Atlantic sturgeon Gulf of Maine DPS critical habitat for use in ESA/FIFRA consultations
Data Set (DS) | NMFS Office Of Protected Resources (OPR)GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:72860 | Updated: August 6, 2024 | Published / External
Summary
Short Citation
NMFS Office Of Protected Resources, 2024: Atlantic sturgeon Gulf of Maine DPS critical habitat for use in ESA/FIFRA consultations, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/72860.
Full Citation Examples
Beginning in 2010 and in response to mounting requests for digital depictions of NMFS Regulated Areas in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Waters (Regulated Areas), the NMFS Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) and Southeast Regional Office Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Committee launched a project to standardize the development, publication and regular updating of GIS files depicting Regulated Area boundaries. This dataset is a product of that initiative. This dataset was created to depict the boundaries of NMFS Regulated Areas in Northeast Waters only. For information on the proper use of the dataset refer to the Use Constraints metadata section.This dataset depicts the river lengths along which Critical Habitat has been designated (82 FR 39160, August 17, 2017) for the Gulf of Maine distinct population segment (DPS) of Atlantic Sturgeon. Critical habitat includes all of the river along the specified segment, from the ordinary high water mark of one riverbank to the ordinary high water mark of the opposing riverbank of the mainstem of the river, to the downstream limit at the bank-to-bank transect of the specified segment. For clarification of the critical habitat definition, please refer to the maps and narrative descriptions in the CFR. It is a product of the NOAA Fisheries Service’s Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO). This dataset includes boundaries for the following Regulated Areas: - Critical Habitat for Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Sturgeon: Penobscot River, Kennebec River, Androscoggin River, Piscataqua River, and Merrimack River. Because GIS projection and topology functions can change or generalize coordinates, these GIS files are considered to be approximate representations and are NOT an OFFICIAL record for the exact Area boundaries. For information on the official legal definition refer to the Use Constraints metadata section.
Distribution Information
No Distributions available.
Use Constraints:The user assumes the entire risk related to use of these data. NMFS is providing these data "as is," and NMFS disclaims any and all warranties, whether express or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate dataset limitations, restrictions or intended use. In no event will NMFS be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages, or lost profit resulting from any use or misuse of this data
Controlled Theme Keywords
biota, boundaries, environment, location, oceans, planningCadastre
Child Items
Type | Title |
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Entity | SturgeonAtlantic_GulfOfMaineDPS_10297_CH |
Contact Information
Point of Contact
Ryan DeWitt
ryan.dewitt@noaa.gov
(360) 358-2955
Point of Contact
Karrin Goodman
karrin.goodman@noaa.gov
âª(301) 427-8435â¬
Metadata Contact
Karrin Goodman
karrin.goodman@noaa.gov
âª(301) 427-8435â¬
Extents
-71.165966° W,
-68.631092° E,
44.941017° N,
42.700692° S
Item Identification
Title: | Atlantic sturgeon Gulf of Maine DPS critical habitat for use in ESA/FIFRA consultations |
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Status: | Completed |
Publication Date: | 2024-07-01 |
Abstract: |
Beginning in 2010 and in response to mounting requests for digital depictions of NMFS Regulated Areas in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Waters (Regulated Areas), the NMFS Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) and Southeast Regional Office Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Committee launched a project to standardize the development, publication and regular updating of GIS files depicting Regulated Area boundaries. This dataset is a product of that initiative. This dataset was created to depict the boundaries of NMFS Regulated Areas in Northeast Waters only. For information on the proper use of the dataset refer to the Use Constraints metadata section.This dataset depicts the river lengths along which Critical Habitat has been designated (82 FR 39160, August 17, 2017) for the Gulf of Maine distinct population segment (DPS) of Atlantic Sturgeon. Critical habitat includes all of the river along the specified segment, from the ordinary high water mark of one riverbank to the ordinary high water mark of the opposing riverbank of the mainstem of the river, to the downstream limit at the bank-to-bank transect of the specified segment. For clarification of the critical habitat definition, please refer to the maps and narrative descriptions in the CFR. It is a product of the NOAA Fisheries Service’s Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO). This dataset includes boundaries for the following Regulated Areas: - Critical Habitat for Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Sturgeon: Penobscot River, Kennebec River, Androscoggin River, Piscataqua River, and Merrimack River. Because GIS projection and topology functions can change or generalize coordinates, these GIS files are considered to be approximate representations and are NOT an OFFICIAL record for the exact Area boundaries. For information on the official legal definition refer to the Use Constraints metadata section. |
Purpose: |
This spatial data file was modified from NMFS’s “agency-official” species critical habitat data to aid in the ESA/FIFRA section 7 pesticide consultation process. For example, existing data were adapted to incorporate associated watersheds where applicable, based on the USGS Watershed Boundary Dataset HUC-12 data (https://www.usgs.gov/national-hydrography/watershed-boundary-dataset). The modifications to the NMFS critical habitat spatial data make the data more compatible for future analyses with EPA’s Use Data Layers (UDLs). The following “Description” is from the original, “agency-official” data that was used to make this HUC-based map. Most of the metadata record for this species matches the “agency-official” record; however, NMFS added a new "Citation", "File Identifier", “Credits”, “Point of Contact”, and “Lineage Process Step” that are unique to this HUC-based critical habitat data. |
Keywords
Theme Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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ISO 19115 Topic Category |
biota
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ISO 19115 Topic Category |
boundaries
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ISO 19115 Topic Category |
environment
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ISO 19115 Topic Category |
location
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ISO 19115 Topic Category |
oceans
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ISO 19115 Topic Category |
planningCadastre
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UNCONTROLLED | |
None | Atlantic |
None | Atlantic Sturgeon |
None | Biology |
None | boundaries |
None | Compliance |
None | Conservation |
None | Critical Habitat |
None | Distinct Population Segment |
None | DPS |
None | Ecology |
None | Ecosystem |
None | Endangered Species Act |
None | Environment |
None | ESA |
None | GARFO |
None | Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office |
None | Human |
None | location |
None | Management |
None | Marine |
None | Monitoring |
None | National Marine Fisheries Service |
None | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
None | Natural Resources |
None | NMFS |
None | NOAA |
None | oceans |
None | Permits |
None | planningCadastre |
None | Regulatory |
None | Section 7 |
None | Water |
Spatial Keywords
Thesaurus | Keyword |
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UNCONTROLLED | |
None | Androscoggin River |
None | Gulf of Maine |
None | Kennebec River |
None | Merrimack River |
None | New England |
None | Penobscot River |
None | Piscataqua River |
Data Set Information
Data Set Scope Code: | Data Set |
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Maintenance Frequency: | As Needed |
Data Presentation Form: | Map (digital) |
Data Set Credit: | NOAA Fisheries. 2024. Species Critical Habitats for ESA/FIFRA Consultations Geodatabase. Silver Spring, MD: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected Resources (OPR). This HUC-based critical habitat dataset for ESA/FIFRA section 7 pesticide consultations is courtesy of National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources (OPR): Ryan DeWitt and Karrin Goodman. |
Support Roles
Data Steward
Date Effective From: | 2024-06-17 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Goodman, Karrin |
Email Address: | karrin.goodman@noaa.gov |
Phone: | âª(301) 427-8435⬠|
Metadata Contact
Date Effective From: | 2024-06-17 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Goodman, Karrin |
Email Address: | karrin.goodman@noaa.gov |
Phone: | âª(301) 427-8435⬠|
Point of Contact
Date Effective From: | 2024-06-17 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | DeWitt, Ryan |
Email Address: | ryan.dewitt@noaa.gov |
Phone: | (360) 358-2955 |
Point of Contact
Date Effective From: | 2024-06-17 |
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Date Effective To: | |
Contact (Person): | Goodman, Karrin |
Email Address: | karrin.goodman@noaa.gov |
Phone: | âª(301) 427-8435⬠|
Extents
Currentness Reference: | Publication Date |
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Extent Group 1
Extent Description: |
Publication date |
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Extent Group 1 / Geographic Area 1
W° Bound: | -71.165966 | |
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E° Bound: | -68.631092 | |
N° Bound: | 44.941017 | |
S° Bound: | 42.700692 |
Extent Group 2
Extent Group 2 / Geographic Area 1
W° Bound: | -71.165966 | |
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E° Bound: | -68.631092 | |
N° Bound: | 44.941017 | |
S° Bound: | 42.700692 |
Extent Group 3
Extent Group 3 / Geographic Area 1
W° Bound: | -71.165966 | |
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E° Bound: | -68.631092 | |
N° Bound: | 44.941017 | |
S° Bound: | 42.700692 |
Extent Group 4
Extent Group 4 / Geographic Area 1
W° Bound: | -71.316379 | |
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E° Bound: | -68.467068 | |
N° Bound: | 45.02757 | |
S° Bound: | 42.597971 |
Spatial Information
Reference Systems
Reference System 1
Coordinate Reference System |
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Access Information
Security Class: | Unclassified |
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Data Use Constraints: |
The user assumes the entire risk related to use of these data. NMFS is providing these data "as is," and NMFS disclaims any and all warranties, whether express or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate dataset limitations, restrictions or intended use. In no event will NMFS be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages, or lost profit resulting from any use or misuse of this data |
Technical Environment
Description: |
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 10.0 (Build 19045) ; Esri ArcGIS 12.6.0.24783 |
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Data Quality
Horizontal Positional Accuracy: |
Data were collected using methods that are accurate to within 2-5 meters (EPA National Geospatial Data Policy [NGDP] Accuracy Tier 2). For more information, please see EPA's NGDP at http://epa.gov/geospatial/policies.htmlConformance Check2017-08-17T00:00:00Data were collected using methods that are accurate to within 2-5 meters (EPA National Geospatial Data Policy [NGDP] Accuracy Tier 2). For more information, please see EPA's NGDP at http://epa.gov/geospatial/policies.html1 |
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Completeness Report: |
Features represented are valid. No geometry problems were detected.Conformance Check2017-08-17T00:00:00Features represented are valid. No geometry problems were detected.1 |
Conceptual Consistency: |
Check Geometry test has been performed in ArcGIS.Conformance Check2017-08-17T00:00:00Check Geometry test has been performed in ArcGIS.1 |
Lineage
Sources
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
Contact Role Type: | Originator |
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Contact Type: | Organization |
Contact Name: | Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) |
Extent Type: | Discrete |
Extent Start Date/Time: | 2017-09-26 00:00:00 |
Source Contribution: |
Spatial definitions for Regulated Area boundaries. |
National Hydrography Dataset
Contact Role Type: | Originator |
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Contact Type: | Organization |
Contact Name: | U.S. Geological Survey |
Extent Type: | Discrete |
Extent Start Date/Time: | 2009-01-01 00:00:00 |
Source Contribution: |
This source river flowline was used to identify river lengths along which bank-to-bank Critical Habitat was designated. Other components of NHD (NHDArea polygons, typically) were used to identify the downstream limits (mouths) for critical habitat river lengths. |
National Inventory of Dams
Contact Role Type: | Originator |
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Contact Type: | Organization |
Contact Name: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Extent Type: | Discrete |
Extent Start Date/Time: | 2011-05-01 00:00:00 |
Source Contribution: |
This source dam location layer was used to identify upstream limits of some Atlantic Sturgeon critical habitat. |
U.S. Major Highways
Contact Role Type: | Originator |
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Contact Type: | Organization |
Contact Name: | ESRI |
Source Contribution: |
This source highway location layer was used to identify upstream limits of some Atlantic sturgeon critical habitat. |
Process Steps
Process Step 1
Description: |
[Check Geometry] The ESRI ArcGIS Check Geometry tool was run on the feature class to identify any geometry problems. If problems were encountered, they were reviewed and corrected. |
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Process Date/Time: | 2017-01-01 00:00:00 |
Process Step 2
Description: |
[Policy Review] The Critical Habitat spatial definition text, shapefile geometry and attribute values were reviewed with policy staff to verify that the feature class accurately depicted and described the intended boundaries. |
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Process Date/Time: | 2017-01-01 00:00:00 |
Process Step 3
Description: |
[Downstream Limits] Some downstream limits to Critical Habitat are located where river mouths are ambiguous, or where rivers flow into other water bodies not included in the Critical Habitat designation. To clarify the downstream limits of Critical Habitat we delineated bank-to-bank transects at the end of each river length feature, in consultation with NOAA biologists. |
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Process Date/Time: | 2017-01-01 00:00:00 |
Process Step 4
Description: |
[Extract features] To generate the Critical Habitat river lengths, we extracted relevant river lines segments from the NHDFlowline feature class. Flowlines through relevant major tributaries or bays/estuaries were also included. We merged flowlines into a single feature for each Critical Habitat unit. We used the location of NID dams and Major Highways to clip the features at the appropriate upstream limits. We clipped flowline features at their downstream limit based on consultation with NOAA biologists. The lines represent the length of the river along which bank-to-bank Critical Habitat was designated. |
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Process Date/Time: | 2017-01-01 00:00:00 |
Process Step 5
Description: |
[Metadata] A GARFO Regulated Area shapefile metadata template was developed using the EPA Metadata Editor v3.2. This template was applied and customized to reflect the specific characteristics of the given shapefile. The metadata was validated for FGDC CSDGM compliance. |
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Process Date/Time: | 2017-01-01 00:00:00 |
Process Step 6
Description: |
[Get Definition Text] The spatial definition (text and map) for Critical Habitat was copied from the Federal Register. |
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Process Date/Time: | 2017-01-01 00:00:00 |
Process Step 7
Description: |
[Final Review] The shapefile was reviewed by members of the GARFO GIS Committee, policy experts from the GARFO Division responsible for the Regulated Area, and General Counsel, according to the GARFO GIS Data Distribution Policy. |
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Process Date/Time: | 2017-01-01 00:00:00 |
Process Step 8
Description: |
[Publication] The shapefile, with accompanying metadata, was uploaded for public download on the NOAA NMFS GARFO GIS website. |
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Process Date/Time: | 2017-09-28 00:00:00 |
Process Step 9
Description: |
As described above, this species’ HUC-based critical habitat dataset was modified from the line-based species “agency-official” NMFS critical habitat data. This HUC-based critical habitat file represents the HUC-12 watersheds (USGS Watershed Boundary Dataset; https://www.usgs.gov/national-hydrography/watershed-boundary-dataset) that intersect with the “agency-official” critical habitat line-based data. The data were reviewed and revised to add any additional HUC-12 watersheds that were determined to have hydrologic connectivity to the critical habitat. |
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Process Date/Time: | 2023-12-15 00:00:00 |
Process Contact: | NMFS Office Of Protected Resources (OPR) |
Phone (Voice): | 301-713-2332 |
Child Items
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Type | Title | |
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Entity | SturgeonAtlantic_GulfOfMaineDPS_10297_CH |
Catalog Details
Catalog Item ID: | 72860 |
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GUID: | gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:72860 |
Metadata Record Created By: | Karrin N Goodman |
Metadata Record Created: | 2024-06-04 20:30+0000 |
Metadata Record Last Modified By: | Jeff D Adams |
Metadata Record Last Modified: | 2024-08-06 10:10+0000 |
Metadata Record Published: | 2024-08-06 |
Owner Org: | OPR |
Metadata Publication Status: | Published Externally |
Do Not Publish?: | N |
Metadata Review Frequency: | 1 Year |