FDEP ECOLOGICAL REGIONS

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Publication_Date: 19950925
Title: FDEP ECOLOGICAL REGIONS
Edition: 20010000
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: SHAPE
Online_Linkage: <http://www.dep.state.fl.us>
Description:
Abstract:
Ecoregions denote areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources. The Florida ecoregion map depicts revisions of ecoregions, compiled originally at a relatively small scale (US EPA 1995, Omernik 1987), as well as subregions of those ecoregions.
Purpose:
Compilation of the Florida ecoregion map was part of a collaborative project between the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL) - Corvallis, OR., and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The ecoregions and subregions are designed to serve as a spatial framework for environmental resource management. The most immediate uses by the State of Florida are for developing regional biological criteria and water quality standards, and for setting management goals for non point-source pollution.

Explanation of the methods used to define the EPA's ecoregions are given in Griffith et al. (1994), Omernic (1995), and Gallant et al. (1989).

Questions or comments regarding the methods used can be addressed to U.S. EPA NHEERL, 200 SW 35th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333, (503) 754-4465, FAX: (503) 754-4716

Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19870000
Ending_Date: 19950000
Currentness_Reference: Ground Condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Irregular
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Theme_Keyword: Ecological regions
Theme_Keyword: Environmental Resources
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Place_Keyword: Florida
Place_Keyword: Ecological regions
Place_Keyword: United States
Temporal:
Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Temporal_Keyword: 1990's
Access_Constraints: NONE
Use_Constraints:
THE DATA INCLUDED IN THIS APPLICATION ARE BASED ON INTERPRETATION OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGALLY BINDING.

Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale data sets are not suitable for some projects, analysis, or modeling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.

1:24000 scale data sets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries.

1:100000 scale data sets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:250000 scale data sets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.

Native_Data_Set_Environment: For more information, visit: <http://www.dep.state.fl.us>
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Publication_Date: 19950925
Title: Unavailable
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data layer. The original map scales and sources for much of the boundary data collected by others is unknown, hence the spatial accuracy of any given boundary is not known. 1:250,000 scale maps depicting the database have been reviewed by representatives of each of the water management districts, the Department of Environmental Protection, and several other state and federal agencies cooperating with the Florida Greenways Commission. The unofficial consensus is that the database offers a representation of the boundaries of existing and proposed conservation lands in Florida which is appropriate for regional and statewide planning.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Certain node/geometry and topology (GT)-polygon/chain relationships are collected or generated to satisfy topological requirements. Some of these requirements include: chains must begin and end at nodes, chains must connect to each other at nodes, chains do not extend through nodes, left and right GT-polygons are defined for each chain element and are consistent throughout the transfer, and the chains representing the limits of the file (neatline) are free of gaps. The neatline is generated by connecting the four corners of the digital file, as established during initialization of the digital file. All data outside the enclosed region are ignored and all data crossing these geographically straight lines are clipped at the neatline. (Exception: During the QA/QC process all data is examined and if errors are found and corrections are possible, then data is corrected accordingly. This process is documented in the Process_Step.) Data within a specified tolerance of the neatline are snapped to the neatline. Neatline straightening aligns the digitized edges of the digital data with the generated neatline, that is, with the longitude/latitude lines in geographic coordinates. All internal polygons are tested for closure. Certain attributes and/or entities, e.g. closure line, convey data quality information. When information to be encoded in the subfield is known to be not applicable (undefined, not relevant), then the subfield is valued by a string of "9s"; and when the information to be encoded is relevant but unknown (or missing), then the subfield is valued by a string of "9s."
Completeness_Report:
Certain node/geometry and topology (GT)-polygon/chain relationships are collected or generated to satisfy topological requirements. Some of these requirements include: chains must begin and end at nodes, chains must connect to each other at nodes, chains do not extend through nodes, left and right GT-polygons are defined for each chain element and are consistent throughout the transfer, and the chains representing the limits of the file (neatline) are free of gaps. The neatline is generated by connecting the four corners of the digital file, as established during initialization of the digital file. All data outside the enclosed region are ignored and all data crossing these geographically straight lines are clipped at the neatline. (Exception: During the QA/QC process all data is examined and if errors are found and corrections are possible, then data is corrected accordingly. This process is documented in the Process_Step.) Data within a specified tolerance of the neatline are snapped to the neatline. Neatline straightening aligns the digitized edges of the digital data with the generated neatline, that is, with the longitude/latitude lines in geographic coordinates. All internal polygons are tested for closure. Certain attributes and/or entities, e.g. closure line, convey data quality information. When information to be encoded in the subfield is known to be not applicable (undefined, not relevant), then the subfield is valued by a string of "9s"; and when the information to be encoded is relevant but unknown (or missing), then the subfield is valued by a string of "9s."
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Publication_Date: 19950925
Title: Unavailable
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
Source_Scale_Denominator: 250,000
Type_of_Source_Media: Map
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19870000
Ending_Date: 19950000
Source_Currentness_Reference: Ground Condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FDEP
Source_Contribution: Data representing ecological regions of Florida.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The process step describes, in general, the process used in the production of data sets. The originating agencies created the original spatial coverage. GeoPlan, during the QA/QC process included the following aspects: (1) Reprojected data to FGDL Albers (2) Set Precision to DOUBLE (3) Set Tolerances to FGDL Standards (4) Added DESCRIPT item based on ECOCODE
Process_Date: 20000000

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area
Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:
Standard_Parallel: 24.000000
Standard_Parallel: 31.500000
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.000000
False_Easting: 400000.00000
False_Northing: 0.00000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000440
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000440
Planar_Distance_Units: METERS
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D_North_American_1983_HARN
Ellipsoid_Name: GRS1980
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: ECOREG.DBF
Entity_Type_Definition: Database File
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: None
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ECOCODE
Attribute_Definition:
First 2 digits = ecoregion number Last digit corresponds to alphabetic equivalent e.g. 755 = 75e; 756 = 75f
Attribute_Definition_Source: FDEP record file number
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 65
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Southeastern Plains
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 65f
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Southern Pine Plains and Hills
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 65g
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Dougherty/Marianna Plains
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 65h
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tifton Upland/Tallahassee Hills
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 75
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Southern Coastal Plain
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 75a
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Gulf Coast Flatwoods
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 75b
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Southwestern Florida Flatwoods
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 75c
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Central Florida Ridges and Uplands
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 75d
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Eastern Florida Flatwoods
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 75e
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Okefenokee Swamps and Plains
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 75f
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sea Island Flatwoods
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 76
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Southern Florida Coastal Plain
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 76a
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Everglades
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 76b
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Big Cypress
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 76c
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Miami Ridge/Atlantic Coastal Strip
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 76d
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Southern Coast and Islands
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Same
Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
Attribute_Definition: Based on ECOCODE
Attribute_Definition_Source: Same
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Operator
Contact_Organization: FLORIDA GEOGRAPHIC DATA LIBRARY
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Physical
Address:
431 Architecture Building PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (352) 3920997, Operator
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdldocs/document/techsupp.htm>
Hours_of_Service: 24 Hours / Day
Contact_Instructions:
Please visit the web site, <http://www.fgdl.org>, for all questions or concerns.
Distribution_Liability:
Florida Geographic Data Library is a product of the University of Florida GeoPlan Center with support from the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. THE FGDL DATA AS PROVIDED BY CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS AND ANY PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE CREATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER (COLLECTIVELY THE "MATERIALS") ARE COPYRIGHTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER FOR THE FGDL CONTRIBUTING AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS (THE "DATA PROVIDERS"). DO NOT REPRODUCE, REDISTRIBUTE OR RESELL THE MATERIALS, OR PROVIDE THE MATERIALS FOR FREE TO CUSTOMERS OR CLIENTS, OR PLACE THE MATERIALS FOR DOWNLOAD ON A WEBSITE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN USING FGDL DATA OR SOFTWARE IN PROJECTS, MAPS, ETC.; YOU AGREE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FGDL AS A DATA SOURCE. THE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS". THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE QUALITY OR SUITABILITY OF THE MATERIALS, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE TRUTH, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE DATA PROVIDED BY THE FGDL CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF USING, MODIFYING, CONTRIBUTING OR DISTRIBUTING THE MATERIALS.

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 19950925
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Operator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Physical
Address: 3900 Commonwealth
City: Tallahassee
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32399
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (850) 291-9852
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

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