GIS/Mapping Projects - Tidal Benchmarks
As part of the Nearshore Survey project, five new tidal benchmarks were installed near the beach transects. Each benchmark was first installed then a level survey was conducted. The level survey established the local tidal elevation of the new benchmarks. The elevation was surveyed in from previously established benchmarks.
GIS / Mapping Projects
The Swinomish Geographic Information Services (GIS) provides support to the Water Resources Program by: global positioning system (GPS) locating and mapping environmentally significant features in the field; producing hard copy maps for planning purposes.
The GIS employs a Trimble GPS unit and ArcView computer mapping software.
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is federally recognized and operates under Constitution and Bylaws adopted in 1936 pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934.
The Swinomish Tribe is committed to improving the lives and well being of the tribal members through social and cultural programs, education, economic development, and resource protection.
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is located on Fidalgo Island (gateway to the San Juan Islands) in Skagit County of Washington State about 70 miles north of Seattle. The Planning Office is located across the Swinomish Channel from the town of LaConner.