NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE BOUNDARIES IN FLORIDA - 2019

Metadata:


Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication_Date: 20190827
Title:
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE BOUNDARIES IN FLORIDA - 2019
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Falls Church, VA
Publisher: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Other_Citation_Details:
State of Florida
Online_Linkage: https://www.fws.gov/gis/data/CadastralDB/links_cadastral.html
Description:
Abstract:
This dataset contains the approved acquisition boundaries of the National Wildlife Refuges, National Fish Hatcheries and USFWS administrative sites in Florida. This data layer depicts the external boundaries of lands and waters that are approved for acquisition by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in North America, U.S. Trust Territories and Possessions. The primary source for this information is the USFWS Realty program. This dataset is an update to the FGDL layer NWRFLA_NOV17.
Purpose:
The intended application of this data layer is as a cadastral framework for use with 
other data layers in GIS and mapping applications. It is specifically not intended to 
be used as a land survey or representation of land for conveyance or tax purposes.
Supplemental_Information:
The FWSApproved feature class is an aggregated data layer derived by appending
separate regional feature data sets into a single national set. The spatial and 
positional accuracy of this information will vary depending on the original source 
data and methods utilized. Data sources are not listed in this document but are 
maintained for each region and can be requested. We strive to improve the 
accuracy of this data and incorporate more reliable information when available.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20190426
Currentness_Reference:
publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
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: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: planningCadastre
Theme_Keyword: boundaries
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Theme_Keyword: planningCadastre, boundaries, national wildlife refuge, national fish hatchery, wetland management district, waterfowl production area, Cadastre Theme, United States
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Place_Keyword: Florida
Temporal:
Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Temporal_Keyword: 2019
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
Although these data and information have been processed successfully on a 
computer system at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USFWS, no warranty 
expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data and 
information on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the 
act of distribution constitute any such warranty. Inherent in any data set used to 
develop graphical representations are limitations of accuracy as determined by, 
among others, the source, scale and resolution of the data. This disclaimer applies 
both to individual use of the data and information, and aggregate use with other 
data and information. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid 
to the contents of the metadata file associated with this data and information, and 
aggregate use with other data and information. The USFWS is not liable for the 
user s improper or incorrect use of the data and information described and/or 
contained herein. These data and any derived products are not legal documents 
and are not intended to be used as such. The information contained in these data 
may be dynamic and could change over time. The data are not better than the 
original sources from which they are derived. It is the responsibility of the data user 
to use the data appropriately and consistent with the limitations of geospatial data in
general and these data in particular. It is strongly recommended that the data 
described or contained herein be acquired directly from an authorized USFWS 
source and not indirectly through some other sources which may have changed the
data in some way. The USFWS is not liable for data or information that indirectly 
acquired through other sources.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Realty
Contact_Position: Chief Cartographer
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
5275 Leesburg Pike MS: NWRS
City: Falls Church
State_or_Province: VA
Postal_Code: 22041
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (703) 358-2404
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: CDWG@fws.gov
Data_Set_Credit:
USFWS Cadastral Data Working Group.
Security_Information:
Security_Classification_System: FIPS Pub 199
Security_Handling_Description: Standard Technical Controls
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows Vista Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.4000
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Other_Citation_Details:
USFWS National Cadastral Data https://www.fws.gov/gis/data/CadastralDB/links_cadastral.html FWS Cadastral Database (July 2019) https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/Reference/Profile/112687 FWSCadastral.gdb_July2019.zip https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/DownloadFile/166464 (FWSCadastral.gdb) (Feature Dataset: FWSApproved)
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Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within
the original data.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Tests for integrity have not been performed.
Completeness_Report:
Features represented have not been tested for completeness
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Data were collected using methods that have unknown accuracy
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy
has not been verified by GeoPlan
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Scale_Denominator: Varies
Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Citation_Abbreviation:
USFWS
Source_Contribution:
Spatial and Attribute Information
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Processes vary by Region.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
USFWS
Process_Date: 20190426
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
GeoPlan downloaded the FWSCadastral.gdb from the following 
USFWS website on October 17th, 2019.

USFWS National Cadastral Data
https://www.fws.gov/gis/data/CadastralDB/links_cadastral.html

FWS Cadastral Database (July 2019)
https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/Reference/Profile/112687
FWSCadastral.gdb_July2019.zip
https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/DownloadFile/166464

(FWSCadastral.gdb) (Feature Dataset: FWSApproved)

- A subset layer (nwrfla_aug19.shp) was created for features that intersected 
the State of Florida.

- The nwrfla_aug19.shp layer was then reprojected from 
GCS_North_American_1983 to the FGDL NAD83 HARN projection.

- The layer's attribute table was uppercased, and the GISACRES 
field was updated.

- Added and populated the DESCRIPT field based on the field ORGNAME.
- Added and populated the FGDLAQDATE field.
- Updated the metadata.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
GeoPlan
Process_Date: 20191017
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Dataset copied.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
Server=wopr.fla-etat.org; Service=5151; User=etat; Version=SDE.DEFAULT
Process_Date: 20191101
Process_Time: 15232700
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Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 744
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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: 400000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.002048
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.002048
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D North American 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: GRS 1980
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222101
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000
Altitude_Encoding_Method: Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: NWRFLA_AUG19
Entity_Type_Definition:
NWRFLA_AUG19.DBF
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
USFWS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
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: CMPXNAME
Attribute_Definition:
Complex Name - Name of a number of stations combined under one management structure
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Regional National Wildlife Refuge complex list
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ORGNAME
Attribute_Definition:
Organization Name - Official name given to a Service organization that has been assigned an official five-digit numeric organization code by the Washington Office, Division of Financial Management
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USFWS Data Element Standard for Organization Name
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Master List of Official Names for FWS Land Units
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ORGCODE
Attribute_Definition:
Organization Code - Unique five-digit numeric codes assigned by the Washington Office, Division of Financial Management, to Service organizations where personnel are assigned and all unstaffed land management units. Organization codes may also be assigned to meet an administrative requirement.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Financial Management
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Master List of Organization Codes for FWS Land Units
Codeset_Source: USFWS Division of Financial Management
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: IFWS
Attribute_Definition:
Interior-USFWS number - Unique 1-6 character code assigned by the Washington Office, Division of Realty, to each organizational unit, area, or project site over which the Service has some type of jurisdiction.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USFWS Data Element Standard for IFWS Number
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Master List of IFWS Numbers for FWS Land Units
Codeset_Source: USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LIT
Attribute_Definition:
Literals - Unique alpha codes assigned by the Washington Office, Division of Realty, that identify the organizational units, areas, and project sites on Service-owned lands.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USFWS Data Element Standard for Literals
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Master List of Literal Codes for FWS Land Units
Codeset_Source: USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: GISACRES
Attribute_Definition:
Geographic Information System Acres - Acres calculated by GIS software for each polygon
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DOCACRES
Attribute_Definition:
Acres indicated in deed or other official document
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Positive real numbers that are derived from deed or other official document
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAXACRES
Attribute_Definition:
Maximum Acres - The maximum number of calculated acreage the USFWS has approval to acquire of an interest in land and/or water within an Approved Acquisition boundary with a limited approval type.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Positive real numbers that are derived from official planning documents.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: APPTYPE
Attribute_Definition:
Approval Type - Extent of authority the USFWS has to acquire an interest in land and/or water within the Approved Acquisition boundary. Authority to acquire an interest in all lands and/or waters within the Approved Acquisition boundary constitutes full approval (Inclusive). Authority to acquire an interest in a percentage of the lands and/or waters within the Approved Acquisition boundary constitutes partial approval (Limited).
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Limited or "1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Limited - USFWS has approval to acquire an interest in a specified percentage of land and/or water within the Approved Acquisition boundary.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Inclusive or "0"
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Inclusive - USFWS has approval to acquire an interest in all land and/or water within the Approved Acquisition boundary.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COMMENTS
Attribute_Definition:
Comments - Additional information
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Unique note for each tract when necessary.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RSL_TYPE
Attribute_Definition:
Organization Type - Administrative categories that identify Service organizations by their primary facility function, program activities, specialized duties and responsibilities, and/or operational status.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USFWS Data Element Standard for Organization Type
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FTC
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Fish Technology Center
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Administrative Site
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WMA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Wildlife Management Area
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WRC
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Wildlife Research Center
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Fisheries Research Station
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FSA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Farm Service Administration
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: COORD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Coordination Area
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NFH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
National Fish Hatchery
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WPA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Waterfowl Production Area
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NWR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
National Wildlife Refuge
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FWSREGION
Attribute_Definition:
FWS Region - Regional offices within the Service that have responsibility for program and/or administrative activities within a geographically-defined area
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 8
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Pacific Southwest Region (California and Nevada), Region 8
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Pacific Region, Region 1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 7
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Alaska Region, Region 7
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 6
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Mountain - Prairie Region, Region 6
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Southeast Region, Region 4
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 5
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Northeast Region, Region 5
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Midwest Region, Region 3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Southwest Region, Region 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LABELNAME
Attribute_Definition:
Abbreviated Organization Name to faciliate cartographic labels
Attribute_Definition_Source:
USFWS Division of Realty
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Abbreviated Organization Name
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CREATEDBY
Attribute_Definition:
Created by
Attribute_Definition_Source:
GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CREATEDDAT
Attribute_Definition:
Date created
Attribute_Definition_Source:
GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MODIFIEDBY
Attribute_Definition:
Modified by
Attribute_Definition_Source:
GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MODIFIEDDA
Attribute_Definition:
Date modified
Attribute_Definition_Source:
GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
Attribute_Definition:
GeoPlan added field based on ORGNAME
Attribute_Definition_Source:
GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FGDLAQDATE
Attribute_Definition:
The date FGDL acquired the data from the Source.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AUTOID
Attribute_Definition:
Unique ID added by GeoPlan
Attribute_Definition_Source:
GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE.AREA
Attribute_Definition:
Area in meters
Attribute_Definition_Source:
GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE.LEN
Attribute_Definition:
Perimeter in meters
Attribute_Definition_Source:
GeoPlan
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
Contact_Person:
Contact_Position:
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address:
431 Architecture PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Country: United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:
Contact_TDD/TTY_Telephone:
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: http://www.fgdl.org
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: http://www.fgdl.org/software.html
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Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Mailing list for FGDL: http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html
Hours_of_Service:
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Please be sure you are using the best available data. 

1:24000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the
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Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Transfer_Size: 1.904
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20190826
Metadata_Future_Review_Date: 20191211
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Realty
Contact_Position: Chief Cartographer
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
5275 Leesburg Pike MS: NWRS
City: Falls Church
State_or_Province: VA
Postal_Code: 22041
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (703) 358-2404
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: CDWG@fws.gov
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
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