New York State Adirondack Park Linear Wetlands in the Ausable-Boquet River Basin

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: New York State Adirondack Park Agency

Originator: Mark M. Rooks, Project Director (compiler)

Publication_Date: 20071231

Title:

New York State Adirondack Park Linear Wetlands in the Ausable-Boquet River Basin

Edition: Version 1.0

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Series_Information:

Series_Name: Watershed Scale Protection for Adirondack Wetlands

Issue_Identification:

A Biological Assessment Method to Protect and Restore Wetland Communities in the Au Sable and Boquet River Watersheds of the Adirondack Park

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Ray Brook, NY

Publisher: New York State Adirondack Park Agency

Online_Linkage: ausboq_wtl_83

Description:

Abstract:

All or part of 30 USGS 7.5' quadrangle-based wetland coverages were prepared for the Au Sable-Boquet watershed within the New York State Adirondack Park using ArcGIS 8.x and 9.x at the Remote Sensing/GIS Laboratory, Plattsburgh State University. Wetlands were delineated on 1:40000 color infrared NAPP transparencies, transferred to orthophoto overlays using an Image Interpretations Systems Stereo Zoom Transfer Scope, and scanned into ArcGIS Arc/Info format. A digital watershed data layer derived from USGS 7.5' and 7.5' x 15' topographic maps defined the outer boundary of the mapped area. This wetlands database consists of both polygon and linear features labeled using National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) conventions. The 30 individual quadrangle files were merged into a single file and exported as an Arc Interchange File (e00) to the New York State, Executive Department, Adirondack Park Agency (NYS APA) running ArcInfo version 9.x.

Purpose:

The wetlands database is part of a larger database designed to help evaluate watershed/wetland relationships and provide data for cumulative impact assessments. In addition, the Au Sable-Boquet project seeks to identify upland areas that have potential for wetlands restoration projects. The outreach efforts to share the Agency natural resource database will encourage resource appreciation and wise use, particularly in a regional context.

Supplemental_Information:

Hard copies of 30 7.5' quadrangle-based wetland line overlays were scanned at 400 dpi into a tiff format using a an HP 815mfp large format scanner housed at the SUNY Plattsburgh Remote Sensing/GIS Laboratory. Scanned files were vectorized using R2V 5.5 for Windows from Able Software. Digital wetland vector files were georeferenced (UTM Zone 18, NAD27) into a digital quadrangle file containing four bounding tics using ArcGIS ArcInfo 8.x and 9.x. Digital files were vectorized, transformed, edited, and attributed at the Remote Sensing/GIS Laboratory, Plattsburgh State University. Maximum allowable RMS was 0.003, snapdistance 20.0 meters, snaptype closest, weed tolerance 3.0 meters, and a fuzzy tolerance of 1.219 meters. Wetland labels were added as label components using a digitizer menu customized for this project. Wetland labels were also added during heads-up editing with a customized on-screen menu. Wetland label columns were concatenated into a unified wetland label using ArcInfo Info. Wetland labels follow the conventions established by Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States. FWS/OBS-79/31. Office of Biological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 103 pp. Some modifications to the conventions were made to accommodate this project and are noted in the NWI label tables accompnaying this metadata. Files were transported to the NYS APA as ArcInfo export files (no compression) .

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 19940503

Ending_Date: 19950507

Currentness_Reference: imagery date

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -74.130115

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -73.230867

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 44.758216

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 43.991095

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Theme_Keyword: Wetlands

Theme_Keyword: Vegetation

Theme_Keyword: NWI cover types

Theme_Keyword: Linear Wetlands

Theme_Keyword: Geospatial Data

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geographic Names Information System

Place_Keyword: New York

Place_Keyword: Adirondack Park

Place_Keyword: Adirondack Mountains

Place_Keyword: Au Sable-Boquet River Basin

Place_Keyword: Ausable River

Place_Keyword: Boquet River

Stratum:

Stratum_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Temporal:

Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Temporal_Keyword: Date of aerial photography: 1994-1995

Temporal_Keyword: Date of orthophoto quadrangles: 1976-1981

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints:

These data may not be used for legal determinations. Please credit use of this data set to the New York State Adirondack Park Agency, Ray Brook, New York 12977. Please send a copy of any reports or papers in which these data were used or referenced to the above address, Attention: Susan VanWormer, Librarian.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: NYS Adirondack Park Agency

Contact_Person: Mark M. Rooks

Contact_Position: Associate Adirondack Park Project Analyst, Biological Resources

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: Route 86, P.O. Box 99

City: Ray Brook

State_or_Province: New York

Postal_Code: 12977

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (518) 891-4050

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (518) 891-3938

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: wmrooks@gw.dec.state.ny.us

Hours_of_Service: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday

Data_Set_Credit:

Funding was provided by the US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Wetlands Protection; State Wetlands Protection Program; Project #S200404 to the New York State Adirondack Park Agency. Subcontractors for portions of the grant were the Remote Sensing/GIS Laboratory, Plattsburgh State University,

Security_Information:

Security_Classification_System: None

Security_Classification: Unclassified

Security_Handling_Description: None

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.2 (Build 3790) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.1850

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Attributes assigned to polygon features consist of unique User-Ids and wetland labels. Linear attributes include a User-ID, ARCVALUE to uniquely identify the quadrangle borders and watershed boundary throughout the study area, and wetland labels. Polygon and linear wetland labels were derived from photointerpretation techniques. Wetland labels were entered by superimposing the orthophoto label overlay upon a hard copy of the wetland coverage arcs and labels on a digitizing table. To minimize typographical errors, both polygon and linear wetland labels were entered utilizing a digitizer menu consisting of columns representing wetland label components. Label columns were concatenated in ArcInfo Info to create a unified wetland cover type label. The ARCVALUE item was visually checked on the computer screen for integrity and labeling accuracy. Polygon and linear wetland labels were summarized in ArcMap to identify nonsensical or illogical NWI labels, which were corrected in ArcInfo ArcEdit.

Quantitative_Attribute_Accuracy_Assessment:

Attribute_Accuracy_Value: Unknown

Attribute_Accuracy_Explanation:

Polygon and linear wetland cover type labels were derived from photointerpretation techniques. All photo overlays were checked by an independent interpreter for missing wetlands, uplands delineated as wetland, incorrectly delineated polygons, missing wetland labels, and incorrect wetland labels. Photo overlays were directly compared to orthophoto overlays utilizing a Kail Reflecting Reducer/Enlarger. This process helped to verify the transfer of wetland cover type labels and to discover missing or extraneous arcs. Digitized and scanned coverage hard copies were directly compared to orthophoto overlays to check for missing arcs. The process of digitally labeling the wetland coverages also helped to resolve some missing, incomplete, and nonsensical labels. Polygonal and linear wetlands were color-coded in ArcGIS ArcMap to facilitate quality control when reviewed. Finally, all wetland labels were printed in tabular form and proof-read to ensure both complete labeling of the coverage and logical label content.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Polygons: All polygons were required to possess either a wetland or upland cover type (i.e., a SYSTEM entry and therefore a final NWILABEL entry were mandatory). During the labeling process, digital polygons were checked for the presence of a label point. Incomplete polygons were repaired and sliver polygons were eliminated. All scanned wetlands files were transformed into a blank quadrangle file containing quadrangle boundaries and tics.
Arcs: Only linear wetlands arcs received a wetland label. ArcMap was used to color-code linear wetlands to help discover those linear wetlands missing a label or those that were labeled improperly. Only linear wetlands were allowed to exhibit dangle nodes.
Inter-coverage consistency: ArcInfo's EDGEMATCH routine was utilized to match arcs between coverages. Wetland labels along adjacent coverage edges were proofread using ArcMap and corrected in ArcInfo ArcEdit.

Completeness_Report:

Extensive quality assurance/quality control measures were taken for all steps of database creation. All wetland labels were reviewed for conformance to National Wetlands Inventory standards. It is expected that because the derivation of data from photointerpretation techniques, uncorrectable errors and mistakes may be present. Identifiable mistakes will be corrected as needed. These wetland maps contain only those wetlands that were identifiable from the aerial photographs used in the project.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

The outer arc of all individual quadrangle-based wetland files correspond to USGS 7.5' quadrangle boundaries. Scanned wetland files were transformed into the quadrangle template with a UTM Zone 18 NAD27 projection and metric coordinates. Horizontal positional accuracy has error potential from several different steps: photointerpretation, transfer to orthophotos, and digitizing techniques. Maximum allowable RMS error was 0.003 for each digitizing session. While great care was taken at every step, no formal quantitative accuracy assessment was conducted. An attempt was made in all mapping operations (delineation, transfer, digitizing) to have horizontal accuracy correct to plus or minus one pencil width (about 12 meters at 1:24000). Users should note that because of available resources, aerial photograpic interpretations were transferred to orthoimagery base maps of a different date than the photography used for wetlands delineations.

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

No vertical coordinates are associated with this data set. Topographic displacements of air photo delineations were corrected to match stable-base USGS orthophoto quadrangle transparencies using an IIS Stereo Zoom Scope.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Northern Forest Lands Project, SUNY ESF (ed.)

Publication_Date: 19910725

Title:

Northern Forest Lands Quadrangle File (derived from the data set "NYTM Coordinates 11/22/89" purchased from NYSDOT - Mapping Services Bureau)

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000

Type_of_Source_Media: disc

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 19910725

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: NFLSQUAD

Source_Contribution:

Subsets provided quadrangle border and corner tic templates for digitizing into or for transforming scanned files to ground coordinates.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: USGS

Publication_Date: 1996-1990

Title: USGS 7.5' and 7.5' X 15' Topographic Quadrangles

Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000 and 25000

Type_of_Source_Media: paper

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 1966

Ending_Date: 1990

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: ABOUTER

Source_Contribution: Used to determine quadrangle-based study area boundary.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: USGS

Title: National Aerial Photography Program (NAPP)

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: remote-sensing image

Source_Scale_Denominator: 40000

Type_of_Source_Media:

9" X 9" color infrared vertical aerial photographic transparencies

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Multiple_Dates/Times:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 19940503

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 19940504

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 19950507

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 19940514

Source_Currentness_Reference: flight dates

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: PHOTO

Source_Contribution:

Source for wetlands delineations and cover types for all quadrangles.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: USGS

Title: USGS 7.5' Orthophotoquad

Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000

Type_of_Source_Media: stable-base transparency

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Multiple_Dates/Times:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 19810508

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 19760513

Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of aerial photograph used for orthophoto creation.

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: ORTHO

Source_Contribution: Map base for transfer of wetland photo overlay delineations.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Wetlands polygons were transferred from aerial photograph overlays to orthophoto overlays using an IIS Stereo Zoom Transfer Scope. The orthophoto overlays were scanned with an HP 815mfp large format scanner at 400 dpi into a tiff file.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: PHOTO wetland overlay

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: ORTHO-POLY

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Eileen B. Allen

Contact_Organization: State University of NY at Plattsburgh

Contact_Position: GIS Coordinator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: Center for Earth & Environmental Science

Address: 101 Broad Street

City: Plattsburgh

State_or_Province: NY

Postal_Code: 12901

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (518) 564-2020

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (518) 564-5267

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: eileen.allen@plattsburgh.edu

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Wetland labels were created by transferring wetland labels denoted on aerial photograph overlays using a Kargl Reflecting Projector (optical reducer/enlarger) to orthophoto overlays.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: PHOTO wetland overlay

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: ORTHO-LABEL

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Eileen B. Allen

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Create a file using ArcEdit with four quadrangle border arcs and four corner tics for each of the 30 7.5' USGS quadrangles in the study area. Build each coverage and assign ARCVALUE and appropriate arc User-IDs.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: NFLSQUAD

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: QD

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Autovectorize scanned wetland file (400 dpi, TIFF format) using R2V software (Able Software Co., Lexington, MA) and a 1.1 smoothing factor. Edit vectors in R2V.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: ORTHO-POLY

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLVECT

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Generate a vector file from the R2V export file (gen). Clean in ArcInfo with a 0.00 dangle tolerance and 0.800 fuzzy tolerance. Tics were scanned as a vector cross-hairs; convert tic crosshairs and assign new tid IDS in ArcInfo ArcEdit. Remove tics added by R2V, and BUILD coverage.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLVECT

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLMAP

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Copy digital quadrangle file (COPY QD TIC) and create a tic-only file with UTM NAD27 coordinates. BUILD coverage.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: QD

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: TIC

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Transform scanned polygons (digitizer units) into the empty tic file (UTM NAD27 coordinates) (TRANSFORM WTLMAP TIC).

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLMAP

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: TIC

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLTIC

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Clean scanned wetlands file with a dangle tolerance of 0.00 and a fuzzy tolerance of 1.219 (CLEAN WTLTIC WTLFILES 0.00 1.219). Calculate all arc User-Ids to a value greater than 5 (values less than this were reserved for quadrangle and watershed boundaries). BUILD coverage.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLTIC

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLFILES

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Add outer study area boundary to 7.5' wetland file (UNION ABOUTER WTLFILES WTA 0.00) as needed. CREATELABELS and BUILD.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: ABOUTER

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLFILES

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WTA

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Add quadrangle boundary to WTA, clipping to the quadrangle boundary, to produce a final wetland polygon file (IDENTITY QD WTA WTL POLY 0.00) ready for wetland columns.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: QD

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTA

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WTL

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Add appropriate arc and polygon label columns to each wetland coverage with a macro. Create label point with unique User-ID for each polygon (CREATELABELS WTLFILES, or CREATELABELS WTL). BUILD and check with LABELERRORS. Calculate unique User-IDs for wetland arcs

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLFILES

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTL

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLA

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Create hard copy of coverage in ArcPlot showing label points and arcs. Check against ORTHO-POLY. Use this map for arc and polygon label entry.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLA

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLA-edits

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Make map corrections in ArcEdit. MOVEITEM using a custom digitizer or screen menu to add wetland label components to arcs and polygons. BUILD or CLEAN as appropriate.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLA-edits

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLB

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Concatenate SYSTEM, CLASS1, CLASS2, REGIME, SPECIAL1, SPECIAL2, and SPECIAL3 into NWILABEL using ArcInfo Info for both arcs and label points. BUILD.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLB

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLC

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Use ArcMap to summarize wetland labels and examine coverages for labeling mistakes. Make any edit changes in ArcInfo ArcEdit. BUILD or CLEAN.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLC

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLD

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Edgematch arcs (using interactive EDGEMATCH) along adjoining quadrangles. North and east quadrangle edges were held constant unless errors were discovered. CLEAN.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLD

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLE

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Use ArcMap to check that polygons and linear wetlands posses the same NWILABEL along adjoining quadrangle boundaries. Use ArcInfo ArcEdit to correct and BUILD if necessary.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLE

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLF

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Visually examine the wetland coverages in ArcMap, using a consistent layer symbology to discover wetland spatial and attribute problems. BUILD or CLEAN as needed.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WTLF

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: WETLAND

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Append WETLAND coverages into a single AUSBOQ_WTL file. Examine the coverage using ArcMap and ArcEdit routines to note spatial and attribute problems. In particular, summarize all arc and polygon wetland labels to check for improper labels and search for unlabeled polygons, particularly along quadrangle borders. All polygons must have a SYSTEM value, including upland polygons. EXPORT AUSBOQ_WTL (EXPORT COVER FINALWTL AUSBOQ_WTL). Transport to NYS APA on CD.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: WETLAND

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: AUSBOQ_WTL_27

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Project AUSBOQ_WTL_27 to AUSBOQ_WTL_83 with the command line PROJECT COVER AUSBOQ_WTL_27 AUSBOQ_WTL_83 (parameters, Projection UTM, Units meters, Zone 18, Datum NAD83 NADCON).

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: AUSBOQ_WTL_27

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: AUSBOQ_WTL_83

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

EXPORT AUSBOQ_WTL_83 (EXPORT COVER AUSBOQ_WTL_83 AUSBOQ_WTL_83). Transport to NYS APA on CD.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: AUSBOQ_WTL_83

Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: AUSBOQ_WTL_83.E00

Process_Step:

Process_Description: Dataset copied.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: d:\apagis\projects\epa\ausableboquet\21dec2007\ausboq_wtl_83

Process_Date: 20090324

Process_Time: 12220300

Process_Step:

Process_Description: Dataset copied.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:

D:\ApaGis\MasterData\Wetlands\epa\AusableBoquet\ausboq_wtl83_arc

Process_Date: 20090324

Process_Time: 18571600

Cloud_Cover: 0%

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Indirect_Spatial_Reference:

Wetlands are defined as polygons identified by a software-placed label point or as an arc labeled with a wetland cover type. Some arcs and polygons represent boundaries imposed by the quadrangle borders and therefore do not represent true feature boundaries. All non-wetland polygons possess either a U SYSTEM and NWILABEL or have blank wetland cover types (outside the study area). All non-wetland arcs possess a blank cover type label.

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 0

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Label point

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 11284

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 11284

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 48

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Grid_Coordinate_System:

Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator

Universal_Transverse_Mercator:

UTM_Zone_Number: 18

Transverse_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -75.000000

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000

False_Easting: 500000.000000

False_Northing: 0.000000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000000

Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000000

Planar_Distance_Units: meters

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983

Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80

Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: ausboq_wtl83_arc

Entity_Type_Definition: Arc attribute table

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: ArcInfo

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FID

Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape

Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LENGTH

Attribute_Definition: Length of feature in internal units.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AUSBOQ_WTL

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ARCVALUE

Attribute_Definition:

Value to uniquely identify the quadrangle borders throughout the study area; also a unique value (99) for the Au Sable-Boquet River Basin Study Area (study area boundary). Linear wetlands and wetland polygon boundaries are given a value of 0.

Attribute_Definition_Source: user-defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: wetland arc

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: user-defined

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SYSTEM

Attribute_Definition:

Complex of wetlands and deepwater habitats that share the influence of similar hydrologic, geomorphologic, chemical, or biological factors. This parameter is mandatory for all linear wetlands in the study area.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: P

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Palustrine habitat, non-tidal, less than 8 hectares (20 acres) and less than 2 meters deep

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lower perennial riverine

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upper perennial riverine

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Intermittent riverine

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: U

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upland

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CLASS1

Attribute_Definition:

General appearance of the habitat in terms of either the dominant life form of the vegetation or the physiography and composition of the substrate. Covers at least 30% of the substrate. A value in this column is mandatory for all linear wetlands.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: EM1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Persistent emergent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: FO1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Forested, broad-leaved deciduous

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: FO4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Forested, evergreen

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: FO5

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Forested, dead

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: OW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Open water

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SB3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Streambed, cobble/gravel

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SS1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters), broad-leaved deciduous

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SS4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters), Needle-leaved evergreen

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CLASS2

Attribute_Definition:

General appearance of the habitat in terms of either the dominant life form of the vegetation or the physiography and composition of the substrate. Covers at least 30% of the substrate. Life form must be the same or lower in height than CLASS1. If the same general life form as CLASS1 (ex. FO), CLASS2 has equal or less areal extent. A value in this column is not mandatory.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /EM1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Persistent emergent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /FO1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Forested, broad-leaved deciduous

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /FO4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Forested, evergreen

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /OW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Open water

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /SS1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters), broad-leaved deciduous

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: REGIME

Attribute_Definition:

The water regime modifier describes the hydrologic characteristics of the community. Only non-tidal regimes were used in the Adirondacks. A value in this column is mandatory for all linear wetlands.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: B

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Saturated

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: E

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Seasonally flooded - saturated

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: H

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Permanent

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SPECIAL1

Attribute_Definition:

Special modifiers are used to denote man-made or beaver modifications to the habitat. Optional parameter.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: b

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Beaver

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: d

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Partially drained, ditched

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: f

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Farmed

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SPECIAL2

Attribute_Definition:

Special modifiers are used to denote man-made or beaver modifications to the habitat. Optional parameter.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: f

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Farmed

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SPECIAL3

Attribute_Definition:

Special modifiers are used to denote man-made or beaver modifications to the habitat. Optional parameter.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: NWILABEL

Attribute_Definition:

Unified label of SYSTEM, CLASS1, CLASS2, REGIME, SPECIAL1, SPECIAL2, and SPECIAL3. See the definitions of the individual components. This attribute is considered the NWI wetland label. Mandatory parameter for all linear wetlands within the study area, including linear uplands.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: see component values

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: ausboq_wtl_83.pat

Entity_Type_Definition: Polygon attribute table

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: ArcInfo

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FID

Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape

Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AREA

Attribute_Definition: Area of feature in internal units squared.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994 (imagery date)

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995 (imagery date)

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PERIMETER

Attribute_Definition: Perimeter of feature in internal units.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994 (imagery date)

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995 (imagery date)

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AUSBOQ_WTL_83#

Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AUSBOQ_WTL_83-ID

Attribute_Definition: User-defined feature number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SYSTEM

Attribute_Definition:

Complex of wetlands and deepwater habitats that share the influence of similar hydrologic, geomorphologic, chemical, or biological factors. This parameter is mandatory for all polygons in the study area.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: L1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Lacustrine limnetic habitat, greater than 8 hectares (20 acres) and more than 2 meters deep

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: L2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Lacustrine littoral habitat, greater than 8 hectares (20 acres) and less than 2 meters deep

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: P

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Palustrine habitat, non-tidal, less than 8 hectares (20 acres) and less than 2 meters deep

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lower perennial riverine

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upper perennial riverine

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: U

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upland

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CLASS1

Attribute_Definition:

General appearance of the habitat in terms of either the dominant life form of the vegetation or the physiography and composition of the substrate. Covers at least 30% of the substrate. A value in this column is mandatory for all linear wetlands.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: AB3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Aquatic bed, rooted vascular

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: EM1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Persistent emergent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: FO1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Forested, broad-leaved deciduous

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: FO2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Forested, needle-leaved deciduous

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: FO4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Forested, evergreen

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: FO5

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Forested, dead

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: OW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Open water

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SB3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Streambed, cobble/gravel

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SS1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters), broad-leaved deciduous

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SS3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters), broad-leaved evergreen

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SS4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters), needle-leaved evergreen

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SS5

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters), dead

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: UB2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unconsolidated bottom, sand

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: UB3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unconsolidated bottom, mud

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: US2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unconsolidated shore, sand

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CLASS2

Attribute_Definition:

General appearance of the habitat in terms of either the dominant life form of the vegetation or the physiography and composition of the substrate.?Covers at least 30% of the substrate.?Life form must be the same or lower in height than CLASS1. If the same general life form as CLASS1 (ex. FO), CLASS2 has equal or less areal extent. A value in this column is not mandatory.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /EM1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Persistent emergent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /FO1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Forested, broad-leaved deciduous

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /FO2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Forested, needle-leaved deciduous

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /FO4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Forested, evergreen

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /FO5

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Forested, dead

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /OW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Open water

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /SS1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters), broad-leaved deciduous

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /SS3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters), broad-leaved evergreen

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /SS4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters), needle-leaved evergreen

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: /SS5

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters), dead

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: REGIME

Attribute_Definition:

The water regime modifier describes the hydrologic characteristics of the community.?Only non-tidal regimes were used in the Adirondacks. A value in this column is mandatory for all wetland polygons.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: B

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Saturated

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: D

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Seasonally flooded - well drained

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: E

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Seasonally flooded - saturated

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: F

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Semipermanent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: H

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Permanent

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SPECIAL1

Attribute_Definition:

Special modifiers are used to denote man-made or beaver modifications to the habitat. Optional parameter.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: b

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Beaver

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: d

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Partially drained, ditched

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: f

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Farmed

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: h

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Diked/impounded

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: r

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Artificial

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: x

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Excavated

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SPECIAL2

Attribute_Definition:

Special modifiers are used to denote man-made or beaver modifications to the habitat. Optional parameter.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: d

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Partially drained, ditched

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: f

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Farmed

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: h

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Diked/impounded

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: q

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Questionable

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Special modifier developed for this project, denotes upland areas that may be suitable for wetland reversion.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: x

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Excavated

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SPECIAL3

Attribute_Definition:

Special modifiers are used to denote man-made or beaver modifications to the habitat. Optional parameter.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: d

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Partially drained, ditched

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: f

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Farmed

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: NWILABEL

Attribute_Definition:

Unified label of SYSTEM, CLASS1, CLASS2, REGIME, SPECIAL1, SPECIAL2, and SPECIAL3. See the definitions of the individual components. This attribute is considered the NWI wetland label. Mandatory parameter for all polygons within the study area, including upland polygons.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: see component values

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1995

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: NYS Adirondack Park Agency

Contact_Person: Mark M. Rooks

Contact_Position: Associate Adirondack Park Project Analyst, Biological Resources

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (518) 891-4050

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (518) 891-3938

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: wmrooks@gw.dec.state.ny.us

Hours_of_Service: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday

Resource_Description:

Downloadable Data, may be available on other media such as CD. Wetlands in the Au Sable-Boquet River Basin.

Distribution_Liability:

Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the NYS APA, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. It is strongly recommended that these data be directly acquired from the NYS APA, and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data. The NYS APA shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. These data shall not be used for legal jurisdictional determinations.

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File_Decompression_Technique: no compression applied

Transfer_Size: 0.000

Technical_Prerequisites:

These data were created in ESRI's ArcGIS 9.1 ArcInfo coverage format.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20100312

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Eileen B. Allen

Contact_Organization: State University of NY at Plattsburgh, GIS Laboratory

Contact_Position: GIS Coordinator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: Center for Earth and Environmental Science

Address: 101 Broad Street

City: Plattsburgh

State_or_Province: New York

Postal_Code: 12901

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (518) 564-2020

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (518) 564-5267

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: eileen.allen@plattsburgh.edu

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Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

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