relevant scenarios: All) | boolean | |||||||
| zoning_description | Reported directly from REGRID (relevant scenarios: All) | text | |||||||
| owner | Reported directly from REGRID (relevant scenarios: All) | text | |||||||
| usecode | Reported directly from REGRID (relevant scenarios: All) | int | |||||||
| usedesc | Reported directly from REGRID (relevant scenarios: All) | text | |||||||
| state_parcelnumb | Reported directly from REGRID (relevant scenarios: All) | text | |||||||
| parcelnumb | Reported directly from REGRID (relevant scenarios: All) | text | |||||||
| lat | Reported directly from REGRID (relevant scenarios: All) | float | degrees latitude | ||||||
| lon | Reported directly from REGRID (relevant scenarios: All) | float | degrees longitude | ||||||
| geometry | Reported directly from REGRID (relevant scenarios: All) | Geometry | |||||||
| is_urban | Urban flag from state landuse used to partially determine NBS opportunity by what is urban and not urban. (relevant scenarios: All) | boolean | |||||||
| mangrove_area_m2 | Calculated mangrove area in square meters. Used in carbon calculations for urban areas. (relevant scenarios: Mangrove Planting, Sill + Mangrove Planting) | float | meters squared (m^2) | ||||||
| EXCEED_COUNT_80 | Provided, but not in PDF (relevant scenarios: All) | int | |||||||
| EXCEED_COUNT_80_SUP | Provided, but not in PDF (relevant scenarios: All) | int | |||||||
| WR_id | ID of associated wave rose (relevant scenarios: All) | int | |||||||
| nbs_scenario | Code of NBS Scenario (relevant scenarios: All) | Enum: NBSscenario | |||||||
| mean_erosion_ft_per_year | Erosion rate (feet per year) (relevant scenarios: Sill, No Solution Available) | float | feet per year | ||||||
| significant_lidar_data_missing | If > 20% of LiDAR had nan values for transects (relevant scenarios: No Solution Available) | boolean | percent | ||||||
| erosion_data_missing | If there is no associated erosion data for parcel. Usually when parcel boundary does not actually lie on true land/water boundary. (relevant scenarios: No Solution Available) | boolean | |||||||
| exclusion_code | Code for exlusion reason (relevant scenarios: All) | Enum: ExclusionCode | |||||||
| volume_sediment_m3_final | Sum of sediments for all transects intersectiing parcel. Null if single transect has all null. If null, use the rate per year (relevant scenarios: Sill) | float | meters cubed (m^3) | ||||||
| carbon_mean_MgC_final | Mean milligrams of carbon (relevant scenarios: Sill, Sill + Mangrove Planting, Mangrove Planting) | float | milligrams | ||||||
| carbon_std_MgC_final | Standard deviation of miligrams of carbon (relevant scenarios: Mangrove Planting, Sill + Mangrove Planting) | float | milligrams | ||||||
| code_carbon | float | ||||||||
| urm_distance_individual_or_aggregated_patch_reef_m | Distance from parcel to individual or aggregated patch reef in meters (relevant scenarios: All) | float | meters | ||||||
| urm_distance_pavement_m | Distance from parcel to pavement in meters (relevant scenarios: All) | float | meters | ||||||
| urm_distance_scattered_coral_rock_in_unconsolidated_sediment_m | Distance from parcel to scattered coral rock in unconsolidated sediment in meters (relevant scenarios: All) | float | meters | ||||||
| urm_distance_ridge_m | Distance from parcel to ridge in meters (relevant scenarios: All) | float | meters | ||||||
| urm_distance_seagrass_continuous_m | Distance from parcel to continuos seagrass in meters (relevant scenarios: All) | float | meters | ||||||
| urm_distance_seagrass_discontinuous_m | Distance from parcel to discontinuos seagrass in meters (relevant scenarios: All) | float | meters | ||||||
| urm_distance_unconsolidated_sediment_m | Distance from parcel to unconsolidated sediemnt in meters (relevant scenarios: All) | float | meters | ||||||
| urm_distance_artificial_m | Distance from parcel to artificial in meters (relevant scenarios: All) | float | meters | ||||||
| urm_distance_dredged_excavated_m | Distance from parcel to dedged excavated in meters (relevant scenarios: All) | float | meters | ||||||
| cost_estimate | Estimate calculated using documented methodology for NBS Scenario of parcel | int | USD$ | ||||||
| cost_per_linear_ft | Cost per linear foot for NBS Solution | int | USD$ | ||||||
| height_mlw_at6m_ft | Height from sea floor to MLW Datum at 6m (~20') | float | feet | ||||||
| height_mhw_at6m_ft | Height from sea floor to MHW Datum at 6m (~20') | float | feet | ||||||
| sill_width_ft | Width of sill (if applicable) | float | feet |


