Data access & stewardship
This page documents datasets used by the Sacred Spaces sprint. Link to shared storage locations, note any usage constraints, and flag who to contact for questions.
Active datasets
| Dataset | Description | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLM Recreation Sites & Trails | Public land recreation features used for baseline access layers | Recreation.gov bulk download | Sync curated extracts to data/blm_trails/ and CyVerse Group_13/shared_data/ |
| Tribal Historic Preservation GIS (summary) | Confidential cultural stewardship zones aggregated for planning | Request via cultural advisors | Store generalized layers only; original sensitive data remains with partners |
| Visitor Mobility Tiles | Aggregated mobility data to identify approach patterns | Contact analytics pod | Keep raw tiles in CyVerse; publish only summarized rasters |
| Mine Closure Registry | Infrastructure attributes for reclaimed sites | USGS Mine Closure Inventory | Document cleaning steps in code/data_processing.md |
Storage locations
- CyVerse community folder:
i:/iplant/home/shared/esiil/Innovation_summit/Group_13 - GitHub repo data directory:
data/(for small, shareable samples or derived artifacts under 50 MB).
Data stewardship checklist
- [x] Confirm sensitive cultural datasets remain in controlled storage.
- [ ] Document data licenses and sharing agreements before final publication.
- [ ] Add metadata README files to each CyVerse subfolder.