Tidal Marsh Inventory (2011-2019)

Metadata:

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

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Center for Coastal Resources Management

Publication_Date: 20141231

Title: Tidal Marsh Inventory (2011-2019)

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Other_Citation_Details:

Virginia Tidal Marsh Inventory Center for Coastal Resources Management, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary, Gloucester Point, Virginia, 23062.

Online_Linkage: https://www.vims.edu/ccrm/research/inventory/virginia/index.php

Description:

Abstract:

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science published the first Tidal marsh Inventories using data collected in the early 1970's. Using high resolution color infra-red imagery from 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2017 new Tidal Marsh Inventories have been developed beginning in 2010. Marsh boundaries were generated using heads-up digitizing techniques at a scale of 1:1,000. From 2010 through 2014 marsh polygons were classified by morphologic type: fringe, extensive, embayed, or marsh island. Beginning in 2015, morphologic classification was discontinued. Marshes were ground-truthed in the field where a community type index was assigned to each marsh based on plant community make-up.

Purpose:

To maintain and update an inventory of the distribution of tidal marshes for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Supplemental_Information:

For more information please visit https://www.vims.edu/ccrm/research/inventory/index.php

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 20090601

Ending_Date: 20180816

Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -77.485332

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -75.244070

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 38.911827

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.529198

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Theme_Keyword:

Tidal marsh, wetland plant identification, wetland community type

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Categories

Theme_Keyword: biota

Theme_Keyword: boundaries

Theme_Keyword: environment

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Place_Keyword:

Virginia, Accomack, Alexandria, Arlington, Caroline, Charles City, Chesapeake, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Essex, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Hampton, Hanover, Henrico, Hopewell, Isle of Wight, James City, King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, Newport News, Norfolk, Northampton, Northumberland, Petersburg, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Prince George, Prince William, Richmond, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach, Westmoreland, Williamsburg, York

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints:

The Center for Coastal Resources Management (CCRM) provides these data with the understanding that they are not guaranteed to be correct or complete, and conclusions drawn from the data set are the sole responsibility of the user. Every attempt has been made to ensure that these data and the documentation are reliable and accurate. CCRM, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), and the Commonwealth of Virginia assume no liability for any damages caused by inaccuracies in the data or documentation; and make no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or utility of this information, nor does the fact of distribution constitute a warranty. For more information, visit https://www.vims.edu/ccrm/research/inventory/index.phpVIMS CCRM must be cited with any use of this data. See Citation section of metadata for appropriate citation.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Contact_Person: Karinna Nunez

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing

Address: P.O. Box 1346

City: Gloucester Poiint

State_or_Province: Virginia

Postal_Code: 23062

Country: US

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (804) 684-7273

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: karinna@vims.edu

Native_Data_Set_Environment: Version 6.2 (Build 9200) ; Esri ArcGIS 10.6.1.9270

Data_Quality_Information:

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Polygons do not self intersect. Topology has been validated. There are no overlapping polygons, however, there may be small gaps between polygons.

Completeness_Report:

Tidal marshes observed in the field are the only polygons to be coded for marsh community type. Field collection of marsh data was performed primarily from a small shallow-draft vessel. Surveys extended as far upstream as depth and field conditions allowed. During surveys, marsh boundaries were verified, and wetland plant species observed within each marsh polygon were recorded along with relative cover estimates to determine marsh community types. Some marshes were surveyed by land.

Lineage:

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Field collection of marsh data was performed primarily from a small shallow-draft vessel, navigating at slow speeds parallel to the shoreline. Surveys extended as far upstream as depth and field conditions allowed. Some additional data collection was performed by land where marshes were easily accessible from public lands. During surveys, marsh boundaries were verified, and wetland plant species observed within each marsh polygon were recorded along with relative cover estimates to determine marsh community types. Processing Dates: summers 2009-2018

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Corrections were made to the digital data back at the lab using ArcGis Version 10.0 or above. Processing Dates: 2009 - 2019

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Tidal marshes were delineated from 2009, 2011, 2013, and/or 2017 VBMP imagery using onscreen digitizing techniques at a scale of 1:1,000. Bing and Google Earth online imagery were used to provide additional interpretive information to improve the accuracy of marsh boundaries. Marsh polygons were coded by shape and physiographic setting based on a classification system applied in the first Tidal Marsh Inventories (in the 1970s). Quality assurance and control measures were performed prior to generation of maps for fieldwork. Processing Dates: 2009-2019

Process_Date: 20150301

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

VBMP imagery, with the marsh polygon layer overlay, was printed for use in field surveys of the marshes. Processing Dates: 2009-2018

Process_Date: 20150401

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Current Tidal Marsh Inventories (2011 to 2019) were merged together.

Process_Date: 20190214

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Tidal marshes for King and Queen, King William, and New Kent counties were originally published in 2010. These localities were updated using 2017 VBMP imagery but were not field checked. Any community type information listed is from the 2009-2010 tidal marsh survey.

Process_Date: 20220113

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 46833

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 18N

Transverse_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -75.0

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.0

False_Easting: 500000.0

False_Northing: 0.0

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

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: VA_TMI_2011_2019_utm18

Entity_Type_Definition: Virginia tidal marshes

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: processor

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: MarshType

Attribute_Definition:

Tidal marshes take on several different morphologies. They can be embayed features that are set into the landscape with upland areas along the marsh edges. They can also be large extensive features that extend into the open water and have water on two or three sides. Fringe marshes grow nearly parallel to the shoreline and can be wide or narrow. An isolated marsh surrounded on all sides by open water; interior portions of the marsh may contain trees scattered at highest elevations In all cases, wetland vegetation must be relatively well established, although not necessarily healthy.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Tidal Marsh Inventories – Community Types & Field Codes

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Marsh type: Embayed, Extensive, Marsh Island and Marsh Fringe <5 feet, 5-30 feet and >30 feet. Begining in 2015 morphologic description of the marsh was discontinued. Marsh polygon description is now Marsh, Marsh Island, NoMarsh-Forest, NoMarsh-ScrubShrub, NoMarsh_Sand, or Water.

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 20140601

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CmtyType

Attribute_Definition: Marsh Community Type based on vegetational composition.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Processor

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Marsh Community Type: I = Saltmarsh Cordgrass/low marsh,II = Saltmeadow/high marsh, III = Black Needlerush, IV = Saltbush, V = Big Cordgrass, VI = Cattail, VII = Arrow Arum, VIII = Reedgrass, IX = Yellow Pond Lily, X = Saltwort, XI = Freshwater mix, XII = Brackish mix

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 20140401

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Reedgrass

Attribute_Definition: Amount of Reedgrass (Phragmites australis) present

Attribute_Definition_Source: Field personel

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Percentage of Phragmites in marsh: D = Dominant = Marsh 51-100% Phragmites X = Present = Marsh 1-50% Phragmites T = Trace = Marsh < 1% Phragmites

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 20140601

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PrcntPhrag

Attribute_Definition: % cover of Phragmites in marsh

Attribute_Definition_Source: Field personel

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: % cover of Phragmites in marsh

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 20140601

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FieldDate

Attribute_Definition: Date of marsh survey

Attribute_Definition_Source: Processor

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Date of Marsh Survey

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 20140601

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CommunType

Attribute_Definition: Community Type description

Attribute_Definition_Source: Tidal Marsh Inventories – Community Types & Field Codes

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Type I: Predominately Saltmarsh Cordgrass / low marsh Type II: Predominately Saltmeadow / high marsh Type III: Predominately Black Needlerush Type IV: Predominately Saltbush Type V: Predominately Big Cordgrass Type VI: Predominately Cattail Type VII: Predominately Arrow Arum - Pickerelweed Type VIII: Predominately Reed Grass Type IX: Predominately Yellow Pond Lily Type X: Predominately Saltwort Type XI: Freshwater mix - no dominant species Type XII: Brackish mix - no dominant specie

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Type I: Predominantly Saltmarsh Cordgrass / low marsh

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Marsh dominated by (>50% cover) saltmarsh cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Silberhorn, G.M., G.M. Dawes, T.A. Barnard, Jr.. 1974. Coastal Wetlands of Virginia. Interim Report No. 3. Guidelines for Activities Affecting Virginia Wetlands. Special Report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 46. VIMS. Gloucester Pt, VA. 23062.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Type II: Predominantly Saltmeadow / high marsh

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Marsh dominated by (>50% cover) saltmeadow hay (Spartina patens) &/or saltgrass (Distichlis spicata)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Silberhorn, G.M., G.M. Dawes, T.A. Barnard, Jr.. 1974. Coastal Wetlands of Virginia. Interim Report No. 3. Guidelines for Activities Affecting Virginia Wetlands. Special Report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 46. VIMS. Gloucester Pt, VA. 23062.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Type III: Predominantly Black Needlerush

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Marsh dominated by (>50% cover) black needlerush (Juncus roemerianus)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Silberhorn, G.M., G.M. Dawes, T.A. Barnard, Jr.. 1974. Coastal Wetlands of Virginia. Interim Report No. 3. Guidelines for Activities Affecting Virginia Wetlands. Special Report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 46. VIMS. Gloucester Pt, VA. 23062.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Type IV: Predominantly Saltbush

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Marsh dominated by (>50% cover) groundsel tree (Baccharis halimifolia) &/or marsh elder (Iva frutescens)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Silberhorn, G.M., G.M. Dawes, T.A. Barnard, Jr.. 1974. Coastal Wetlands of Virginia. Interim Report No. 3. Guidelines for Activities Affecting Virginia Wetlands. Special Report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 46. VIMS. Gloucester Pt, VA. 23062.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Type V: Predominantly Big Cordgrass

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Marsh dominated by (>50% cover) big cordgrass (Spartina cynosuroides)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Silberhorn, G.M., G.M. Dawes, T.A. Barnard, Jr.. 1974. Coastal Wetlands of Virginia. Interim Report No. 3. Guidelines for Activities Affecting Virginia Wetlands. Special Report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 46. VIMS. Gloucester Pt, VA. 23062.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Type VI: Predominantly Cattail

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Marsh dominated by (>50% cover) cattails (Typha spp.)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Silberhorn, G.M., G.M. Dawes, T.A. Barnard, Jr.. 1974. Coastal Wetlands of Virginia. Interim Report No. 3. Guidelines for Activities Affecting Virginia Wetlands. Special Report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 46. VIMS. Gloucester Pt, VA. 23062.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Type VII: Predominantly Arrow Arum - Pickerelweed

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Marsh dominated by (>50% cover) arrow arum (Peltandra virginica) &/or pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Silberhorn, G.M., G.M. Dawes, T.A. Barnard, Jr.. 1974. Coastal Wetlands of Virginia. Interim Report No. 3. Guidelines for Activities Affecting Virginia Wetlands. Special Report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 46. VIMS. Gloucester Pt, VA. 23062.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Type VIII: Predominantly Reed Grass

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Marsh dominated by (>50% cover) reed grass (Phragmites australis)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Silberhorn, G.M., G.M. Dawes, T.A. Barnard, Jr.. 1974. Coastal Wetlands of Virginia. Interim Report No. 3. Guidelines for Activities Affecting Virginia Wetlands. Special Report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 46. VIMS. Gloucester Pt, VA. 23062.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Type IX: Predominantly Yellow Pond Lily

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Marsh dominated by (50% cover) yellow pond lily (Nuphar luteum)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Silberhorn, G.M., G.M. Dawes, T.A. Barnard, Jr.. 1974. Coastal Wetlands of Virginia. Interim Report No. 3. Guidelines for Activities Affecting Virginia Wetlands. Special Report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 46. VIMS. Gloucester Pt, VA. 23062.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Type X: Predominantly Saltwort

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Marsh dominated by (>50% cover) saltwort (Salicornia spp.)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Silberhorn, G.M., G.M. Dawes, T.A. Barnard, Jr.. 1974. Coastal Wetlands of Virginia. Interim Report No. 3. Guidelines for Activities Affecting Virginia Wetlands. Special Report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 46. VIMS. Gloucester Pt, VA. 23062.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Type XI: Freshwater mix - no dominant species

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Marsh predominantly freshwater species, with no single species dominant (>50% cover)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Silberhorn, G.M., G.M. Dawes, T.A. Barnard, Jr.. 1974. Coastal Wetlands of Virginia. Interim Report No. 3. Guidelines for Activities Affecting Virginia Wetlands. Special Report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 46. VIMS. Gloucester Pt, VA. 23062.

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Type XII: Brackish mix - no dominant species

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Marsh predominantly brackish or salt water species, with no single species dominant (>50% cover)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Silberhorn, G.M., G.M. Dawes, T.A. Barnard, Jr.. 1974. Coastal Wetlands of Virginia. Interim Report No. 3. Guidelines for Activities Affecting Virginia Wetlands. Special Report in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering No. 46. VIMS. Gloucester Pt, VA. 23062.

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 20140901

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Dominant_P

Attribute_Definition: Dominant plant species

Attribute_Definition_Source: Processor

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Dominant plant species

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 20140801

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: COUNTY

Attribute_Definition: Jurisdiction represented in survey

Attribute_Definition_Source: Processor

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Name of jurisdiction (city/county).

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PubYear

Attribute_Definition: Publication year.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Processor

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Publication years are 2011-2019

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Acres

Attribute_Definition: Area of marsh polygon

Attribute_Definition_Source: Processor

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Area of wetland polygon in acres (GIS calculated in UTM zone 18)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FieldCheck

Attribute_Definition: Indicated that a marsh has been verified in the field.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Processor

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Y = field verified N = not field checked

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MarshNo

Attribute_Definition:

Unique id for a marsh. The number is only unique within the city/county of the inventory.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Processor

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Numberic identification number for a tidal marsh. Unique within the county surveyed.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FIPS

Attribute_Definition:

"Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) codes are a standardized set of numeric codes to ensure uniform identification of geographic entities such as cities, counties and towns." These codes are issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The codes listed in this field are county and city codes for Virginia (state FIPS 51).

Attribute_Definition_Source: Virginia Department of Taxation

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FIPSCode

Attribute_Definition:

"Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) codes are a standardized set of numeric codes to ensure uniform identification of geographic entities such as cities, counties and towns." These codes are issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The codes listed in this field are county and city codes for Virginia (state FIPS 51). This field is the same as the FIPS field except represented as text.

Attribute_Definition_Source: processor

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FIPSMRSHNO

Attribute_Definition:

Unique identification for a marsh. It is a combination of the FIPS code and the marsh number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: processor

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Comments

Attribute_Definition: Comments pertaining to the tidal marsh.

Attribute_Definition_Source: processor

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PrevPubYr

Attribute_Definition: Previously published year.

Attribute_Definition_Source: processor

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape_Length

Attribute_Definition: Length of feature in internal units.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape_Area

Attribute_Definition: Area of feature in internal units squared.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Positive real numbers that are automatically generated (when part of a geodatabase).

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PhragPres

Attribute_Definition:

Presence of Phragmites has been classified as >=50% , <50% or blank (no data entered)

Attribute_Definition_Source: processor

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: RefImagery

Attribute_Definition:

Imagery referenced while delineating tidal marsh polygons using onscreen digitizing techniques at a scale of 1:1,000.

Attribute_Definition_Source: processor

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: gisAcres

Overview_Description:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

Five shape files combine to complete the Shoreline Inventory. The complete set includes va_lubc, va_astru, va_sstru, va_beaches, and va_TMI. The va_lubc (land use and bank cover) file is a linear shape file containing data about land use, tree fringe, bank height, bank cover, bank stability and beach status along the shoreline. Va_astru (access structure shape file) is a point shape file with locations of docks, dilapidated docks, boathouses, and private and public boat ramps. Va_sstru (shoreline structures) is a linear shape file delineating hard structures in place at the shoreline (bulkhead, dilapidated bulkhead, riprap, wharf, unconventional, debris, marina < 50 slips, marina > 50 slips, jetty, marsh toe revetment, groinfield and breakwaters). Va_beach is a linear shapefile showing the presence of beaches on the shoreline. As of 2016, beaches are digitized as a separate file and are no longer included in the _lubc shapefile. Va_TMI (tidal marsh inventory) shows the location, size, and community type of tidal marshes.
These shape files will be modified yearly with the addition of updated locality inventories. The PubYear field denotes the publication year of the county inventory. The jurisdiction is listed in the County field. Digital shoreline inventories began in 1998. Over the years, the methodology for collecting the data, as well as what data is collected has changed. For detailed information on a particular county, please visit the Shoreline & Tidal Marsh Inventory web site at https://www.vims.edu/ccrm/research/inventory/index.php.

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:

Comprehensive Coastal Inventory Program, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, Gloucester Point, Virginia, 23062.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20220616

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

Comprehensive Coastal Inventory Program, Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS))

Contact_Person: Tamia Rudnicky

Contact_Position: GIS Programmer/Analyst

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: physical

Address: Virginia Institute of Marine Science

City: Gloucester Point

State_or_Province: Virginia

Postal_Code: 23062

Country: US

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (804) 684-7181

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: local time