40789
Sensitivity of Coastal Environments and Wildlife to Spilled Oil: Northern California: HABITATS (Habitat Polygons)
ncal_habitats
Data Set
Published / External
46695
Northern California, 2008
Project
Completed
2008-12
This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for kelp, eelgrass, and terrestrial plants in Northern California. Vector polygons in this data set represent eelgrass, kelp, and plant distribution. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) data for Northern California. ESI data characterize the marine and coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. The ESI data include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.
The ESI data were collected, mapped, and digitized to provide environmental data for oil spill planning and response. The Clean Water Act with amendments by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires response plans for immediate and effective protection of sensitive resources.
1950
Prepared by Research Planning, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Emergency Response Division (formerly Hazardous Materials Response Division), Seattle, Washington and Assessment and Restoration Division, Silver Spring, Maryland; Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Incident Management and Preparedness, Washington, D.C.; and Department of Fish and Game, Office of Spill Prevention and Response, Sacramento, California.
Theme
ISO 19115 Topic Category
biota
Theme
ISO 19115 Topic Category
environment
Theme
NOS Data Explorer Topic Category
Environmental Monitoring
Theme
Coastal Zone Management
Theme
Coastal resources
Theme
ESI
Theme
Habitats
Theme
Oil spill planning
Theme
Plants
Theme
Sensitivity maps
Theme
Wildlife
Spatial
Northern California
Office of Response and Restoration
Silver Spring
MD
Data Set
None Planned
vector digital data
In addition to the geographic data layers, six relational attribute or data tables, BIORES, BREED, SEASONAL, SOURCES, SPECIES, and STATUS, are used to store the complex biological data in the ESI data structure. The geographic data layer containing biological resource information (in this case, HABITATS) is linked to the Biological Resources table (BIORES) using the unique ID and the lookup table BIO_LUT, or it can be linked directly using RARNUM. The ID is a unique combination of the atlas number (for the Northern California atlas, the number is 207), an element/layer specific number (BIRDS are layer 1, FISH are layer 2, etc.), and a unique record number. The RARNUM represents a unique combination of species, seasonalities, concentrations, and source information. For each of these groupings, a number is generated. That number is concatenated with the atlas number to create a "resource at risk" number that is unique across atlases. BIORES and the other relational data tables are described below in detail. See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way these tables relate to the geographic data layers and other attribute tables in the ESI data structure. Due to the complexity of the relational database model, the data items are also post-processed into a flat file format. This table, called BIOFILE, may be used in place of the relational files described below to ease simple data queries. The items in the flat file are ELEMENT, SUBELEMENT, NAME, GEN_SPEC, S, F, NHP, DATE_PUB, CONC, JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC, BREED1, BREED2, BREED3, BREED4, BREED5, RARNUM, G_SOURCE, S_SOURCE, and BREED. All of these items are the same as their counterparts in the individual data tables described below, except the BREED1-BREED5 and BREED items. BREED is a newly generated variable used to link to the BREED_DT data table, a modified, more compact version of the relational BREED data table. BREED1-BREED5 give a text summary of when each life stage occurs within the associated map object. The life stages referred to are the same as those listed in the Detailed_Description of the BREED data table. The link to the BIOFILE may be made through the BIO_LUT, using ID to link to RARNUM, or BIOFILE may be linked directly to the RARNUM in each of the geographic layer's attribute data tables. As mentioned, BREED_DT is an auxiliary support data table to the flat file structure, which allows the user to do searches based on month for seasonal breeding activities. The link from the flat file to BREED_DT is the BREED item. A second supporting data table is SOURCES. This is the same as the source file described above, and the link from the flat file is both G_SOURCE and S_SOURCE. It should be noted that although the flat file eases data query, it is not a normalized database structure, and actual updates performed by the states and other responsible agencies should be done using the relational data tables. The entity-relationship diagram, describing relationships between attribute tables in the ESI data structure, does NOT include the BIOFILE data table, and this data table is NOT described in detail below.
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi
Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by NOAA regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. NOAA warrants the delivery of this product in computer-readable format, and will offer a replacement copy of the product when the product is determined unreadable by computer-input peripherals, or when the physical medium is delivered in damaged condition.
This project was supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Emergency Response Division (formerly Hazardous Materials Response Division), Seattle, Washington and Assessment and Restoration Division, Silver Spring, Maryland; Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Incident Management and Preparedness, Washington, D.C.; and Department of Fish and Game, Office of Spill Prevention and Response, Sacramento, California.
44447
HABITATS.PAT
HABITATS.PAT
Published / External
Completed
The HABITATS.PAT table contains attribute information for the vector polygons in this data set representing eelgrass, kelp, and plant distribution. Note that all attribute information is stored in a series of relational files, described below. See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the relationships between attribute tables in the ESI data structure. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
An identifier that links vector objects in the biology data layers to records in the BIO_LUT data table. ID is a concatenation of atlas number (207), element number (3), and record number. ID values of 9999 are holes in polygons and do not contain information. | Description Source: NOAA
2070300002 - 2070308370
2
RARNUM
NUMBER
No
No
Active
An identifier that links directly to the BIORES table or the flat format BIOFILE table. RARNUM values of 0 are holes in polygons and do not contain information. | Description Source: NOAA
207000718 - 207000739
44448
BIO_LUT
BIO_LUT
Published / External
Completed
The data table BIO_LUT is a lookup table that contains items necessary for linking vector objects in the biological data layers with the BIORES data table. Note that all attribute information is stored in a series of relational files, described below. See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
RARNUM
NUMBER
No
No
Active
An identifier that links records in the BIO_LUT data table to records in the BIORES data table or the flat format BIOFILE data table. RARNUM values of 0 are holes in polygons and do not contain information. | Description Source: NOAA
207000001 - 207001115
2
ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
An identifier that links vector objects in the biology data layers to records in the BIO_LUT data table. ID is a concatenation of atlas number (207), element number (3), and record number. ID values of 9999 are holes in polygons and do not contain information. | Description Source: NOAA
2070100002 - 2072200500
44449
BIORES
BIORES
Published / External
Completed
The data table BIORES contains both biological attribute data and items necessary for linking vector objects in the biological data layers via the BIO_LUT data table to other associated data tables. See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
RARNUM
NUMBER
No
No
Active
An identifier that links records in the BIORES data table to records in the BIO_LUT data table or the flat format BIOFILE data table. | Description Source: NOAA
207000001 - 207001115
2
SPECIES_ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Numeric identifier for each species that is unique within each element and refers to a nationwide master ESI species list maintained at NOAA. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
1 - N
3
CONC
Unknown
No
No
Active
The field CONC refers to "concentration," abundance, or density value of a habitat at a particular location. No quantitative or qualitative information on concentrations of eelgrass, kelp, or terrestrial plants were available, so this field is populated with "-". | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
4
SEASON_ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Numeric identifier for the unique monthly presence and life history characteristics of each species at a given location. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
1 - N
5
G_SOURCE
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Geographic source identifier that links records in the BIORES data table to records in the SOURCES data table. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
1 - N
6
S_SOURCE
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Seasonality source identifier that links records in the BIORES data table to records in the SOURCES data table. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
1 - N
7
ELEMENT
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Major categories of biological data. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
BIRD: Birds | FISH: Fish | HABITAT: Habitats and Plants | INVERT: Invertebrates | M_MAMMAL: Marine Mammals | REPTILE: Reptiles and Amphibians | T_MAMMAL: Terrestrial Mammals |
8
EL_SPE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Concatenation of ELEMENT and SPECIES_ID. This item links records in the BIORES data table to records in the SPECIES and STATUS data tables. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
E#####: Where E is the first character of ELEMENT and the next five characters are SPECIES_ID (e.g. ELEMENT = 'BIRD' and SPECIES_ID = 1; EL_SPE = 'B00001'). |
9
EL_SPE_SEA
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Concatenation of ELEMENT, SPECIES_ID, and SEASON_ID. This item links records in the BIORES data table to records in the SEASONAL and BREED data tables. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
E#######: Where E is the first character of ELEMENT, the next five characters are SPECIES_ID, and the last two characters are SEASON_ID (e.g. ELEMENT = 'BIRD', SPECIES_ID = 1 and SEASON_ID = 1; EL_SPE_SEA = 'B0000101'). |
44450
SPECIES
SPECIES
Published / External
Completed
The data table SPECIES identifies all species in the ESI data set. See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure. Refer to the Completeness_Report for a list of layer-specific species. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
SPECIES_ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Numeric identifier for each species that is unique within each element and refers to a nationwide master ESI species list maintained at NOAA. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
1 - N
2
NAME
Unknown
No
No
Active
Species common name for the entire ESI data set. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
3
GEN_SPEC
Unknown
No
No
Active
Species scientific name for the entire ESI data set. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
4
ELEMENT
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Major categories of biological data. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
BIRD: Birds | FISH: Fish | HABITAT: Habitats and Plants | INVERT: Invertebrates | M_MAMMAL: Marine Mammals | REPTILE: Reptiles and Amphibians | T_MAMMAL: Terrestrial Mammals |
5
SUBELEMENT
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Element subgroup delineating a logical grouping of species. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
alcid: Alcid | amphibian: Amphibian | bivalve: Bivalve | cephalopod: Cephalopod | crab: Crab | diadromous: Diadromous fish | diving: Diving bird | dolphin: Dolphin | echinoderm: Echinoderm | e_nursery: Estuarine nursery fish | e_resident: Estuarine resident | freshwater: Freshwater fish | gastropod: Gastropod | gull_tern: Gull or tern | insect: Insect | kelp: Kelp | m_benthic: Marine benthic fish | m_pelagic: Marine pelagic fish | passerine: Passerine bird | pelagic: Pelagic bird | pinniped: Pinniped | plant: Plant | raptor: Raptor | sav: Submerged aquatic vegetation | sea otter: Sea otter | shorebird: Shorebird | shrimp: Shrimps | sm_mammal: Small mammal | turtle: Turtle | ungulate: Ungulate | wading: Wading bird | waterfowl: Waterfowl | whale: Whale |
6
NHP
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Natural Heritage Program global ranking. | Description Source: Network of Natural Heritage Program
NHP Global Conservation Status Rank: Natural Heritage Program
7
DATE_PUB
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Date of NHP listing. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
YYYYMM: YYYY for year and optionally MM for month | 0: Date unspecified |
8
EL_SPE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Concatenation of ELEMENT and SPECIES_ID. This item links records in the SPECIES data table to records in the BIORES and STATUS data tables. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
E#####: Where E is the first character of ELEMENT and the next five characters are SPECIES_ID (e.g. ELEMENT = 'BIRD' and SPECIES_ID = 1; EL_SPE = 'B00001'). |
44451
SEASONAL
SEASONAL
Published / External
Completed
The data table SEASONAL contains information on the seasonal presence of each species associated with each spatial vector object. See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
ELEMENT
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Major categories of biological data. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
BIRD: Birds | FISH: Fish | HABITAT: Habitats and Plants | INVERT: Invertebrates | M_MAMMAL: Marine Mammals | REPTILE: Reptiles and Amphibians | T_MAMMAL: Terrestrial Mammals |
2
SPECIES_ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Numeric identifier for each species that is unique within each element and refers to a nationwide ESI species list maintained at NOAA. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
1 - N
3
SEASON_ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Numeric identifier for the unique monthly presence and life history characteristics of each species at a given location. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
1 - N
4
JAN
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
January | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
X: Present in January |
5
FEB
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
February | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
X: Present in February |
6
MAR
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
March | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
X: Present in March |
7
APR
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
April | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
X: Present in April |
8
MAY
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
May | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
X: Present in May |
9
JUN
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
June | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
X: Present in June |
10
JUL
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
July | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
X: Present in July |
11
AUG
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
August | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
X: Present in August |
12
SEP
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
September | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
X: Present in September |
13
OCT
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
October | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
X: Present in October |
14
NOV
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
November | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
X: Present in November |
15
DEC
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
December | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
X: Present in December |
16
EL_SPE_SEA
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Concatenation of ELEMENT, SPECIES_ID, and SEASON_ID. This item links records in the SEASONAL data table to records in the BIORES and BREED data tables. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
E#######: Where E is the first character of ELEMENT, the next five characters are SPECIES_ID, and the last two characters are SEASON_ID (e.g. ELEMENT = 'BIRD', SPECIES_ID = 1 and SEASON_ID = 1; EL_SPE_SEA = 'B0000101'). |
44452
BREED
BREED
Published / External
Completed
The data table BREED identifies the monthly presence of certain life-history stages or activities for each species at a given location. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
EL_SPE_SEA
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Concatenation of ELEMENT, SPECIES_ID, and SEASON_ID. This item links records in the BREED data table to records in the BIORES and SEASONAL data tables. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
E#######: Where E is the first character of ELEMENT, the next five characters are SPECIES_ID, and the last two characters are SEASON_ID (e.g. ELEMENT = 'BIRD', SPECIES_ID = 1 and SEASON_ID = 1; EL_SPE_SEA = 'B0000101'). |
2
MONTH
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Two-digit calendar month. Each life history stage or activity type for a particular species can have up to 12 records to account for each month of the year. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
1 - 12
3
BREED1
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Life history stage or activity type, where: if ELEMENT is "BIRD" then BREED1 = nesting; if ELEMENT is "FISH" then BREED1 = spawning; if ELEMENT is "INVERT" then BREED1 = spawning; if ELEMENT is "REPTILE" then BREED1 = nesting; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED1 = mating. This attribute is not used for HABITAT or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Y: Life-history stage or activity present | N: Life-history stage or activity not present or not reported | -: Breed category not used or not appropriate for record(s) in question |
4
BREED2
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Life history stage or activity type, where: if ELEMENT is "BIRD" then BREED2 = migrating; if ELEMENT is "FISH" then BREED2 = eggs; if ELEMENT is "INVERT" then BREED2 = eggs; if ELEMENT is "REPTILE" then BREED2 = hatching; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED2 = calving. This attribute is not used for HABITAT or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Y: Life-history stage or activity present | N: Life-history stage or activity not present or not reported | -: Breed category not used or not appropriate for record(s) in question |
5
BREED3
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Life history stage or activity type, where: if ELEMENT is "BIRD" then BREED3 = molting; if ELEMENT is "FISH" then BREED3 = larvae; if ELEMENT is "INVERT" then BREED3 = larvae; if ELEMENT is "REPTILE" then BREED3 = internesting; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED3 = pupping. This attribute is not used for HABITAT or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Y: Life-history stage or activity present | N: Life-history stage or activity not present or not reported | -: Breed category not used or not appropriate for record(s) in question |
6
BREED4
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Life history stage or activity type, where: if ELEMENT is "FISH" then BREED4 = juveniles; if ELEMENT is "INVERT" then BREED4 = juveniles; if ELEMENT is "REPTILE" then BREED4 = juveniles; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED4 = molting. This attribute is not used for BIRD, HABITAT, or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Y: Life-history stage or activity present | N: Life-history stage or activity not present or not reported | -: Breed category not used or not appropriate for record(s) in question |
7
BREED5
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Life history stage or activity type, where: if ELEMENT is "FISH" then BREED5 = adults; if ELEMENT is "INVERT" then BREED5 = adults; if ELEMENT is "REPTILE" then BREED5 = adults. This attribute is not used for BIRD, M_MAMMAL, HABITAT, or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Y: Life-history stage or activity present | N: Life-history stage or activity not present or not reported | -: Breed category not used or not appropriate for record(s) in question |
44453
SOURCES
SOURCES
Published / External
Completed
The data table SOURCES contains the primary sources used to create the ESI data set. See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
SOURCE_ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Source identifier that links records in the SOURCES data table to the items G_SOURCE and A_SOURCE in the SOC_DAT table; G_SOURCE and S_SOURCE in the BIORES table; and SOURCE_ID in the ESI and HYDRO data layers. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
1 - N
2
ORIGINATOR
Unknown
No
No
Active
Author or developer of source material or data set. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
3
DATE_PUB
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Date of source material, publication, or date of personal communication with expert source. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
YYYYMM: YYYY for year and optionally MM for month |
4
TITLE
Unknown
No
No
Active
Title of source material or data. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
5
DATA_FORMAT
Unknown
No
No
Active
The format of the source material. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
6
PUBLICATION
Unknown
No
No
Active
Additional citation information. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
7
SCALE
Unknown
No
No
Active
Description of the source scale. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
8
TIME_PERIOD
Unknown
No
No
Active
Date(s) of data collection that the source material is based upon. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
44454
STATUS
STATUS
Published / External
Completed
The data table STATUS identifies the species that are listed as either threatened or endangered by a state, federal, or international authority. See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
ELEMENT
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Major categories of biological data. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
BIRD: Birds | FISH: Fish | HABITAT: Habitats and Plants | INVERT: Invertebrates | M_MAMMAL: Marine Mammals | REPTILE: Reptiles and Amphibians | T_MAMMAL: Terrestrial Mammals |
2
SPECIES_ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Numeric identifier for each species that is unique within each element and refers to a nationwide master ESI species list maintained at NOAA. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
1 - N
3
STATE
Unknown
No
No
Active
Two-letter state abbreviation. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
4
COUNTRY
Unknown
No
No
Active
Three-letter country abbreviation. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
5
S
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
State threatened or endangered status. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
E: Endangered on state list | T: Threatened on state list | C: Species of Special Concern |
6
F
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Federal threatened or endangered status. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
E: Endangered on federal list | T: Threatened on federal list | C: Species of Special Concern |
7
I
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
International threatened or endangered status. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
E: Endangered on international list | T: Threatened on international list | C: Species of Special Concern |
8
S_DATE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Publication date of source material used to assign state status values for each species, if used. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
YYYYMM: YYYY for year and optionally MM for month |
9
F_DATE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Publication date of source material used to assign federal status values for each species, if used. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
YYYYMM: YYYY for year and optionally MM for month |
10
I_DATE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Publication date of source material used to assign international status values for each species, if used. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
YYYYMM: YYYY for year and optionally MM for month |
11
EL_SPE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Concatenation of ELEMENT and SPECIES_ID. This item links the STATUS data table to the BIORES and SPECIES data tables. | Description Source: Research Planning, Inc.
E#####: Where E is the first character of ELEMENT and the next five characters are SPECIES_ID (e.g. ELEMENT = 'BIRD' and SPECIES_ID = 1; EL_SPE = 'B00001'). |
Data Steward
2008-12
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Distributor
2008-12
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Metadata Contact
2008-12
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Point of Contact
2008-12
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
The biological data were compiled during 2007. The currentness dates for the data range from 1994 to 2007 and are documented in the Lineage section.
-124.458
-122.75
42
37.979
Range
1994
2007
Yes
Yes
8370
Yes
1013603
Yes
8369
Yes
9303
Unclassified
Contact NOAA for distribution options (see Distributor). ESI data are processed into multiple formats to make them useful to the widest community of GIS/mapping users. Distribution formats include Access Personal Geodatabase, ARC export files, Shape files, and MARPLOT map folders. An ArcMap .mxd file, an ArcView 3.x ESI project, and an ESI_Viewer product for use with the MARPLOT data are also included on the distribution CDs/DVDs for ease of use of the ESI data. The database files are distributed both in the NOAA standard relational database format (see NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS ORCA 115) and in a simplified desktop flat file format. This metadata document includes information on both of these database formats.;
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DO NOT USE MAPS FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES. Besides the above warning, there are no use constraints on these data. Note that the ESI database should not be used to the exclusion of other pertinent data or information held by state or federal agencies or other organizations. Likewise, information contained in the database cannot be used in place of consultations with environmental, natural resource, and cultural resource agencies, or in place of field surveys. Recognize that the information contained in the ESI database represents known concentration areas or occurrences of natural, cultural, and human-use resources, but does not necessarily represent the full distribution or range of each species or resource. This is particularly important to recognize when considering potential impacts to protected resources, such as endangered species, wetlands, etc. Acknowledgment of the originators, publishers, contributors, and sources listed would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi
Online Resource
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_download
Online Resource
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_guidelines
Online Resource
2015-05-15
Date that the source FGDC record was last modified.
2017-04-05
Converted from Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (version FGDC-STD-001-1998) using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml.pl' script. Contact Tyler Christensen (NOS) for details.
2017-09-13
Partial upload of Spatial Info section only.
2017-11-01
Replaced entire Lineage section to populate new Source Contribution field.
2018-02-08
Partial upload of Positional Accuracy fields only.
The software packages used to develop the atlas are Environmental Systems Research Institute's ARC/INFO\xAE (version 9.2) and SQL SERVER\xAE (version 2000). The hardware configuration is PCs with Windows Operating System (2000/XP/2003). The Spatial_Data_Organization Information section refers only to the source files in the ARC export format. The following files are included in that data set: birds.e00esi.e00, fish.e00, fishl.e00, habitats.e00, hydro.e00, index.e00, invert.e00, m_mammal.e00, mgt.e00, nests.e00, reptiles.e00, socecon.e00, t_mammal.e00. Associated relational and desktop data tables provided in ARC export and text format are bio_lut, biofile, biores, breed, breed_dt, seasonal, soc_dat, soc_lut, sources, species, and status.
A multi-stage error checking process is used to verify both attribute accuracy and logical consistency throughout data production. The process includes a standardized data entry methodology, hardcopy data review by in-house and external resource experts, a final Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) process, and multiple automated logical consistency checks. Quantitative data (such as densities, counts, abundances, or concentrations) provided by resource experts for inclusion in the data set may vary widely in attribute accuracy, depending upon the methodology used to collect and compile such data. For a more detailed evaluation of source data attribute accuracy, contact the sources listed in the Lineage section.
Spatial components for the biological data layers can come from expert interviews, hardcopy, or digital sources. Some of the spatial components of the biological data layers may have been developed using regional experts who estimate concentration areas. It is difficult to estimate the positional accuracy of such data, except to state that they are compiled on hardcopy base maps with a scale of 1:24,000. Some of the spatial components of the biological data sets are developed from pre-existing digital or hardcopy sources and reflect the positional accuracy of these original data. See the Lineage and Process_Description sections for more information on the original data source and how these data were integrated or manipulated to create the final data set. Note that biological resource data by their very nature are considered "fuzzy," and this should be understood when considering the positional accuracy of vector digital objects representing these resources.
These data represent a synthesis of expert knowledge, maps, and digital data on eelgrass, kelp, and plant distribution. These data do not necessarily represent all habitats occurrences in Northern California. The following species are included in this data set: (Species_ID, Common Name, Scientific Name [n/a if not applicable]): 1, Eelgrass, Zostera marina; 9, Giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera; 774, Marsh pea, Lathyrus palustris; 860, Oregon Coast Indian paintbrush, Castilleja affinis ssp. litoralis; 861, Mendocino Coast Indian paintbrush, Castilleja mendocinensis; 862, Pink sand verbena, Abronia umbellata ssp. breviflora; 863, Beach pea, Lathyrus japonicus; 864, Sanddune phacelia, Phacelia argentea; 865, Dark-eyed gilia, Gilia millefoliata; 866, Pacific gilia, Gilia capitata ssp. pacifica; 867, Marsh violet, Viola palustris; 868, Langsdorf's violet, Viola langsdorffii; 1056, Kelp, n/a.
A multi-stage error checking process, described in the above Attribute_Accuracy_Report, is used to verify both attribute accuracy and logical consistency throughout data production. This process includes multiple automated logical consistency checks that test the files for missing or duplicate data, rules for proper coding, GIS topological consistencies (such as dangles, unnecessary nodes, etc.), and SQL SERVER\xAE to ARC/INFO\xAE consistencies. A final review is made by the GIS manager, where the data are written to CD or DVD, and the metadata are written. After the data are delivered to NOAA, they are again subjected to a number of quality and consistency checks. In the process of checking for topological and database consistencies, new IDs and RARNUMs or HUNUMs are also generated. The new IDs are a combination of atlas number, element number, and record number. In addition, the value used to represent the element is modified to reflect the type of feature being mapped. In the case of an element that is normally represented by a point or polygon, a value of 20 is added to the standard element value for mapping of linear features. In the case where an element usually mapped as a polygon is represented by a point, a value of 30 is added to the regular element value. The RARNUMs are also modified to include the atlas number, so multiple atlases can be combined and RARNUMs remain unique. RARNUMs are redefined on an element basis, so "resource at risk" groupings will contain only a single element. HUNUMs are also modified to include the atlas number.
ALTERNATIVE B.3 OF THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT (EFH) DRAFT EIS (CANOPY KELP HAPC)
TERRALOGIC GIS, INC.
2005-01-01
Discrete
2005
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: vector digital data | Type of Source Media: online
DISTRIBUTION AND SEASONALITY OF GFNMS SPECIES AND SOC_ECON FEATURES
ROLETTO, J. (NOAA, Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary)
2005-01-01
Discrete
2005
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: EXPERT KNOWLEDGE | Type of Source Media: PERSONAL COMMUNICATION
DISTRIBUTION AND SEASONALITY OF SPECIES AND SOC_ECON FEATURES ON NPS LANDS
ALLEN, S. (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, POINT REYES)
2005-01-01
Discrete
2005
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: EXPERT KNOWLEDGE | Type of Source Media: PERSONAL COMMUNICATION
EELGRASS_TOMALES_2005
BROWN, D. (PRNS, POINT REYES STATION)
2007-01-01
Discrete
2005
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: vector digital data | Type of Source Media: EMAIL
FISH, INVERTS, AND HABITATS IN SONOMA/MARIN COUNTY STREAMS AND ESTUARIES
COX, B. (CDF&G)
2007-01-01
Discrete
2007
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: EXPERT KNOWLEDGE | Type of Source Media: PERSONAL COMMUNICATION
FISH, WILDLIFE, AND HABITAT DISTRIBUTION IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
DAYTON, J. (CDF&G)
2007-01-01
Discrete
2007
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: EXPERT KNOWLEDGE | Type of Source Media: PERSONAL COMMUNICATION
KELP 2005, 2004-KELP-ALL, 2003 TOTAL KELP SURVEY, 2002 TOTAL KELP SURVEY
CDF&G
2006-01-01
Range
2002
2005
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: vector digital data | Type of Source Media: online
MAPS OF SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES, REC ACTIVITIES, AND MGT ISSUES AT CSP NCRD STATE PARKS
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS (CSP) NORTH COAST REDWOODS DISTRICT (NCRD)
2005-01-01
Discrete
2005
HABITATS INFORMATION; Scale varies from 10000 to 20000 | Source Geospatial Form: HARDCOPY MAP | Type of Source Media: paper
MARINE RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION AND SEASONALITY IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
FREY, V. (CDF&G, EUREKA)
2007-01-01
Discrete
2007
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: EXPERT KNOWLEDGE | Type of Source Media: PERSONAL COMMUNICATION
MARINE RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION AND SEASONALITY IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
MELLO, J. (CDF&G, EUREKA)
2007-01-01
Discrete
2007
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: EXPERT KNOWLEDGE | Type of Source Media: PERSONAL COMMUNICATION
MID CHANNEL BEDS
CDF&G
2007-01-01
Discrete
2000
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: vector digital data | Type of Source Media: EMAIL
NORTH BAY BEDS
CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF FISH AND GAME (CDF&G)
2004-01-01
Discrete
2000
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: vector digital data | Type of Source Media: EMAIL
SENSITIVITY OF COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS AND WILDLIFE TO SPILLED OIL: CENTRAL CA
RESEARCH PLANNING, INC.
1994-01-01
Discrete
1994
46500
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: atlas | Type of Source Media: paper
SOUTH BAY EELGRASS POLYGONS
CDF&G
2007-01-01
Discrete
2000
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: vector digital data | Type of Source Media: EMAIL
THE ESTERO AMERICANO WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN
THE GOLD RIDGE RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
2007-01-01
Discrete
2007
HABITATS INFORMATION | Source Geospatial Form: HARDCOPY TEXT | Type of Source Media: online
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Three main sources of data were used to depict habitat distribution and seasonality for this data layer: 1) personal interviews with resource experts from California Department of Fish & Game (CDF&G), National Park Service (NPS), and NOAA; 2) maps and reports provided by California State Parks (CSP) and other agencies; and 3) digital data sets provided by CDF&G, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and NPS. The above digital and/or hardcopy sources were compiled by the project biologist to create the HABITATS data layer. Depending on the type of source data, three general approaches are used for compiling a biology data layer: 1) information gathered during initial interviews and from hardcopy sources are compiled onto U.S. Geological Survey 1:24,000 topographic quadrangles and digitized; 2) hardcopy maps are digitized at their source scale; and/or 3) digital data layers are evaluated and used "as is" or integrated with the hardcopy data sources. See the Lineage section for additional information on the type of source data for this data layer. The compiled ESI, biology, and human-use data are plotted onto hardcopy draft maps. Following the delivery of draft maps to the participating resource experts, a second set of interviews is conducted to review the maps. If necessary, edits to the HABITATS data layer are made based on the recommendations of the resource experts, and final hardcopy maps and digital data are created.
2008-12-01T00:00:00
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Entity
BIORES
44448
Entity
BIO_LUT
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Entity
BREED
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Entity
HABITATS.PAT
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Entity
SEASONAL
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Entity
SOURCES
44450
Entity
SPECIES
44454
Entity
STATUS
gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:40789
Tyler Christensen
2017-04-05T14:54:09
SysAdmin InPortAdmin
2023-05-30T18:09:27
2018-02-08
Office of Response and Restoration
ORR
1002
Public
No
2018-02-08
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2019-02-08