5/10/2015 stream physical habitat data elements: request for acwi approval methods and data...
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Stream Physical Habitat Data Elements: Request for ACWI Approval
Methods and Data Comparability Board
Herndon, VA, Feb. 10, 2009
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Stream Physical Habitat Data Elements
Background
Objectives
Description of new data elements
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Workgroup Members and Liaisons
State/Interstate/Academia
*Revital Katznelson, UC-Berkeley Ext
LeAnne Astin, Fairfax Co., VA
Mike Henebry, State of IL
Mike Miller, State of WI
Nonprofit/Volunteer
Eric Russell, Surfrider Foundation
ESAR / WQX
BioData /BioShare
*Faith Fitzpatrick, USGSEli Greenbaum, ORNLEric Vowinkel, USGSDan Sullivan, USGS
Karen Blocksom, EPAChuck Spooner, EPATom Busiahn, USFWSPhil Kaufmann, EPA
Federal
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Objectives Promote methods and data comparability through
improved data documentation
Identify commonalities among existing PHAB Protocols and Data Management Systems
Support ESAR/WQX teams’ effort in integrating PHAB Results and metadata into their data exchange tools
Develop a list of core data elements for PHAB, and integrate them with existing WQDE modules.
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What is physical habitat?
Habitat = the set of conditions that support and control species distribution and abundance
Physical habitat = the physical structure (in this case, of streams). Includes some “biological” elements like vegetation that affect structure
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Elements of physical habitat Stream size and gradient Sinuosity Substrate size and stability Habitat complexity and cover Woody debris size and abundance Residual pool dimensions and frequency Riparian vegetation cover and structure Anthropogenic disturbances Channel-riparian interaction
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Typical Stream Chemistry Sampling: Point
Spatial elements – typical QW sampling site
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Spatial elements – habitat survey
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Data elements are modular
1.0 Contact 1.1 Data source (data owner, sampling
entity, etc.) 1.1.1 Organization formal name
2.0 Results 2.1 Result Value
2.2.1 Result value unit of measure 3.0 Reason for sampling 4.0 Date/Time Etc.
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New data elements
3.0 Reasons for Sampling 3.1 Reason for Sample Collection
3.1.1 Spatial Intent 3.1.2 Temporal Intent
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New data elements (cont)
6.0 Sample Collection 6.1 Sample Type
6.1.2 Habitat Category Sampled 6.1.3 Sample spatial component 6.1.4 Parent spatial framework
6.1.4.1 Parent location relative to permanent station
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6.1.2 Habitat category sampled
Examples: Channel hydraulics Channel geometry Streambed substrate/sediment Bank/riparian measurements Habitat complexity and cover Flow/hydrology Multiple/integrated
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6.1.3 Sample spatial component and 6.1.4 Parent spatial framework 6.1.4
Transect #36.1.3
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6.1.3 Sample spatial component and 6.1.4 Parent spatial framework
Transect point
6.1.3
Transect #3
6.1.4
Stream reach
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6.1.4.1 Parent location relative to permanent station
5.0 Location of permanent station
Endpoint of sampling reach
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New data elements (cont)
6.5 Sample Collection Method 6.5.4 Sample Collection Criteria
Indicate any particular conditions that must be present in order for sample to be valid
Examples: Max. depth must be less than 1 m in order
to sample Flow velocity must be less than 0.3 m/sec Etc.
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New data elements (cont)
7.0 Sample Analysis and QA/QC 7.9.2 Sample Batch ID
All samples collected in one trip that share field duplicates, blanks, and other quality checks for sample integrity
7.9.3 Result Batch ID All the field measurement results that share
repeated measurements and other quality checks for reproducibility, or that were collected by one instrument between a calibration and the subsequent accuracy check
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Future Directions
Outreach Presentations, workshops Demonstrations
Update User Guide Incorporate new data elements Include examples for clarity Provide tools
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Questions & Resolution
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