The Hydrospatial Data Collection Approach in Morro Bay –
Morro Bay, a shallow coastal estuary located near San Luis Obispo, California, supports an abundance of wildlife and is home to a vibrant outdoor community. But changes – such as sedimentation and a substantial loss of eelgrass – have had an impact on the landscape. To better understand how the environment is changing and to gain insights into mitigation strategies, key stakeholders – including the Morro Bay National Estuary Program (NEP), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management (OCM) and NV5 Geospatial – have joined forces to create a comprehensive topobathymetric elevation model of the bay and coastline…