47227
Long Island Sound 2016 HERP
Long Island Sound 2016 HERP
Data Set
Published / External
46646
Long Island Sound, 2016
Project
Completed
2016
This feature class resides within the BIOLOGY Feature Data Set of the Long Island Sound - 2016 ESI Geodatabase. It contains vector polygons representing sensitive biological resource data for reptiles and amphibians (18 species total) within the Long Island Sound study area. The study area includes Long Island Sound, tidal tributaries and bays, freshwater streams, lakes, and land areas in New York and Connecticut. Vector polygons in this data set represent reptile and amphibian species distributions, migration and nesting areas, and areas of vulnerable occurrence.
Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in associated data tables (described in Entity Attribute Overview below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set is a portion of the ESI data for Long Island Sound.
As a whole, the ESI data characterize the marine and coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil, and include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.
The ESI data are intended to provide baseline 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. The ESI data may be appropriate for many other coastal management efforts, though the original intent should be kept in mind.
Developed from MERMAid record number 1558. Converted from Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (version FGDC-STD-001-1998) using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml.pl' script in April 2017. Contact Tyler Christensen (NOS) for details.
Prepared by NOAA, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Silver Spring, Maryland for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Emergency Response Division, Seattle, Washington
Theme
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > AMPHIBIANS
Theme
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > REPTILES
Theme
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > REPTILES > TURTLES
Theme
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > HUMAN DIMENSIONS > ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS > OIL SPILLS
Theme
ISO 19115 Topic Category
biota
Theme
ISO 19115 Topic Category
environment
Spatial
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > CONNECTICUT
Spatial
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > NEW YORK
Spatial
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > LONG ISLAND SOUND
Theme
Coastal Resources
Theme
Coastal Zone Management
Theme
ESI
Theme
Environmental Monitoring
Theme
Environmental Sensitivity Index
Theme
Oil Spill Planning
Theme
Sensitivity Maps
Theme
Wildlife
Spatial
Connecticut River
Spatial
Gardiners Bay
Spatial
Long Island
Spatial
Peconic Bay
Office of Response and Restoration
Seattle
WA
USA
Data Set
GIS Files
As Needed
Data content is considered static once published. However, if issues with the Geodatabase linkages or table contents are identified, the Geodatabase and/or the associated Map Document may be updated. Assure most current data is being used by downloading from https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_download and/or comparing modification dates provided at this site.
Map (digital)
The primary attribute tables associated with the ESI biology data are BIOFILE, SOURCES, and BREED_DT. The geographic data layer containing biological resource information (in this case, HERP) is linked to the BIOFILE using the RARNUM field. There is a many-to-many relationship from the data layer to the BIOFILE, as an RARNUM may be repeated in several geographic features. Likewise, in the BIOFILE, the same RARNUM may appear in multiple records, representing a unique combination of species found in that region. To be represented by the same RARNUM, these species groups must also share the same seasonality, concentration, mapping qualifier, and source information.
The items in the BIOFILE are ELEMENT, SUBELEMENT, NAME, GEN_SPEC, S, F, STATE, S_DATE, F_DATE, GRANK, GRANKDATE, MAPPING_QUALIFIER, 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. The G_SOURCE and S_SOURCE fields provide links to the SOURCES table, where object level source information is available. The BREED field is the link to the BREED_DT table, where searchable breed information is provided. The links to both of these tables are also many-to-many.
During the collection of the ESI data, six relational data tables are used to store the attribute data. These are the BIORES, BREED, SEASONAL, SOURCES, SPECIES, and STATUS tables. When we create new ESI data, we populate these tables to maintain the integrity of the data collected. Once completed, all information populating these tables is collapsed into the BIOFILE to ease data queries and general usability of the final product.
A complete description of entity types, attributes, and attribute values for ESI atlases can be found in the NOAA ESI Guidelines. This includes documentation of the six relational tables (mentioned above) used during data collection.
https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_guidelines
Although these data have been processed and used 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. If problems are encountered in downloading the ESI data or with file corruption, contact NOAA (see Distributor). These data represent a snapshot in time and temporal changes may have occurred. The data are not intended to include all biological or human-use resources present in an area; they focus on species and resources particularly sensitive to oiling. In the event of a spill, they should be used for a first assessment only. The data providers are the experts with regard to individual resources. They should be contacted to confirm if more current data exist or if in-depth information is needed about a particular resource.
This project was supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R), Emergency Response Division (ERD), Seattle, Washington.
47228
BIOFILE
Published / External
Completed
The data table BIOFILE contains biological attribute data and key fields for linking to the vector objects in the biological data layers and to the associated data tables, BREED_DT and SOURCES. See the Entity_and_Attribute_Overview for a detailed description of how the primary attribute tables relate to the geographic data layers. Also 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: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
ELEMENT
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Major categories of biological data. [Review, adjust, verify. List all (and only) the ELEMENTS contained in the specific atlas.] | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
BENTHIC: Benthic habitats | BIRD: Birds | FISH: Fish | HABITAT: Habitats and plants | HERP: Reptiles and Amphibians | INVERT: Invertebrates | M_MAMMAL: Marine mammals | T_MAMMAL: Terrestrial mammals |
2
SUBELEMENT
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Element subgroup delineating a logical grouping of species. [Review, adjust, verify. List all (and only) the SUBELEMENTS contained in the specific atlas.] | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
alcid: Alcid | amphibian: Amphibian | bivalve: Bivalve | cephalopod: Cephalopod | crab: Crab | diadromous: Diadromous fish | diving: Diving bird | dolphin: Dolphin | e_nursery: Estuarine nursery fish | fish: Fish | freshwater: Freshwater fish | gull_tern: Gull or tern | invert: Invertebrate | m_benthic: Marine benthic fish | m_pelagic: Marine pelagic fish | manatee: Manatee | passerine: Passerine bird | pelagic: Pelagic bird | plant: Plant | raptor: Raptor | shorebird: Shorebird | shrimp: Shrimp | snake: Snake | turtle: Turtle | upland: Upland vegetation | wading: Wading bird | waterfowl: Waterfowl | wetland: Wetland | whale: Whale |
3
NAME
Unknown
No
No
Active
Species common name for the entire ESI data set. This atlas contains a subset of the species found in the ESI Species List, available online at http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/maps-and-spatial-data/esi-species-list.html. For a list of the species included in this data layer, see the Completeness_Report. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
4
GEN_SPEC
Unknown
No
No
Active
Species scientific name for the entire ESI data set. This atlas contains a subset of the species found in the ESI Species List, available online at http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/maps-and-spatial-data/esi-species-list.html. For a list of the species included in this data layer, see the Completeness_Report. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
5
S
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
State threatened or endangered status. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
E: Endangered on state list | T: Threatened on state list | C: Species of Special Concern | S: Threatened or endangered due to similarity of appearance | X: Experimental essential population | -: No state status applies |
6
F
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Federal threatened or endangered status. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
E: Endangered on federal list | T: Threatened on federal list | C: Species of Special Concern | S: Threatened or endangered due to similarity of appearance | X: Experimental essential population | -: No federal status applies |
7
STATE
Unknown
No
No
Active
Two-letter state abbreviation to which state status applies (atlas specific, if applicable). | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
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: NOAA ESI Guidelines
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: NOAA ESI Guidelines
YYYYMM: YYYY for year and optionally MM for month |
10
GRANK
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Global Rank of the species as defined by NatureServe | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
NatureServe Global Conservation Status Ranks: NatureServe
11
GRANKDATE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Date the GRANK was assessed | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
YYYYMM: YYYY for year and optionally MM for month | 0: Date unspecified |
12
MAPPING_QUALIFIER
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
An indication of why this feature was mapped in the ESI. The following mapping qualifiers were used in the development of this atlas. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
CALVING: Calving | COLONY: Colony | CONCENTRATION AREA: Concentration Area | DENNING: Denning | GENERAL DISTRIBUTION: General Distribution | HARVEST AREA: Harvest Area | HAUL OUT: Haul Out | HAZARD: Hazard | HIGH ECOLOGICAL VALUE: High Ecological Value | MIGRATION: Migration | NESTING: Nesting | NURSERY AREA: Nursery Area | PUPPING: Pupping | RAFTING: Rafting | ROOSTING: Roosting | SPAWNING AREA: Spawning Area | THERMAL REFUGE: Thermal Refuge | VULNERABLE OCCURRENCE: Vulnerable Occurrence | WINTERING: Wintering |
13
CONC
Unknown
No
No
Active
[Sample text provided here. Provide atlas-specific info.] The field CONC refers to concentration, abundance or density values, and may contain counts of individuals for each species present at a particular nesting or wintering site, or a term that describes relative abundance of birds at a particular site. The field may contain values from exact counts (e.g., XX BIRDS, XX PAIRS, or XX ADULTS), or binned counts (e.g., 10S, 100S, 1,000S). In cases where no quantitative data were available, the field may contain descriptive terms, such as "HIGH" or "POSSIBLE." If no concentration information was available, the field is populated with "-". Counts were derived from a variety of surveys, and may range in date (see Lineage). | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
14
JAN
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
January | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
X: Present in January |
15
FEB
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
February | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
X: Present in February |
16
MAR
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
March | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
X: Present in March |
17
APR
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
April | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
X: Present in April |
18
MAY
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
May | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
X: Present in May |
19
JUN
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
June | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
X: Present in June |
20
JUL
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
July | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
X: Present in July |
21
SEP
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
September | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
X: Present in September |
22
AUG
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
August | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
X: Present in August |
23
OCT
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
October | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
X: Present in October |
24
NOV
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
November | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
X: Present in November |
25
DEC
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
December | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
X: Present in December |
26
BREED1
Unknown
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 "HERP" then BREED1 = nesting; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED1 = mating. Values will show month or range of months (e.g., JAN-MAY). A value of "-" indicates life stage or activity not present or not reported. A value of "N/A" indicates that the breed category is not used or not appropriate for the element referenced. This attribute is not used for BENTHIC, HABITAT, or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
27
BREED2
Unknown
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 "HERP" then BREED2 = hatching; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED2 = calving. Values will show month or range of months (e.g., JAN-MAY). A value of "-" indicates life stage or activity not present or not reported. A value of "N/A" indicates that the breed category is not used or not appropriate for the element referenced. This attribute is not used for BENTHIC, HABITAT, or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
28
BREED3
Unknown
No
No
Active
Life history stage or activity type, where: if ELEMENT is "BIRD" then BREED3 = migrating; if ELEMENT is "FISH" then BREED3 = larvae; if ELEMENT is "INVERT" then BREED3 = larvae; if ELEMENT is "HERP" then BREED3 = internesting; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED3 = pupping. Values will show month or range of months (e.g., JAN-MAY). A value of "-" indicates life stage or activity not present or not reported. A value of "N/A" indicates that the breed category is not used or not appropriate for the element referenced. This attribute is not used for BENTHIC, HABITAT, or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
29
BREED4
Unknown
No
No
Active
Life history stage or activity type, where: if ELEMENT is "BIRD" then BREED4 = molting; if ELEMENT is "FISH" then BREED4 = juveniles; if ELEMENT is "INVERT" then BREED4 = juveniles; if ELEMENT is "HERP" then BREED4 = juveniles; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED4 = molting. Values will show month or range of months (e.g., JAN-MAY). A value of "-" indicates life stage or activity not present or not reported. A value of "N/A" indicates that the breed category is not used or not appropriate for the element referenced. This attribute is not used for BENTHIC, HABITAT, or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
30
BREED5
Unknown
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 "HERP" then BREED5 = adults. Values will show month or range of months (e.g., JAN-MAY). A value of "-" indicates life stage or activity not present or not reported. A value of "N/A" indicates that the breed category is not used or not appropriate for the element referenced. This attribute is not used for BENTHIC, BIRD, HABITAT, M_MAMMAL, or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
31
RARNUM
NUMBER
9
9
No
No
Active
A 9-digit identifier that links records in the BIOFILE data table to related records in the biological data layers. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
283000001 – 283001292
32
G_SOURCE
NUMBER
8
8
No
No
Active
An 8-digit identifier that links to the SOURCES data table record providing information on the geographic source. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
28300101 – 28300953
33
S_SOURCE
NUMBER
8
8
No
No
Active
An 8-digit identifier that links to the SOURCES data table record providing information on the seasonality source. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
28300101 – 28300953
34
BREED
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Identifier that links records in the BIOFILE data table to related records in the BREED_DT data table. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
1 - 206
47229
BREED_DT
Published / External
Completed
The data table BREED_DT identifies the monthly presence of certain life-history stages or activities for each species at a given location. This table is related to the BIOFILE data table by the field BREED, and can be used to search for monthly breeding status. See the Entity_and_Attribute_Overview for a detailed description of how the primary attribute tables relate to the geographic data layers. Also 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: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
BREED
NUMBER
No
No
Active
An integer that links to the BREED field in the BIOFILE. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
1 - 206
2
MON
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: NOAA ESI Guidelines
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 "HERP" then BREED1 = nesting; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED1 = mating. This attribute is not used for BENTHIC, HABITAT, or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
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 "HERP" then BREED2 = hatching; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED2 = calving. This attribute is not used for BENTHIC, HABITAT, or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
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 "HERP" then BREED3 = internesting; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED3 = pupping. This attribute is not used for BENTHIC, HABITAT, or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
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 "HERP" then BREED4 = juveniles; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED4 = molting. This attribute is not used for BENTHIC, BIRD, HABITAT, or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
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 "HERP" then BREED5 = adults. This attribute is not used for BENTHIC, BIRD, HABITAT, M_MAMMAL, or T_MAMMAL elements. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
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 |
47230
HERP
Published / External
Completed
The HERP table contains links to the attribute information for the vector polygons in this data set representing reptile and amphibian species distribution. Note that all attribute information is stored in the data tables, described below. See the Entity_and_Attribute_Overview for a detailed description of how the primary attribute tables relate to the geographic data layers. Also 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: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
RARNUM
NUMBER
9
9
No
No
Active
A 9-digit identifier linking the record to the BIOFILE table. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
283000001 – 283001292
47231
SOURCES
Published / External
Completed
The data table SOURCES contains the primary sources used to create the ESI data set. The source records link to the BIOFILE through the SOURCE_ID field in the SOURCES table, and the G_SOURCE and S_SOURCE fields in the BIOFILE. See the Entity_and_Attribute_Overview for a detailed description of how the primary attribute tables relate to the geographic data layers. Also 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: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Converted from FGDC using 'fgdc_to_inport_xml_entity.pl' script.
1
SOURCE_ID
NUMBER
8
8
No
No
Active
An 8-digit 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 BIOFILE table; SOURCE_ID and ESI_SOURCE in the ESIP and ESIL data layers, and SOURCE_ID in the HYDROL data layer. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
28300101 – 28300953
2
ORIGINATOR
Unknown
No
No
Active
Author or developer of source material or data set. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
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: NOAA ESI Guidelines
YYYYMM: YYYY for year and optionally MM for month |
4
TITLE
Unknown
No
No
Active
Title of source material or data. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
5
DATA_FORMAT
Unknown
No
No
Active
The format of the source material. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
6
PUB_PLACE
Unknown
No
No
Active
Publication place. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
7
PUBLISHER
Unknown
No
No
Active
Publisher. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
8
PUBLICATION
Unknown
No
No
Active
Additional citation information. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
9
ONLINE_LINK
Unknown
No
No
Active
Online computer resource URL. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
10
SCALE
Unknown
No
No
Active
Description of the source scale. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
11
TIME_PERIOD
Unknown
No
No
Active
Date(s) of data collection that the source material is based upon. | Description Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
Data Steward
2016
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Distributor
2016
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Metadata Contact
2016
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Point of Contact
2016
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
Publication Date
-73.9276
-71.7963
41.987
40.6881
This reflects the extent of all land and water features included in the overall Long Island Sound ESI study region. The bounding box for this particular feature class may vary depending on occurrences identified and mapped.
Range
2014
2016
Time Frame Range starts with ESI Project Start Year, and ends with ESI Atlas Publication Year.
In the "Vector Representation" section, Topology Level is considered "Geometry Only", and Polygons are considered as "Complex Objects".
Yes
Yes
Geometry Only
Yes
309
Unclassified
Data can be accessed by downloading the zipped ArcGIS geodatabase from the Download URL (see Distribution Information). Questions can be directed to the ESI Program Manager (Point Of Contact).
None
DO NOT USE MAPS FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES. Management boundaries are not to be considered legal boundaries. Edges may have been altered for cartographic processes. 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. Besides the above warnings, there are no use constraints on these data. Acknowledgment of the originators, publishers, contributors, and sources listed would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
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None
2016
https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_download
2016
Position
ESI Program Manager
LongIslandSound_2016_GDB.zip
This feature class is part of the downloadable Esri Arc Geodatabase.
2017-05-08T00:00:00
Arc Geodatabase
ESRI File Geodatabase
176 MB
Zip
https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/ESI-Browse-Graphic.pdf
ESI Browse Graphic
Browse Graphic
pdf
ESI Browse Graphic depicts the relationships between the spatial data layers and the attribute data tables for the Long Island Sound ESI data.
https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi
ESI Overview
Online Resource
html
Overview of ESI data content and uses.
https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_guidelines
ESI Guidelines
Online Resource
pdf
Guidelines for developing ESI data content and overview of ESI data structure. Useful for data collectors and users requiring more in depth information on the ESI process.
2017-03-29
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.
The software packages used to develop the atlas are Environmental Systems Research Institute's ArcGIS for Desktop 10.4(R) and SQL SERVER(R) (version 2005). The hardware configuration is PCs with Windows Operating System 7.
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, 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, check the sources listed in the Lineage section.
These data represent a synthesis of sources of data, e.g., expert knowledge, available hardcopy documents, survey data, maps, and digital data on reptile and amphibian distributions in the Long Island Sound study area. These data do not represent all reptile and amphibian occurrences in Long Island Sound. The following 18 species are included in this data set: (Species_ID, Common Name, Scientific Name or "n/a" if not applicable): 2, Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas; 4, Kemp's ridley sea turtle, Lepidochelys kempii; 5, Leatherback sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea; 6, Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta; 7, Diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin; 32, Spotted turtle, Clemmys guttata; 112, Rare amphibian, n/a; 150, Wood turtle, Glyptemys insculpta; 168, Northern leopard frog, Rana pipiens; 169, Blue-spotted salamander, Ambystoma laterale; 170, Eastern box turtle, Terrapene carolina carolina; 183, Rare reptile, n/a; 184, Southern leopard frog, Lithobates sphenocephalus; 185, Eastern mud turtle, Kinosternon subrubrum; 186, Eastern spadefoot, Scaphiopus holbrookii; 225, Common wormsnake, Carphophis amoenus; 232, Eastern hog-nosed snake, Heterodon platirhinos; 234, Marbled salamander, Ambystoma opacum
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, and SQL SERVER(R) to ArcGIS(R) consistencies. A final review is made by the GIS manager, before the final Geodatabase and metadata are created. After the data are delivered to NOAA, they are again subjected to several consistency checks, and processed into the final delivery format.
CONSERVATION GUIDE FOR THE EASTERN SPADEFOOT
NEW YORK NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM
2015-01-01
Discrete
2015
http://www.acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=6710
CT Natural Heritage Program GIS Data
Connecticut Natural Heritage Program
2015-01-01
Range
1995
2014
EASTERN BOX TURTLE FACT SHEET
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
2015-01-01
Discrete
2015
http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2723&q=416520
EASTERN MUD TURTLE FACT SHEET
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
2015-01-01
Discrete
2015
http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7152.html
ESA SUCCESS STORY - BARRIER BEACH RESTORATION AT LONG BEACH WEST
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
2013-01-01
Discrete
2013
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/map/ESA_success_stories/ct/ct_story2/index.html
HOYT ISLAND REPTILES
NORWALK LAND TRUST, JOHN MOELING
2016-01-01
Discrete
2016
LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY STEWARDSHIP AREA ATLAS
LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY
2016-01-01
Discrete
2016
http://longislandsoundstudy.net/2012/10/quinnipiac-river/
NATURAL RESOURCE CONDITION ASSESSMENT FOR SAGAMORE HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
US NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
2013-01-01
Discrete
2013
http://www.nature.nps.gov/water/nrca/reports.cfm
NORTHERN DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN FACT SHEET
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
2015-01-01
Discrete
2015
http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2723&q=326000
NY Natural Heritage Program GIS Data
NY DEC
2015-01-01
Range
1980
2014
QUINNIPIAC MEADOWS PRESERVE
NEW HAVEN LAND TRUST
2016-01-01
Discrete
2016
http://www.newhavenlandtrust.org/preserves/quinnipiac-meadows
SEA TURTLES OF LONG ISLAND
COASTAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SOCIETY OF LONG ISLAND, DR. ARTHUR KOPELMAN
2016-01-01
Discrete
2016
SPOTTED TURTLE FACT SHEET
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
2016-01-01
Discrete
2016
http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7150.html
SPOTTED TURTLES OF LONG ISLAND -
MIKE BOTTINI
2016-01-01
Discrete
2016
http://mikebottini.com
Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats, Long Island Sound and Long Island
NYS DOS
2015-01-01
Discrete
2015
http://www.dos.ny.gov/opd/programs/consistency/scfwhabitats.html#li
Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats, Long Island Sound and Long Island, GIS Data
NYS DOS
2002-01-01
Discrete
2002
https://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/inventories/details.cfm?DSID=318
WOOD TURTLE FACT SHEET
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
2015-01-01
Discrete
2015
http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2723&q=475304
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Selection of species: Eighteen species of reptiles and amphibians are represented in this atlas. This is not intended to include all species present within the study area. Species were selected based on conservation interest (i.e. endangered, threatened, or special concern), or ecological importance. Reptile species include marine turtles, freshwater and terrestrial turtles, and snake species of special concern. Amphibian species include frog, toad, and salamander species of special concern. Data sources include digital GIS data, published studies, and expert knowledge.
A total of 309 polygons were created to represent the distributions of the 18 selected reptile and amphibian species within the Long Island Sound study area. A total of 16 sources were cited to develop the reptile and amphibian data set.
2016-06-01T00:00:00
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
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Developing information for reptiles: All of the sea turtles in the Long Island Sound atlas area are federally protected threatened/endangered species. Juvenile loggerhead, Kemp\x92s ridley, and green sea turtles regularly migrate to the waters of Long Island Sound for foraging during the warmer months from late June through late fall. Leatherback sea turtles only make use of the far eastern end of the Long Island Sound atlas area (east of Fishers Island). Sea turtles are not known to nest in any of the Long Island Sound area.
Terrestrial turtles that are state species of special concern that were mapped for this atlas include the diamondback terrapin, spotted turtle, Eastern box turtle, and wood turtle. In addition, the Eastern mud turtle is a state endangered species in New York. The diamondback terrapin has also been identified as a species of greatest conservation need in the Northeast United States. The Eastern hog-nosed snake is a state species of concern in both New York and Connecticut. The common wormsnake is a species of concern in New York only.
2016-06-01T00:00:00
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
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Developing information for amphibians: The Southern leopard frog, Northern leopard frog, Eastern spadefoot toad, marbled salamander, and blue-spotted salamander are all state species of concern in one or both states. The tiger salamander is a state endangered species in the New York portion of the study area.
2016-06-01T00:00:00
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
47228
Entity
BIOFILE
47229
Entity
BREED_DT
47230
Entity
HERP
47231
Entity
SOURCES
gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:47227
David Moe Nelson
2017-09-07T15:28:52
SysAdmin InPortAdmin
2023-10-17T16:12:14
2018-09-28
Office of Response and Restoration
ORR
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Public
No
2018-09-28
1 Year
2019-09-28