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Use of photointerpretation and GIS in developing a new approach to restoration and management of a Lake Erie coastal wetland
Entry ID:
brdglsc0002
Summary
Abstract:
Coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes are subject to extreme fluctuations
of water levels and to erosion from wave action during storms. Both processes are natural, and under undisturbed conditions, wetlands develop and respond to these processes in a natural manner. However, the U.S. coastline of Lake Erie has been altered dramatically by the actions of humans. Industrial, municipal, ...  Purpose: This dataset provides some qualitative information on wetland plant communities located in Metzger Marsh. Alternative management strategies for diked marshes are needed that will improve the ability to manage carp populations, allow access of desirable fish species while restricting carp access, and yet retain the ability to manage effec- tively for waterfowl and other wildlife. Largely based on ...
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
Kurt P. Kowalski and Douglas A. Wilcox; USGS, BRD, Great Lakes Science Center
Dataset Title:
Use of photointerpretation and GIS in developing a new approach to restoration and management of a Lake Erie coastal wetland
Dataset Release Date:
1997
Dataset Release Place:
Ann Arbor, MI
Dataset Publisher:
Great Lakes Science Center, BRD, USGS
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1940-01-01
Stop Date:
1997-01-01
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Quality
The vectors in the GIS polygon coverage were delineated using large-
scale aerial photography. The inherent distortions and errors in the aerial photographs were recognized and accommodated when possible. There was a degree of error in the delineation and digitation of the vegetation boundaries due to the quality of aerial photos, missing data, interpretation error, ... Ancillary Keywords
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Originating Center
Data Center
Personnel
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
313 994-3331 Ext. 308
Fax:
313 994-8780
Email:
kurt_kowalski at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
Great Lakes Science Center
Biological Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1451 Green Road
City:
Ann Arbor
Province or State:
MI
Postal Code:
48105-2899
Country:
USA
Publications/References
Citation Information:
Originator: Wilcox, Douglas A. and K.P. Kowalski Publication Date: 1995-03 Title: "Alternative management strategies for diked marshes: studies of Metzger Marsh plant communities." Publisher: Fish and Wildlife Service. Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date:
2003-08-21
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