Using a submeter Global Positioning System (GPS) the locations of interesting features such as outfall pipes, recharge basins and mooring fields were obtained. This information was incorporated into a database using aerial photography as a basemap. Additional data, such as photographs of the structures or written descriptions, were linked to the associated feature. For example, the image below is an aerial of Mattituck creek. Clicking on an outfall pipe will bring up the photograph and informational file associated with that outfall. The blue circles represents boat mooring locations.

In addition, high quality video was shot from a boat thus capturing residential and commercial structures as well as natural resources. This was used to produce DVD’s for all of Southold’s shoreline. From this video, images of all the shoreline structures were extracted and linked to the GIS database. Therefore, if you'd like to see a particular property along any of the creeks, the Long Island Sound or the Peconic Estuary, all you have to do is click on it! The image below is an enlarged section of Mattituck Creek. Click on any of the properties below if you would like to view a photograph of it.”

The GIS database can be a valuable tool for Town officials or employees. It can be used to assist in the planning of construction activities, to help plan watershed analyses, and even help resolve land use or permitting conflicts.