Network Refinement
The potential network was compared to additional data to generate a more accurate picture of suitable lands for biodiversity protection.
Washington GAP Six-County Data - Species distribution data for the surrounding counties were used to ensure that reserves and corridors were potentially continuous across jurisdictional boundaries.
WDFW PHS Data - Documented locations of priority species and habitats were used to corrobate GAP-data based analysis. Direct input from WDFW biologists was used to supplement this data.
Spokane County Thematic Data - Parcel size, roads, topography, wetlands and hydrography, land use and zoning, designated critical areas, and property ownership (including right-of-ways) were considered.