Mussel Critical Habitat Florida and Georgia

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication_Date: 11/15/2007
Title: Mussel Critical Habitat Florida and Georgia
Edition: Vol. 72, No. 220
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Federal Register 50 CFR Part 17
Online_Linkage:
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Description:
Abstract:
This geospatial dataset shows the designation of critical habitat for the endangered fat threeridge, shinyrayed pocketbook, Gulf moccasinshell, Ochlockonee moccasinshell, and oval pigtoe, and the threatened Chipola slabshell and purple bankclimber (collectively referred to as the seven mussels).
Purpose:
This dataset is provided for illustrative purposes only. This dataset does not represent the legal definition of critical habitat units for the seven mussels. For the precise legal definition, please refer to the narrative unit descriptions as listed in the Federal Register, 50 CFR Part 17, Designation of Critical Habitat for Five Endangered and Two Threatened Mussels in Four Northeast Gulf of Mexico Drainages; [Final Rule 11/15/2007]. Final determination of critical habitat for seven listed mussels created under court order (Civil Action No. 1:04 CV-0729-GET).
Supplemental_Information:
Critical habitat identifies specific areas that are essential to the conservation of a listed species, and that may require special management considerations or protection. Section 7(a)(2) of the Act requires that Federal agencies ensure that actions they fund, permit, or carry out are not likely to result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat.
The regulatory effect of the critical habitat designation does not extend beyond those activities funded, permitted, or carried out by Federal agencies. State or private actions, with no Federal involvement, are not affected.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 11/15/2007
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -85.604220
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -82.118693
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 33.424226
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 29.840630
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: critical habitat
Theme_Keyword: mussels
Theme_Keyword: fat threeridge
Theme_Keyword: shinyrayed pocketbook
Theme_Keyword: Gulf moccasinshell
Theme_Keyword: Ochlockonee moccasinshell
Theme_Keyword: oval pigtoe
Theme_Keyword: Chipola slabshell
Theme_Keyword: purple bankclimber
Theme_Keyword: Amblema neislerii
Theme_Keyword: Hamiota (Lampsilis) subangulata
Theme_Keyword: Medionidus penicillatus
Theme_Keyword: Medionidus simpsonianus
Theme_Keyword: Pleurobema pyriforme
Theme_Keyword: Elliptio chipolaensis
Theme_Keyword: Elliptoideus sloatianus
Place:
Place_Keyword: Florida
Place_Keyword: Georgia
Place_Keyword: Alabama
Place_Keyword: Northeast Gulf of Mexico drainage
Place_Keyword: Apalachicola River
Place_Keyword: Chattahoochee River
Place_Keyword: Flint River
Place_Keyword: Ochlockonee River
Place_Keyword: Suwannee River
Place_Keyword: Econfina Creek
Place_Keyword: Chipola River
Use_Constraints:
These data are not to be used in any way for legal or site-specific uses. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is not responsible for any misuse or misinterpretation of these data. It is the responsibility of the user to use the data in an appropriate and consistent manner, recognizing its limitations.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Jerry Ziewitz
Contact_Organization: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Contact_Position: Biologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 1601 Balboa Ave.
City: Panama City
State_or_Province: FL
Postal_Code: 32405
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-769-0552 x223
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-763-2177
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Jerry_Ziewitz@fws.gov
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 - 4:30
Contact_Instructions:
Please contact via email or phone.
For information regarding the GIS data please contact Wendy Gierhart.
For information regarding the critical habitat rule and associated biological questions please contact Jerry Ziewitz.
Security_Information:
Security_Classification: Unclassified
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.2 (Build 3790) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.4000

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
The attributes were verified by displaying them both tabularly and graphically. Unit numbers were checked for accuracy. River lengths (meters, kilometers, and miles) were checked for accuracy.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
These data appear to be logically consistent. No feature errors were identified
Completeness_Report:
The data represents sites with known use by one of the seven species of mussels mapped. Mapped sites were identified based on survey results and the knowledge of biologists. Ommissions may be possible due to the extent of coverage and difficulty of surveying all rivers and streams within the northeastern Gulf of Mexico drainages.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Horizontal accuracy was not tested; however, data was created using USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) at a scale of 1:100,000.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Not Applicable
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20040625
Title: National Hydrography Dataset medium resolution arc data
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Online_Linkage: <http://nhd.usgs.gov/>
Online_Linkage: <http://nhdgeo.usgs.gov/metadata/nhd_medium.htm>
Source_Scale_Denominator: 100000
Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2004
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: NHD
Source_Contribution:
NHD arc data was used as the base data to select the rivers included in the critical habitat designation.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Gierhart, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Mussel Sampling Site Locator
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Other_Citation_Details:
Compilation of all known mussel survey data from published reports, unpublished survey data, and field notes from biologists working in the northeast Gulf of Mexico drainages.
Source_Scale_Denominator: Various
Type_of_Source_Media: computer program
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1915
Ending_Date: 2007
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: MSSL
Source_Contribution:
Freshwater mussel survey locations throughout Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, depicting historically and currently occupied river reaches.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication_Date: 9/19/2003
Title:
Recovery Plan for Endangered Fat Threeridge, Shinyrayed Pocketbook, Gulf Moccasinshell, Ochlockonee Moccasinshell, Oval Pigtoe and Threatened Chipola Slabshell, and Purple Bankclimber
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Atlanta, GA
Online_Linkage: <http://www.fws.gov/endangered/recovery/index.html>
Source_Scale_Denominator: n/a
Type_of_Source_Media: paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 9/19/2003
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: 7 Mussels Recovery Plan
Source_Contribution:
The Recovery Plan provided species location tables at the river and county level. This aided in mapping historic occurrences and currently occupied stream reaches.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Using mussel locations from source data, river reaches were selected from the NHD arc shapefiles and exported into a new shapefile. Biologists with expertise in current mussel occurrences reviewed the river reaches to identify missing streams or remove extra stream segments. New river reaches were added based on survey data received during the proposed critical habitat comment period. Fields were added to the attribute table for river distance (in meters, miles, and kilometers), unit name, unit number, and the species that occupy each unit.
The upstream boundary of a unit in an occupied stream is the first perennial tributary confluence or first permanent barrier to fish passage (such as a dam) upstream of the upstream-most current occurrence record. The downstream boundary of a unit in an occupied stream is the mouth of the stream, the upstream extent of tidal influence, or the upstream extent of an impoundment, whichever comes first, downstream of the downstream-most occurrence record. Survey locations are typically at road crossings, because that is where surveyors can most easily gain access to the stream. These road crossings do not typically represent a meaningful ecological boundary for longitudinal stream habitat conditions.
Data layers defining map units were created with USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) GIS data. The 1:100,000 river reach (route) files were used to calculate river kilometers and miles. The following data sources were referenced to identify upstream and downstream extents of critical habitat units: USGS 7.5' quadrangles; Georgia Department of Transportation county highway maps; U.S. Census Bureau 1:100,000 TIGER line road data; 1993 Georgia digital orthographic quarter quads (DOQQs); 2004 Florida DOQQs; and DeLorme Atlas and Gazetteers for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. The projection used in mapping all units was Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), NAD 83, Zone 16 North.
Process_Date: 2006-2007
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Wendy Gierhart
Contact_Organization: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Contact_Position: Biologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1601 Balboa Ave.
City: Panama City
State_or_Province: FL
Postal_Code: 32405
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-769-0552 x244
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-763-2177
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: wendy_gierhart@fws.gov
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: NAD 1983 2011 Florida GDL Albers
Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:
Standard_Parallel: 24.0
Standard_Parallel: 31.5
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.0
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.0
False_Easting: 400000.0
False_Northing: 0.0
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.0001
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.0001
Planar_Distance_Units: meter
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D NAD 1983 2011
Ellipsoid_Name: GRS 1980
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222101

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: GIS.FWC.mussels_crit_hab_arc
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: NAME
Attribute_Definition: River or creek name
Attribute_Definition_Source: NHD
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LENGTH
Attribute_Definition: Length in meters
Attribute_Definition_Source: X-Tools extension
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 28.932
Range_Domain_Maximum: 33793.978
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LEVEL_
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SPECIES
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SPECIESSCI
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LGTH_MILES
Attribute_Definition: Length in miles
Attribute_Definition_Source: [Length] / 1609.344
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0.018
Range_Domain_Maximum: 20.999
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: miles
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LNGTH_KM
Attribute_Definition: Length in kilometers
Attribute_Definition_Source: [Length] / 1000
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0.029
Range_Domain_Maximum: 33.794
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: kilometers
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: UNIT_NO
Attribute_Definition: Critical habitat unit number
Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 11
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SpeciesSci
Attribute_Definition: Species (scientific name) that occupy the CH unit
Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Amblema neislerii
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Lampsilis subangulata
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Medionidus penicillatus
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Medionidus simpsonianus
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pleurobema pyriforme
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Elliptio chipolaensis
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Elliptoideus sloatianus
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: UNIT_NAME
Attribute_Definition: Critical habitat unit name
Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Econfina Creek
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Chipola River Complex
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Uchee Creek
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Sawhatchee Creek and Kirkland Creek
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Upper Flint River Complex
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Middle Flint River Complex
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Lower Flint River Complex
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Apalachicola River Complex
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Upper Ochlockonee River Complex
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Lower Ochlockonee River
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Santa Fe River Complex
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COM_ID
Attribute_Definition: Common identifier
Attribute_Definition_Source: NHD
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
The 10-digit common identifier value uniquely identifies each reach and feature.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RCH_CODE
Attribute_Definition: Reach code
Attribute_Definition_Source: NHD
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
A reach code is a numeric code that uniquely labels each reach. This 14-digit code has 2 parts: the first 8 digits are the hydrologic unit code for the subbasin in which the reach exists; the last 6 digits are assigned in sequential order, and arbitrarily among the reaches.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: GNIS_ID
Attribute_Definition: Geographic Names Information System
Attribute_Definition_Source: NHD
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Geographic names designated as being official for Federal use are encoded for many reaches and features. These eight-digit identifier names were taken from the National Geographic Names Database of the Geographic Names Information System.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SOURCETHM
Attribute_Definition: Cataloging Unit Number
Attribute_Definition_Source: NHD
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
The "Source Theme" field was automatically created while using the X-Tools extension Merge Themes command. The 8-digit HUC (Hydrologic Unit Code) was retained.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: BASIN
Attribute_Definition: Basin Name
Attribute_Definition_Source: NHD
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
The basin name corresponding to the HUC (Hydrologic Unit Code) value.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Species
Attribute_Definition: Species (common name) that occupy the CH unit
Attribute_Definition_Source: USFWS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: fat threeridge
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: shinyrayed pocketbook
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Gulf moccasinshell
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Ochlockonee moccasinshell
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: oval pigtoe
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Chipola slabshell
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: purple bankclimber
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Wendy Gierhart
Contact_Organization: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Contact_Position: Biologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1601 Balboa Ave.
City: Panama City
State_or_Province: FL
Postal_Code: 32405
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-769-0552 x244
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-763-2177
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: wendy_gierhart@fws.gov
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability:
These data were created in response to court order (Civil Action No. 1:04 CV-0729-GET) to designate critical habitat for seven mussels. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. These data are not to be redistributed to anyone. These data shall be obtained directly from the appropriate USFWS (see Section 6.1 Distributor) office or official USFWS internet web page (<http://criticalhabitat.fws.gov/>) when available. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregated use with other data.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ARCG
File_Decompression_Technique: WinZip compression applied
Transfer_Size: 407 KB
Fees: None
Ordering_Instructions:
Contact USFWS by phone or email requesting data layer and needed time frame.

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20121106
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Wendy Gierhart
Contact_Organization: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Contact_Position: Biologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1601 Balboa Ave
City: Panama City
State_or_Province: FL
Postal_Code: 32405
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-769-0552 x244
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-763-2177
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: wendy_gierhart@fws.gov
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

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