The City of Suffolk Tidal Marsh Inventory 2013

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Comprehensive Coastal Inventory, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication_Date: 2013
Title: The City of Suffolk Tidal Marsh Inventory 2013
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Gloucester Point, Virginia
Publisher: Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Online_Linkage:
<http://ccrm.vims.edu/gis_data_maps/shoreline_inventories/index.html>
Description:
Abstract:
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science published the first Tidal marsh Inventories for the City of Virginia Beach in 1989 using data collected in the 1970's. Using high resolution color infra-red imagery from 2009 and 2011 a new Tidal Marsh Inventory has been developed for 2013. Marsh boundaries were generated using heads-up digitizing techniques at a scale of 1:1,000. Each marsh polygon was classified by morphologic type: fringe, extensive, embayed, or marsh island. Marshes were ground-truthed in the field where a community type index was assigned to each marsh based on plant community make-up.
Purpose:
To maintain and update an inventory of the distribution of tidal marshes for the Commonwealth f Virginia.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Multiple_Dates/Times:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 7/8/2013
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 7/9/2013
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 7/10/2013
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -76.592708
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -76.401344
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.922721
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.737846
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword: Tidal marsh inventory
Theme_Keyword: Marsh community type
Place:
Place_Keyword: Virginia
Place_Keyword: Nansemond River
Place_Keyword: Bennett Creek
Place_Keyword: Chuckatuck Creek
Access_Constraints: none
Use_Constraints:
The boundaries should not be used for jurisdictional determinations
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Marcia Berman
Contact_Organization: Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)
Contact_Position: Director Comprehensive Coastal Inventory Program
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1346 Greate Road
City: Gloucester Point
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 23062
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 804-684-7188
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 804-684-7179
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: marcia@vims.edu
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.3000
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Assumptions were made that all data used for producing this shapefile were accurate.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
The positional accuracy of the data is dependent upon the accuracy of the initial coverages.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN)
Title: Virginia Base Mapping Program (VBMP)
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Richmond, Virginia
Publisher: Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN)
Type_of_Source_Media: digital media
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: VBMP
Source_Contribution: base shoreline and imagery
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The 2013 TMI (Tidal Marsh Inventory) shapefile was created by visual photo interpretation and heads up digitizing of recent (2009 and 2011) high resolution (6") infrared aerial photography at a scale of 1:1000. This scale was picked as a compromise between taking full advantage of the resolution and time constraints. Marsh information from previous shoreline surveys was used, particularly in identifying narrow fringe marshes. The latest NWI was also used. This delineation was completed prior to the fieldwork and then corrected as noted in the field.
Process_Date: 2013
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Wetlands Advisory Group (WAG) scientists with experience identifying tidal wetland plant species are responsible for TMI field data collection. During boat surveys, observations of tidal marshes visible along the shoreline from a boat are made using binoculars. The WAG scientist compares observed tidal marshes with the digitized polygons on the aerial photographs.
Field data sheets are used to record all of the mapped marsh polygons that are ground trothed as tidal marshes. New Marshes that are not delineated as numbered polygons are drawn onto the aerial photos using legible ink for future digitizing. Each New Marsh is assigned a unique New Marsh ID number using pre-established sequences for each scientist. Previously digitized polygons that are determined through observation to be "Not Marsh" are recorded for future deletion with notes to document what the actual condition is.
All observed tidal wetland plant species within each Marsh and New Marsh polygon are recorded on the field data sheets. The relative cover of each species is indicated by dominance (>50%), trace (<1%), or just a presence between 1-49% cover recorded. Tidal wetland field guides are used to assist with plant identification when necessary and photographs of unknown species are taken. Unknown plant species may be collected, labeled and returned to the lab for immediate identification using standard wetland plant identification keys. The general wetland community type code is also recorded based on species dominance using a pre-established list .
Field data is then entered into a project-specific attribute table for easy assimilation into a geo-referenced database. Quality assurance checks after data entry include looking for and fixing duplicate polygon numbers, deleting all Not Marsh polygons, correcting inconsistent community codes, and verifying that the field surveyed marsh polygons in the final maps have the correct, corresponding field data.
Process_Date: 2013
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Maps that have been verified in the field are checked in the lab for any discrepancies. Any changes to or new marshes are added at this stage. Marsh polygons are also coded for field verification.
Process_Date: 2013
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Community type, phragmites presence and comments are extracted from the marsh excel spreadsheet and joined (ArcMap command Join Field) to the tidal marsh shapefile using the marsh id as the common attribute.
Process_Date: 2013
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Sharon Killeen
Contact_Organization:
Comprehensive Coastal Inventory Program, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Contact_Position: GIS Programmer/Analyst
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1346 Greate Road
City: Gloucester Point
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 23062
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 804-684-7534
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 804-684-7179
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: sharon@vimes.edu
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000000
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000000
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: Suffolk_TMI_2013
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FID
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: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Marsh_Type
Attribute_Definition: Fringe >15, fringe <15, embayed, extensive, and marsh island
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TMI_ID
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FIELD
Attribute_Definition: field checked, yes or no
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Community
Attribute_Definition:
Plant community type: I = Saltmarsh Cordgrass/low marsh,II = Saltmeadow/high marsh, III = Black Needlerush, IV = Saltbush, V = Big Cordgrass, VI = Cattail, VII = Arrow Arum, VIII = Reedgrass, IX = Yellow Pond Lily, X = Saltwort, XI = Freshwater mix, XII = Brackish mix
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Field_Date
Attribute_Definition: Date of field verification
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Phrag
Attribute_Definition: presence or absence
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PhragPcnt
Attribute_Definition: % Phragmites australis
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CommunType
Attribute_Definition:
Plant community type: I = Saltmarsh Cordgrass/low marsh,II = Saltmeadow/high marsh, III = Black Needlerush, IV = Saltbush, V = Big Cordgrass, VI = Cattail, VII = Arrow Arum, VIII = Reedgrass, IX = Yellow Pond Lily, X = Saltwort, XI = Freshwater mix, XII = Brackish mix
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Dominant_P
Attribute_Definition: dominant plant species
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Acres
Distribution_Information:
Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Transfer_Size: 11.960
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20131210
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Sharon Killeen
Contact_Organization:
Comprehensive Coastal Inventory Program, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Contact_Position: GIS Programmer/Analyst
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1346 Greate Road
City: Gloucester Point
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 23062
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 804-684-7534
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 804-684-7179
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: sharon@vims.edu
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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