An inventory of springs in Wisconsin: ponds

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Susan K. Swanson, Beloit College
Originator: Grace E. Graham
Originator: David J. Hart
Originator: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
Publication_Date: 20191025
Title: An inventory of springs in Wisconsin: ponds
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Bulletin
Issue_Identification: 113
Description:
Abstract:
This is a limited dataset of groundwater-fed ponds in Wisconsin that are positioned in headwater settings. This information was collected as part of an inventory of springs that discharge at rates of approximately 0.25 cubic feet per second or more at the time of the inventory. While discrete, high-discharge springs were not observed in these ponds, discharge measurements were collected to document overall pond outflow. The information was collected during site surveys between July 2014 and August 2017. The point features represent the pond locations; attributes include site observations and measurements made during the site survey. Features in this dataset also have corresponding photographs with captions. The methodology, results, and full explanation of dataset attributes are documented in an accompanying report.
Purpose:
This dataset was produced as part of a project to inventory springs in Wisconsin that discharge at rates of approximately 0.25 cubic feet per second or more at the time of the inventory. Understanding spring hydrology is important because springs contribute water to streams, lakes, and wetlands, provide wildlife habitat, and in some cases supply water to fish hatcheries, private residences, and agricultural activities. In addition to the information about the surveyed springs, the project also compiled data for springs that were investigated but not surveyed, and data for a limited number of groundwater-fed ponds. The methodology, results, and full explanation of dataset attributes are documented in the accompanying report: Swanson, S.K., Graham, G.E., and Hart, D.J., 2019, An inventory of springs in Wisconsin: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey Bulletin 113, 24 p. The project was conducted by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey and Beloit College, and funded by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Supplemental_Information:
Suggested citation: Swanson, S.K., Graham, G.E., and Hart, D.J., 2019, An inventory of springs in Wisconsin: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey Bulletin 113, 24 p.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20140101
Ending_Date: 20171231
Currentness_Reference:
This is a limited dataset of groundwater-fed ponds in Wisconsin that are positioned in headwater settings. The information was collected during site surveys between July 2014 and August 2017.
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -92.803199
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.132922
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 46.455547
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.505841
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: ponds
Theme_Keyword: springs
Theme_Keyword: hydrology
Theme_Keyword: hydrogeology
Theme_Keyword: Wisconsin
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints: None
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: physical
Address: 3817 Mineral Point Rd
City: Madison
State_or_Province: Wisconsin
Postal_Code: 53705
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 608-263-7389
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: data@wgnhs.wisc.edu
Data_Set_Credit:
The project was conducted by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey and Beloit College. The project was funded by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Native_Data_Set_Environment: Version 6.2 (Build 9200) ; Esri ArcGIS 10.6.0.8321
Data_Quality_Information:
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Pond locations were recorded using GPS units collecting an average easting and northing within a 60-second logging interval, including parameters that quantify the strength and precision of the satellite signal. The GPS units have 2- to 5-meter horizontal accuracy. Signal strength and precision values are include in the feature attributes.
Completeness_Report:
This is a limited dataset of groundwater-fed ponds in Wisconsin that are positioned in headwater settings. This information was collected as part of an inventory of springs that discharge at rates of approximately 0.25 cubic feet per second or more at the time of the inventory. While discrete, high-discharge springs were not observed in these ponds, discharge measurements were collected to document overall pond outflow. The information was collected during site surveys between July 2014 and August 2017.
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Field surveys proceeded on a county-by-county basis in August through November 2014, April through November 2015, March through November 2016, and March through August 2017. Feature attributes were defined in an ArcGIS feature class within a file geodatabase and configured to be editable on a handheld GPS unit. GPS units recorded an average easting and northing within a 60-second logging interval, as well as parameters that quantify the strength and precision of the satellite signal. Elevation values for the spring sites were extracted from the highest-resolution digital elevation model available. The source and resolution of the elevation model is included as feature attribute.
Process_Date: 20170831
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 21
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: NAD 1983 HARN Transverse Mercator
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -90.0
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.0
False_Easting: 520000.0
False_Northing: -4480000.0
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.0001
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.0001
Planar_Distance_Units: meter
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D North American 1983 HARN
Ellipsoid_Name: GRS 1980
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222101
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: Pond
Entity_Type_Definition:
Location and attributes of a limited number of groundwater-fed ponds in Wisconsin
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: WGNHS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
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: County
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Surveyor
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Date
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Time
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Easting_WTM
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Northing_WTM
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Horz_Precision_m
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Max_PDOP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Elevation_m
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Land_Owner
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Discharge_cfs
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Flow_Accuracy
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Discharge_Meas
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: elevation_source
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Notes
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PondID
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: GlobalID
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: gps_time_date
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: sat_signals
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Site_Code
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: physical
Address: 3817 Mineral Point Rd
City: Madison
State_or_Province: Wisconsin
Postal_Code: 53705
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 608-263-7389
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: data@wgnhs.wisc.edu
Distribution_Liability: See access and use constraints information.
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20191025
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: physical
Address: 3817 Mineral Point Rd
City: Madison
State_or_Province: Wisconsin
Postal_Code: 53705
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 608-263-7389
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: data@wgnhs.wisc.edu
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
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