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Short Citation
Office of Response and Restoration, 2024: GL_LAKE_ONTARIO_2023 ESI RESOURCE Polygons, Points, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/70486.
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Abstract

These feature classes reside within the SOCECON Feature Data Set of the Lake Ontario 2023 ESI Geodatabase. They contain vector polygons and points representing Resource management human-use resource data for Lake Ontario and adjacent lands and waters. Vector polygons in this data set represent Designated Critical Habitats and essential habitats and vector points represent aquaculture sites, artificial reefs, recreational fishing locations, and water intakes for Lake Ontario.

The study area includes the United States portion of Lake Ontario, covering the islands in New York: Association Island, Bass Island, Calf Island, Carl Island, Cherry Island, Eagle Island, Fox Island, Galloo Islands, Grenadier Island, Horse Island, Hoveys Island, Six Point Town, and Stony Island. Major Lake Ontario bays mapped include: Black River Bay, Blind Sodus Bay, Braddock Bay, Chaumont Bay, Guffin Bay, Irondequoit Bay, Henderson Bay, Little Sodus Bay, Mexico Bay, Port Bay, Sawyer Bay, and Sodus Bay.

Object specific Type and Source information are stored in the related data tables, SOC_DAT and SOURCES (described below). These are stand-alone tables within the Geodatabase, designed to be used in conjunction with these spatial data layers.

This data set is a portion of the ESI data for the Lake Ontario System. 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.

Distribution Information

Access Constraints:

None

Use Constraints:

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.

Controlled Theme Keywords

AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION, CORAL REEFS, environment, OIL SPILLS, SHORELINES, SHORELINES, WETLANDS

Child Items

Type Title
Entity RESOURCE_POINT
Entity RESOURCE_POLY
Entity SOC_DAT
Entity SOURCES

Contact Information

Point of Contact
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov

Metadata Contact
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov

Extents

Geographic Area 1

-79.125° W, -76° E, 44.125° N, 43.125° S

Bounding box for the Great Lakes Lake Ontario study region.

Time Frame 1
2011 - 2023

The time period that represents these data layers (RESOURCE_POLY, RESOURCE_POINT) in the Great Lakes Lake Ontario 2023 ESI atlas.

Item Identification

Title: GL_LAKE_ONTARIO_2023 ESI RESOURCE Polygons, Points
Status: Completed
Publication Date: 2023-08
Abstract:

These feature classes reside within the SOCECON Feature Data Set of the Lake Ontario 2023 ESI Geodatabase. They contain vector polygons and points representing Resource management human-use resource data for Lake Ontario and adjacent lands and waters. Vector polygons in this data set represent Designated Critical Habitats and essential habitats and vector points represent aquaculture sites, artificial reefs, recreational fishing locations, and water intakes for Lake Ontario.

The study area includes the United States portion of Lake Ontario, covering the islands in New York: Association Island, Bass Island, Calf Island, Carl Island, Cherry Island, Eagle Island, Fox Island, Galloo Islands, Grenadier Island, Horse Island, Hoveys Island, Six Point Town, and Stony Island. Major Lake Ontario bays mapped include: Black River Bay, Blind Sodus Bay, Braddock Bay, Chaumont Bay, Guffin Bay, Irondequoit Bay, Henderson Bay, Little Sodus Bay, Mexico Bay, Port Bay, Sawyer Bay, and Sodus Bay.

Object specific Type and Source information are stored in the related data tables, SOC_DAT and SOURCES (described below). These are stand-alone tables within the Geodatabase, designed to be used in conjunction with these spatial data layers.

This data set is a portion of the ESI data for the Lake Ontario System. 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.

Purpose:

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 purposes, though the original intent should be kept in mind.

Notes:

[THIS FIELD IS FOR INTERNAL NOTES AS NEEDED. IT WILL NOT BE VIEWABLE IN THE PUBLIC METADATA RECORD.]

Other Citation Details:

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, Seattle, Washington.

Keywords

Theme Keywords

Thesaurus Keyword
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > BIOSPHERE > ECOSYSTEMS > AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS > WETLANDS
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > HUMAN DIMENSIONS > ECONOMIC RESOURCES > AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > HUMAN DIMENSIONS > ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS > OIL SPILLS
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > GEOMORPHIC LANDFORMS/PROCESSES > COASTAL LANDFORMS > SHORELINES
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > COASTAL PROCESSES > CORAL REEFS
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > COASTAL PROCESSES > SHORELINES
ISO 19115 Topic Category
environment
UNCONTROLLED
None Coastal Resources
None Coastal Zone Management
None Environmental Monitoring
None Environmental Sensitivity Index
None ESI
None Oil Spill Planning
None Sensitivity Maps

Spatial Keywords

Thesaurus Keyword
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > GREAT LAKES
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > NEW YORK
UNCONTROLLED
None Lake Ontario

Physical Location

Organization: Office of Response and Restoration
City: Seattle
State/Province: WA
Country: USA

Data Set Information

Data Set Scope Code: Data Set
Data Set Type: GIS Files
Maintenance Frequency: As Needed
Maintenance Note:

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.

Data Presentation Form: Map (digital)
Entity Attribute Overview:

In addition to the geographic data layers and their associated attribute tables, two stand alone data tables, SOC_DAT and SOURCES, are used to store additional attribute information. The geographic data layers containing socioeconomic data resource information (in this case, RESOURCE POLYGONS AND POINTS) are linked to the Socioeconomic Resources table (SOC_DAT) using HUNUM. HUNUM is a key numeric identifier, concatenated with the atlas number, making it unique across ESI atlas regions.

The SOC_DAT and SOURCES data tables are described in detail in this document as Entities or "Child Items". 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.

Entity Attribute Detail Citation:

Environmental Sensitivity Index Guidelines, Version 4.0 (Petersen, J., et al. 2019)

Entity Attribute Detail URL: https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_guidelines
Distribution Liability:

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.

Data Set Credit: 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.

Support Roles

Data Steward

CC ID: 1267354
Date Effective From: 2023
Date Effective To:
Contact (Position): ESI Program Manager
Address: 7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Email Address: orr.esi@noaa.gov

Distributor

CC ID: 1267355
Date Effective From: 2023
Date Effective To:
Contact (Organization): Office of Response and Restoration (ORR)
Address: 1305 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
URL: ORR Home Page

Metadata Contact

CC ID: 1267356
Date Effective From: 2023
Date Effective To:
Contact (Position): ESI Program Manager
Address: 7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Email Address: orr.esi@noaa.gov

Point of Contact

CC ID: 1267357
Date Effective From: 2023
Date Effective To:
Contact (Position): ESI Program Manager
Address: 7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Email Address: orr.esi@noaa.gov

Extents

Currentness Reference: Publication Date

Extent Group 1

Extent Description:

This reflects the extent of all features included in the Great Lakes Lake Ontario 2023 ESI Geodatabase study region. The bounding box for this particular feature class may vary depending on occurrences identified and mapped.

Extent Group 1 / Geographic Area 1

CC ID: 1267336
W° Bound: -79.125
E° Bound: -76
N° Bound: 44.125
S° Bound: 43.125
Description

Bounding box for the Great Lakes Lake Ontario study region.

Extent Group 1 / Time Frame 1

CC ID: 1267337
Time Frame Type: Range
Start: 2011
End: 2023
Description:

The time period that represents these data layers (RESOURCE_POLY, RESOURCE_POINT) in the Great Lakes Lake Ontario 2023 ESI atlas.

Spatial Information

Spatial Resolution

Level of Detail Description:

[NOTE: IN "VECTOR REPRESENTATION" SECTION BELOW, TOPOLOGY LEVEL IS CONSIDERED "Geometry Only", POLYGONS ARE CONSIDERED AS "Complex Objects", LINES ARE CONSIDERED AS "Curve Objects", AND POINTS ARE CONSIDERED AS "Point Objects". ONLY THE OBJECT TYPES IN THE FEATURE DATA SET SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED. THE COUNTS OF EACH TYPE OF OBJECT IN THE FEATURE DATA SET SHOULD BE RECORDED (1 TO N), AFTER PROCESSING BY NOAA INTO THE FINAL ESI GEODATABASE.]

Spatial Representation

Representations Used

Grid: No
Vector: Yes
Text / Table: Yes
TIN: No
Stereo Model: No
Video: No

Vector Representation 1

CC ID: 1265695
Topology Level: Geometry Only
Complex Object Present?: Yes
Complex Object Count: 25
Composite Object Present?: No
Curve Object Present?: No
Point Object Present?: Yes
Point Object Count: 123
Solid Object Present?: No
Surface Object Present?: No

Reference Systems

Reference System 1

CC ID: 1265696

Coordinate Reference System

CRS Type: Geographic 2D
EPSG Code: EPSG:4269
EPSG Name: NAD83
See Full Coordinate Reference System Information

Access Information

Security Class: Unclassified
Data Access Procedure:

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).

Data Access Constraints:

None

Data Use Constraints:

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.

Metadata Access Constraints:

None

Metadata Use Constraints:

None

Distribution Information

Distribution 1

CC ID: 1265688
Start Date: 2023-08
End Date: Present
Download URL: https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_download
Distributor: Office of Response and Restoration (ORR) (2023 - Present)
File Name: GL_LAKE_ONTARIO_GEOG_NAD83.GDB
Description:

This feature class is part of the downloadable Esri Arc Geodatabase.

File Date/Time: 2023-08-15 00:00:00
File Type (Deprecated): Arc Geodatabase
Distribution Format: ESRI File Geodatabase
File Size: 28.4 MB
Compression: Zip

URLs

URL 1

CC ID: 1265689
URL: https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi
Name: ESI Overview
URL Type:
Online Resource
File Resource Format: html
Description:

Overview of ESI data content and uses.

URL 2

CC ID: 1265690
URL: https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_guidelines
Name: ESI Guidelines
URL Type:
Online Resource
File Resource Format: pdf
Description:

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.

URL 3

CC ID: 1265691
URL: https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/ESI-Browse-Graphic.pdf
Name: ESI Browse Graphic
URL Type:
Browse Graphic
File Resource Format: pdf
Description:

ESI Browse Graphic depicts the relationships between the spatial data layers and the attribute data tables for an ESI geodatabase.

Technical Environment

Description:

The software packages used to develop the atlas are Environmental Systems Research Institute's ArcGIS for Desktop(R), ArcPro(R), and SQL SERVER(R). The hardware configuration is PC's with Microsoft Windows Operating System.

Data Quality

Accuracy:

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.

Completeness Report:

These data represent a synthesis of multiple sources of data (e.g. expert knowledge, digital data, hardcopy documents and maps) specific to Resource management.

For additional human-use information, see other feature class themes within the SOCECON Feature Data Set, including PARKS/MANAGED AREAS, POLITICAL/JURISDICTIONAL, SOCIOECONOMIC/OTHER, NAVIGATIONAL/MARINE and/or NATURAL HAZARD.

These data do not necessarily represent all socioeconomic features found in Lake Ontario.

Conceptual Consistency:

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 a several consistency checks, and processed into the final delivery format.

Lineage

Sources

NEW YORK NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM SIGNIFICANT NATURAL COMMUNITIES

CC ID: 1267361
Contact Role Type: Originator
Contact Type: Organization
Contact Name: NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Extent Type: Discrete
Extent Start Date/Time: 2022
Source Contribution:

RESOURCE_POLY INFO; VECTOR DIGITAL DATA.

PENREARING_LO_SALMONIDS

CC ID: 1267364
Contact Role Type: Originator
Contact Type: Organization
Contact Name: LES RESSEGUIE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Extent Type: Discrete
Extent Start Date/Time: 2023
Source Contribution:

RESOURCE_POINT INFO; SPREADSHEET VIA EXPERT KNOWLEDGE, PERSONAL COMMUNICATION.

RECOMMENDED PUBLIC FISHING SITES

CC ID: 1267365
Contact Role Type: Originator
Contact Type: Organization
Contact Name: NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Publish Date: 2011-12-29
Citation URL: http://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/inventories/
Citation URL Name: NYSTATE GIS CLEARINGHOUSE WEBSITE
Citation URL Description:

NYSTATE GIS CLEARINGHOUSE WEBSITE

Source Contribution:

RESOURCE_POINT INFO; VECTOR DIGITAL DATA ONLINE.

REEF LOCATIONS

CC ID: 1267363
Contact Role Type: Originator
Contact Type: Organization
Contact Name: GREAT LAKES AQUATIC HABITAT FRAMEWORK
Publish Date: 2022-09-19
Citation URL: https://www.glahf.org/data/
Citation URL Name: GLAHF SPATIAL DATABASE
Citation URL Description:

GLAHF SPATIAL DATABASE

Source Contribution:

RESOURCE_POINT INFO; VECTOR DIGITAL DATA ONLINE.

USFWS THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES ACTIVE CRITICAL HABITAT

CC ID: 1267362
Contact Role Type: Originator
Contact Type: Organization
Contact Name: U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Publish Date: 2022-07-12
Citation URL: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/report/table/critical-habitat.html
Citation URL Name: USFWS ECOS WEBSITE
Citation URL Description:

USFWS ECOS WEBSITE

Source Contribution:

RESOURCE_POLY INFO; VECTOR DIGITAL DATA ONLINE.

WATER WITHDRAWALS

CC ID: 1267366
Contact Role Type: Originator
Contact Type: Organization
Contact Name: NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Publish Date: 2022-01-01
Citation URL: https://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/inventories/
Citation URL Name: NYSTATE GIS CLEARINGHOUSE WEBSITE
Citation URL Description:

NYSTATE GIS CLEARINGHOUSE WEBSITE

Source Contribution:

RESOURCE_POINT INFO; VECTOR DIGITAL DATA ONLINE.

Process Steps

Process Step 1

CC ID: 1265707
Description:

The main sources of data used to depict human-use resources for the RESOURCE_POLY data layer were digital datasets as well as expert knowledge from resource experts. Designated Critical Habitat for piping plover (Charadrius melodus) was provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Significant habitats needed to support key life stages of ecological communities or species were provided by resource experts representing the New York Natural Heritage Program.

Process Date/Time: 2023-08-15 00:00:00
Process Contact: ESI Program Manager
Email Address: orr.esi@noaa.gov

Process Step 2

CC ID: 1267367
Description:

The main source of data used to depict human-use resources for the RESOURCE_POINT data layer was through digital datasets. Managed aquaculture sites were provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Artificial reef data were provided by the Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat Framework. Recreational fishing sites were provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation showing locations of top streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds for fishing in New York State. Water intakes were provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Bureau of Water Resource Management.

Process Date/Time: 2023-08-15 00:00:00
Process Contact: ESI Program Manager
Email Address: orr.esi@noaa.gov

Process Step 3

CC ID: 1265706
Description:

The above digital and/or hardcopy sources were compiled by the project biologist to create the RESOURCE_POLY and RESOURCE_POINT data layers. These data were developed as RESOURCE_POINTS and RESOURCE_POLYS within the Lake Ontario 2023 ESI study region, following ESI Guidelines. Additional data are contained in the joined table SOC_DAT using HUNUM as a unique ID, and in SOURCES using SOURCE_ID as a unique ID. Depending on the type of source data, three general approaches are used for compiling the data layer: 1) information gathered during initial interviews and from hardcopy sources are compiled onto U.S. Geological Survey 1:42,000 topographic quadrangles and digitized; 2) hardcopy maps are digitized at their source scale; 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 ESI, biology, and human-use data are compiled into the standard ESI digital data format. A second set of interviews with participating resource experts are conducted to review the compiled data. If necessary, edits to the RESOURCE_POLY and RESOURCE_POINT data layers are made based on the recommendations of the resource experts, and final hardcopy maps and digital data are created.

Process Date/Time: 2023-08-15 00:00:00
Process Contact: ESI Program Manager
Email Address: orr.esi@noaa.gov

Child Items

Rubric scores updated every 15m

Rubric Score Type Title
Entity RESOURCE_POINT
Entity RESOURCE_POLY
Entity SOC_DAT
Entity SOURCES

Catalog Details

Catalog Item ID: 70486
GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:70486
Metadata Record Created By: Katy R Beckham
Metadata Record Created: 2023-08-15 14:50+0000
Metadata Record Last Modified By: SysAdmin InPortAdmin
Metadata Record Last Modified: 2023-10-17 16:12+0000
Metadata Record Published: 2023-09-26
Owner Org: ORR
Metadata Publication Status: Published Externally
Do Not Publish?: N
Metadata Last Review Date: 2021-11-18
Metadata Review Frequency: 1 Year
Metadata Next Review Date: 2022-11-18