Cloud GIS for Natural Resources Spring 2020
This session introduces you to ArcGIS Online, a collaborative web GIS platform that allows you to use, create, and share maps, 3D models, GIS apps, layers, analytics, and GIS data. With ArcGIS Online you get access to ESri's secure cloud, where not only you can add your data and publish it online, but you also get access to ready-to-use maps, data and template apps.
In this session we will cover the following topics:
- Accessing curated datasets for natural resources through the Living Atlas
- Logging into ArcGIS Online with your Clemson ID
-Creating a basic web map: adding data layers from a variety of sources
-Symbolizing data
-Adding your own features to the map
**Use of the Google Chrome browser is recommended when working in ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World
Explore others of interest to you for 5 minutes. Recommended ones are: Intact Habitat Near Me, SSURGO Downloader, Water Balance App, Drought Tracker.
Current Weather and Wind Station Data
USA Weather Watches and Warnings
Live Stream Gauges
Daily Sea Surface Temperature
Accessing and Saving Data: ArcGIS Online
When you want to view and save any data from the Living Atlas, you have several options. One of them is to save them in ArcGIS Online, your cloud GIS space.
Creating your Own Map: Biodiversity
Take a look at the following article describing biodiversity importance layers available in the Living Atlas.
In the browsing tab of the living atlas, type biodiversity.
Select the layer called: Protection-weighted Range-size Rarity of Imperiled Species. Open it to find its description.
Select Open in Map Viewer. On the top-right corner, select Sign In.
In the window that appears, select Enterprise login.
A box asking for your ArcGIS organization's URL is shown. Type clemson so that the URL is: clemson.maps.arcgis.com. Click Continue.
The Enterprise login appears. Select Clemson University and sign in with your regular Clemson ID and password.
A new window asking you to save your map displays. Select YES, SAVE MAP.
Adding State Boundaries
In the Add button on the top left corner, select Browse Living Atlas Layers. In the search box, type State. Add the USA States Generalized layer by clicking the plus button.
We want to work with just South Carolina State boundaries. Under the layer name in the Contents pane, click the Filter button.
Create the following filter: Abbreviation is SC (Unique). Click APPLY FILTER.
Adding Stream Data
In Living Atlas, type Hydrography. Select Stream detailed layer.
Creating a Watershed
In the Analysis tool menu, select Find Locations, Create Watershed.
As point feature, select a point on the map of your choice (try to look for a stream that has a high biodiversity).
Type 5000 feet as search distance to nearest drainage.
Click RUN ANALYSIS.
Sharing your Map
All of your data in ArcGIS Online is by default stored privately. However, you can share your data in several ways:
- Groups created by you or others
- Clemson University
- Everyone (public): for everybody to access, to embed your map in a website, or create a story map. We will explore this last option next session.
In the top menu, select Share. Select Everyone and click DONE. You have a Link to the map that you can use to share with others. It will ask you to make the data on your map public too. Click UPDATE SHARING.
