Adams, Michael J. , 2000, Olympic National Park - Park Research and Intensive Monitoring of Ecosystems Network (PRIMENet).
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| Units: | degrees Celsius |
| Value | Definition |
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| MD | Mink/Deer |
| SL | Seven Lakes |
| GL | Grand Lakes |
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| Minimum: | 0 |
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| Units: | microSiemens |
list of initials
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list of drainage basins
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| Maximum: | 1,000,000 |
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| Maximum: | 2400 |
| Units: | hours |
list of initials
date format (mm/dd/yy; hh/mm)
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| PDOP# | |
| Other |
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| Minimum: | 0 |
| Maximum: | 100 |
| Units: | percent |
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| N | no fish present, box not checked |
| Y | yes fish present, box checked |
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| F | frog/amphibian record |
| U | Ultraviolet radiation record |
list of file names
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| Units: | meters |
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| OLYM | Olympic National Park |
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| Minimum: | 1 |
| Maximum: | 14 |
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film number used to document the wetland
list of initials
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| Y | record QA'd, box checked |
| N | record not QA'd, box not checked |
date format (mm/dd/yy; hh/mm)
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| Y | record is complete, box checked |
| N | record is not complete, box not checked |
unique name for each surveyed wetland
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| 10 |
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| 1 | first |
| 2 | second |
| 3 | third |
| 4 | fourth |
| 5 | fifth |
| 6 | sixth |
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| yes | |
| no |
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| Units: | degrees Celsius |
list of common names
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| <1m | max depth is less than one meter |
| 1-2m | max depth is between one and two meters |
| >2m | max depth is greater than two meters |
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| Units: | meters |
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| E | egg |
| L | larvae |
| J | juvenile |
| A | adult |
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list of integers
list of species
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| Maximum: | 2400 |
| Units: | hours |
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| UV-A | |
| UV-B | |
| Visible |
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| 3 |
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| Units: | watts/m^2 |
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list of cloud types
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list of species, no codes or abbreviations used
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| Units: | degrees |
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| Minimum: | 0 |
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| Units: | degrees |
list of integers
list of class names
list of text codes, corresponds to SPECIES_NAME
list of family names
list of order names
list of species names
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| B | bedrock |
| D | boulder |
| C | cobble |
| G | gravel |
| S | sand |
| M | silt/organic muck |
| L | leaves |
| W | downed wood |
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| Minimum: | 0 |
| Maximum: | 100 |
| Units: | percent |
list of integers
The following agencies and people contributed significantly towards the data collection and analysis: Environmental Protection Agency - Steve Diamond, Pete Trenham, Olympic National Park - Patti Happe.
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The study investigated the affects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) on the distribution of pond-breeding amphibians.
Each patch of wetland habitat was visited at least once during the summer months when aquatic life stages of native amphibians were likely to be present and detectable. Each wetland was sampled for amphibians, a variety of habitat variables measured, and water samples collected for later analysis. Record site ID (name), drainage name, date, start time, and the last names of all observers present. Sketch a map of the perimeter of the wetland. Visually estimate the length, width, and max depth category (<1, 1-2, or >2 m) of the wetland. Record the UTM Zone, Easting, and Northing. Use UTM (NAD27) coordinates. Enter the Error Estimate reported by the unit (e.g., estimated error in meters or PDOP#). Visually estimate the distance around the perimeter of the wetland, and determine the appropriate spacing to achieve 20 equally spaced sampling stations - fewer stations can be used if the size of the wetland does not allow for at least 10 m between stations. Walk the entire margin of the wetland, stopping at the evenly spaced stations along the shoreline to look for egg masses, larval and adult amphibians, and fish. One dipnet sweep should be made at each station to capture larvae. Release identified specimens at the point of capture. Identify any embryos or larvae to species, or if not possible preserve a voucher specimen in a labeled vial of 10% buffered formalin. For each species detected, record the species name (or a standardized code), stage(s) detected, and any notes that might be helpful in interpreting your observations (e.g., one individual or hundreds, dead animals encountered, etc.). Record if a voucher specimen was collected. At 10% of the wetlands sampled at least one voucher specimen of each species detected will be collected. These specimens are necessary as a means to assure the accuracy of species identifications made in the field. These animals will be preserved in 10% buffered formalin in labeled vials. Sufficient information will be recorded on the labels and data sheets such that it can be determined where the sample was collected and what species are represented. Characterize vegetation and substrate also at up to 20 evenly spaced stations around the perimeter of the wetland. At each station visualize a 2m wide quadrat extending from the shoreline to 3m into the wetland. Visually estimate the % of the quadrat area with either emergent vegetation that reaches the water's surface, or terrestrial vegetation that overhangs the surface. Determine which of the following substrate categories covers the largest portion of the bottom within the quadrat. Categories: Bedrock; Boulder (>300 mm); Cobble (75-300 mm); Gravel (2-75 mm); Sand (<2 mm); Silt; Leaves; Logs. Using the thermometer, measure the air temperature in the shade, and the water temperature 10 cm beneath the water's surface in a sunny area. Record air and water temperatures. pH measurements will be made in the field using Cole-Parmer "Waterproof pH Tester 2" field meters. Conductivity measurements will be made in the field using Cole-Parmer "Waterproof TDS Tester" field meters. Calibrate both meters according to manufacturers instructions at the beginning of each day. Calibrate pH meter using pH 4 and 7 stock buffers and the conductivity meter to 1413 microSiemens calibration packet. 120-ml water samples for DOC spectral scans will be collected at all wetlands. One 60-ml sample for DOC concentration analysis will be collected and filtered at 10% of wetlands, and one 250 ml sample (NOT filtered) for pH and ANC (acid-neutralizing capacity) will be collected at 10% of wetlands. The elevation of the local horizon and potentially shading vegetation surrounding each wetland and will be measured and mapped. Take measurements from either the center of the wetland (if the wetland is shallow) or from the northern most point on the perimeter of the wetland. Use a clinometer to measure the elevation angle, in degrees, to the top of geological or vegetative structures. Using a compass, take angle measurements starting at 70 degrees true-north and at every 20 degree intervals up to 290 degrees. Record elevations only for objects that significantly shade the wetland (i.e., shade at least 20% of the wetland surface for more than 2 hours. Take one to several photos of each wetland so that the aquatic area and some of the surrounding landscape can be viewed. Record information about the wetlands and the data collection operations that don't fit into any of the more standardized reporting spaces in the "Notes" section of the datasheet. Notes on local abundance of species, their behavior, or any other interesting observations should be reported here. General descriptions of the wetland and surrounding habitats may also be useful. Record the time at which sampling activities were completed in the "End Time" box. Prior to leaving each site an assigned crew leader should check the data sheets for completeness, accuracy, and legibility.
Field data were entered into a PC database. All data entries were reviewed to ensure that the data were accurately entered. Estimates of the accuracy of survey and measurement techniques were made by having 5 easily accessible wetlands (Index Sites) where teams will conduct 5 repeated samplings each during the summer. Before leaving each sampling site the assigned crew leader reviewed the data sheets. Data sheets were checked for 1) legibility; 2) completeness; and 3) accuracy. All records are in easily readable print; rewrite entries that could be confusing. Any conspicuously empty data fields have been explained or filled. All data entries were also checked for plausibility, and surprising entries checked with the other team members to make sure they are not typos.
Ephemeral ponds were excluded from surveys if they were judged to become dry before the end of the larval development period (i.e. ponds would not hold water long enough to be considered potential amphibian breeding habitat).
Refer to Attribute Accuracy Report
Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?
- Access_Constraints:
- data will be available after research results have been published
- Use_Constraints: none
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