";
for (let ecoregion of level3Eco) {
items.innerHTML += `
${ecoregion.name}
`;
}
div.insertAdjacentHTML(
"beforeend",
""
);
return div;
};
//requested that legend be hidden, so it's commented out
// level3legend.addTo(map);
// if (params.eco3Show !== true && params.eco4Show !== true) {
// const legend = document.querySelector(".legend-items");
// legend.style.display = "none";
// }
}
/*
*eco3Load* will load the level 3 ecoregion data. Must be TRUE in order for eco3Show to work.
*eco3Show* will automatically populate the map with the level 3 ecoregions. If not selected, the ecoregions & legend will load, but will be toggled off & minimized respectively.
*/
if (params.eco3Load === true) {
//initialize ecoregion layer
const level3Layer = new L.layerGroup();
//add loading spinner while ecoregions load
document.querySelector("#ecoregion_map").insertAdjacentHTML(
"afterend",
`
Level 3 Ecoregions Loading
`
);
const loadLevel3Ecos = async () => {
const promises = [];
for (let eco of level3Eco) {
try {
let res = await fetch(
`https://geodata.epa.gov/arcgis/rest/services/ORD/USEPA_Ecoregions_Level_III_and_IV/MapServer/11/query?where=US_L3CODE+%3D+%27${eco.id}%27&f=geojson`
);
let json = await res.json();
//add ecoregion name so it can be bound to tooltip
json.name = eco.name;
json.style = eco.style;
json.info = eco.info;
promises.push(json);
} catch (error) {
console.log(error);
}
}
Promise.all(promises).then((res) => {
document.querySelector(".spinner-container").hidden = true;
document.querySelector("#level-3-loading").style.display = "none";
for (let ecoregion of res) {
L.geoJSON(ecoregion, {
className: "l3-layer-overlay",
fillOpacity: 0.2,
weight: 1,
color: ecoregion.style,
})
//TODO currently uses unsplash filler images, needs to be updated in future with actual ecoregion pictures
.bindTooltip(ecoregion.name, { className: "ecoregion-popup" })
.on("click", function (e) {
l3sidebar.setContent(`
${ecoregion.name}
Level 3 Ecoregion
${ecoregion.info}
Reference: Griffith, Bryce, Omernick & Rodgers (2007). Ecoregions of Texas.`);
l3sidebar.show();
})
.addTo(level3Layer);
}
//add the layer to the map
if (params.eco3Show === true) {
map.addLayer(level3Layer);
}
//add layer to overlay so it can be toggled
layerControl.addOverlay(level3Layer, "Level 3 Ecoregions");
});
};
loadLevel3Ecos();
//initialize sidebar
const l3sidebar = L.control.sidebar("l3sidebar", {
position: "left",
});
//add controls to sidebar
map.addControl(l3sidebar);
}
/*
*eco4Load* will load the level 3 ecoregion data. Must be TRUE in order for eco4Show to work.
*eco4Show* will automatically populate the map with the level 4 ecoregions. If not selected, the ecoregions & legend (for level 3 ecoregions) will load, but will be toggled off & minimized respectively.
*/
if (params.eco4Load === true) {
//initialize ecoregion layer
const level4Layer = new L.layerGroup();
//add loading spinner while ecoregions load
document.querySelector("#ecoregion_map").insertAdjacentHTML(
"afterend",
`
Level 4 Ecoregions Loading
`
);
const loadLevel4Ecos = async () => {
const lvl4Promises = [];
for (let eco of level4Eco) {
try {
let res = await fetch(
`https://geodata.epa.gov/arcgis/rest/services/ORD/USEPA_Ecoregions_Level_III_and_IV/MapServer/7/query?where=US_L4CODE+%3D+%27${eco.id}%27&f=geojson`
);
let json = await res.json();
//add ecoregion name so it can be bound to tooltip
json.name = eco.name;
json.style = eco.style;
json.info = eco.info;
lvl4Promises.push(json);
} catch (error) {
console.log(error);
}
}
Promise.all(lvl4Promises).then((res) => {
if (params.eco3Load === false && params.eco4Load === true) {
document.querySelector(".spinner-container").hidden = true;
}
document.querySelector("#level-4-loading").style.display = "none";
for (let ecoregion of res) {
L.geoJSON(ecoregion, {
className: "l4-layer-overlay",
fillOpacity: 0.4,
weight: 1,
color: ecoregion.style,
})
//TODO currently uses unsplash filler images, needs to be updated in future with actual ecoregion pictures
.bindTooltip(ecoregion.name, { className: "ecoregion-popup" })
.on("click", function (e) {
l4sidebar.setContent(`
${ecoregion.name}
Level 4 Ecoregion
${ecoregion.info}
Reference: Griffith, Bryce, Omernick & Rodgers (2007). Ecoregions of Texas.`);
l4sidebar.show();
})
.addTo(level4Layer);
}
if (params.eco4Show === true) {
//add the layer to the map
map.addLayer(level4Layer);
}
//add layer to overlay so it can be toggled
layerControl.addOverlay(level4Layer, "Level 4 Ecoregions");
});
};
loadLevel4Ecos();
const l4sidebar = L.control.sidebar("l4sidebar", {
position: "right",
});
map.addControl(l4sidebar);
}
/*
*chapterLoad* will load the chapter location pins & chapter counties to create a "heatmap". Must be TRUE in order for chapterShow to work.
*chapterShow* will automatically populate the map with the chapter location pins & chapter counties. If not selected, the chapter location pins & chapter counties will load but will be toggled off.
*/
if (params.chapterLoad === true) {
const loadChapters = async () => {
const chapterOptions = { ...iconOptions };
chapterOptions.borderColor = "#3c5799";
chapterOptions.textColor = "#3c5799";
chapterOptions.icon = "users";
//initialize layer for chapter pins
const chapterPins = new L.LayerGroup();
//initialize layer for chapter counties
const chapterCounties = new L.LayerGroup();
//storage for chapter counties
const countyArr = [];
//add loading spinner while ecoregions load
document.querySelector("#ecoregion_map").insertAdjacentHTML(
"afterend",
`
1982, Dr. Kenneth Fry 1983, Billie Thompson 1986, Bettye Jane Dodds 1986, Benny J. Simpson 1987, Vernon Wesby 1987, Jim Holmes 1990, Patty Leslie 1990, Andy Wasowski 1995, Carol Hendrick 2005, Mike McBride and Dar Richardson 2021, Suzanne Tuttle, Deedy Wright, Meg Inglis for developing the Native Landscape Certification Program Class “Stewardship of Native Plant Communities”; and Becca Dickstein for over fifteen years of writing the “NICE Plant of The Season” information sheets for the Trinity Forks Chapter 2022, Gary Bowers, Williamson County Chapter, for making the Wilco Chapter a model of efficiency and adaptation during changing times, the chapter’s technology and methods are trailblazing models for others to follow.
Native Star Memorial Award
The Native Star Memorial Award is given to an organization or agency for a specific act of conservation or public service.
2014, Friends of the Tandy Hills Natural Area for their Kids on the Prairie program directed by Anne Alderfer.
2015, Houston Chapter of the Native Prairie Association of Texas and the Bayou Land Conservancy, for their work in preserving Lawther Deer Park Prairie
2016, Friends of the Tandy Hills Natural Area for sponsoring the Tandy Hills Bioblitz organized by Deborah Young.
2017, Texas Department of Transportation for the Monarch Waystations at the Interstate 35 Safety Rest Areas
2018, George Ozuna, Olivia Tapia and The Salsa Squad for their work at Medina River Natural Area
2019, Marathon Petroleum Corporation for their on-site projects that enhance pollinator and migratory bird habitats
2020, Cemex Corporation for creation of the Balcones Dry Comal Creek and Wildlife Habitat Center
2021, Jamie Ford and CVHS Sky Prairie Students for the transformation of the Carnegie Vanguard High School’s campus’s green roof into a coastal prairie and pollinator garden through work in the Scientific Research and Design course
2022, City of Frisco Urban Forestry, the Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Chapter, the Lewisville Aquatic Ecosystem Research Facility and Rick and Lisa Travis, for partnership efforts in the rescue of “Asclepias” spp. plants, nurturing and successfully transplanting 300 plants to the Frisco Stewart Creek Wetlands Preserve.
Digital Media Memorial Award
The Digital Media Memorial Award recognizes outstanding digital publications featuring Texas native plants.
2014, Meredith O’Reilly for her blog Great Stems.
2015, Steven Schwartzman for his photography website Portraits of Wildflowers
2016, Michael Eason for his Facebook group page Texas Flora
2017, Bill Hopkins for ten years as editor of the npsot.org website
2018, City of Frisco, Frisco Garden Club, and Molly Kinson for digital publications featuring native plants
2019, Dr Mark Vorderbruggen for his website Foraging Texas
2020. Don Young for his blog Prairie Notes
2021, Linda Leinen for the blog “Lagniappe” Images and Incidentals, featuring descriptions and photographs of Texas native plants
2022, Tom Lebsack for his website: Texas Wildbuds, a collection of Texas wildflower photos taken around the state with most from Central Texas and Big Bend.
Honorary Life Membership
1984, Carroll Abbott 1995, Lynn Lowrey
Resolution in Memoriam
1984, Carroll Abbott
Award of Appreciation with Honorary Life Membership
1986, Lady Bird Johnson 1986, Dr. Mary Evelyn Blagg-Huey 1989, Bettye Jane Dodds 2003, Dorothy Mattiza 2004, Kate Hillhouse 2005, Sally and Andy Wasowski 2006, Sue Wiseman 2018, Pam Middleton