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 |
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
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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 |
FEATURE ATTRIBUTE TABLES:
Datafile Name: SPRINGS_FDEP_2015.DBF
ITEM NAME | WIDTH | TYPE |
OBJECTID
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4 | OID |
Shape
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4 | Geometry |
SPRING_KEY
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8 | Double |
DATA_SOURC
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254 | String |
STATION_ID
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254 | String |
SPRING_NAM
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254 | String |
STATION_NA
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254 | String |
STATION_AL
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254 | String |
COUNTY
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254 | String |
WMD
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254 | String |
RESOURCE_
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254 | String |
TIDAL
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254 | String |
STATION_CO
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254 | String |
STATION_QA
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254 | String |
MAGNITUDE
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254 | String |
SAMPLING_F
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254 | String |
LAT_DD
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8 | Double |
FIRST_MAGN
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254 | String |
HISTORIC_M
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254 | String |
GROUP_MAGN
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254 | String |
MAGNITUDE_
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254 | String |
SPRING_CLU
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254 | String |
HISTORICAL
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254 | String |
LON_DD
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8 | Double |
DMS_LAT
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254 | String |
DMS_LONG
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254 | String |
ALBERS_X
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8 | Double |
ALBERS_Y
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8 | Double |
TMDL_BASIN
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254 | String |
DATUM_ALBE
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254 | String |
LOCATION_M
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254 | String |
NATIVE_DAT
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254 | String |
GROUP_NUMB
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254 | String |
WBID
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254 | String |
CLASS_WBID
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254 | String |
PARENT_WBI
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254 | String |
WATERBODY_
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254 | String |
WATERBODY1
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254 | String |
EDITS_WBID
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254 | String |
CHANGES_WB
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254 | String |
DISTRICT
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254 | String |
HUC
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254 | String |
PLANNING_U
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254 | String |
COUNTY_GIS
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254 | String |
DESCRIPT
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44 | String |
FGDLAQDATE
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36 | Date |
AUTOID
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4 | Integer |
FEATURE ATTRIBUTE TABLES CODES AND VALUES:
Item | Item Description | |
OBJECTID |
Internal feature number. |
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Shape |
Feature geometry. |
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SPRING_KEY |
SPRING_KEY - FDEP generated primary key - computer generated consecutive numbers from spring masterlist. |
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DATA_SOURC |
DATA_SOURCE - Originator of the information used for part of the records in this dataset. |
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STATION_ID |
STATION_ID - Unique code to identify station by data provider. |
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SPRING_NAM |
SPRING_NAME - FDEP assigned spring name using a unique statewide naming convention. |
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STATION_NA |
STATION_NAME - Not Defined by source. |
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STATION_AL |
STATION_ALIAS - Alternate synonymous station names. |
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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. |
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WMD |
WMD - State of Florida Water Management Districts. GIS assigned Water Management district using boundary in FDEP GIS library data. |
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RESOURCE_ |
RESOURCE - Water feature type assigned from standard value list. |
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TIDAL |
TIDAL - Notes about whether the station s water quality, stage or discharge is influenced by tidal fluctuations. |
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STATION_CO |
STATION_COMMENTS - Any helpful comments about the station. |
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STATION_QA |
STATION_QA - Notes from the data provider and locational quality assurance (QA) process. |
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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.
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SAMPLING_F |
SAMPLING_FREQUENCY - Data provider s monitoring frequency for the station at the time of compiling station information. |
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LAT_DD |
LAT_DD - Latitude in Decimal Degrees |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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LON_DD |
LON_DD - Longitude in Decimal Degrees |
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DMS_LAT |
DMS_LAT - Latitude in Degrees Minute Seconds |
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DMS_LONG |
DMS_LONG - Longitude in Degrees Minute Seconds |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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LOCATION_M |
LOCATION_METHOD - The method or mechanism used to obtain the geographic information. |
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NATIVE_DAT |
NATIVE_DATUM - Datum acquired from data providers. Datum used for latitude and longitude coordinates - commonly used NAD 27, NAD 83, WGS 84. |
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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. |
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WBID |
WBID - FDEP assigned waterbody identification numbers for a specific polygon created by FDEP, DEAR staff. These WBIDs are used for TMDL assessments. |
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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
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PARENT_WBI |
PARENT_WBID - FDEP assigned waterbody identification number for larger polygon that contains many individual WBID polygons created by FDEP dear staff. |
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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. |
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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. |
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EDITS_WBID |
EDITS_WBID - FDEP notes about edits made to WBIDS. |
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CHANGES_WB |
CHANGES_WBID - FDEP notes about changes to WBIDS. |
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DISTRICT |
DISTRICT - FDEP district offices around the state. |
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HUC |
HUC - Hydrological unit code representing a polygon based on surface water basins. |
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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. |
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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. |
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DESCRIPT |
Based on SPRING_NAM |
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FGDLAQDATE |
The date which FGDL acquired the data from the source. |
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AUTOID |
Unique ID added by GeoPlan |
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. |
This data is provided 'as is' and its horizontal positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan |
This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan |
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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 |
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 |
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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