The Bigger Proposal

Evan Leahy

GIS Project Proposal

Expanded

Introduction: For my GIS course project I plan on mapping out the Onteora Lake waterbody in upstate New York. The waterbody located in Kingston, NY, is maintained and operated by the Department of Environmental Conservation. I believe in creating this map we can give the public a valuable resource in helping them get the most out of the area around the lake and its trails.

Methods: Onteora Lake itself has a surface area of 16.5 acres and a shoreline of 1.3 miles. I plan on going out to the lake and using a handheld GPS to collect a significant number of data points at campsites and also along trails around the lake. I intend on using ArcGIS software at Siena College to input the latitude and longitude of these collected points into the program to create a map. In addition, other layers that will be added include the waterbody itself, surrounding roads, topography, and some landscape features. Using this software, I will be able to show detailed features of Onteora Lake in an interactive and helpful map.

Objectives: To create a detailed map of Onteora Lake in Kingston, NY. My goal is to shows different features of this lake that will be very beneficial for public use. My hope is that it will aid in the publics understanding of the features of the lake and also provide new detailed information to enhance their experience. I hope it will make people more aware of local trails around the lake and increase their participation in outdoor activities.

Schedule:

Date	Description
8-Oct	Proposal
15-Oct	Research/Contact Onteora
22-Oct	Draft Map with Data Layers
29-Oct	Collecting GPS Points
5-Nov	Mapping Points
12-Nov	Adding Map Detail
19-Nov	Map review with Client
26-Nov	Final Revisions
3-Dec	Map completed and delivered

Deliverables: Upon completion, I will have a finished map printed out of Onteora Lake and its detailed features on display. It will be a 48”x 36” inch color map with interactive legends and labels for easy use.  This map may be used as a resource for the public to use and help make the overall understanding and experience of Onteora Lake better.