Coastal Resources Center Seeks Volunteers to Test New Shoreline Mapping App

Wayne Creed September 29, 2024 2 minutes read

GLOUCESTER POINT, Va. — The Center for Coastal Resources Management is calling on community members to assist with beta testing a new app, MapMyShore, designed to document and map tidal shoreline features across Virginia. The app aims to empower users to help maintain the Virginia Shoreline and Tidal Marsh Inventory by recording both new and existing features.

The beta testing process involves visiting shoreline sites and using the app to document various shoreline elements such as erosion control structures, tidal marshes, and cultural features. The Center hopes that volunteers will provide valuable feedback to improve the app before its official launch.

“Community involvement is key to keeping our shorelines healthy and resilient,” said a spokesperson from the Center for Coastal Resources Management. “We’re excited to see how the app can help residents play a more active role in documenting and preserving our vital tidal areas.”

Those interested in participating in the beta test can access instructions on the Center’s website, outlining the steps to contribute data and observations.

To Download & Test MapMyShore: 

1. Use Google or Apple Play Store to download the ArcGIS Survey 123 App 

2. Scan this QR code (updated for this Beta Testing) 

3. Download MapMyShore – Beta Testing Version

4. Read the Disclaimer; respond Yes.

5. Enter your name and email address

6. Visit 1 or 2 shoreline sites (more if you like) and work through the app to map shoreline features. Please test a variety of different shoreline inventory categories and feature options.

7. SUBMIT your surveyed information – It is very important that you submit what you have mapped in the App, so we can review the data entries.