Whooping crane critical habitat

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: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 2

Publication_Date: 2003

Title: Whooping crane critical habitat

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Online_Linkage: <http://crithab.fws.gov>

Description:

Abstract:

Polygon shapefile depicting the critical habitat for the whooping crane based on the description provided in the Federal Register. The geographic extent includes Barton, Rena, Rice and Stafford counties in Kansas ; Adams, Buffalo, Dawson, Hall, Kearny and Phelps counties in Nebraska ; Alfalfa county, Oklahoma ; and Aransas, Calhoun and Refugio counties in Texas.

Purpose:

Critical habitat are areas considered essential for the conservation of a listed species. These areas provide notice to the public and land managers the importance of these areas to the conservation of this species. It does not afford any special protection or restriction other than where federal funding, permits, licenses, authorizations, or actions occur or are required. The GIS files and their associated coordinates are not the legal source for determining the critical habitat boundaries of Whooping crane. Inherent in any data set used to develop graphical representations, are limitations of accuracy as determined by, among others, the source, scale and resolution of the data. While the Service makes every effort to represent the critical habitat shown with this data as completely and accurately as possible (given existing time and resource constraints), the USFWS gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data. In addition, the USFWS shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. Graphical representations provided by the use of this data do not represent a legal description of the critical habitat boundary. The user is referred to the critical habitat textual description in the appropriate final rule for this species as published in the Federal Register.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 20021231

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -99.745053

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -96.472013

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 40.741872

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 28.074276

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Theme_Keyword: critical habitat

Theme_Keyword: whooping crane

Theme_Keyword: birds

Theme_Keyword: Grus americana

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Place_Keyword: Kansas

Place_Keyword: KS

Place_Keyword: Barton County

Place_Keyword: Rena County

Place_Keyword: Rice County

Place_Keyword: Stafford County

Place_Keyword: Nebraska

Place_Keyword: NE

Place_Keyword: Dawson County

Place_Keyword: Buffalo County

Place_Keyword: Hall County

Place_Keyword: Phelps County

Place_Keyword: Kearny County

Place_Keyword: Adams County

Place_Keyword: Oklahoma

Place_Keyword: OK

Place_Keyword: Alfalfa County

Place_Keyword: Texas

Place_Keyword: TX

Place_Keyword: Aransas County

Place_Keyword: Calhoun County

Place_Keyword: Refugio County

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints:

The GIS files and their associated coordinates are not the legal source for determining the critical habitat boundaries of Whooping crane. Inherent in any data set used to develop graphical representations, are limitations of accuracy as determined by, among others, the source, scale and resolution of the data. While the Service makes every effort to represent the critical habitat shown with this data as completely and accurately as possible (given existing time and resource constraints), the USFWS gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data. In addition, the USFWS shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. Graphical representations provided by the use of this data do not represent a legal description of the critical habitat boundary. The user is referred to the critical habitat textual description in the appropriate final rule for this species as published in the Federal Register.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Michael Dick

Contact_Organization: US Fish and Wildlife Service

Contact_Position: Information Technology Specialist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 500 Gold Ave SW

City: Albuquerque

State_or_Province: NM

Postal_Code: 87102

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 505-248-6670

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: mike_dick@fws.gov

Hours_of_Service: 8:30 am - 4:40 pm

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.1 (Build 2600) ; ESRI ArcCatalog 8.3.0.800

Data_Quality_Information:

Logical_Consistency_Report: Not available

Completeness_Report: Not available

Lineage:

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Digitized polygons based on Federal Register descriptions using digital USGS 7.5 minute quads and TIGER 2000 data as a base. Polygons were then reviewed by FWS field staff.

Process_Date: 2003

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: 5

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Geographic:

Latitude_Resolution: 0.000001

Longitude_Resolution: 0.000001

Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees

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: whooping_crane_ply_gcs83

Entity_Type_Definition: Whooping crane critical habitat

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: USFWS Region 2

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: Name

Attribute_Definition: Species common name

Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: common name of the species

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Descrip

Attribute_Definition:

Abbreviated spatial description based on Federal Register description

Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: critical habitat description from the Federal Register

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: State

Attribute_Definition: States included in critical habitat designation

Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: state the polygon is found in.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: County

Attribute_Definition: Counties included in critical habitat designation

Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: county the polygon is found in.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: River

Attribute_Definition: Rivers/Creeks included in critical habitat designation

Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Name of rivers or creeks included in the critical habitat

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Complex

Attribute_Definition:

Complex/Reach identified in critical habitat designation or assigned by FWS staff

Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Name of complex or reach included in the critical habitat

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Unit

Attribute_Definition:

Unit of complex/reach identified in critical habitat designation or assigned by FWS staff

Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Name of complex or reach unit included in the critical habitat

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Area

Attribute_Definition: Area in Square Feet

Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: shape area, in square feet

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Perimeter

Attribute_Definition: Perimeter in Feet

Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: shape perimeter, in feet

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Acres

Attribute_Definition: Acres

Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: shape area, in acres

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Hectares

Attribute_Definition: Hectares

Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: shape area, in hectares

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Tannika Engelhard or Jenny Wilson

Contact_Organization: US Fish and Wildlife Service

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200

City: Austin

State_or_Province: Texas

Postal_Code: 78758

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 512-490-0057

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 512-490-0974

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Tannika_Engelhard@fws.gov

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jenny_wilson@fws.gov

Hours_of_Service: 8-4:30

Resource_Description: Downloadable Data

Distribution_Liability:

Although these data and information have been processed successfully on a computer system at the USFWS, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data and information 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 information, and aggregate use with other data and information. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data and information. The USFWS shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data and information described and/or contained herein. The GIS file, map products and the associated coordinates are not the definitive source for determining the critical habitat boundaries for whooping crane as noted in the final rule, the textual unit descriptions constitute the legal source for determining the critical habitat boundaries. Users of the GIS file are cautioned to refer to the final textual unit descriptions provided in the final rule as the definitive source in determining critical habitat areas. Additionally, interested parties are encouraged to contact the Service for a definitive finding of whether a location is within critical habitat. These data are to be used only in the context of the definition and purpose of critical habitat. This primarily relates to Section 7 consultation under the Endangered Species Act. These data may be used for planning and land management purposes. They are not to be used for legal survey use.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: Zipped shapefiles

Transfer_Size: 0.028

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name: <http://crithab.fws.gov>

Fees: None

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20030730

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Tannika Engelhard or Jenny Wilson

Contact_Organization: US Fish and Wildlife Service

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200

City: Austin

State_or_Province: Texas

Postal_Code: 78758

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 512-490-0057

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 512-490-0974

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Tannika_Engelhard@fws.gov

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jenny_wilson@fws.gov

Hours_of_Service: 8-4:30

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

Metadata_Access_Constraints: None

Metadata_Use_Constraints: None