[Fit-elevation] USGS 3DEP Collection Area Request

[EDWARDS Jacob * DGMI]

Hello,

I need to schedule an emergency Elevation FIT meeting for next week. Link to a Doodle Poll for meeting times is here:  https://doodle.com/poll/2uq3ydkg4mafxe4i

USGS has asked Oregon to prioritize HUC-8 watersheds for USGS collection at Quality Level 2. Quality Level 2 is lidar density of 2 pulses per square meter or greater. USGS 3DEP Quality Level chart is attached for reference.

USGS has asked that Oregon provide the list of HUC-8s by May 31st.

Please try and complete the Doodle Poll by COB Friday so that I can schedule the meeting.


Below is the full email I received this morning from USGS:

Tom - I know that you have talked with Jacob about compromises within the state that would allow for Federal investment at the QL2 level for selected parts of the state. It is our desire to move forward with acquisitions at the HUC 8 level - we need a strategy that enables planning for state-wide coverage, the HUS8 seems to be the best solution.

The diagram below shows current FEMA, NRCS and USGS priorities within the state, naturally areas of existing 3DEP coverage would be clipped, projects would be expanded out to the HUC 8 boundaries. What we would like to know from Jacob is which of the HUC 8s could be collected at QL2 to provide a 90% solution. The Federal agencies have needs and do not have sufficient funds to support QL1 collections in all of these areas. WE want to take the state needs into account but need to agree to a compromise. Your assistance is appreciated.

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WE are looking to make decisions on our FY19 projects by 31 May, their input is essential to planning for mutual needs..

Diane Eldridge
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
National Geospatial Program (NGP)
3D Elevation Program (3DEP)
3DEP Data Acquisition Coordinator
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 511
Reston, VA 20192
phone: (703) 648-4521
fax:     (703) 648-4850




Jacob Edwards
Oregon Lidar Consortium Coordinator
Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 965, Portland, Oregon 97232
Direct: (971) 865-1073
Jacob.edwards at oregon.gov<mailto:Jacob.edwards at oregon.gov>

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