Objective•Create an easy to use and informative tool for

municipalities, companies, conservation organizations, and the public to view DNREC’s progress in implementing BMPs in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

Knowledge Gained•Time management, Independence,

Responsibility•Greater understanding of : o Watersheds in Delawareo Best management practiceso CBWS improvement projects,o Major pollutant sources and chemicals

(N, P, Sediment)

Quantifying Conservation Practices in the Chesapeake Bay BasinBy: Jessica Fedetz, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Advisors: Jenn Volk (UD) and Marcia Fox(Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control Watershed Stewardship)

Background• Flickr Photo Gallery Accounto Upload and recognizes geo-located photos

• ArcGIS Onlineo publishes online web maps and apps for public

viewing• ArcGIS Story Mapo Uses ArcGIS to create and export a web map

for public viewing

Methodology• Familiarize myself with ArcGIS

Mapping program• Meet with facilities to gather wide

spread of photos throughout Chesapeake Bay Watershed

• Take pictures• Upload photos to Flickr• Transfer photos from Flickr to

personal ArcGIS online account• Improve aesthetics • Transfer to DNREC ArcGIS server

Results/Progress• ArcGIS Story Map (visit this website:

http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/swc/wa/Pages/CB-Projects.aspx)

• Update format:o allow viewing of progress graphs and

cost effectivenesso create easier viewing of multiple photos

at a time