NJDEP 2004 Integrated Report Rivers

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Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Water Assessment Team (WAT)

Publication_Date: 200406

Title: NJDEP 2004 Integrated Report Rivers

Edition: Version 1.0

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Trenton, New Jersey

Publisher: NJDEP

Online_Linkage:

<http://www.state.nj.us/dep/gis/digidownload/zips/ir2004/ir_river_all2004.zip>

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Water Assessment Team

Publication_Date: 200406

Title:

New Jersey 2004 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report [305{b} and 303(d)]

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Trenton, NJ

Publisher: NJDEP

Description:

Abstract:

This data represents rivers in the 2004 Integrated Report. There are 7,840 miles of rivers and streams in addition to 675 miles of canals in New Jersey. Of these, 6,330 miles (81%) are non-tidal rivers, 1,520 miles (19%) are tidal rivers, and 197 river miles share a border with a neighboring state.

Purpose:

This data spatially represents the rivers (1:100,000 scale) in New Jersey and was used as the base coverage for rivers in the 2004 Integrated Report.

Supplemental_Information:

2004 Integrated Report files retain the same basic content as the 2002 Integrated Report, with small changes in format. Some files were combined to consolidate information. For questions on metadata content, please contact Leigh Lager, NJDEP/BFBM 609-292-0427 or leigh.lager@dep.state.nj.us

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2004

Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:

As Needed, new versions will incorporate latest assessment results.

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -75.574875

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -73.890373

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.357564

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 38.930476

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE

Theme_Keyword: 2004 Integrated Report

Theme_Keyword: Hydrography

Theme_Keyword: RF3

Theme_Keyword: Non-Tidal Rivers

Theme_Keyword: Tidal Rivers

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Category

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category

Theme_Keyword: inlandWaters

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE

Place_Keyword: New Jersey

Access_Constraints:

The file is available to the public. There are no access constraints.

Use_Constraints:

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Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Browse_Graphic:

Browse_Graphic_File_Name:

<http://www.state.nj.us/dep/gis/digidownload/images/ir2004/ir_river_all2004.gif>

Browse_Graphic_File_Description: image file

Browse_Graphic_File_Type: GIF

Data_Set_Credit: Waterbody linework based on EPA Reach File Version 3.0 (RF3).

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcCatalog 8.3.0.800

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Linework is the EPA Reach File 3.0 (RF3) hydrographic database. Verification checks with approximately 75% of the entries.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Checked that each RF3 river segment has a unique identification code. Removed all overlapping lines.

Completeness_Report:

Delaware River and Hudson River are depicted as a center line and stream bank. The center line river segment was the river segment with the calculation of river miles. The stream bank is for visual purposes only and is depicted in the table as all capital letters and the waterbody is "L", indicating no calculations of river miles for these river segments.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: RF3 linework +- 35 ft

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: NA

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)

Publication_Date: 199412

Title: Reach File Version 3.0

Edition: Version 1

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: unknown

Publisher: USEPA

Source_Scale_Denominator: 100,000

Type_of_Source_Media: disc

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1994

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: RF3

Source_Contribution: RF3 used as the basis for linework.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

EPA RF3 used as the base linework for the hydrography. The following edits were completed to improve and simplify the linework: a) lakes are represented by only one segment, one shoreline was deleted while the remaining shoreline represents lake as one line; b) canals of cranberry bogs were deleted (these are used for irrigation); c) type of waterbody (river, lake, canal) attribute was extensively edited based on NJDEP lakes, 1985 Land Use/Cover, and 1:24,000 hydrography coverages; d) added stream segments where sampling sites are located using 1:24,000 hydrography coverage; e) connected isolated stream segments if 1:24000 hydrography coverage showed a connection with rivers; and f) corrected river names. Some river segments had to be split and new RF3 Reach IDs generated under the if the tidal area split a river reach or a lake not depicted on the original RF3 coverage was corrected on the linework. Intersected coverage with watershed management area and HUC 11 coverages to identify which watershed management, HUC 11, HUC 8, and region stream segment located. SEE the document "Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Methods" for the description of the spatial extent method.

Process_Date: 200211

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

2004 Integrated Report files retain the same basic content as the 2002 Integrated Report, with small changes in format. Some files were combined to consolidate information. For questions on metadata content, please contact Leigh Lager, NJDEP/BFBM 609-292-0427 or leigh.lager@dep.state.nj.us

Process_Date: 200406

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

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Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 13470

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: Transverse Mercator

Transverse_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999900

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -74.500000

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 38.833333

False_Easting: 492125.000000

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: survey feet

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983

Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80

Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: ir_river_all2004

Entity_Type_Definition: NJDEP 2004 Integrated Report Rivers

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: NJDEP

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: LENGTH

Attribute_Definition: Length of River Segment in Feet

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unique value

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: RF3RCHID

Attribute_Definition:

RF3 Identification Number - each waterbody segment assigned a unique ID.

Attribute_Definition_Source: USEPA RF3 Hydrography Database

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unique value

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CALCULATED

Attribute_Definition: Length of River Segment in Miles

Attribute_Definition_Source: NJDEP

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0.0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Lakes are not calculated in total river miles, see Lakes coverage for size.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NJDEP

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: {LENGTH / 2}

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Wide Rivers were divided by to prevent double counting of river.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NJDEP

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: {LENGTH}

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

rivers and streams were calculated from the length of the river segment

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NJDEP

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TYPE

Attribute_Definition: Type of Waterbody

Attribute_Definition_Source: NJDEP

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R, S, N, or T

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: River, Stream, Isolated Stream, or Coastal Stream

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USEPA

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: W or V

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Wide River

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USEPA

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: L

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lake

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USEPA

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: U

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Canal or Ditch

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USEPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PNAME

Attribute_Definition: Tributary Name - name of river, more detailed than River Name

Attribute_Definition_Source: USEPA Reach File Version 3.0, NJDEP 1:24,000 hydrography

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unique value

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CNAME

Attribute_Definition: River Name - name of river system the segment is located.

Attribute_Definition_Source: USEPA Reach File Version 3.0, NJDEP 1:24,000 hydrography

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unique value

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: HUC11

Attribute_Definition:

11 Digit Hydrologic Unit Code - identifies the HUC 11 the segment is located.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

NJDEP 11 Digit Hydrologic Unit Code delineations for New Jersey (DEPHUC11)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Codeset_Domain:

Codeset_Name:

11 Digit Hydrologic Unit Code - identifies the HUC 11 the segment is located.

Codeset_Source: NJDEP

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: W_NAME

Attribute_Definition: HUC 11 Name

Attribute_Definition_Source:

NJDEP 11 Digit Hydrologic Unit Code delineations for New Jersey (DEPHUC11)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Codeset_Domain:

Codeset_Name:

11 Digit Hydrologic Unit Code - identifies the HUC 11 the segment is located.

Codeset_Source: NJDEP

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: WMA

Attribute_Definition:

Watershed Management Area - identifies the WMA the segment is located.

Attribute_Definition_Source: NJDEP Watershed Management Areas in New Jersey

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unique value

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: WMA_NAME

Attribute_Definition: Watershed Management Area Name

Attribute_Definition_Source: NJDEP Watershed Management Areas in New Jersey

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unique value

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: WREGION

Attribute_Definition: Region Code - identifies the region the segment is located.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

NJDEP 11 Digit Hydrologic Unit Code delineations for New Jersey (DEPHUC11)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Codeset_Domain:

Codeset_Name:

11 Digit Hydrologic Unit Code - identifies the HUC 11 the segment is located.

Codeset_Source: NJDEP

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: WR_NAME

Attribute_Definition: Region Name

Attribute_Definition_Source:

NJDEP 11 Digit Hydrologic Unit Code delineations for New Jersey (DEPHUC11)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Codeset_Domain:

Codeset_Name:

11 Digit Hydrologic Unit Code - identifies the HUC 11 the segment is located.

Codeset_Source: NJDEP

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: NJDEP/OIRM/BGIS

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 401 E. State Street, PO Box 428

City: Trenton

State_or_Province: NJ

Postal_Code: 08625

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 609-984-2243

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 609-292-7900

Contact_Instructions:

Call 609-984-2243 with questions concerning only the acquisition/download of this data set. Call the metadata reference contact with questions concerning the data.

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This organization provides the geographic data "as is". This organization makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of information contained in the geographic data. In addition, this organization makes no warranty either expressed or implied, regarding the condition of the product or its fitness for any particular purpose. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. Although these files have been processed successfully on computers at this organization, no warranty is made by this organization regarding the use of these data on any other system, nor does the fact of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty.

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Network_Resource_Name: <http://www.state.nj.us/dep/gis/irshp2004.html>

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Offline_Media: none

Recording_Format: n/a

Fees: none

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20040812

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Jack Pflaumer

Contact_Organization: NJDEP/WMS/BWQSA

Contact_Position: Research Scientist 1

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 401 E. State Street

City: Trenton

State_or_Province: NJ

Postal_Code: 08625

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 609-777-1753

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jack.pflaumer@dep.nj.state.us

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