MI_VSECv1

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

This dataset was created through a collaboration by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (Institute for Fisheries Research and Fisheries Division) Staff and University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment faculty and gradute students and Dr. Ed Baker, from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division, Marquette Resaerch Station.

Publication_Date: 20040320

Title: MI_VSECv1

Edition: MI-VSEC Version 1.0a

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Other_Citation_Details: Please call or email with questions.

Online_Linkage: MI_VSECv1.shp

Description:

Abstract:

This dataset identifies the physical channel units, termed "valley segments", that are based upon the concept of a natural ecological unit, as defined by the spatial scales of riverine physical and biological processes. Valley segments are fairly large units that are characterized by relatively homogenous hydrologic, limnologic, channel morphology, and riparian dynamics; valley segment characteristics change sharply at stream junctions, slope breaks, and boundaries of local landforms. Catchment size, hydrology, water chemistry, water temperature, valley character, channel character, and fish assemblages were the attributes used to interpret and describe the ecological character of river valley segments. A GIS was utilized to interpret the information from the catchment and valley characteristics and categorizations were developed for each component attribute and assigned category values for each segment. Results were stored in ArcView 3.0 format. This dataset on valley segment classifications provides an initial description of the river resources in the Lower and Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This dataset and its development are an iterative process in which validation of attribute codings and the addition of new attributes will continue.

Purpose:

This dataset was developed for the biologists and resource managers of Michigan rivers and will be able to develop many of their activities wihtin this framework of ecological units.

Supplemental_Information:

For more information on the Valley Segment concept and a new EPA Star project that is creating "Version 2" of the Valley Segments for the states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, please visit "<http://sitemaker.umich.edu/riverclassproject">.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 20040318

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Unknown

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -90.484423

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -82.132690

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 47.450303

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.587476

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Valley Segement Ecological Classification

Theme_Keyword: Valley Segement

Theme_Keyword: Ecological classification

Theme_Keyword: Rivers

Theme_Keyword: Streams

Theme_Keyword: Michigan

Place:

Place_Keyword: Michigan

Stratum:

Stratum_Keyword: Landscape-level classification

Temporal:

Temporal_Keyword: Current

Access_Constraints:

This dataset is intended for use by resource managers and those interested in assessing lotic ecosystem characterization.

Use_Constraints:

There are no restrictions to this dataset, but no responsibilty will be taken by the state of Michigan, DNR Fisheries Division or the University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources and Environment for any conclusions resulting from the use of this dataset.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Paul Seelbach

Contact_Organization:

Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division, Institute for Fisheries Research

Contact_Position: Head of Research, MDNR Fisheries Division

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 212 Museums Annex Building, 1109 North University Ave.

City: Ann Arbor

State_or_Province: Michigan

Postal_Code: 48109-1084

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 734/ 663-3554

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 734/ 663-9399

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: seelbacp@michigan.gov

Hours_of_Service: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Contact_Instructions: Please call or email with questions.

Data_Set_Credit:

This dataset was created by Paul W. Seelbach (Institute for Fisheries Research, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, 212 Museums Annex, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109), Michael J. Wiley, Jennifer C. Kotanchik, Matthew E. Baker (School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109), and Ed Baker (Michigan Department of Natural Resources- Fisheries Division, Marquette, Michigan).

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.0 (Build 2195) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 8.2.0.700

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

These data are based upon the RF3. They are only as accurrate as the underlying RF3 files.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

This information was taken from the US EPA RF3 files. The information reflected in these files is as accurrate as the underlying RF3 file.

Completeness_Report:

While creating this dataset, rivers and streams less than "2 fingers' width" on the Gazeteer were not included. This dataset is accurate and complete to the best of our knowledge at the 1:100,000 scale. The delineation of these VSEC units is an iterative process, though, and the updates will be made as and if needed. It represents a subset of the lakes that comprise the RF3 files for Michigan.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: These data are only as accurrate as the underlying RF3 files.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Scale_Denominator: 100,000

Type_of_Source_Media: vector

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: RF3 files at 1:100,000

Source_Contribution: US EPA RF3 files were used as the framework

Source_Information:

Source_Scale_Denominator: 500,000

Type_of_Source_Media: raster

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Quaternary geology

Source_Contribution:

Converted (by Michigan Rivers Inventory project (MRI) 1999) to raster format from vector-format map obtained from Michigan Natural Features Inventory, Lansing. Based on Farrand and Bell (1984).

Source_Information:

Source_Scale_Denominator: 500,000

Type_of_Source_Media: vector

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Stream networks

Source_Contribution: Assembeled form the USGS Digital Line Graphs files.

Source_Information:

Source_Scale_Denominator: 3-second

Type_of_Source_Media: raster

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Digital Elevation, 1 Ha raster

Source_Contribution: USGS supplied information

Source_Information:

Source_Scale_Denominator: 24,000

Type_of_Source_Media: raster

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Land cover

Source_Contribution:

Converted to raster format from vector-format map obtained from MIRIS, Lansing. Based upon 1978-1979 color-infrared, aerial photo imagery. 1 Ha resolution information processed for the MRI PRoject (1996).

Source_Information:

Type_of_Source_Media: raster

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Soil Texture

Source_Contribution: STATSGO soil survey, 1 km raster

Source_Information:

Type_of_Source_Media: raster

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Groundwater velocity

Source_Contribution:

MRI-derived map (1996) of Darcy's Law of groundwater velocity calcualted by 1 Km rster, from the Quaternary geology and digital elevation maps.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Three major steps were used to derrive these large-scale ecological features:

(1.) Initial identification of valley segments and segment boundaries using key map features (elevation, wetland, surficial geology, stream networks, lakes, land cover maps were integrated) to check for potential abrupt changes in the physical boundaries against info on fish distributions and field experience

(2.) Finalizing these segment breaks

(3.) Reviewing segment breaks and assigning unique identifiers (ID) (per Seelbach et al 1997).

Dynamic segmentation was used to break the RF3 linework (which has been improved over the previous version of RF3), and the Reach Indexing Tool (developed by the Research Triangle Institute) was used to assign the linework the VSEC ID.

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Paul Seelbach

Contact_Organization:

Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division, Institute for Fisheries Research

Contact_Position: MDNR Fisheries Division, Head of Research

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 212 Museums Annex Bldg, 1109 North Univiersity Ave.

City: Ann Arbor

State_or_Province: Michigan

Postal_Code: 48109-1084

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 734/ 663-3554

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 734/ 663-9399

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: seelbacp@michigan.gov

Hours_of_Service: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00pm

Contact_Instructions: Please call or email with questions.

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: 16023

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: Oblique Mercator

Oblique_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Center_Line: 0.999600

Oblique_Line_Azimuth:

Azimuthal_Angle: 337.255556

Azimuth_Measure_Point_Longitude: -86.000000

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 45.309167

False_Easting: 2546731.496000

False_Northing: -4354009.816000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.001024

Ordinate_Resolution: 0.001024

Planar_Distance_Units: meters

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: MI_VSECv1

Entity_Type_Definition: Michigan Valley Segment Ecological Classification Version 1.0

Entity_Type_Definition_Source:

MDNR Fisheries Division / UM School of Natural Resources and Environment

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: RF3RCH

Attribute_Definition: Unique identifying code for segment of reach.

Attribute_Definition_Source: US EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SEG

Attribute_Definition: Segment identifying code.

Attribute_Definition_Source: US EPA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ID

Attribute_Definition: Valley Segment ID.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division / UM SNRE

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: HUC

Attribute_Definition: Major watershed of Reach ID where VSEC resides.

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SHED

Attribute_Definition: Name of watershed in which Valley Segment resides.

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SUB_SHED

Attribute_Definition: Subwatershed where Valley Segment resides.

Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TRIBUTARY

Attribute_Definition: Names of tributaries contributing to this Valley Segment.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division / UM SNRE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LINK

Attribute_Definition:

Sum of the first-order streams (streams with no upstream branches).

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: D_LINK

Attribute_Definition: Link number at the next-downstream network juncture.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: H1

Attribute_Definition:

Hydrology codes - coded as 1 of 9 general dishcarge patterns (determined by examining composition of the catchment topography, surficial geology, and land cover). Water is not connected to the Great Lakes, but is cut off by a barrier dam. "1" indicates membership in the major class.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: G1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Groundwater-driven with very high baseflow and low peakflow

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: G2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Groundwater-driven, with high baseflow and moderate peakflow.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Runoff-driven with fair baseflow and moderate peakflow.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Runoff-driven with moderate baseflow and fair peakflow.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Runoff-driven, with low baseflow and high peakflow.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Runoff-driven with very low baseflow and very high peakflow

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: GS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Groundwater-driven with super-high baseflow and moderate peakflow

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: GW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Groundwater-driven influenced by extensive wetlands with moderate baseflow and very low peakflow.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: RW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Runoff-driven, influenced by extensive wetlands with very low baseflow and very low peakflow.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: H2

Attribute_Definition:

Hydrology codes - coded as 1 of 9 general dishcarge patterns (determined by examining composition of the catchment topography, surficial geology, and land cover). Water is not connected to the Great Lakes, but is cut off by a barrier dam. "2" indicates membership in a transitionary class.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: G1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Groundwater-driven with very high baseflow and low peakflow

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: G2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Groundwater-driven, with high baseflow and moderate peakflow.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Runoff-driven with fair baseflow and moderate peakflow.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Runoff-driven with moderate baseflow and fair peakflow.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Runoff-driven, with low baseflow and high peakflow.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Runoff-driven with very low baseflow and very high peakflow

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: GS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Groundwater-driven with super-high baseflow and moderate peakflow

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: GW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Groundwater-driven influenced by extensive wetlands with moderate baseflow and very low peakflow.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: RW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Runoff-driven, influenced by extensive wetlands with very low baseflow and very low peakflow.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: C1

Attribute_Definition:

Water chemistry codes. Codes were assigned to be oligotrophic, mesotrophic, or eutrophic. Codes were further defined by their effects of upstream lakes, wetlands, and land cover intensity.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: OS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Oligotrophic with very low nutrients and low alkalinity (soft water).

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: OH

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Oligotrophic with low nutrients and high alkalinity (hard water).

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: M

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mesotrophic, with moderate nutrients.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: MW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Mesotrophic, influenced by exensive wetlands, with moderate phosphorus and low nitrates.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: E1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Eutrophic, with moderate to high nutrients.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: E2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Eutrophic, with high nutrients.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: EG

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Eutrophic groundwater-driven stream, with high nutrients in the groundwater.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: EU

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Eutrophic stream in an urban area, with high nutirents and pollutants.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: C2

Attribute_Definition:

Water chemistry codes. Codes were assigned to be oligotrophic, mesotrophic, or eutrophic. Codes were further defined by their effects of upstream lakes, wetlands, and land cover intensity.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: OS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Oligotrophic with very low nutrients and low alkalinity (soft water).

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: OH

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Oligotrophic with low nutrients and high alkalinity (hard water).

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: M

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mesotrophic, with moderate nutrients.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: MW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Mesotrophic, influenced by exensive wetlands, with moderate phosphorus and low nitrates.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: E1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Eutrophic, with moderate to high nutrients.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: E2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Eutrophic, with high nutrients.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: EG

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Eutrophic groundwater-driven stream, with high nutrients in the groundwater.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: EU

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Eutrophic stream in an urban area, with high nutirents and pollutants.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: GD

Attribute_Definition:

Valley Slope Codes, as interpreted from elevation and topography maps as 1 of 3 broad categories.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: VL

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Very low valley slope, roughly , <4 ft/mi (<0.00076%).

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: L

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Low valley slope, roughly 4-10 ft/mi (0.00076 - 0.0019%).

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: M

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Moderate valley slope, roughly > 10ft/mi (>0.0019%).

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: VY

Attribute_Definition:

Valley character codes describing the origin of the valley (either glacial or a more recent alluvial process), degree of channel confinement, either by coarse-textured morainic features, old glacial-fluvial channel walls, or deeply-incised alluvial channel walls.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: GU

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Glacial and unconfined. Channel flows unconfined within a relatively broad glacial-fluvial valley.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: GC

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Glacial and confined. Channel is confined by a relatively narrow glacial-fluvial valley.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: GI

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Glacial and incised. Channel is confined by alluvial incision in a broad glacial-fluvial valley.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: GS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Glacial and sporadically confined by morainic features within a broad glacial-fluvial valley.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: AU

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Alluvial and unconfined. Channel is unconfined as it cuts across broad till, outwash, or lacustrine plains.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: AC

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Alluvial and confined. Channel is confined in an alluvial valley.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: AS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Alluvial and sproadically confined. Channel is sporadically-confined by moraininc features within broad till, outwash, or lacustrine plains.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: AA

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Alluvial with alternating confinement. Channel cuts alternatively across morainic features and plains.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: T1

Attribute_Definition:

Water temperature codes - patterns in both summer temperature means and diurnal fluctuations were considered to be driven primarily by catchment hydrology and size, modified by upstream lake and shading effects. "1" indicates membership in the major class.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: CL

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Cold mean and low diurnal variation. Catchment size is very small to small, with a very large groundwater source and extensive shading.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: CM

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Cold mean and moderate diurnal variation. Catchment size is small to medium, with a large groundwater source. Shading important on smaller streams.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: CH

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Cold mean and high diurnal variation. We have no examples of this uncommon type.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KL

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Cool mean and low diurnal variation. Catchment size is large wth a moderate to large groundwater source; or medium-sized with a medium groundwater source and substantial shading.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KM

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Cool mean and moderate diurnal variation. Catchment size is medium with a large groundwater source; or small with a moderate groundwater source.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KH

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Cool mean and high dirunal variation. Cool mean and high diurnal variation. Catchment size is small with little groundwater input.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: WL

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Warm mean and low diurnal varitiation. Catchment size is very large, with either small groundwater or moderate groundwater inputs.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: WM

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Warm mean and moderate diurnal variation. Catchment size is medium, with small or moderate groundwater.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: WH

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Warm mean and high diurnal variation. Catchment size is medium with little groundwater input.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: T2

Attribute_Definition:

Water temperature codes - patterns in both summer temperature means and diurnal fluctuations were considered to be driven primarily by catchment hydrology and size, modified by upstream lake and shading effects. "2" indicates membership in a transitionary class.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: CL

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Cold mean and low diurnal variation. Catchment size is very small to small, with a very large groundwater source and extensive shading.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: CM

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Cold mean and moderate diurnal variation. Catchment size is small to medium, with a large groundwater source. Shading is important on smaller streams.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: CH

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Cold mean and high diurnal variation. We have no examples of this uncommon type.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KL

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Cool mean and low diurnal variation. Catchment size is large with a moderate to large groundwater source; or medium-sized with a medium groundwater source and substantial shading.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KM

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Cool mean and moderate diurnal variation. Catchment size is medium with a large groundwater source; or small with a moderate groundwater source.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KH

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Cool mean and high diurnal variation. Catchment size is small with little groundwater input.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: WL

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Warm mean and low diurnal variation. Catchment size is very large, with either small groundwater or moderate groundwater inputs.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: WM

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Warm mean and moderate diurnal variation. Catchment size is medium, with small or moderate groundwater.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: WH

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Warm mean and high diurnal variation. Catchment size is medium with little groundwater input.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CKC

Attribute_Definition:

Creek chub fish species association. Species included are creek chub, redfin shiner, stoneroller minnow, common shiner, bluntnose minnow, and Johnny darter.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MOS

Attribute_Definition:

Mottled sculpin fish species association. Species included are mottled sculpin and blacknose dace.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: WSU

Attribute_Definition:

White sucker fish species association. Species included are white sucker and the fathead minnow.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: BNT

Attribute_Definition:

Brown trout fish species association. Species included are brown trout, chinook salmon, and rainbow trout.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: BKT

Attribute_Definition:

Brook trout fish species association.Species included are brook trout, slimy sculpin, and coho salmon.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: BSB

Attribute_Definition:

Brook stickleback fish species association.Species included are brook stickleback, hybrid sunfish, and northern redbelly dace.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FCF

Attribute_Definition:

Flathead catfish fish species association. Species included are flathead catfish, white crappie, common carp, bowfin, black crappie, tadpole madtom, and spotted sucker.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: BUR

Attribute_Definition:

Burbort fish species association. Species included are burbot and longnose dace.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PKS

Attribute_Definition:

Pumpkinseed fish species association. Species included are pumkinseed sunfish, black bullhead, yellow bullhead, green sunfish, and bluegill.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: HHC

Attribute_Definition:

Hornyhead chub fish species association. Species included are hornyhead chub, grass pickeral, and lake chubsucker.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: NOP

Attribute_Definition:

Northern pike fish species association. Species included are northern pike, golden shiner, blackside darter, central mudminnow, and pirate perch.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: RKB

Attribute_Definition:

Rockbass fish species association. Species included are rockbass, brown bullhead, longear sunfish, largemouth bass, and rainbow darter.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SMB

Attribute_Definition:

Smallmouth bass fish species association. Species included are smallmouth bass, black redhorse, striped shiner, river chub, northern hog sucker, stonecat, and greenside darter.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ROS

Attribute_Definition:

Rosyface shiner fish species association. Species included are rosyface shiner and yellow perch.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LOG

Attribute_Definition:

Logperch fish species association. Species included are logperch, brook silversides, mimic shiner, shorthead redhorse, and sand shiner.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: WAE

Attribute_Definition:

Walleye fish species associaiton. Species included are walleye, channel catfish, and spotfin shiner.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: GOR

Attribute_Definition:

Golden redhorse fish species association. Species included are golden redhorse, greater redhorse, silver redhorse.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DRU

Attribute_Definition:

Freshwater drum fish species association. Species included are freshwater drum, quillback carpsucker, and gizzard shad.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Zorn, T.G., P.W. Seelbach, and M.J. Wiley. 1997. Patterns in the fish communities of Lower Michigan streams. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishseries Research Report 2035, Ann Arbor.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Absent

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Missing/Not sampled

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FISHES

Attribute_Definition: Text listing of fish species associations.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PT_CHANGE

Attribute_Definition: Rationale for the identification of the segment boundary.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: COMMENTS

Attribute_Definition: Miscellaneous comments.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MRI_SITE

Attribute_Definition: Sites from MRI Database that fall within the segment.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CODE

Attribute_Definition:

Code describing the representation of the stream (single or double-banked, lake). This field was used to correctly calculate the length of the segment.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lake

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Double-banked stream

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Single-banked stream

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LINEWORK

Attribute_Definition: Text description of type of linework (CODE field).

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MU

Attribute_Definition: Fisheries Management Unit.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: LSE

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Eastern Lake Superior Management Unit

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: LSW

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Western Lake Superior Management Unit

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: LMN

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Northern Lake Michigan Management Unit

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: LMC

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Central Lake Michigan Management Unit

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: LMS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: LE

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lake Erie Management Unit

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: LHS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Southern Lake Huron Management Unit

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: LHN

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Northern Lake Huron Management Unit

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LGTH_ME

Attribute_Definition:

Length of segment in meters (accounts for double-banked streams).

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TZLEN_MI

Attribute_Definition:

Length of segment in miles (accounts for double-banked streams).

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TZ_GLAKES

Attribute_Definition:

Code describing the accessibility of water to the Great Lakes by fish (modified from a previously exisitng field by Troy Zorn).

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: yes

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Segment is accessible by Great Lakes fish species.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: no

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Segment is not accessible by Great Lakes fish species.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: waterfall

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Segment is upstream of a waterfall and it is not accessible by Great Lakes fish species (waterfall is not passable).

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TSUM

Attribute_Definition:

Summary value of temperature codes, where the T1 & T2 categories were simplified to a single value by Troy Zorn.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Troy Zorn, MDNR Fisheries Research, Marquette, MI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: C

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cold

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: K

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cool

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: L

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lake

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: W

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Warm

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FISH_GROUP

Attribute_Definition:

Summary value of fish species associations, created by Troy Zorn.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Troy Zorn, MDNR Fisheries Research, Marquette, MI

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SIZE

Attribute_Definition: General size class of watershed.

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AREAMID

Attribute_Definition: Area at midpoint of catchment (in square miles).

Attribute_Definition_Source: MDNR Fisheries Division & UM SNRE

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Paul Seelbach

Contact_Organization:

Institute for Fisheries Research, Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Contact_Position: MDNR Fisheries Division, Head of Research

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 212 Museums Annex Building, 1109 North University Ave.

City: Ann Arbor

State_or_Province: Michigan

Postal_Code: 48109

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 734/ 663-3554

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 734/ 663-9399

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: seelbacp@michigan.gov

Hours_of_Service: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Resource_Description: Downloadable Data

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: SDTS

Transfer_Size: 26.241

Ordering_Instructions: Email Paul Seelbach for the details on acquiring this dataset.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20040401

Metadata_Review_Date: unknown

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Lidia Szabo Kraft

Contact_Organization:

Institute for Fisheries Research, Department of Natural Resources

Contact_Position: Research Associate, UM SNRE

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 212 Museums Annex, 1109 North University Ave.

City: Ann Arbor

State_or_Province: Michigan

Postal_Code: 48109-1084

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 734/ 663-3554 x 114

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 734/ 663-9399

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: kraftls@michigan.gov

Hours_of_Service: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Contact_Instructions: Please call or email with questions.

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

Metadata_Access_Constraints: none

Metadata_Use_Constraints:

This information was extracted from Michiagn Department of Natural Resources No. 2036 Fisheries Division Research Report, A Landscape-Based Ecological Classification for River Valley Segments in Lower Michigan (MI-VSEC Version 1.0).

Metadata_Extensions:

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