51695
Massachusetts and Rhode Island 2016 ESIL (ESI Shoreline Types - Lines)
Massachusetts and Rhode Island 2016 ESIL (ESI Shoreline Types - Lines)
Data Set
Published / External
51674
Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 2016
Project
Completed
2016
This data set contains vector lines representing coastal habitats of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, classified by their susceptibility to oiling. The Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) classification system, developed by NOAA, considers several natural and biological factors when ranking an intertidal range's sensitivity and persistence of oil impacts. This data set is a portion of the ESI data for Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 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. See also the HYDROL (Hydrography Lines), HYDROP (Hydrography Polygons), ESIP (ESI Shoreline Types - Polygons) data layer for additional shoreline/hydrography information.
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.
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The following FGDC sections are not currently supported in InPort, but were preserved and will be included in the FGDC export:
- Spatial Reference Information (FGDC:spref),
- Spatial Data Organization Information (FGDC:spdoinfo)
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 > MASSACHUSETTS
Spatial
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > RHODE ISLAND
Theme
Coastal Zone Management
Theme
Coastal resources
Theme
ESI
Theme
Environmental Monitoring
Theme
Intertidal habitats
Theme
Oil spill planning
Theme
Sensitivity maps
Theme
Shorelines
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)
In addition to the geographic data layers, an associated data table, SOURCES, is used to store the source data information in the ESI data structure. The geographic data layer containing resource information (in this case, ESIL) is linked to the SOURCES table using the SOURCE_ID. The entity-relationship diagram describes relationships between attribute tables in the ESI data structure.
NOAA ESI Guidelines
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.
51696
ESIL
ESIL
Published / External
Completed
The ESIL table contains attribute information for the vector lines representing linear shoreline features with ESI classification.
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The ESIL table contains attribute information for the vector lines representing linear shoreline features with ESI classification.
ESI
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
The item ESI contains values representing the ESI shoreline type. In many cases shorelines are ranked with multiple codes, such as "6B/3A" (listed landward to seaward from left to right). The first code, "6B", is the most landward shoreline type and the second code, "3A", is the shoreline type closest to the water. Singular shoreline types are listed below. No multiple codes are listed, but all multiple codes included in the data set can be assembled from the codes described. The ESI rankings progress from low to high susceptibility to oil spills. To determine the sensitivity of a particular intertidal shoreline habitat, the following factors are integrated: 1) Shoreline type (substrate, grain size, tidal elevation, origin); 2) Exposure to wave and tidal energy; 3) Biological productivity and sensitivity; 4) Ease of cleanup. Prediction of the behavior and persistence of oil in intertidal habitats is based on an understanding of the dynamics of the coastal environments, not just the substrate type and grain size. The intensity of energy expended upon a shoreline by wave action, tidal currents, and river currents directly affects the persistence of stranded oil. The need for shoreline cleanup activities is determined, in part, by the slowness of natural processes in removal of oil stranded on the shoreline. The potential for biological injury, and ease of cleanup of spilled oil are also important factors in the ESI ranking. In general, areas exposed to high levels of physical energy, such as wave action and tidal currents, and low biological activity rank low on the scale, whereas sheltered areas with associated high biological activity have the highest ranking.
1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D
LINE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Type of geographic feature.
B, D, GR, J, P, S
ENVIR
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Type of regional environment.
E
MOST_SENSITIVE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
If multiple shoreline types appear in ESI classification, this field represents the highest value (most sensitive type); otherwise it is the same value as the ESI field.
1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D
LANDWARD_SHORETYPE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
The numeric representation and physical description of the first (or only) ESI type found in the ESI field.
1A: Exposed, Rocky Shores, 1B: Exposed, Solid Man-Made Structures, 2A: Exposed, Wave-Cut Platforms (Bedrock/Mud/Clay), 2B: Exposed Scarps and Steep Slopes (Clay), 3A: Fine to Medium Grained Sand Beaches, 3B: Scarps and Steep Slopes (Sand), 4: Coarse Grained Sand Beaches, 5: Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches, 6A: Gravel Beaches, 6B: Riprap OR Gravel Beaches (Cobbles/Boulders), 8A: Sheltered Scarps (Bedrock/Mud/Clay) OR Sheltered, Impermeable, Rocky Shores, 8B: Sheltered, Solid Man-Made Structures OR Sheltered, Permeable, Rocky Shores, 8C: Sheltered Riprap, 8D: Sheltered, Rocky, Rubble Shores, 9B: Vegetated Low Banks, 10A: Salt and Brackish Water Marshes, 10B: Freshwater Marshes, 10C: Swamps, 10D: Scrub and Shrub Wetlands
SEAWARD_SHORETYPE1
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
The numeric representation and physical description of the second ESI type in the ESI field (NULL if not applicable).
1A: Exposed, Rocky Shores, 1B: Exposed, Solid Man-Made Structures, 2A: Exposed, Wave-Cut Platforms (Bedrock/Mud/Clay), 2B: Exposed Scarps and Steep Slopes (Clay), 3A: Fine to Medium Grained Sand Beaches, 4: Coarse Grained Sand Beaches, 5: Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches, 6A: Gravel Beaches, 6B: Riprap OR Gravel Beaches (Cobbles/Boulders), 7: Exposed Tidal Flats, 8A: Sheltered Scarps (Bedrock/Mud/Clay) OR Sheltered, Impermeable, Rocky Shores, 8B: Sheltered, Solid Man-Made Structures, 8C: Sheltered Riprap, 8D: Sheltered, Rocky, Rubble Shores, 9A: Sheltered Tidal Flats, 9B: Vegetated Low Banks
SEAWARD_SHORETYPE2
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
The numeric representation and physical description of the third ESI type in the ESI field (NULL if not applicable).
2A: Exposed, Wave-Cut Platforms (Bedrock/Mud/Clay), 4: Coarse Grained Sand Beaches, 5: Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches, 6B: Riprap, 7: Exposed Tidal Flats, 8B: Sheltered, Solid Man-Made Structures, 8D: Sheltered, Rocky, Rubble Shores, 9A: Sheltered Tidal Flats, 9B: Vegetated Low Banks
GENERAL_SYMBOL
NUMBER
No
No
Active
This field is used for symbolizing the ESI shoreline based on a generalized classification scheme; if multiple generalized types occur, this will reflect the highest value.
1 - 5
GENERALIZED_ESI_TYPE
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
The numeric representation and physical description of the generalized ESI shoreline type. See the NOAA ESI Guidelines for the ESI to GENERALIZED_ESI_TYPE crosswalk.
1: Armored, 2: Rocky and Steep Shorelines (Bedrock/Sand/Clay), 3: Beaches (Sand/Gravel), 4: Flats (Mud/Sand), 5: Vegetated (Grass/Marsh/Mangroves/Scrub-Shrub)
SOURCE_ID
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Source identifier that links to the SOURCES data table. This ID indicates the source of a vector line segment.
28200004 - 28210321
ESI_SOURCE
NUMBER
No
No
Active
Source identifier that links to the SOURCES data table. This ID indicates the source of the ESI classification of a line segment. Vector features that were not surveyed or do not qualify for an ESI classification have a value of -1.
28200004 - 28210321
51697
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.
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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.
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 BIOFILE table; SOURCE_ID and ESI_SOURCE in the ESIP and ESIL data layers, and SOURCE_ID in the HYDROL data layer.
28200004 - 28210321
ORIGINATOR
Unknown
No
No
Active
Author or developer of source material or data set.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
DATE_PUB
VARCHAR
No
No
Active
Date of source material, publication, or date of personal communication with expert source.
YYYYMM
TITLE
Unknown
No
No
Active
Title of source material or data.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
DATA_FORMAT
Unknown
No
No
Active
The format of the source material.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
PUB_PLACE
Unknown
No
No
Active
Publication place.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
PUBLISHER
Unknown
No
No
Active
Publisher.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
PUBLICATION
Unknown
No
No
Active
Additional citation information.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
ONLINE_LINK
Unknown
No
No
Active
Online computer resource URL.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
SCALE
Unknown
No
No
Active
Description of the source scale.
Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
TIME_PERIOD
Unknown
No
No
Active
Date(s) of data collection that the source material is based upon.
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
-71.8944
-69.6609
42.8876
40.9459
Range
2014
2016
Yes
Yes
Geometry Only
Yes
50768
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.
2016
https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_download
2016
Position
ESI Program Manager
MA_RI_ESI_2016.gdb
This feature class is part of the downloadable Esri Arc Geodatabase.
2017-07-27T00:00:00
Arc Geodatabase
ESRI File Geodatabase
142 MB
Zip
https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/ESI-Browse-Graphic.pdf
ESI Browse Graphic
Browse Graphic
pdf
Depicts the relationships between the spatial data layers and the attribute data tables for the Massachusetts and Rhode Island 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.
The software packages used to develop the atlas are Environmental Systems Research Institute's ArcGIS for Desktop 10.2(R). 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, contact the sources listed in the Lineage section.
These data represent linear hydrography for Massachusetts and Rhode Island. See also the HYDROL (Hydrography Lines), HYDROP (Hydrography Polygons), ESIP (ESI Shoreline Types - Polygons) data layers for additional shoreline/hydrography information.
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.
ARCGIS BASEMAP WORLD IMAGERY
ESRI
2014-01-01
Discrete
2014
http://www.esri.com/
CONTINUALLY UPDATED SHORELINE PRODUCT. SHORELINE MAPPING PROGRAM
Organization
National Geodetic Survey, NGS
2013-01-01
Range
2001
2013
http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/
RHODE ISLAND STATEWIDE HIGH RESOLUTION ORTHOIMAGES
RHODE ISLAND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (RIGIS)
2014-01-01
Discrete
2014
http://www.rigis.org/data/img/2014USGS
USGS COLOR ORTHO MRSID MOSAIC
OFFICE OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (MASSGIS)
2013-01-01
Range
2013
2014
http://www.mass.gov/anf/research-and-tech/it-serv-and-support/application-serv/office-of-geographic-information-massgis/datalayers/colororthos2013.html
WOOLPERT, INC.
WOOLPERT, INC.
2015-01-01
Discrete
2015
1
The shoreline and classifications were fully updated using the sources and methods described below. The shoreline and intertidal habitats were delineated using a mapped sequence of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and high resolution digital orthophotography datasets. The LiDAR data was obtained from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Topographic LiDAR: LiDAR for the North East program (2011) The base shoreline was compiled at Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) first by LiDAR extraction, then refined within a Geographic Information System (GIS) utilizing high resolution digital orthophotos. After the shoreline was delineated, digital orthoimagery from various sources was used to classify shoreline segments using the nationally, standardized ESI scale (see below). In addition, various imagery sources for Google Earth and Bing Maps (2014) was used during the classification phase. Shoreline features of 10 meters (m) or greater in length were classified. In addition, wetland polygon datasets originally created by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory (NWI) were modified and updated to be used in conjunction with the ESI shoreline. The data was visually reviewed and classified against the aerial imagery and adjusted where necessary to allow for proper classification. All classifications were determined by the specifications outlined in the Environmental Sensitivity Index Guidelines version 3.0 (2002). Where necessary, multiple types were described for each shoreline segment. GIS quality control measures were implemented to ensure that all data met the required specifications.
2016-01-01T00:00:00
Position
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
51696
Entity
ESIL
51697
Entity
SOURCES
gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:51695
David Moe Nelson
2018-02-28T15:24:53
SysAdmin InPortAdmin
2023-10-17T16:12:17
2018-09-28
Office of Response and Restoration
ORR
1002
Public
No
2018-09-28
1 Year
2019-09-28
Vector
String
50768
8.9831528411952133e-009
8.9831528411952133e-009
Decimal degrees
D North American 1983
GRS 1980
6378137.0
298.257222101
ESIL
The ESIL table contains attribute information for the vector lines representing linear shoreline features with ESI classification.
NOAA ESI Guidelines
ESI
The item ESI contains values representing the ESI shoreline type. In many cases shorelines are ranked with multiple codes, such as "6B/3A" (listed landward to seaward from left to right). The first code, "6B", is the most landward shoreline type and the second code, "3A", is the shoreline type closest to the water. Singular shoreline types are listed below. No multiple codes are listed, but all multiple codes included in the data set can be assembled from the codes described. The ESI rankings progress from low to high susceptibility to oil spills. To determine the sensitivity of a particular intertidal shoreline habitat, the following factors are integrated: 1) Shoreline type (substrate, grain size, tidal elevation, origin); 2) Exposure to wave and tidal energy; 3) Biological productivity and sensitivity; 4) Ease of cleanup. Prediction of the behavior and persistence of oil in intertidal habitats is based on an understanding of the dynamics of the coastal environments, not just the substrate type and grain size. The intensity of energy expended upon a shoreline by wave action, tidal currents, and river currents directly affects the persistence of stranded oil. The need for shoreline cleanup activities is determined, in part, by the slowness of natural processes in removal of oil stranded on the shoreline. The potential for biological injury, and ease of cleanup of spilled oil are also important factors in the ESI ranking. In general, areas exposed to high levels of physical energy, such as wave action and tidal currents, and low biological activity rank low on the scale, whereas sheltered areas with associated high biological activity have the highest ranking.
NOAA ESI Guidelines
1A
Exposed, Rocky Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
1B
Exposed, Solid Man-Made Structures
NOAA ESI Guidelines
2A
Exposed, Wave-Cut Platforms (Bedrock/Mud/Clay)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
2B
Exposed Scarps and Steep Slopes (Clay)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
3A
Fine to Medium Grained Sand Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
3B
Scarps and Steep Slopes (Sand)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
4
Coarse Grained Sand Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
5
Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
6A
Gravel Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
6B
Riprap OR Gravel Beaches (Cobbles/Boulders)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
7
Exposed Tidal Flats
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8A
Sheltered Scarps (Bedrock/Mud/Clay) OR Sheltered, Impermeable, Rocky Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8B
Sheltered, Solid Man-Made Structures OR Sheltered, Permeable, Rocky Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8C
Sheltered Riprap
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8D
Sheltered, Rocky, Rubble Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
9A
Sheltered Tidal Flats
NOAA ESI Guidelines
9B
Vegetated Low Banks
NOAA ESI Guidelines
10A
Salt and Brackish Water Marshes
NOAA ESI Guidelines
10B
Freshwater Marshes
NOAA ESI Guidelines
10C
Swamps
NOAA ESI Guidelines
10D
Scrub and Shrub Wetlands
NOAA ESI Guidelines
LINE
Type of geographic feature.
NOAA ESI Guidelines
B
Breakwater
NOAA ESI Guidelines
D
Dock
NOAA ESI Guidelines
GR
Groin
NOAA ESI Guidelines
J
Jetty
NOAA ESI Guidelines
P
Pier
NOAA ESI Guidelines
S
Shoreline
NOAA ESI Guidelines
ENVIR
Type of regional environment.
NOAA ESI Guidelines
E
Estuarine
NOAA ESI Guidelines
MOST_SENSITIVE
If multiple shoreline types appear in ESI classification, this field represents the highest value (most sensitive type); otherwise it is the same value as the ESI field.
NOAA ESI Guidelines
1A
Exposed, Rocky Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
1B
Exposed, Solid Man-Made Structures
NOAA ESI Guidelines
2A
Exposed, Wave-Cut Platforms (Bedrock/Mud/Clay)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
2B
Exposed Scarps and Steep Slopes (Clay)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
3A
Fine to Medium Grained Sand Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
3B
Scarps and Steep Slopes (Sand)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
4
Coarse Grained Sand Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
5
Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
6A
Gravel Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
6B
Riprap OR Gravel Beaches (Cobbles/Boulders)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
7
Exposed Tidal Flats
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8A
Sheltered Scarps (Bedrock/Mud/Clay) OR Sheltered, Impermeable, Rocky Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8B
Sheltered, Solid Man-Made Structures OR Sheltered, Permeable, Rocky Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8C
Sheltered Riprap
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8D
Sheltered, Rocky, Rubble Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
9A
Sheltered Tidal Flats
NOAA ESI Guidelines
9B
Vegetated Low Banks
NOAA ESI Guidelines
10A
Salt and Brackish Water Marshes
NOAA ESI Guidelines
10B
Freshwater Marshes
NOAA ESI Guidelines
10C
Swamps
NOAA ESI Guidelines
10D
Scrub and Shrub Wetlands
NOAA ESI Guidelines
LANDWARD_SHORETYPE
The numeric representation and physical description of the first (or only) ESI type found in the ESI field.
NOAA ESI Guidelines
1A: Exposed, Rocky Shores
Exposed, Rocky Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
1B: Exposed, Solid Man-Made Structures
Exposed, Solid Man-Made Structures
NOAA ESI Guidelines
2A: Exposed, Wave-Cut Platforms (Bedrock/Mud/Clay)
Exposed, Wave-Cut Platforms (Bedrock/Mud/Clay)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
2B: Exposed Scarps and Steep Slopes (Clay)
Exposed Scarps and Steep Slopes (Clay)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
3A: Fine to Medium Grained Sand Beaches
Fine to Medium Grained Sand Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
3B: Scarps and Steep Slopes (Sand)
Scarps and Steep Slopes (Sand)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
4: Coarse Grained Sand Beaches
Coarse Grained Sand Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
5: Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches
Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
6A: Gravel Beaches
Gravel Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
6B: Riprap OR Gravel Beaches (Cobbles/Boulders)
Riprap OR Gravel Beaches (Cobbles/Boulders)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8A: Sheltered Scarps (Bedrock/Mud/Clay) OR Sheltered, Impermeable, Rocky Shores
Sheltered Scarps (Bedrock/Mud/Clay) OR Sheltered, Impermeable, Rocky Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8B: Sheltered, Solid Man-Made Structures OR Sheltered, Permeable, Rocky Shores
Sheltered, Solid Man-Made Structures OR Sheltered, Permeable, Rocky Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8C: Sheltered Riprap
Sheltered Riprap
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8D: Sheltered, Rocky, Rubble Shores
Sheltered, Rocky, Rubble Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
9B: Vegetated Low Banks
Vegetated Low Banks
NOAA ESI Guidelines
10A: Salt and Brackish Water Marshes
Salt and Brackish Water Marshes
NOAA ESI Guidelines
10B: Freshwater Marshes
Freshwater Marshes
NOAA ESI Guidelines
10C: Swamps
Swamps
NOAA ESI Guidelines
10D: Scrub and Shrub Wetlands
Scrub and Shrub Wetlands
NOAA ESI Guidelines
SEAWARD_SHORETYPE1
The numeric representation and physical description of the second ESI type in the ESI field (NULL if not applicable).
NOAA ESI Guidelines
1A: Exposed, Rocky Shores
Exposed, Rocky Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
1B: Exposed, Solid Man-Made Structures
Exposed, Solid Man-Made Structures
NOAA ESI Guidelines
2A: Exposed, Wave-Cut Platforms (Bedrock/Mud/Clay)
Exposed, Wave-Cut Platforms (Bedrock/Mud/Clay)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
2B: Exposed Scarps and Steep Slopes (Clay)
Exposed Scarps and Steep Slopes (Clay)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
3A: Fine to Medium Grained Sand Beaches
Fine to Medium Grained Sand Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
4: Coarse Grained Sand Beaches
Coarse Grained Sand Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
5: Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches
Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
6A: Gravel Beaches
Gravel Beaches
NOAA ESI Guidelines
6B: Riprap OR Gravel Beaches (Cobbles/Boulders)
Riprap OR Gravel Beaches (Cobbles/Boulders)
NOAA ESI Guidelines
7: Exposed Tidal Flats
Exposed Tidal Flats
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8A: Sheltered Scarps (Bedrock/Mud/Clay) OR Sheltered, Impermeable, Rocky Shores
Sheltered Scarps (Bedrock/Mud/Clay) OR Sheltered, Impermeable, Rocky Shores
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8B: Sheltered, Solid Man-Made Structures
Sheltered, Solid Man-Made Structures
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8C: Sheltered Riprap
Sheltered Riprap
NOAA ESI Guidelines
8D: Sheltered, Rocky, Rubble Shores
Sheltered, Rocky, Rubble Shores
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9A: Sheltered Tidal Flats
Sheltered Tidal Flats
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9B: Vegetated Low Banks
Vegetated Low Banks
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SEAWARD_SHORETYPE2
The numeric representation and physical description of the third ESI type in the ESI field (NULL if not applicable).
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2A: Exposed, Wave-Cut Platforms (Bedrock/Mud/Clay)
Exposed, Wave-Cut Platforms (Bedrock/Mud/Clay)
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4: Coarse Grained Sand Beaches
Coarse Grained Sand Beaches
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5: Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches
Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches
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6B: Riprap
Riprap
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7: Exposed Tidal Flats
Exposed Tidal Flats
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8B: Sheltered, Solid Man-Made Structures
Sheltered, Solid Man-Made Structures
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8D: Sheltered, Rocky, Rubble Shores
Sheltered, Rocky, Rubble Shores
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9A: Sheltered Tidal Flats
Sheltered Tidal Flats
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9B: Vegetated Low Banks
Vegetated Low Banks
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GENERAL_SYMBOL
This field is used for symbolizing the ESI shoreline based on a generalized classification scheme; if multiple generalized types occur, this will reflect the highest value.
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1
5
GENERALIZED_ESI_TYPE
The numeric representation and physical description of the generalized ESI shoreline type. See the NOAA ESI Guidelines for the ESI to GENERALIZED_ESI_TYPE crosswalk.
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1: Armored
Armored
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2: Rocky and Steep Shorelines (Bedrock/Sand/Clay)
Rocky and Steep Shorelines (Bedrock/Sand/Clay)
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3: Beaches (Sand/Gravel)
Beaches (Sand/Gravel)
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4: Flats (Mud/Sand)
Flats (Mud/Sand)
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5: Vegetated (Grass/Marsh/Mangroves/Scrub-Shrub)
Vegetated (Grass/Marsh/Mangroves/Scrub-Shrub)
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SOURCE_ID
Source identifier that links to the SOURCES data table. This ID indicates the source of a vector line segment.
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28100004
28100011
ESI_SOURCE
Source identifier that links to the SOURCES data table. This ID indicates the source of the ESI classification of a line segment. Vector features that were not surveyed or do not qualify for an ESI classification have a value of -1.
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28100008
28100011
SOURCES
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.
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SOURCE_ID
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.
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28100004
28100011
ORIGINATOR
Author or developer of source material or data set.
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Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
DATE_PUB
Date of source material, publication, or date of personal communication with expert source.
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YYYYMM
YYYY for year and optionally MM for month
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TITLE
Title of source material or data.
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Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
DATA_FORMAT
The format of the source material.
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Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
PUB_PLACE
Publication place.
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Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
PUBLISHER
Publisher.
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Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
PUBLICATION
Additional citation information.
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Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
ONLINE_LINK
Online computer resource URL.
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Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
SCALE
Description of the source scale.
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Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
TIME_PERIOD
Date(s) of data collection that the source material is based upon.
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Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.
In addition to the geographic data layers, an associated data table, SOURCES, is used to store the source data information in the ESI data structure. The geographic data layer containing resource information (in this case, ESIL) is linked to the SOURCES table using the SOURCE_ID. The entity-relationship diagram describes relationships between attribute tables in the ESI data structure.
https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_guidelines