WPC 5th Order Streams


Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:David Homans, Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Publication_Date:Unpublished Material
Title:
WPC 5th Order Streams
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:vector digital data
Online_Linkage: http://www.pasda.psu.edu
Description:
Abstract:
All Streams of 5th order or greater in the region surrounding data in the Pennsylvania Aquatic Database (PAD) developed by the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program (PNHP).
Purpose:
For reference in the development of the Pennyslvania Aquatic Community Classification.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:2004
Currentness_Reference:
publication date
Status:
Progress:Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate:-82.715490
East_Bounding_Coordinate:-74.186100
North_Bounding_Coordinate:43.254386
South_Bounding_Coordinate:36.478383
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:none
Theme_Keyword:Rivers
Theme_Keyword:Gradient
Theme_Keyword:water
Theme_Keyword:streams
Theme_Keyword:stream order
Theme_Keyword:PAD
Theme_Keyword:Pennsylvania Aquatic Community Classification
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus:none
Place_Keyword:Pennsylvania
Place_Keyword:Mid-Atlantic
Access_Constraints:None.
Use_Constraints:
By acceptance of this data, the user agrees to include a copy of this metadata record, including the liability disclaimer, whenever the user transmits or provides the GIS Data(or any portion of it) to another user.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person:Aquatic Ecologist
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program (Western Pennsylvania Conservancy)
Contact_Position:Aquatic Ecologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address:
209 Fourth Avenue
City:Pittsburgh
State_or_Province:PA
Postal_Code:15222
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:412-288-2777
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:jdeeds@paconserve.org
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.2 (Build 3790) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.3000
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Data_Quality_Information:
Logical_Consistency_Report:
ESRI polyline geometry exists.
Completeness_Report:
Attributes are not complete for all records.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:PNHP
Publication_Date:Unpublished Material
Title:
finalarlrf3
Other_Citation_Details:
Shapefile of compiled EPA RF3 files, having underwent a number of tools for atribute modification, and with river islands removed.
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:unknown
Source_Currentness_Reference:
ground condition
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
All River reaches with a stream order of 4 or less were deleted from the original finalarlrf3 dataset.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
finalarlrf3.shp
Process_Date:Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Metadata imported.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
\\Pgh-rch-0673\LocalGISfiles\DDnad27\Final\4thorder+.shp.xml
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Dataset moved.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
\\Pgh-rch-0673\LocalGISfiles\DDnad27\Final\5thorder+
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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:String
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count:10662
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Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution:0.000000
Longitude_Resolution:0.000000
Geographic_Coordinate_Units:Decimal degrees
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name:North American Datum of 1927
Ellipsoid_Name:Clarke 1866
Semi-major_Axis:6378206.400000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio:294.978698
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label:WPC_5thOrderStreams
Entity_Type_Definition:
All Streams of 5th order or greater in the region surrounding data in the Pennsylvania Aquatic Database
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
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:MI
Attribute_Definition:
River Mile of T node or reach
Attribute_Definition_Source:
finalarlrf3
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
River Mile of T node or reach
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:LENGTH_M
Attribute_Definition:
Length of river reach in M
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Original Report
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Length of river reach in M
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:REACHTYPE
Attribute_Definition:
RF3 reachtype code 
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Original Report
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name:Reachtype code
Codeset_Source:RF3 reachtype code (see http://www.epa.gov/waters/doc/techref.html#Attributes)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:PNAME
Attribute_Definition:
Reach Proper Name
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Free text.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:CNAME
Attribute_Definition:
Proper name of inflow at T node of reach
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Free text.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:RF3RCHID
Attribute_Definition:
Unique ID for river reach segment in the form HUC 8 number (sans leading 0); stream number; segment rivermile
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Unique ID for river reach segment in the form HUC 8 number (sans leading 0); stream number; segment rivermile
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:SQMI
Attribute_Definition:
Square miles of drainage area for reach segment
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Square miles of drainage area for reach segment
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:HALSYS
Attribute_Definition:
High Allegheny classification designation (per TNC stream classification)
Attribute_Definition_Source:
TNC stream classification
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name:High Allegheny classification designation
Codeset_Source:TNC stream classification
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:GRADIENT
Attribute_Definition:
gradient of stream (F node elevation(m) - T node elevation(m))/reach length(m))
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
gradient of stream (F node elevation(m) - T node elevation(m))/reach length(m))
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:AVGELV
Attribute_Definition:
Average reach elevation(m); T node elevation + F node elevation / 2 
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Average reach elevation(m); T node elevation + F node elevation / 2
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:F_ELV
Attribute_Definition:
From node elevation (upstream point) in meters
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
From node elevation (upstream point) in meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:T_ELV
Attribute_Definition:
T node elevation (downstream point) in meters
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
T node elevation (downstream point) in meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:STRORDER
Attribute_Definition:
Strahler stream order of reach segment
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Strahler stream order system (Strahler, 1957)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name:Strahler stream order
Codeset_Source:Strahler stream order system (Strahler, 1957)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:LINK
Attribute_Definition:
Number of upstream linkages at F node
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Number of upstream linkages at F node
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:D_LINK
Attribute_Definition:
Number of upstream linkages at T node
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Number of upstream linkages at T node
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:ARBOLATE
Attribute_Definition:
Arbolate Sum (number of upstream river miles)
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Arbolate Sum (number of upstream river miles)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:RSCROSS
Attribute_Definition:
Number of road crossings on reach
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Number of road crossings on reach
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:DAMS
Attribute_Definition:
number of dams on reach
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
number of dams on reach
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:DAMSTORAGE
Attribute_Definition:
Storage of dams on reach (unknown units)
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Storage of dams on reach (unknown units)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:PTSOURCES
Attribute_Definition:
number of point source pollution sites along reach
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
number of point source pollution sites along reach
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:WTSHDAREA
Attribute_Definition:
Total watershed area (unknown units)
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Total watershed area (unknown units)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:RSC_ACCUM
Attribute_Definition:
number of upstream road crossings
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
number of upstream road crossings
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:RSC_DENSIT
Attribute_Definition:
density of upstream road crossings
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
density of upstream road crossings
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:DAMST_ACCU
Attribute_Definition:
total number of upstream dams
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
total number of upstream dams
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:PS_ACCUM
Attribute_Definition:
total number of upstream point source pollution sites
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
total number of upstream point source pollution sites
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:SYS_802
Attribute_Definition:
SYS 802 Classification for river reach 
Attribute_Definition_Source:
TNC river reach classification
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name:SYS 802 Classification
Codeset_Source:TNC river reach classification
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
Attributes include stream names and many statistics specific to each stream reach.
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Distribution_Information:
Resource_Description:Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability:
NOTICE:  The Geographic Information System (GIS) Data to which this notice is attached are made available pursuant to the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program policies.  THE GIS DATA ARE PROVIDED TO YOU AS IS AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY AS TO THEIR PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  The GIS Data were developed by the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program for its own internal business purposes.  The Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program does not represent or warrant that the GIS Data or the data documentation are error-free, complete, current, or accurate.  You are responsible for any consequences resulting from your use of the GIS Data or your reliance on the limitations of the GIS Data and the precision with which the GIS Data may depict distance, direction, location, or other geographic features.  If you transmit or provide the GIS Data (or any portion of it) to another user, the GIS Data must include a copy of this disclaimer.

The Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program shall have no liability for any claim of infringement or rights by third parties based on any use of the Licensed Dataset in compination with programs, software, hardware, or equipment not designated by the WPC, without prior written approval by Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program, if such infringement could have been avoided had the Licensed Dataset not been so used.

While Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program warrants that the data in the Licensed Dataset has been reviewed to ensure compliance with quality control standards, WPC shall have no liability or responsibility to the data users, or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the Licensed Dataset, including but not limited to any interruption of service, loss of business, anticipatory profits or indirect, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of the Licensed Dataset.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Transfer_Size:4.364
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Distribution_Information:
Distribution_Liability:
The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date:20100323
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person:Aquatic Ecologist
Contact_Organization:Western Pennsylvania Coservancy; Natural Heritage Program
Contact_Position:Aquatic Ecologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address:
209 Fourth Avenue
City:Pittsburgh
State_or_Province:PA
Postal_Code:15222
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:412-288-2777
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:jdeeds@paconserve.org
Metadata_Standard_Name:FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version:FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention:local time
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage:
Profile_Name:ESRI Metadata Profile
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