Boat Ramps Florida

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Publication_Date: unknown

Title: Boat Ramps Florida

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Online_Linkage: https://geodata.myfwc.com/

Description:

Abstract:

Descriptive inventory of public access boat ramps throughout Florida, derived from raw data produced during the Florida Boating Access Facilities Inventory and Economic Study, FWC contract Number 04/05-23, product delivered August 30, 2009. This data set is modified from the original format and supplemented by additional data maintained by FWC. These data will eventually evolve into a planned integrated boating access facilities inventory system. This data set is a selection of facilities from the raw data set that the contractor identified to be in operation and accessible to the general public during the time of data compilation. This data set includes both government managed facilities accessible to the general public and commerciality operated facilities accessible to the general public. In both cases a fee might be charged for use of the facility. The attribute fields included in this data set are a subset of those available in the raw data set. These attribute fields were selected and modified to present only attribute information that might be of most interest to the general public desiring to use these facilities. FWC continues to modify and maintain this dataset.

Purpose:

The original data set was produced during the Statewide Boating Access Facilities Inventory and Economic Study, FWC contract Number 04/05-23 and delivered by the contractor August 30, 2009. The purpose of that study was to create a comprehensive inventory of publicly accessible boat access facilities and conduct several economic studies to quantify economic impact of recreational boating; estimate present and projected supply/demand; conduct site suitability analysis for potential or expanded facilities; and estimate capital costs for new or improved facilities.

Supplemental_Information:

This data set is a selection of facilities from the raw data set that the contractor identified to be in operation and accessible to the general public during the time of data compilation. This data set includes both government managed facilities accessible to the general public and commerciality operated facilities accessible to the general public. In both cases a fee might be charged for use of the facility. The attribute fields included in this data set are a subset of those available in the raw data set. These attribute fields were selected and modified to present only attribute information that might be of most interest to the general public desiring to use these facilities.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 20050101

Ending_Date: unknown

Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.582948

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -80.041828

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 31.024797

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.545384

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Boat Ramp Access

Theme_Keyword: boat ramp

Theme_Keyword: boat access

Theme_Keyword: boating

Theme_Keyword: ramp access

Access_Constraints:

All data must be verified by Principal Investigator or Group Database Analyst prior to release. It is strongly recommended that this data is directly acquired from FWC and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. FWC makes no claims as to the data's suitability for other purposes.

Use_Constraints:

Acknowledgement of the FWC-FWRI (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute) as the data source would be appreciated in any products developed from these data, and such acknowledgment as is standard for citation and legal practices for data source is expected by users of this data. Please cite the original metadata when using portions of the record to create a similar record of slightly altered data, such as reprojection. If any data are modified or adjusted, please share the edited information with FWC. Users should be aware that comparison with other data sets for the same area from other time periods may be inaccurate due to inconsistencies resulting from changes in mapping conventions, data collection, and computer processes over time. FWC shall not be liable for improper or incorrect use of this data. These data are not legal documents and are not to be used as such. This is not a survey data set and should not be utilized as such. These data are not to be used for navigation.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Contact_Person: GISLibrarian

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing

Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast

City: St. Petersburg

State_or_Province: FL

Postal_Code: 33701

Country: U.S.A.

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (727) 896-8626

Data_Set_Credit:

Funded by a grant from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Program awarded to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The overlying project is titled Florida Boating Access Facilities Inventory and Economic Study. Original data compilation conducted under sub-contract to the Urban Harbors Institute at the University of Massachusetts through contract number FWC 04/05-23 and product delivered August 30, 2009. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and Lee County commissioned the body of work from which these data are derived. The University of Massachusetts at Boston Urban Harbors Institute was lead contractor. Bordner Research Associates conducted field inspections. The project was commissioned in 2005 and titled the Florida Boating and Access Facilities Inventory and Economic Study.

Native_Data_Set_Environment: Version 6.2 (Build 9200) ; Esri ArcGIS 10.8.1.14362

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report: Varies. QC check still in progress.

Logical_Consistency_Report: Not yet conducted.

Completeness_Report: Not yet conducted.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Varies. QC check still in progress.

Lineage:

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

These data are updated on an opportunistic basis. Updates are posted to GIS on a set schedule. Data obtained from sources other than FWC may be updated less frequently. See last_edited_date attribute for the date on which these data were exported from the boat ramps database - note that the data may have been collected and/or reviewed on a previous date and may not reflect current conditions at a site. Please contact GISLibrarian@myfwc.com for the most up-to date data.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Removed certain attribute fields. Renamed and merged fields to make database more user friendly for the public. Converted fields with numeric codes to the text equivalent to make database more user friendly for the public.

Process_Date: 20091201

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Removed records based on the following fields and/or criteria: believed not to exist, does not exist, could not locate, permanently closed, unverified potential ramp, temporarily closed, site status = closed. Comments that described ramps as unusable, unusable - water level too low, no access, doubt if a ramp. If ramp access was listed as government for government use, private for private use, undetermined or if it was left blank. I record that was listed as private for public use but also a single family residence with no fees listed.

Process_Date: 20100101

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3324

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: BoatRampsPublic_fl_pnt

Entity_Type_Definition:

Boat ramp access locations for public use including hand launch locations.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: OBJECTID_1

Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: OBJECTID

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: RampID

Attribute_Definition:

Unique ID number assigned by the Florida boat ramp inventory system to that boat ramp

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: RampType

Attribute_Definition: Type of boating facility in which ramp is located

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: RampName

Attribute_Definition:

Ramp Name. Value assigned based on the name of the facility where the ramp is located or based on another identifying feature (address, water body etc)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AccessType

Attribute_Definition: Management and access category of the boat ramp

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PrimaryAdminEntity

Attribute_Definition: Primary management agency responsible for overall facility.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PartnerAdminEntity

Attribute_Definition: Additional agency in cases of collaborative management.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Status

Attribute_Definition: Operational status of this boat ramp.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Hours

Attribute_Definition: Hours of operation

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: isFeeRequired

Attribute_Definition:

Indicates if payment of fees required to use ramp or associated parking.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FeeAmount

Attribute_Definition: Amount of fees in dollars.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FeeCollectionType

Attribute_Definition: Method of fee collection.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: RampSurface

Attribute_Definition: Surface material of the boat ramp.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: RampCondition

Attribute_Definition: General condition of the boat ramp.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SingleLanes

Attribute_Definition:

Number of single vehicle wide lanes available at this boat ramp.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DoubleLanes

Attribute_Definition: Number of double wide lanes available at this boat ramp.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TotalLanes

Attribute_Definition:

Total number of single wide equivalent lanes available at this boat ramp.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DockType

Attribute_Definition: Type of dock or docks available at the ramp.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ParkingSurface

Attribute_Definition: Surface material of the provided parking area.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ParkingCondition

Attribute_Definition: General condition of the parking surface

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Trailer

Attribute_Definition: Number of parking spaces for vehicles with trailers

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AccessibleTrailer

Attribute_Definition: Number of accessible parking spaces for vehicles with trailers

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Vehicle

Attribute_Definition:

Number of vehicles without trailers that can also be accomodated in the parking area.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AccessibleVehicle

Attribute_Definition:

Number of accessible parking spaces for vehicles without trailers.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: RestroomType

Attribute_Definition: Type of restrooms present if any.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: isRestroomAccessible

Attribute_Definition: Indicates if restrooms are accessible.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AccessibilityLevel

Attribute_Definition:

Indicates level of overall accessibility, what level of provisions are provided.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Street1

Attribute_Definition: Street Address Line 1

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Street2

Attribute_Definition: Street Address Line 2 if applicable

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: City

Attribute_Definition: City

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: County

Attribute_Definition: County

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ZipCode

Attribute_Definition: Zip Code

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Latitude

Attribute_Definition: Latitude

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Longitude

Attribute_Definition: Longitude

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: WaterType

Attribute_Definition: indicates if water is fresh, salt, or brackish

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: WaterBodyName

Attribute_Definition:

Name of the body of water to which the ramp provides access, might be multiple names.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: StateCode

Attribute_Definition: 2 letter state abbreviation

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Rate

Attribute_Definition: rate at which the fee amount applies

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: HydrologicalType

Attribute_Definition: Type of water body

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ContactPhone

Attribute_Definition: Phone contact for facility

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: URL

Attribute_Definition: Web site for facility

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Amenities

Attribute_Definition: Any additional amenities present.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DateUpdated

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape

Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: created_user

Attribute_Definition:

Automatically generated by GIS database when data are transferred from main boat ramps database.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: created_date

Attribute_Definition:

Automatically generated by GIS database when data are transferred from main boat ramps database. This does not indicate the date facility information was verified, only the date of export from the database.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: last_edited_user

Attribute_Definition:

Automatically generated by GIS database when data are transferred from main boat ramps database.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: last_edited_date

Attribute_Definition:

Automatically generated by GIS database when data are transferred from main boat ramps database. This does not indicate the date facility information was verified, only the date of export from the database.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: GlobalID

Attribute_Definition: Automatically generated by GIS database.

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

FWC-FWRI (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute)

Contact_Person: GISLibrarian

Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical

Address: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast

City: St. Petersburg

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 33701

Country: US

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1679

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com

Hours_of_Service: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com

Distribution_Liability:

This data set is in the public domain, and the recipient may not assert any proprietary rights thereto nor represent it to anyone as other than a FWC-FWRI produced data set; it is provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The user assumes all responsibility for the accuracy and suitability of this data set for a specific application. In no event will the staff of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute be liable for any damages, including lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this data set.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: SHP

Transfer_Size: 2

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name: withheld

Fees:

None. However, persons or organizations requesting information must provide transfer media if FTP is not available and must pay express shipping costs if express shipping is required.

Ordering_Instructions:

Contact GIS Librarian by e-mail, telephone, or letter explaining which products are needed and providing a brief description of how the products will be used. Also, provide name and address of the person or organization requesting the products.

Turnaround:

Usually within 10 business days, although, complex requests may take longer

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20220822

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

FWC-FWRI (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute)

Contact_Person: GISLibrarian

Contact_Position: GISLibrarian

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical

Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast

Address: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

City: St. Petersburg

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 33701

Country: US

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1679

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com

Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern time

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

Metadata_Access_Constraints: No restrictions on metadata

Metadata_Use_Constraints: Metadata must be distributed with the data set