Conservation_Reserve_Programme_(CRP)_Inundation_Analysis_GIS_Project

This dataset provides a comprehensive spatiotemporal hotspot analysis of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) across the United States from 2018 to 2024, featuring both seasonal and long-term longitudinal data. The ArcGIS-compatible files include five distinct layers: four individual seasonal hotspot maps (Seasons 1-4) that capture intra-annual hydrological variability, and one consolidated aggregate map representing the cumulative trends over the seven-year study period. The analysis classifies inundation levels into specific percentage thresholds (1-25%, 26-50%, 51-75%, 75-100%) and identifies critical hotspots where the CRP meets or exceeds 25% mean inundation, highlighting priority zones for land conservation and wetland management. Designed for researchers in hydrology, regional planning, and environmental conservation, this dataset enables a detailed comparison between cyclical seasonal shifts and persistent long-term inundation patterns across the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.