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WWF: Global Lakes and Wetlands Database (Small Lake Polygons L2)
WWF publications page distributing GLWD small-lake polygon (Level 2) and related lake/wetland layers, a foundational global vector dataset of lakes, reservoirs and wetlands.
worldwildlife.org
At a glance
- Region
- Global
- Coverage
- Global
- Access
- Free
- Category
- NGO
- Last updated
- 2024
What's inside
- lake polygons
- wetland extent
- reservoirs
Terms explained
What you can do with it
Typical work that data of this type supports.
- 01
Storage tracking
Follow storage and releases through the season.
Because it has: lake polygons
- 02
Change over time
See how lakes and wetlands have grown or shrunk.
- 03
Operations
Support release and supply decisions.
Where AI adds value
Ideas for machine learning and AI agents built on this kind of data.
- 01
Storage from space
Estimate volume from satellite water area and altimetry.
- 02
Release decisions
Optimise releases against inflow forecasts.
- 03
Shrinkage alerts
Detect water bodies that are drying or being encroached.
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