FLORIDA GEOGRAPHIC DATA LIBRARY DOCUMENTATION

TITLE: SPRING LOCATIONS IN FLORIDA - 2015

Geodataset Name:       SPRINGS_FDEP_2015
Geodataset Type:       SHAPEFILE
Geodataset Feature:    Point
Feature Count:         1089
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This dataset contains the best available locations of springs that have had some data collection or field activities or were included in publications by various government entities in the State of Florida. Currently there are 1089 unique spring vents, karst windows and associated sinkholes that are recognized in Florida and are represented in this dataset. This is an update to the springs_fdep_2011 layer.
DATA SOURCE(S):                    Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Ground Water Protection Section, Environmental Consultant, Debra Harrington
SCALE OF ORIGINAL SOURCE MAPS:     Unknown
GEODATASET EXTENT:                 State of Florida
PUBLICATION DATE: 20160113 TIME PERIOD OF CONTENT: 20160113 DOWNLOAD LINK: http://www.fgdl.org/metadataexplorer/explorer.jsp

FEATURE ATTRIBUTE TABLES:

Datafile Name: SPRINGS_FDEP_2015.DBF
ITEM NAME WIDTH TYPE
OBJECTID
4 OID
Shape
4 Geometry
SPRING_KEY
8 Double
DATA_SOURC
254 String
STATION_ID
254 String
SPRING_NAM
254 String
STATION_NA
254 String
STATION_AL
254 String
COUNTY
254 String
WMD
254 String
RESOURCE_
254 String
TIDAL
254 String
STATION_CO
254 String
STATION_QA
254 String
MAGNITUDE
254 String
SAMPLING_F
254 String
LAT_DD
8 Double
FIRST_MAGN
254 String
HISTORIC_M
254 String
GROUP_MAGN
254 String
MAGNITUDE_
254 String
SPRING_CLU
254 String
HISTORICAL
254 String
LON_DD
8 Double
DMS_LAT
254 String
DMS_LONG
254 String
ALBERS_X
8 Double
ALBERS_Y
8 Double
TMDL_BASIN
254 String
DATUM_ALBE
254 String
LOCATION_M
254 String
NATIVE_DAT
254 String
GROUP_NUMB
254 String
WBID
254 String
CLASS_WBID
254 String
PARENT_WBI
254 String
WATERBODY_
254 String
WATERBODY1
254 String
EDITS_WBID
254 String
CHANGES_WB
254 String
DISTRICT
254 String
HUC
254 String
PLANNING_U
254 String
COUNTY_GIS
254 String
DESCRIPT
44 String
FGDLAQDATE
36 Date
AUTOID
4 Integer

FEATURE ATTRIBUTE TABLES CODES AND VALUES:

Item
Item Description
OBJECTID Internal feature number.

Shape Feature geometry.

SPRING_KEY SPRING_KEY - FDEP generated primary key - computer generated consecutive numbers from spring masterlist.

DATA_SOURC DATA_SOURCE - Originator of the information used for part of the records in this dataset.

STATION_ID STATION_ID - Unique code to identify station by data provider.

SPRING_NAM SPRING_NAME - FDEP assigned spring name using a unique statewide naming convention.

STATION_NA STATION_NAME - Not Defined by source.

STATION_AL STATION_ALIAS - Alternate synonymous station names.

COUNTY COUNTY - The county assigned to the station. This may not agree with GIS attribution when a water feature is associated with more than one county. The assigned county for springs is based on FDEP bulletin 66 and data provider information.

WMD WMD - State of Florida Water Management Districts. GIS assigned Water Management district using boundary in FDEP GIS library data.

RESOURCE_ RESOURCE - Water feature type assigned from standard value list.

TIDAL TIDAL - Notes about whether the station s water quality, stage or discharge is influenced by tidal fluctuations.

STATION_CO STATION_COMMENTS - Any helpful comments about the station.

STATION_QA STATION_QA - Notes from the data provider and locational quality assurance (QA) process.

MAGNITUDE MAGNITUDE - Magnitude is a discharge category based on more recent flow data for the individual spring that may not match historic or group magnitude. FDEP magnitude classification system detailed below is from GWMS publication 2010 springs network monitoring report (Harrington et al 2010). Florida springs classification system and magnitude class was adopted by Florida springs nomenclature committee (FSNC 2003, 2005). Magnitude is based on the more recent years discharge at an individual vent, Historic Magnitude is assigned or based on discharge from historic years especially prior to 2001. Group Magnitude is based on the early years of the Springs Initiative where some springs were grouped together to form1st magnitude groups for funding purposes. The Florida Springs Initiative in 2002 recognized 33 First Magnitude Springs and Spring Groups that included karst windows and river rises. The list of these 1st Magnitude Springs and Spring Groups from 2002 can be found in the table with comments in FIRST_MAGNITUDE_GROUP. The FDEP also published a document in 2002 FIRST MAGNITUDE SPRINGS OF FLORIDA (Open File Report 85) that detailed the 1st Magnitude Springs. There is a reference in the MAGNITUDE_COMMENTS for the 1st Magnitude Springs that were specifically named in this publication. More 1st Magnitude Springs have been added since that time and they are found in the MAGNITUDE field.
0 = 0 Magnitude - No longer flowing but may recover (may have spring pool)

Unknown = Unknown - No record of spring discharge available

1 = 1st Magnitude - > 100 cubic feet per second (cfs)

2 = 2nd Magnitude - >10 - 100 cfs

3 = 3rd Magnitude - >1 - 10 cfs

4 = 4th Magnitude - >100 gal/min (gallons per minute) - 448 gal/min (1 cfs)

5 = 5th Magnitude - >10 to 100 gal/min

6 = 6th Magnitude - >1 to 10 gal/min

7 = 7th Magnitude - >1 pint to 1 gal/min

8 = 8th Magnitude - Equal to or less than 1 pint/min

None = None - No longer flowing at any time (dry spring pool and run)


SAMPLING_F SAMPLING_FREQUENCY - Data provider s monitoring frequency for the station at the time of compiling station information.

LAT_DD LAT_DD - Latitude in Decimal Degrees

FIRST_MAGN FIRST_MAGNITUDE_GROUP - 1st magnitude springs or spring groups that were recognized by Florida spring Initiative in 2002. No groups were formed after that initial list was formalized. Groups were administratively formed and are not necessarily based on hydrological connections. The assigned first magnitude groups or springs have not been updated and some of the individual springs are no longer1st Magnitude. FDEP magnitude classification system detailed below is from GWMS publication 2010 springs network monitoring report (Harrington et al 2010). Florida springs classification system and magnitude class was adopted by Florida Springs Nomenclature Committee (FSNC 2003, 2005).

HISTORIC_M HISTORIC_MAGNITUDE - Historic magnitude is the discharge category that can be based on the entire period of record or a portion of the older discharge data. Historical magnitude can also be assigned instead of a calculation on data. Historical magnitude may not match magnitude that is based primarily on more recent data. FDEP magnitude classification system detailed below is from GWMS publication 2010 springs network monitoring report (Harrington et al 2010). Florida springs classification system and magnitude class was adopted by florida springs nomenclature committee (FSNC 2003, 2005). FSNC committee suggested that historic magnitude should be based on discharge data prior to 2001 (FGS special publication no. 52 revised).

GROUP_MAGN GROUP_MAGNITUDE - Group magnitude is based on the historic selection of a group of springs and their combined flow to determine discharge category. The purpose of creating springs groups in the past was to create a combined discharge that would be >100 cfs and qualify as first magnitude. FDEP recognized spring groups were listed in Rosenau et al (1977), Florida springs task force (2000), FDEP FGS ofr85 first magnitude springs of Florida (2002) and FDEP FGS springs of Florida bulletin 66 (2003). There were no FDEP additional combined magnitude groups formed after 2003 so only recognized spring groups should be used. The historic collection of springs in a group does not necessarily indicate hydrologic connections exist. The assigned first magnitude groups or springs have not been updated and some of the individual springs are no longer 1st magnitude. FDEP magnitude classification system detailed below is from gwms publication 2010 springs network monitoring report (Harrington et al 2010). Florida springs classification system and magnitude class was adopted by Florida Springs Nomenclature Committee (FSNC 2003, 2005).

MAGNITUDE_ MAGNITUDE_COMMENTS - Notes from staff regarding magnitude classification and/or discharge information. First magnitude springs or spring groups historically recognized by FDEP have the publication noted.

SPRING_CLU SPRING_CLUSTER - Group or cluster. Collections of springs that are marked as cluster were not included in the publications for spring groups discussed in GROUP_MAGNITUDE. This does not imply a hydrologic connection exists between springs included in a group or cluster.

HISTORICAL HISTORICAL_CLUSTER - Group or cluster. Historic collections of springs that are marked as cluster were not included in the publications for spring groups discussed in GROUP_MAGNITUDE. This does not imply a hydrologic connection exists between springs included in a group or cluster.

LON_DD LON_DD - Longitude in Decimal Degrees

DMS_LAT DMS_LAT - Latitude in Degrees Minute Seconds

DMS_LONG DMS_LONG - Longitude in Degrees Minute Seconds

ALBERS_X ALBERS_X - X-Coordinate value for Albers equal-area conic projection. Locational data provided in the FDEP custom Albers projection in the HPGN datum.

ALBERS_Y ALBERS_Y - Y-Coordinate value for Albers equal-area conic projection. Locational data provided in the FDEP custom Albers projection in the HPGN datum.

TMDL_BASIN TMDL_BASIN - FDEP TMDL basin consisting of one or more major river basins, i.e., one or more hydrologic unit codes and WBIDS.

DATUM_ALBE DATUM_ALBERS - The datum is the measurement system of position for the earth's surface for latitude and longitude. This was used to convert the native lat/long information to Albers. Some datum had to be determined by using one's best judgement in cases where no native datum was provided. Datum used to calculate Albers coordinates - commonly NAD 27, NAD 83, WGS 84. This field contains both best judged upon datum as well as datum from the provider.

LOCATION_M LOCATION_METHOD - The method or mechanism used to obtain the geographic information.

NATIVE_DAT NATIVE_DATUM - Datum acquired from data providers. Datum used for latitude and longitude coordinates - commonly used NAD 27, NAD 83, WGS 84.

GROUP_NUMB GROUP_NUMBER - FDEP assigned numbers for scheduling TMDL basin sampling cycles. Each group is a collection of TMDL basins that have the same monitoring and assessment cycle.

WBID WBID - FDEP assigned waterbody identification numbers for a specific polygon created by FDEP, DEAR staff. These WBIDs are used for TMDL assessments.

CLASS_WBID CLASS_WBID - FDEP assigned surface water classification for the WBID (waterbody identification numbers). The classification system is used to establish surface water criteria for waterbodies used that are marine, fresh, agricultural or used for drinking water supply etc. The FDEP water standards section calculates surface water class for individual springs or waterbodies using water quality data such as levels of salinity, chloride and specific conductance. Surface water classification system set forth in FDEP Surface Water rules, and station is assigned by FDEP Watershed Assessment Section based on designated use, data (specific conductance, chloride etc.) for the station and receiving waters (fresh, marine etc) shown below
I = Class I - Potable Water Supplies Fourteen general areas throughout the state including: impoundments and associated tributaries, certain lakes, rivers, or portions of rivers, used as a drinking water supply.

II = Class II - Shellfish Propagation or Harvesting

III = Class III - Recreation, Propagation and Maintenance of a Healthy, Well-Balanced Population of Fish and Wildlife

IV = Class IV - Agricultural Water Supplies: Generally located in agriculture areas around Lake Okeechobee.

V = Class V - Navigation, Utility and Industrial Use. Currently, there are not any designated Class V bodies of water. The Fenholloway River was reclassified as Class III in 1998.


PARENT_WBI PARENT_WBID - FDEP assigned waterbody identification number for larger polygon that contains many individual WBID polygons created by FDEP dear staff.

WATERBODY_ WATERBODY_TYPE - FDEP assigned waterbody types for each waterbody basin WBID such as spring, stream, estuary. Some WBIDS are assigned an overall waterbody type like stream even though it contains springs.

WATERBODY1 WATERBODY_NAME - FDEP assigned name for the WBID (waterbody identification numbers) for a specific polygon created by FDEP, DEAR staff. Name may be based on watershed, river basin, spring, or creek.

EDITS_WBID EDITS_WBID - FDEP notes about edits made to WBIDS.

CHANGES_WB CHANGES_WBID - FDEP notes about changes to WBIDS.

DISTRICT DISTRICT - FDEP district offices around the state.

HUC HUC - Hydrological unit code representing a polygon based on surface water basins.

PLANNING_U PLANNING_UNIT - FDEP planning unit representing smaller areas in a basin that provide a more detailed geographic basis for evaluating water quality improvement activities- may consist of a HUC or group of WBIDS.

COUNTY_GIS COUNTY_GIS - County based solely on the latitude and longitude for a station. County name was assigned by using the county layer in the FDEP GIS library as a spatial reference.

DESCRIPT Based on SPRING_NAM

FGDLAQDATE The date which FGDL acquired the data from the source.

AUTOID Unique ID added by GeoPlan


USER NOTES:
This data is provided 'as is'. GeoPlan relied on the integrity
of the original data layer's topology
This dataset contains the best available location for springs that 
have had some data collection activities in the State of Florida. 
Currently, 1089 unique spring vents are represented in this dataset.
GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within
the original data.
The primary sources for this dataset were Florida Department of Environmental 
Protection's Springs Combined Database (GGWIS), online springs station 
inventories maintained by the State of Florida's Water Management Districts, 
data downloads from GWIS, STORET, USGS, and the Florida Geological 
Survey's Bulletin 31 and 66 Springs of Florida publications. 

FDEP has revised the magnitude classification system to report the recent 
magnitude for individual vents in addition to combined discharge from FDEP 
spring groups. 

FDEP revised classification system (Harrington et al., 2010) also makes 
it possible to identify those springs that may stop flowing on an intermittent 
or permanent basis. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection 
(FDEP) SPRING MAGNITUDE DEFINITIONS shown below differentiate 
between those springs that may flow once again in the future, depending 
on aquifer levels and recharge (Magnitude = 0), and those springs that 
have ceased flowing entirely and are not expected to recover regardless 
of changes in hydrogeologic and climatic conditions (Magnitude = None). 
 

1st Magnitude -    > 100 cubic feet per second (cfs) 

 

2nd Magnitude -   >10 - 100 cfs 

 

3rd Magnitude -    >1 - 10 cfs 

 

4th Magnitude -    >100 gal/min (gallons per minute) - 448 gal/min (1 cfs)

 

5th Magnitude -    >10 to 100 gal/min 

 

6th Magnitude -    >1 to 10 gal/min 

 

7th Magnitude -    >1 pint to 1 gal/min 

 

8th Magnitude -    Equal to or less than 1 pint/min 

 

0   Magnitude -    No longer flowing or has intermittent flow but may recover

 

None -                   No longer flowing at any time

 

Unknown -            No record of spring discharge available

 

FDEP Magnitude categories based on Harrington et al., 2010; FDEP 
FGS Springs of Florida   Bulletin 66 (2004); and Rosenau et al. (1977), 
p. 4, as adapted from Meinzer (1927), p. 3

The purpose of this layer is to combine available spring (vents, karst 
windows and sinkholes) station locations and information from many 
agencies so that it serves to provide the best available spring vent 
location for each spring. Sinkholes are included if reported by a data 
provider with their springs data since sinkholes can have important 
connections to spring vents and act as springs with significant discharge. 
This layer is intended to be used for mapping purposes, and as a reference
 to the locations of sites where data collection or field visits have taken place 
in spring vents. Users of this information are encouraged to provide comments 
and recommendations for updates.

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has not been verified by GeoPlan

This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy
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REFERENCES:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/

Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Springs Information:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/springs/

DEP Geographic Information Systems:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gis/datadir.htm

DATA LINEAGE SUMMARY:
Spreadsheet named SPRINGS_2015_FINAL_20151231 was submitted to DEAR GIS 
subsection. Data was converted to a shapefile and submitted to OTIS to be published 
in DataMiner and MapDirect. This layer will replace the Springs 2011 SDE layer in 
DataMiner and MapDirect.
Process Date: 20160111

Data for a new layer obtained from DEAR and published in the GIS library. Florida Springs (2015) replaces the Springs (2011) in the GIS library and MapDirect. Process Date: 20160113
********************************************************************************************** GeoPlan downloaded this dataset from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's GeoData Directory website (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gis/datadir.htm) on May 9th, 2016. The data was downloaded in geodatabase format and was in the following projection: Albers NAD 83 HARN. During the AQ/QC process the following tasks were undertaken: - Uppercased all records in the table. - A DESCRIPT field was added based on SPRING_NAM - A FGDLAQDATE field was added based on date downloaded from source. - Renamed file from springs_2015 to springs_fdep_2015 Process Date: 20160509
MAP PROJECTION PARAMETERS:

Projection                          ALBERS
Datum                               HPGN
Units                               METERS
Spheroid                            GRS1980
1st Standard Parallel               24  0  0.000
2nd Standard Parallel               31 30  0.000
Central Meridian                   -84 00  0.000
Latitude of Projection's Origin     24  0  0.000
False Easting (meters)              400000.00000
False Northing (meters)             0.00000

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