Water sampling locations in the Washburn/Great Divide Unit of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS)
Publication_Date: 20181228
Title:
Water sampling locations in the Washburn/Great Divide Unit of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Description:
Abstract:
This dataset consists of point data for each water chemistry sampling location. Each point has attributes for the source of water, such as a groundwater well or stream; site name; site number, an identifier used in the accompanying report; sample date; temperature in degrees Celsius; electric conductivity in µs/cm; pH; and laboratory alkalinity, in mg/L. Additional laboratory results, as well as methodology and interpretation, and are documented in an accompanying summary report available from the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey.
Purpose:
This dataset was produced as part of a project to assess groundwater resources across the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Groundwater is an important resource for the forest, and a more comprehensive understanding of this resource can help guide land management decisions. Water chemistry sampling can be used to evaluate water quality and changes across different site types. This data set contains sampling locations, site type, and field measurements. The datasets produced as part of this project are divided by location into four groups, corresponding to the four main National Forest Units: Medford, Nicolet, Park Falls, and Washburn/Great Divide. This dataset is located in the Washburn/Great Divide Unit.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20181228
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -91.389418
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -90.596093
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 46.685309
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 45.920065
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Washburn/Great Divide Unit
Theme_Keyword: Ashland County
Theme_Keyword: Bayfield County
Theme_Keyword: Sawyer County
Theme_Keyword: geology
Theme_Keyword: geologic
Theme_Keyword: chemistry
Theme_Keyword: water quality
Theme_Keyword: Wisconsin
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Place_Keyword: Washburn/Great Divide Unit
Place_Keyword: Ashland County
Place_Keyword: Bayfield County
Place_Keyword: Sawyer County
Place_Keyword: Wisconsin
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
These data are provided by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) on an "as is" basis. WGNHS will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of these data, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, punitive, and consequential. WGNHS makes no warranties on these data, express, implied, statutory, or in any other provision of any agreement or communication, and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS)
Contact_Position: Information Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: unknown
Address: 3817 Mineral Point Rd
City: Madison
State_or_Province: Wisconsin
Postal_Code: 53705-5100
Country: USA
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gis@wgnhs.uwex.edu
Data_Set_Credit:
This project was funded by the U.S. Forest Service. The data analysis was completed by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) in 2012.
Native_Data_Set_Environment: Version 6.2 (Build 9200) ; Esri ArcGIS 10.6.0.8321

Data_Quality_Information:
Completeness_Report:
This dataset provides select water chemistry results measured in the field and in the laboratory. In most cases a single sample was obtained and thus represents only a snapshot of water chemistry. Inaccuracies in the results can stem from equipment limitations, procedure, or human error. Analytical procedures are documented in an accompanying summary report available from the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Type_of_Source_Media: None
Source_Contribution:
This dataset consists of point data showing the locations and select results for water sampling in the Washburn/Great Divide Unit of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin. The methodology and results are documented in an accompanying summary report available from WGNHS.

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: 69

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 8.983152841195215e-09
Longitude_Resolution: 8.983152841195215e-09
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal Degrees
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D WGS 1984
Ellipsoid_Name: WGS 1984
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257223563

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: WGD_GeochemSites_WGNHS_2016
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: Date
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Cond_
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: pH
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Temp
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SiteNum
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Alkalinity
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SITENAME
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: source
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
source: Source of water sample, such as well, spring, or lake SITENAME: Site name – Name of water sample site location. SITENUM: Site number - An identifier for each sample site used in the accompanying report. Sites measured multiple times are given a site number with the type “##.2” or “##.3” to indicate multiple measurements at the same site. DATE: Date - The date the sample was obtained. TEMP: Temperature - In-situ temperature of water sample in degrees Celsius. COND: Conductivity - The in-situ electrical conductivity measured in the field in µs/cm. PH: pH - The in-situ pH of the water sample measured in the field (unitless). Alkalinity: The alkalinity of the water sample measured in the field in mg/L.
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
This dataset consists of point data showing the locations and select results for water sampling in the Washburn/Great Divide Unit of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin. The methodology and results are documented in an accompanying summary report available from WGNHS.

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20190212
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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