Gunpowder Watershed Clearinghouse Data Products

Information included within this site includes land use and land cover data, census data, satellite images, updates on ongoing projects in the Gunpowder, and contact data for individuals and organizations that have detailed information on particular subjects. Data is displayed in the form of interactive maps, pictures, links, and text. The term "Clearinghouse" is applied, rather than "website," in order to reinforce the fact that this site is not meant to simply be a data bank, but is instead intended to perform a service for the Gunpowder community by fostering cross-watershed communication.

In addition, helping the community to stay aware of resources and activities in the Gunpowder Watershed results in many dividends. Dividends of data sharing include greater cooperation between groups working towards a common cause, and less replication of activities, both of which lead to more efficient use of governmental and non-governmental resources. Finally, it is hoped that the Gunpowder Watershed Clearinghouse will foster a greater appreciation for this fairly unique, historically significant, tremendously diverse, and indispensable resource.

[Summary provided by Towson University.]