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The purpose of the data is to identify and map areas likely to be wetland on the landscape. Statewide wetland mapping is conducted to assess the aerial extent... |
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The purpose of the data is to identify and map areas likely to be wetland on the landscape. Statewide wetland mapping is conducted to assess the aerial extent... |
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Wetland mapping is supported with funding provided by the Environmental Protection Agency. |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P STYLE="margin:0 0 0 0;"><SPAN /></P><P STYLE="margin:0 0 0 0;"><SPAN>These maps, a product provided by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), show the approximate boundaries and classifications of Delaware wetlands as interpreted from leaf-off color infrared aerial photography (1992, 2007, 2017). Statewide wetland maps are used for local and regional site-specific planning and management purposes, and allow for status and trends assessments provide information on the type, amount, location and causes of wetland changes. Wetlands mapping utilizes a standardized wetlands classification scheme which was adapted from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wetlands Inventory (Cowardin, et al. 1979, and 2016 revision for 2017 data). The 1992 data was created by DNREC under contract with Photoscience, Inc. and Environmental Resource, Inc., and in partnership with the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI). The 2007 and 2017 map data we created by DNREC and completed under contract with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and University, Conservation Management Institute, and in coordination with NWI. Methods used meet or exceed NWI procedures and the guidelines of the Federal Geographic Data Committee's Wetland Mapping Standard (document FGDC-STD-015-2009). The 2017 wetlands are identified at a minimum mapping unit of .25 acres with smaller, highly recognizable polygons (e.g., ponds) mapped down to approximately 0.10 acres. Photo interpreters (PIs) identified the wetland targets at a scale of approximately to 1:10,000 with delineations completed at 1:5,000 and, occasionally, larger as necessary. The 2017 mapping used the NWI 2.0 guidelines which incorporate hydrography spatial data (National Hydrography Dataset – NHD) along with wetlands data.</SPAN></P><P STYLE="margin:0 0 0 0;"><SPAN /></P><P STYLE="margin:0 0 0 0;"><SPAN>2007 Head of Tide wetlands are those salt and freshwater wetlands that have water influenced by the tides and is derived/extracted from the overall 2007 wetland data.</SPAN></P><P STYLE="margin:0 0 0 0;"><SPAN>2017 High Marsh and Low marsh are wetland polygons identified as either High or Low marsh for the purposes of beginning to track these two estuarine wetland types in response to climate change.</SPAN></P><P STYLE="margin:0 0 0 0;"><SPAN>2017 High Water Mark is an attempt to depict the high water line along coastal areas.</SPAN></P><P STYLE="margin:0 0 0 0;"><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The State of Delaware makes no warranty or representation, expressed or implied, with respect to the quality, content, accuracy, completeness, currency, or non-infringement of proprietary rights, of any of the GIS or other data or information, or any other materials and items, that are displayed or made available for download from this site. All such data, information, items and materials (collectively, the “FirstMap Data”) are provided "as is" and users are fully and solely responsible for any consequences of use. FirstMap Data may have been created from a variety of sources, including sources beyond the control of the State of Delaware, and are subject to change without notice. To the extent you use, apply, add to, modify or implement this information in your own information system or other setting, or otherwise for your own purposes, you do so at your own risk. In no event shall the State of Delaware or its agencies, officers, employees, agents, or representatives be liable for any damages of any kind or nature whatsoever including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, exemplary or consequential damages arising from your downloading, modifying, sharing, distributing, or using of FirstMap Data even if notified of the possibility of such damages. Further, the State of Delaware does not accept liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by inaccuracies in the FirstMap Data or as a result of changes to the FirstMap Data, nor is there responsibility assumed to maintain the FirstMap Data in any manner or form.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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Wetlands |
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["Wetlands","Head of Tide"] |
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