Shoreline Types - R7 - CDFW [ds3115]

This data set is an aggregation of data from multiple Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) which cover the entire shoreline of California. The ESI data were collected, mapped, and digitized to provide environmental data for oil spill planning and response and characterizes coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. This feature includes additional coding to simplify mapping of intertidal classification which was completed in support of Marine Protected Area planning during implementation of the California Marine Life Protection Act. This version includes the most recent ESI versions as of 2023. The last update in source map data was in southern California in 2010.