Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Atlas: San Francisco Bay - 1998, maps and geographic information systems data (NCEI Accession 0036884)

This data set comprises the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps for the shoreline of San Francisco Bay. ESI data characterize estuarine environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. These data are a re-release of the San Francisco, California ESI digital data originally published in March 2001 (NODC Accession Number 0013224). This re-release includes data in a Geodatabase format with an .mxd and layer files for use with the ArcGIS product line. The .mxd and the layer files were both created in ArcMap 9.2, and will require that version or later for use.

The ESI data include information for three main components: shoreline habitats; sensitive biological resources; and human-use resources. This atlas was developed to be utilized within desktop GIS systems and contains GIS (shape) files and related D-base files. Associated files include MOSS (Multiple Overlay Statistical System) export files, .PDF maps, and detailed documentation and metadata.