New York State Adirondack Park Wetland Boundaries in the Mohawk 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

Publication_Date: January 9, 2009

Title:

New York State Adirondack Park Wetland Boundaries in the Mohawk River Basin

Edition: 1

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Online_Linkage:

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Description:

Abstract:

A set of 18 USGS 7.5' quadrangle-based wetland coverages was prepared for the Mohawk River Watershed, within the Adirondack Park Blue line designation by the Adirondack Park Agency (NYS APA). This database contains polygonal and linear features, rectified and vectorized using georeferencing tools in ArcGIS 9.2, as well as labeled using modified Cowardin classification, according to the National Wetlands Inventory conventions.

Purpose:

The wetlands database is part of a larger database, designed to evaluate watershed/wetland relationships. The New York state Adirondack Park Agency is sharing its natural resource database in an effort to help appreciate and wisely manage those natural resources, especially in a regional context.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: January 9, 2009

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -75.079536

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -74.311991

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 43.633763

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 43.055659

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Theme_Keyword: freshwater wetlands

Theme_Keyword: covertype wetlands

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Place_Keyword: Mohawk River watershed

Place_Keyword: Adirondack Park

Access_Constraints:

This data set is property of the NYS Adirondack Park Agency (APA). Do not distribute this data without written permission from the APA.

Use_Constraints:

Wetlands spatial data should not be used for jurisdictional determinations. Contact the Adirondack Park Agency for legal advice regarding wetlands at 518-891-4050.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: John W. Barge

Contact_Organization: Adirondack PArk Agency

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

Data_Set_Credit: NYS Adirondack Park Agency

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

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

Data_Quality_Information:

Lineage:

Process_Step:

Process_Description: Dataset copied.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:

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Process_Step:

Process_Description: Metadata imported.

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Process_Step:

Process_Description: Dataset copied.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:

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Process_Date: 20090205

Process_Time: 12443100

Process_Step:

Process_Description: Dataset copied.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: D:\ApaGis\Projects\epa\mohawk\_For_JWB\Polygons_corrected

Process_Date: 20100312

Process_Time: 10492500

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: G-polygon

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 10499

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: mohawk_wtl83_pol

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape

Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

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: See Table 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: See Table 1

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994 (imagery date)

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1997 (imagery date)

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 wetland polygons.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al. 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: See Table 2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: See Table 2

Range_Domain:

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: ment: Alpha-numeric

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994 (imagery date)

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1997 (imagery date)

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: See Table 2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: See Table 2

Range_Domain:

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: ment: Alpha-numeric

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994 (imagery date)

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1997 (imagery date)

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: See Table 3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: See Table 3

Range_Domain:

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: ment: Alpha

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994 (imagery date)

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1997 (imagery date)

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: See Table 4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: See Table 4

Range_Domain:

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: ment: Alpha

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994 (imagery date)

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1997 (imagery date)

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation:

Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

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: 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: See Table 4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: See Table 4

Range_Domain:

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: ment: Alpha

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994 (imagery date)

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1997 (imagery date)

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: See Table 4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: See Table 4

Range_Domain:

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: ment: Alpha

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994 (imagery date)

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1997 (imagery date)

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation:

Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: APAQUAD

Attribute_Definition: APA code for individual 7.5' USGS Quadrangles.

Attribute_Definition_Source: NYS APA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value:

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Range_Domain:

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: ment: Alpha-numeric

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: Coverage date

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: USGS_NAME

Attribute_Definition: USGS 7.5' quadrangle name.

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value:

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Range_Domain:

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: ment: Alpha-numeric

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: Coverage date

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DOT_NAME

Attribute_Definition:

NYS Department of Transportation name for 7.5' USGS Quadrangle.

Attribute_Definition_Source: NYS DOT

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value:

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Range_Domain:

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: ment: Alpha-numeric

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: Coverage date

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape_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.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: NAPP_IMAGE

Attribute_Definition:

Labels designed to identify all tiles delineated from National Aerial Photography Program. Geospatial Data Presentation Form: aerial photograph Source Scale Denominator: 40000 Type of Source Media: 9" X 9" color infrared vertical aerial photographic transparencies

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 upland polygons.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardin et al. 1979

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: See Tables 1-4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: See Tables 1-4

Range_Domain:

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: ment: Alpha-numeric

Attribute_Measurement_Resolution:

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1994 (imagery date)

Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 1997 (imagery date)

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:

Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation:

Attributes derived from photointerpretation techniques.

Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape_Leng

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Id

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Area

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Perimeter

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Acres

Distribution_Information:

Resource_Description: Wetlands in the Mohawk River Watershed Geodata

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.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: Shapefile

Format_Version_Date: January 9, 2009

Format_Specification: Windows compressed zipped folder

Format_Information_Content: ESRI Shapefile individual files in compressed folder

File_Decompression_Technique: unzip

Transfer_Size: 13.132

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name: <http://www.apa.ny.gov/gis/shared/htmlpages/data.html#wetl>

Access_Instructions: Locate Mohawk Polygon Covertype Wetlands

Fees: none

Ordering_Instructions:

obtain geodata online at <http://www.apa.ny.gov/gis/shared/htmlpages/data.html#wetl>

Custom_Order_Process:

Data is available from the New York State Adirondack Park Agency website at <http://www.apa.ny.gov/gis/shared/htmlpages/data.html#wetl>

Available_Time_Period:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: January 9, 2009

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20100312

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: John W. Barge

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address: P.O.Box 99

City: Ray Brook

State_or_Province: NY

Postal_Code: 12977

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 518-891-4050

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 518-891-3938

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

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

Metadata_Extensions:

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Profile_Name:

ESRI Metadata Profile
Table 1. Wetlands Data Layer; SYSTEM Attributes. SYSTEM Definition Can be found in what attribute table L1 Lacustrine habitat, greater than 8 hectares (20 acres) and more than 2 meters deep poly P Palustrine habitat, non-tidal, less than 8 hectares (20 acres) and less than 2 meters deep poly,arc R2 Lower perennial riverine poly, arc R3 Upper perennial riverine poly, arc R4 Intermittent riverine arc U Upland poly Table 2. Wetlands Data Layer; CLASS1 and CLASS2 Attributes. [Note: all CLASS2 attributes preceded by "/" to form the concatenated NWILABEL] CLASS Definition Can be found in what attribute table EM1 Persistent emergent poly, arc FO1 Forested, broad-leaved deciduous poly, arc FO2 Forested, needle-leaved deciduous poly FO4 Forested, evergreen poly, arc FO5 Forested, dead poly OW Open water poly, arc SB3 Cobble/gravel streambed arc SS1 Broad-leaved deciduous scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters) poly, arc SS2 Needle-leaved deciduous scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters) poly SS3 Broad-leaved evergreen scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters) poly, arc SS4 Needle-leaved evergreen scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters) poly, arc SS5 Dead scrub/shrub (shorter than 6 meters) poly UB3 Mud unconsolidated bottom poly Table 3. Wetlands Data Layer; REGIME Attributes. REGIME Definition Can be found in what attribute table B Saturated poly, arc D Seasonally flooded - well drained poly E Seasonally flooded - saturated poly, arc F Semipermanent poly, arc H Permanent poly, arc Table 4. Wetlands Data Layer; SPECIAL1, SPECIAL2, and SPECIAL3 Attributes. [Notes: Neither SPECIAL2 nor SPECIAL3 were utilized in the polygon attribute file. SPECIAL3 was not utilized in the arc attribute file.] SPECIAL Definition Can be found in what attribute table b Beaver poly, arc d Partially drained, ditched poly, arc f Farmed poly h Diked/impounded poly x Excavated poly, arc /U Upland. Used in mixed upland/wetland habitats too homogeneous for separate delineations. Although this designation is not an official Cowardin et al. definition, it is in use by various NWI offices and was suggested for use in this project by Ralph W. Tiner, Jr., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. poly

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