Marshall University Marshall Digital Scholar Theses, Dissertations and Capstones 1-1-2007 Using Geographic Information Systems to Organize and Coordinate Holistic Watershed Resource Management John M.S. King
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[email protected]. Using Geographic Information Systems to Organize and Coordinate Holistic Watershed Resource Management Thesis submitted to The Graduate College of Marshall University In partial fulfillment of The requirements for the degree of Master of Science Physical Science By John M. S. King Dr. Tom Jones Ph.D. Committee Chairperson Dr. Ralph Taylor Ph.D. Dr. Mike Little Ph.D. Marshall University May 2007 Keywords: Holistic Watershed Resource Management, Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Stakeholders, and Watershed Association. Abstract Using Geographic Information Systems to Organize and Coordinate Holistic Watershed Resource Management By John M.S. King Thesis research explores the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), such as ESRI’s ArcGIS and Google Earth, to organize and coordinate statewide, regional, and locally led watershed initiatives in West Virginia. Holistic Watershed Resource Management (HWRM) is an innovative collaborative approach to environmental protection designed to synchronize regional and local environmental assessment and restoration efforts.