Lake Michigan, USA: shoreclass (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA))

Mar 31, 2011 (Last modified May 12, 2011)
Open in Map
Open in Map
Description:
A medium resolution vector map of the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River shoreline is segmented into reaches and classified using a three tier scheme representing the geomorphic nature of the shoreline, the extent of shoreline protection, and the geomorphic nature of the nearshore subaqueous shoreline.

Data Provided By:
Great Lakes Geographic Information System
Content date:
not specified
Citation:
http://gis.glin.net/ogc/services.php#lm_shoreclass_noaa
Contact Organization:
not specified
Contact Person(s):
Use Constraints:
The vector data are intended for general planning, study, and illustrative purposes. The data are not intended for uses that require a high degree of positional accuracy.
Layer:
Layer Type:
Currently Visible Layer:
All Layer Options:
Layers in this dataset are based on combinations of the following options. You may choose from these options to select a specific layer on the map page.
Description:
Spatial Resolution:
Credits:
Citation:
Purpose:
Methods:
References:
Other Information:
Time Period:
Layer Accuracy:
Attribute Accuracy:
FGDC Standard Metadata XML
Click here to see the full FGDC XML file that was created in Data Basin for this layer.
Original Metadata XML
Click here to see the full XML file that was originally uploaded with this layer.
This dataset is visible to everyone
Dataset Type:
Layer Package
Tags:
aquatic, great lakes, shore, lake bed, habitat, geomorphology, substrate
Downloaded by 7 Members
Bookmarked by 1 Member
Included in 1 Public Gallery

About the Uploader

Conservation Biology Institute

The Conservation Biology Institute (CBI) provides scientific expertise to support the conservation and recovery of biological diversity in its natural state through applied research, education, planning, and community service.