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Identification Information:
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Citation:
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Citation Information:
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Publication Date: 20180330
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Title: Seabird Nesting Islands
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Online Linkage: https://gis.maine.gov:6443/arcgis/rest/services/ifw/Wildlife_Habitat_Data/MapServer/5
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Description:
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Abstract:
This dataset was developed in accordance with Maine's Natural Resources Protection Act (NRPA). Under this Act, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) is designated as the authority for determining Significant Wildlife Habitats (SWHs).Since 1976, islands have been surveyed periodically (not
annually) for seabirds. Seabird nesting islands (SNI) are defined as an island,
ledge, or portion thereof in tidal waters that has 25 or more documented nests,
adult seabirds associated with nests, or combination thereof (single species or
aggregate of different species) in any nesting season since 1976 provided that
the island, ledge, or portion thereof continues to have suitable nesting
habitat. In addition, seabird nesting islands are also defined as an island,
ledge, or portion thereof in tidal waters that has one or more documented nests
of a seabird that is a Maine endangered or threatened species in any year since
1976 provided that the island, ledge, or portion thereof, continues to have
suitable nesting habitat
Seabird Nesting Islands have been formally adopted as a NRPA
Significant Wildlife Habitat through the Maine Department of Environmental
Protection (MDEP) regulatory process.
The SNI dataset contains polygons that represent NRPA regulated coastal
seabird nesting islands or portions thereof along the coast of Maine. This coverage is included in the statewide
seabird nesting island database maintained by MDIFW. See metadata for "Seabird Islands
(LUPC)" for descriptions of seabird islands under Land Use Planning
Commission (LUPC) jurisdiction (available through Maine Department of Inland
Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW)). Other
seabird nesting islands may exist that do not qualify for regulation under
NRPA. The dataset is a subset of the
statewide coverage.
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Purpose: This dataset contains seabird nesting islands (SNI) in organized townships that qualify as Significant Wildlife Habitat under Maine's Natural Resource Protection Act (NRPA) as mapped by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
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Time Period of Content:
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Time Period Information:
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Range of Dates/Times:
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Beginning Date: 20180330
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Ending Date: 20180330
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Currentness Reference: published date
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Status:
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Progress: Complete
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Maintenance and Update Frequency: As needed
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Spatial Domain:
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Bounding Coordinates:
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West Bounding Coordinate: -70.78
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East Bounding Coordinate: -67
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North Bounding Coordinate: 44.94
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South Bounding Coordinate: 42.97
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Keywords:
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Theme:
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Theme Keyword Thesaurus: None
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Theme Keyword: Maine
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Theme Keyword: MaineIFW
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Theme Keyword: MDIFW
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Theme Keyword: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Theme Keyword: biota
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Theme Keyword: environment
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Theme Keyword: Seabird Nesting Island
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Theme Keyword: Natural Resource Protection Act
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Theme Keyword: NRPA
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Theme Keyword: Significant Wildlife Habitat
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Theme Keyword: SWH
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Theme Keyword: geolibrary
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Access Constraints: None
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Use Constraints:
Users must assume responsibility in determining the
usability of these data for their purposes. Providing public access to wildlife
habitat data is not intended as a substitute for consultation with MDIFW staff
regarding permit applications or environmental reviews. If these data are to be
used for NRPA purposes, the user must contact MDEP to obtain an official map of
the area in question. Digital maps retain the accuracy of their source
materials.
Distribution of these data to other users by anyone other
than MDIFW, MDEP, or MEGIS is NOT authorized. Use of these data for identifying
Seabird Nesting Islands under Maine’s Natural Resource Protection Act is the
only use that is endorsed by MDIFW; other uses may or may not be valid.
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Data Set Credit: Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Metadata Reference Information:
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Metadata Date: 20180330
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Metadata Contact:
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Contact Information:
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Contact Organization Primary:
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Contact Organization: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Contact Person: Jason Czapiga
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Contact Position: GIS Coordinator
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Contact Address:
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Address Type: mailing and physical
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Address: 650 State Street
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City: Bangor
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State or Province: Maine
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Postal Code: 04401
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Country: US
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Contact Voice Telephone: 207-561-5620
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Contact Electronic Mail Address: jason.czapiga@maine.gov
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Hours: M-F 8-5
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Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
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Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
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Metadata Time Convention: local time