# 2000 LCU Data for the Upper Mississippi River System

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Data_Quality_Information
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Spatial_Reference_Information
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Metadata_Reference_Information

## Identification Information

Section Index

Citation:

Citation Information:

Originator: U.S. Geological Survey; Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center; Long Term Resource Monitoring Program
Publication Date: 2001
Title: 2000 LCU Data for the Upper Mississippi River System
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: geospatial data sets and report figures
Publication Information:

Publication Place: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Publisher: USGS - Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center

Online Linkage: http://www.umesc.usgs.gov; http://www.umesc.usgs.gov/data_library/land_cover_use/2000_lcu_umesc.html

Description:

Abstract:

The U.S. Geological Survey's Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center (UMESC) created high-resolution land cover/use data sets for the Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS) from 1:24,000-scale color infrared aerial photos collected in 2000. The photos were interpreted using a minimum mapping unit of 1-hectare and 10% minimum vegetation cover. The photos were interpreted to delineate land cover/land use, percent vegetation cover, tree height, and hydrology regime. The geographic extent of the UMRS is the Mississippi River from Cairo, IL to Minneapolis, MN and the Illinois River from its confluence with the Mississippi near Grafton, IL to Lake Michigan.

Purpose:

The Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center administers the Long Term Resource Monitoring Program (LTRMP), authorized under the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-662). The mission of the LTRMP is to provide decision makers with information to maintain the Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS) as a viable large river ecosystem given its multiple-use character. The long-term goals of the Program are to understand the system, determine resource trends and impacts, develop management alternatives, manage information, and develop useful products. The creation and distribution of high-resolution land cover/use data for the UMRS aids the Center in meeting these goals.

Supplemental Information:

The data are available via. the Internet at www.umesc.usgs.gov. The data are served as PC and Unix based ArcInfo export files, PC based ArcView shape files, and report graphics (.gif images). The ArcInfo export files are stored in a Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) projection, zone 15, North American datum 1927 (NAD27). The ArcView shape files are also stored in UTM projections, zone 15 and where appropriate zone 16, and in both NAD27 and NAD83 mapping datums.

Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Range of Dates/Times:

Beginning Date: 8/5/2000
Ending Date: 9/20/2000

Currentness Reference: ground condition

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: As needed

Spatial Domain:

Bounding Coordinates:

West Bounding Coordinate: -93.43
East Bounding Coordinate: -87.31
North Bounding Coordinate: 45.25
South Bounding Coordinate: 36.79

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: None
Theme Keyword: Floodplain
Theme Keyword: Forest
Theme Keyword: Land Cover
Theme Keyword: Land Use
Theme Keyword: Marshes
Theme Keyword: Vegetation
Theme Keyword: Wetland
Theme Keyword: Wetlands
Theme Keyword: LCU

Place:

Place Keyword Thesaurus: Geographic Names
Place Keyword: Iowa
Place Keyword: Illinois
Place Keyword: Missouri
Place Keyword: Minnesota
Place Keyword: Wisconsin
Place Keyword: Illinois River
Place Keyword: Mississippi River
Place Keyword: Upper Mississippi
Place Keyword: Navigation Pool

Access Constraints: The data are distributed as both ArcInfo export files and as ArcView shapefiles. The ability to read and use these file formats is required.
Use Constraints: None
Point of Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: USGS - Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center

Contact Position: Spatial Analysis and Computer Technology Branch
Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: U.S. Geological Survey; Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center; 2630 Fanta Reed Road;
City: La Crosse
State or Province: Wisconsin
Postal Code: 54603-1223
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: 608-783-6451
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 608-783-6066
Contact Electronic Mail Address: metadata_coordinator@umesc.er.usgs.gov
Hours of Service: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday Through Friday

## Data Quality Information

Section Index

Attribute Accuracy:

Attribute Accuracy Report:

The attribute accuracy for this data set is tested by manually comparing hard copy plots to the original base map or mylar overlay. Some comparison may be done on-screen if areas on the test plot are unclear. The attributes are also checked against an all-inclusive list of possible attributes for the data set. If needed the attributes are also verified to the photo interpretation for the data set.

Logical Consistency Report:

All polygon features are checked for topology using the ARC/INFO software. Each polygon begins and ends at the same point with the node feature. All nodes are checked for error so that there are no dangling features. There are no duplicate lines or polygons. All nodes will snap together and close polygons based on a specified tolerance. If the node is not with the tolerance it is adjusted manually. The tests for logical consistency are performed in ARC/INFO using certain commands.

Completeness Report:

All data that was photo-interpreted is also automated. This includes submergent classes, emergents, grasses, and trees. Photo interpretation was performed using a 1-hectare minimum mapping unit, 10% vegetation cover.

Positional Accuracy:

Horizontal Positional Accuracy:

Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report:

The horizontal positional accuracy is tested by visual comparison of the data with hard copy maps and on-screen with existing data sets that cover the same area. The basemaps onto which the aerial photo overlays were transferred were 1:12,000-scale mylars plots of digital orthophoto quadrangles (DOQ).

Lineage:

Source Information:

Source Citation:

Citation Information:

Originator: USGS; Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center; Long Term Resource Monitoring Program
Publication Date: 10/01/2000
Title: 2000 Color Infrared Aerial Photography - Upper Mississippi River
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: 9 x 9-inch color transparencies
Publication Information:

Publication Place: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Publisher: Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center

Source Scale Denominator: 24000
Type of Source Media: 9 x 9-inch transparency
Source Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Range of Dates/Times:

Beginning Date: 8/5/2000
Beginning Time: Unknown
Ending Date: 9/20/2000
Ending Time: Unknown

Source Currentness Reference: ground condition

Source Citation Abbreviation: 2000 UMR Color IR Photos
Source Contribution: The photo transparencies provide the source data for determining land cover/use conditions.

Source Information:

Source Citation:

Citation Information:

Originator: USGS; Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center; Long Term Resource Monitoring Program
Publication Date: 06/01/2001
Title: 2000 Interpreted Photo Overlays - Upper Mississippi River
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: mylar photo overlay
Publication Information:

Publication Place: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Publisher: Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center

Other Citation Details:

A Bausch & Lomb zoom transfer scope was used to register the interpreted photo overlays. The stereoscope is used to transfer data contained in the interpreted photo overlays to DOQ basemaps. The resultant product is a mosaic of photo overlays registered to the basemap.

Source Scale Denominator: 24000
Type of Source Media: stable-base material
Source Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Range of Dates/Times:

Beginning Date: 8/5/2000
Beginning Time: Unknown
Ending Date: 9/20/2000
Ending Time: Unknown

Source Currentness Reference: ground condition

Source Citation Abbreviation: 2000 UMR Photo Overlays
Source Contribution:

The transferred photo overlays provided the data layer that was fed into a large format scanner. The scanned image was then vectorized and turned into a polygon GIS data set using the software program ArcInfo.

Source Information:

Source Citation:

Citation Information:

Originator: U.S. Geological Survey; National Mapping Discipline
Publication Date: varies
Title: Digital Orthophoto Quadrangles
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: georeferenced digital image
Publication Information:

Publication Place: Sioux Falls, SD
Publisher: USGS - EROS Data Center

Other Citation Details:

A digital orthophoto is a digital image of an aerial photograph in which displacements caused by the camera and the terrain have been removed. It combines the image characteristics of a photograph with the geometric qualities of a map. The standard digital orthophoto produced by the USGS is a black-and-white, or color infrared, 1-meter ground resolution quarter quadrangle image. The accuracy and quality of USGS digital orthophotos must meet National Map Accuracy Standards at 1:12,000 scale for 3.75-minute quadrangles and at 1:24,000-scale for 7.5-minute quadrangles.

Online Linkage: http://nsdi.usgs.gov/products/doq.html; www.umesc.usgs.gov; http://www.umesc.usgs.gov/data_library/maps_quads_figs/doq.html

Source Scale Denominator: 12000
Type of Source Media: Digital database file
Source Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Multiple Dates/Times:

Single Date/Time:

Time of Day: Unknown

Source Currentness Reference: ground condition

Source Citation Abbreviation: DOQs
Source Contribution: Basemaps onto which the photo overlays were transferred.

Process Step:

Process Description:

Photo interpretation was performed on the 1:24,000-scale color infrared photo transparencies using a Bausch and Lomb 240 zoom stereoscope at 6X magnification. Photo interpretation was performed using 4x0 (.18 inch) drafting pens on clear acetate overlays registered to the transparencies. The minimum mapping unit was approximately 1-hectare, 10% vegetation coverage. Extensive ground truthing is performed in conjunction with photo interpretation.

Source Used Citation Abbreviation: 2000 UMR Color IR Photos
Process Date: Not complete
Source Produced Citation Abbreviation: 2000 UMR Photo Overlays
Process Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: USGS - Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center

Contact Position: Spatial Analysis and Computer Technology Branch
Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: U.S. Geological Survey; Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center; 2630 Fanta Reed Road;
City: La Crosse
State or Province: Wisconsin
Postal Code: 54603-1223
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: 608-783-6451
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 608-783-6066
Contact Electronic Mail Address: metadata_coordinator@umesc.er.usgs.gov
Hours of Service: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday Through Friday

Process Step:

Process Description:

Data were transferred from photo overlays to mylar overlays placed over registered basemaps using a Bausch & Lomb zoom transfer scope. This step is used to (a) georeference the data, and (b) remove photo distortions.

Source Used Citation Abbreviation: 2000 UMR Photo Overlays

Process Step:

Process Description:

Transferred data were automated using a large format scanner (400 dpi) and the software program ArcInfo. No data reduction or generalization took place during the transferring and automization processes.

Process Date: Not complete
Process Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: USGS - Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center

Contact Position: Spatial Analysis and Computer Technology Branch
Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: U.S. Geological Survey; Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center; 2630 Fanta Reed Road;
City: La Crosse
State or Province: Wisconsin
Postal Code: 54603-1223
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: 608-783-6451
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 608-783-6066
Contact Electronic Mail Address: metadata_coordinator@umesc.er.usgs.gov
Hours of Service: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday Through Friday

## Spatial Data Organization Information

Section Index

Direct Spatial Reference Method: Vector

## Spatial Reference Information

Section Index

Horizontal Coordinate System Definition:

Planar:

Grid Coordinate System:

Grid Coordinate System Name: Universal Transverse Mercator 1927
Universal Transverse Mercator:

UTM Zone Number: 15
Transverse Mercator:

Scale Factor at Central Meridian: 0.9996
Longitude of Central Meridian: -93
Latitude of Projection Origin: 0
False Easting: 0
False Northing: 0

Planar Coordinate Information:

Planar Coordinate Encoding Method: Coordinate Pair
Planar Distance Units: meters

Geodetic Model:

Horizontal Datum Name: North American Datum of 1927
Ellipsoid Name: Clarke 1866
Semi-major Axis: 6378206
Denominator of Flattening Ratio: 294.9786982

## Entity and Attribute Information

Section Index

Detailed Description:

Entity Type:

Entity Type Label: UMR_ATT and UMATT_DESC
Entity Type Definition: Upper Mississippi River attributes and their descriptions.
Entity Type Definition Source: Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center and the Long Term Resource Monitoring Program

Attribute:

Attribute Label: UMR_ATT and UMATT_DESC
Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: AG
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Agriculture
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: CNA1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Conifers; 10-33% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: CNA2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Conifers; 10-33% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: CNA3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Conifers; 10-33% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: CNB1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Conifers; 33-66% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: CNB2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Conifers; 33-66% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: CNB3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Conifers; 33-66% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: CNC1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Conifers; 66-90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: CNC2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Conifers; 66-90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: CNC3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Conifers; 66-90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: CND1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Conifers; >90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: CND2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Conifers; >90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: CND3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Conifers; >90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMAA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Annual; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMAB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Annual; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMAC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Annual; 66-99% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMAD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Annual; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMPA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Perennial; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMPB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Perennial; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMPC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Perennial; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMPD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Perennial; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMSA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Shrub; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMSB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Shrub; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMSC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Shrub; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMSD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Shrub; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DV
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Developed
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: FFA1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Floodplain Forest; 10-33% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: FFA2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Floodplain Forest; 10-33% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: FFA3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Floodplain Forest; 10-33% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: FFB1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Floodplain Forest; 33-66% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: FFB2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Floodplain Forest; 33-66% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: FFB3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Floodplain Forest; 33-66% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: FFC1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Floodplain Forest; 66-90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: FFC2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Floodplain Forest; 66-90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: FFC3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Floodplain Forest; 66-90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: FFD1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Floodplain Forest; >90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: FFD2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Floodplain Forest; >90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: FFD3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Floodplain Forest; >90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: GRA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Grassland; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: GRB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Grassland; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: GRC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Grassland; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: GRD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Grassland; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LFA1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Lowland Forest; 10-33% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LFA2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Lowland Forest; 10-33% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LFA3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Lowland Forest; 10-33% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LFB1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Lowland Forest; 33-66% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LFB2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Lowland Forest; 33-66% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LFB3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Lowland Forest; 33-66% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LFC1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Lowland Forest; 66-90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LFC2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Lowland Forest; 66-90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LFC3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Lowland Forest; 66-90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LFD1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Lowland Forest; >90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LFD2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Lowland Forest; >90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LFD3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Lowland Forest; >90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LVA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Levee Grass/Forbs; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LVB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Levee Grass/Forbs; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LVC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Levee Grass/Forbs; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LVD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Levee Grass/Forbs; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: MUD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Mud
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: NPC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: No Photo Coverage
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: OW
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Open Water
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PCA1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community; 10-33% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PCA2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community; 10-33% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PCA3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community; 10-33% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PCB1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community; 33-66% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PCB2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community; 33-66% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PCB3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community; 33-66% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PCC1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community; 66-90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PCC2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community; 66-90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PCC3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community; 66-90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PCD1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community; >90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PCD2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community; >90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PCD3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community; >90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PNA1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation; 10-33% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PNA2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation; 10-33% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PNA3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation; 10-33% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PNB1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation; 33-66% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PNB2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation; 33-66% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PNB3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation; 33-66% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PNC1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation; 66-90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PNC2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation; 66-90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PNC3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation; 66-90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PND1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation; >90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PND2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation; >90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PND3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation; >90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PS
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Pasture
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: RDA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Roadside Grass/Forbs; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: RDB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Roadside Grass/Forbs; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: RDC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Roadside Grass/Forbs; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: RDD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Roadside Grass/Forbs; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: RFAA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Rooted Floating Aquatics; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: RFAB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Rooted Floating Aquatics; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: RFAC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Rooted Floating Aquatics; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: RFAD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Rooted Floating Aquatics; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Sand Bar
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SCA1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community; 10-33% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SCA2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community; 10-33% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SCA3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community; 10-33% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SCB1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community; 10-33% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SCB2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community; 33-66% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SCB3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community; 33-60% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SCC1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community; 66-90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SCC2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community; 66-90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SCC3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community; 66-90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SCD1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community; >90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SCD2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community; >90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SCD3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community; >90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Sand
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMAA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Annual; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMAB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Annual; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMAC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Annual; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMAD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Annual; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Sedge Meadow; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Sedge Meadow; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Sedge Meadow; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Sedge Meadow; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMPA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Perennial; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMPB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Perennial; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMPC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Perennial; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMPD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Perennial; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMSA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Shrub; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMSB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Shrub; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMSC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Shrub; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMSD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Shrub; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SSA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shrub/Scrub; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SSB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shrub/Scrub; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SSC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shrub/Scrub; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SSD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shrub/Scrub; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SVA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SVB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SVC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SVD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: UFA1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Upland Forest; 10-33% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: UFA2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Upland Forest; 10-33% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: UFA3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Upland Forest; 10-33% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: UFB1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Upland Forest; 33-66% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: UFB2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Upland Forest; 33-66% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: UFB3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Upland Forest; 33-66% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: UFC1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Upland Forest; 66-90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: UFC2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Upland Forest; 66-90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: UFC3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Upland Forest; 66-90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: UFD1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Upland Forest; >90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: UFD2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Upland Forest; >90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: UFD3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Upland Forest; >90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WMA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wet Meadow; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WMB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wet Meadow; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WMC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wet Meadow; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WMD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wet Meadow; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WMSA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wet Meadow Shrub; 10-33% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WMSB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wet Meadow Shrub; 33-66% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WMSC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wet Meadow Shrub; 66-90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WMSD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wet Meadow Shrub; >90% density
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WSA1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wooded Swamp; 10-33% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WSA2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wooded Swamp; 10-33% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WSA3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wooded Swamp; 10-33% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WSB1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wooded Swamp; 33-66% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WSB2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wooded Swamp; 33-66% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WSB3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wooded Swamp; 33-66% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WSC1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wooded Swamp; 66-90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SWC2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wooded Swamp; 66-90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WSC3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wooded Swamp; 66-90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WSD1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wooded Swamp; >90% density; 0-20ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WSD2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wooded Swamp; >90% density; 20-50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WSD3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wooded Swamp; >90% density; >50ft
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP

Detailed Description:

Entity Type:

Entity Type Label: UMR_GEN and UMGEN_DESC
Entity Type Definition: Upper Mississippi River Generic Land Cover/Use (LCU) classifications and their descriptions
Entity Type Definition Source: Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center and the Long Term Resource Monitoring Program

Attribute:

Attribute Label: UMR_GEN and UMGEN_DESC
Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: AG
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Agriculture - All obviously cultivated fields.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: CN
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Conifers - All natural or semi-natural evergreen communities. Typically Pine, but occasionally Cedar.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Annual - Dominated by Wild Rice, but may include floating-leaf species, submergents, or deep marsh perennials.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMP
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Deep Marsh Perennial - Persistent emergents that prefer lots of water. Dominated by Arrowhead, Bur-reed, and Cattail and may include Pickerelweed, Giant Reed Grass, and Bulrush.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DMS
Enumerated Domain Value Definition:

Deep Marsh Shrub - Shrubby vegetation >25%, dominated by Buttonbush and Water Willow, frequently growing in standing water. May include rooted floating aquatics, submergent vegetation, and deep marsh perennials.

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: DV
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Developed - Areas that are predominantly artificial in nature such as cities/towns, large farmsteads, and industrial complexes.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: FF
Enumerated Domain Value Definition:

Floodplain Forest - Softwood forests growing on saturated soils near the main channel and in floodplain backwaters. These forests are predominantly Silver Maple, but also include Elm, Cottonwood, and Black Willow.

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: GR
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Grassland - Drier upland grass or grass/forb fields. May include fallow fields, sand prairies, and shrubby vegetation <25%.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LF
Enumerated Domain Value Definition:

Lowland Forest - More common on southern reaches of the UMRS. These forests grow along the river banks on sites that are drier than FF sites. Typical species include many Hickories, Pecan, and River Birch.

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: LV
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Levee - All continuous dikes or embankments designed for flood protection. More common on southern reaches of the UMRS and typically covered with mixed grass and forbs.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: MUD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Mud - Exposed, non-vegetated mudflats. May occur near the main channel or in backwaters.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: NPC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: No Photo Coverage - Gaps in photo coverage. May include areas obscured by clouds or shadows.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: OW
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Open Water - All non-vegetated open bodies of water.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community - Predominantly Cottonwood (>50%) but may include willow and other floodplain forest species.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PN
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation - All commercially-grown evergreen plantations, large nurseries, and orchards. Typically will be Red or White Pine.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: PS
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Pasture - All grass fields used for the production of livestock.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: RD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Roadside Grass/Forbs - Grass/forb-covered right-of-ways along side of roads, highways, and railroads.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: RFA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Rooted Floating Aquatics - Typically Lotus and Lily, but may include Water Shield and Water Primrose. Frequently grows with submergent vegetation when RFA density is <90%.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SB
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Sand Bar - Exposed sand bars typically found in and near the main channel, and often associated with wing dams and islands.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community - Predominantly Willow (>50%) but may include Cottonwood and other floodplain forest species.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Sand - Sand spoil banks, beaches, and other sparsely-vegetated sandy areas.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SM
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Sedge Meadow - Dominated by mixed Sedges but may include perennial emergents and moist soil grass/forbs.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Annual - Typically Wild Millet and Beggarsticks and other annual species that favor mudflats and shallow basins.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMP
Enumerated Domain Value Definition:

Shallow Marsh Perennial - The transition zone between deep marsh and wet meadow that is dominated by Bulrush, and to a lesser extent Cattail, Arrowhead, Bur-reed, Giant Reed Grass, Smartweed, and other moist soil species.

Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SMS
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shallow Marsh Shrub - Mixed shrubs >25%, but typically Sandbar Willow growing near the main channel and in backwaters along with mixed emergents, grasses, and forbs.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SS
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shrub/Scrub - Shrubby vegetation >25% on drier soils with mixed grass/forb understory.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: SV
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation - All submersed aquatic vegetation.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: UF
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Upland Forest - Forests growing at the edge or out in the UMRS floodplain. Species include Red/White Oak, Hickories, Elm, and other deciduous trees.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WM
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wet Meadow - Dominated moist soil grasses such as Reed Canary Grass and Rice Cutgrass. Also includes Loosestrife, Smartweed, and small inclusions of other mixed emergents, grasses, and forbs.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WMS
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wet Meadow Shrub - Mixed Shrubby vegetation >25%, typically Alder, Elder, False Indigo, and/or Dogwood with a sedge/grass/forb understory.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: WS
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wooded Swamp - Most common in southern reaches of the UMRS. Includes Bald Cypress, Water Tupelo, Sourgum, and Black Ash.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP

Detailed Description:

Entity Type:

Entity Type Label: HNA_LC18 and HNA_LC18_D
Entity Type Definition: The 18-class LCU grouping codes created for the habitat needs assessment project, and their descriptions.
Entity Type Definition Source: The Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, and the Habitat Needs Assessment Project for the Upper Mississippi River System.

Attribute:

Attribute Label: HNA_LC18 and HNA_LC18_D
Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: 1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Open Water
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Submersed Bed
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Floating-Leaved Aquatic Bed
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 4
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Semi-permanently Flooded Emergent Annual
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 5
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Semi-permanently Flooded Emergent Perennial
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 6
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Seasonally Flooded Emergent Annual
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 7
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Seasonally Flooded Emergent Perennial
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 8
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wet meadow
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 9
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Grassland
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 10
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Shrub/Scrub
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 11
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Salix Community
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 12
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Populus Community
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 13
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Wet Floodplain Forest
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 14
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Mesic Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 15
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Agriculture
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 16
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Developed
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 17
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Sand/Mud
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA
Enumerated Domain Value: 18
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: No Photo Coverage
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & HNA

Detailed Description:

Entity Type:

Entity Type Label: HYDRO_CO, HYDRO_DESC, and HYD_REGIME
Entity Type Definition:

The hydrological attributes HYDRO_CODE, HYDRO_DESC, and HYD_REGIME were developed by UMESC using Cowardin’s 1979 classification of wetlands and deepwater habitats as a reference guide. The goal was to produce a classification scheme that would approximate which hydrological regime a particular land cover type best fit within, while providing additional information required by the HNA project. Within the enumerated domain entries the enumerated domain value contains the numeric HYDRO_CODE codes. The enumerated domain value definition entries contain (1) descriptions of UMESC’s hydrologic codes (HYDRO_DESC), (2) the Cowardin hydrologic regime a land cover type most often occurrs within (HYD_REGIME), and (3) the land cover types (LC1 - LC2 - LC3) associated with each hydrologic class. The HYDRO_DESC and HYD_REGIME descriptions appear first in the enumerated domain value definition entries, separated from each other by semi colons. The Cowardin publication these entries are based upon is; Cowardin, L., Carter, V., Golet, F., and LaRoe, E., 1979, Classification of wetlands and deepwater habitats of the United States: U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C., 103 p.

Entity Type Definition Source: Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center and the Long Term Resource Monitoring Program for the Upper Mississippi River System

Attribute:

Attribute Label: HYDRO_CO, HYDRO_DESC, and HYD_REGIME
Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: 1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Permanently Flooded Non-Forest -- Permanently Flooded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: 2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Semipermanently Flooded Non-Forest -- Semipermanently Flooded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: 3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Seasonally Flooded Non-Forest -- Seasonally Flooded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: 4
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Temporarily Flooded Non-Forest -- Temporarily Flooded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: 5
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Saturated Soil Non-Forest -- Saturated Soil
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: 6
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Semipermanently Flooded Shrubs -- Semipermanently Flooded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: 7
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Seasonally Flooded Shrubs -- Seasonally Flooded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: 8
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Temporarily Flooded Shrubs -- Temporarily Flooded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: 9
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Infrequently Flooded Shrubs -- Infrequently Flooded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: 10
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Semipermanently Flooded Forest -- Semipermanently Flooded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: 11
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Seasonally Flooded Forest -- Seasonally Flooded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: 12
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Temporarily Flooded Forest -- Temporarily Flooded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: 13
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Infrequently Flooded Forest -- Infrequently Flooded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP
Enumerated Domain Value: 14
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Infrequently Flooded Non-Forest -- Infrequently Flooded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: UMESC & LTRMP

Detailed Description:

Entity Type:

Entity Type Label: USNVC and USNVC_DESC
Entity Type Definition: U.S. National Vegetation Classification Codes and Descriptions
Entity Type Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification

Attribute:

Attribute Label: USNVC and USNVC_DESC
Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: I.A.8.C.a.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Plantation
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: I.A.8.N.b.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Rounded-crowned temperate or subpolar needle-leaved evergreen forest
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: I.B.2.N.a.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Lowland or submontane cold-deciduous closed tree canopy
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: I.B.2.N.d.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Temporarily flooded cold-deciduous closed tree canopy
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: I.B.2.N.e.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Seasonally flooded cold-deciduous closed tree canopy
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: I.B.2.N.f.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Semipermanently flooded cold-deciduous closed tree canopy
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: III.B.2.N.a
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Temperate cold-deciduous shrubland
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: III.B.2.N.d
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Temporarily flooded cold-deciduous shrubland
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: III.B.2.N.e
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Seasonally flooded cold-deciduous shrubland
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: III.B.2.N.f
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Semipermanently flooded cold-deciduous shrubland
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: V.A.5.C.a.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Perennial Grass Crops
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: V.A.5.N.a.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Tall sod temperate grassland
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: V.A.5.N.j.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Temporarily flooded temperate or subpolar grassland
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: V.A.5.N.k.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Seasonally flooded temperate or subpolar grassland
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: V.A.5.N.l.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Semipermanently flooded temperate or subpolar grassland
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: V.A.5.N.m.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Saturated temperate or subpolar grassland
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: V.C.2.N.a.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Permanently flooded temperate or subpolar hydromorphic rooted vegetation
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: V.C.2.N.b.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Annual row-crop forbs or grasses
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: VII.C.1.N.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Dunes with sparse herbaceous vegetation
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: VII.C.2.N.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Temporarily flooded sand flats
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: VII.C.4.N.
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Seasonally/Temporarily flooded mudflat
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification
Enumerated Domain Value: n/a
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Roadside Grass/Forbs; Default to Anderson Classification
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: U.S. National Vegetation Classification

## Distribution Information

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## Metadata Reference Information

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Metadata Date: 1/1/2001
Metadata Review Date: 10/5/2005
Metadata Future Review Date:
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Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: USGS - Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center

Contact Position: Spatial Analysis and Computer Technology Branch
Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: U.S. Geological Survey; Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center; 2630 Fanta Reed Road;
City: La Crosse
State or Province: Wisconsin
Postal Code: 54603-1223
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: 608-783-6451
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 608-783-6066
Contact Electronic Mail Address: metadata_coordinator@umesc.er.usgs.gov
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