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      Originator: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, National Park Service
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      Title: FISH SPECIES FOR GLACIER BAY STREAMS
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      Online_Linkage: <URL: http://agdcwww.wr.usgs.gov/usgs/brd/pws/>
  Description:
    Abstract: Information on the presence, distribution and abundance of fishes in GBNPP streams from historical and recent stream survey source documents was photocopied and collated in hard copy form for each stream. This information was entered into a Windows vers. 2.5 FoxPro (LAN) database. Each database record consisted of information for a specific stream on a given date including species and life stage present, number of individuals (live and dead) observed, and the spatial (on-stream) location of the observations plus information referencing the information source and survey methods used. Databased information was summarized and species presence and distribution were also indicated for streams on a master set of 1:63, 360 scale topographic maps. More than 2,300 records from 35 sources of stream survey information on fish species presence, distribution, and abundance among Park streams were databased. Variability in scope, methods, and results were evident, and deficiencies in databased information were identified. Important past and current contributors of information, as well as temporal and spatial patterns in sampling effort, were identified. Sixty two percent of the 156 surveyed streams were reported to contain fish. Thirteen different species were reported to occur among these streams and up to eleven different species were reported within individual streams. Salmonid species (i.e., pink [Oncorhynchus gorbuscha], chum [O. keta], and coho [O. kisutch] salmon, and Dolly Varden char [Salvelinus malma] ) were reported as the most widely distributed of all species, occurring in more than 40 different streams. However, 70% of surveyed streams containing fish contained two or fewer species; pink salmon and Dolly Varden were the two most commonly occurring species in these streams. Information for stream surveys combined over all sources and for all years indicate that peak estimates of spawning pink, chum, and sockeye (O. nerka) salmon in Park streams range from 100-10,000 fish while peak estimates of spawning coho salmon are much smaller (< 2,000 individuals). Specific recommendations are suggested for future stream surveys based on an evaluation of the summarized information. The two objectives for this study were: 1) to collect, compile and database all pertinent information relating to salmonid and other freshwater fish species presence, distribution, and abundance in GBNPP streams, and 2) to summarize this information in order to provide a baseline for future work on salmonid resources and stream systems within the Park.
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  Status:
    Progress: In Work
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    Bounding_Coordinates:
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: 138.300000000000011
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: 135.150000000000005
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 59.2999999999999971
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 58
  Keywords:
    Theme:
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      Theme_Keyword: STREAMS, ANADROMOUS,FISH,WILDLIFE POPULATIONS
    Place:
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Place_Keyword: AK
      Place_Keyword: Alaska
      Place_Keyword: Glacier Bay Ecosystem, Glacier Bay Region
      Place_Keyword: MT. FAIRWEATHER,SKAGWAY
      Place_Keyword: Glacier Bay - Streams within Glacier Bay National Park and,Preserve and the Gustavus inholding.
  Access_Constraints: Some Glacier Bay Ecosystem Project data sets may contain data with access constraints. Such areas include sensitive information on the locations of endangered species or cultural artifacts and data which contain private or confidential information. Data sets which are not complete may have access constraints until completion. Please contact the Information Management Systems Administrator at the Glacier Bay Field Station for details on any access constraints.
  Use_Constraints: Some Glacier Bay Ecosystem Project data sets may contain data with use constraints. Such areas include sensitive information on the locations of endangered species or cultural artifacts and data which contain private or confidential information. In addition some data sets are collaborative efforts with outside researchers and represent unpublished work for which we request respect for intellectual property rights. Some data sets are not complete and if access is given the use may be restricted until completion. Please contact the Information Management Systems Administrator at the Glacier Bay Field Station for details on any use constraints.
  Point_of_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: NPS
        Contact_Person: GLACIER BAY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing address
        Address: Glacier Bay National Park,One National Park Road,P.O. Box 140,Gustavus, Alaska 99826
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      Contact_Voice_Telephone: (907) 697-2230
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      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GLBA_INFORMATION_MANAGEMENT@NPS.GOV
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    Attribute_Accuracy_Report: Each database record consists of stream specific,information. Data were normalized. For example, records,varying by species, date, number of fish observed and source,(depending on availability in source information), exist for,each stream. Information documenting stream visits when no,fish were reported was also entered into the database,because this information can be important in developing,spawning profiles. Records indicating species presence but,lacking spatial, temporal, or quantitative information were,also entered.
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  Completeness_Report: Some information exists for about half the streams in the,database. However, some streams lack information and all,species may not be documented to occur within streams for,which information exists.
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          Originator: WIDE VARIETY OF FIELD RESEARCHERS/FIELD DATA
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      Source_Contribution: WIDE VARIETY OF FIELD RESEARCHERS/FIELD DATA
    Process_Step:
      Process_Description: Park staff scrutinized documents from a wide variety of,sources and, depending on availability, entered information,on stream number, on stream location and survey extent, date,of observation, species, life-stage, number of fish,observed, and source information into fields on data forms,by hand for individual streams. Park Service personnel,developed a data dictionary to define field attributes,,promote consistent and objective data entry, and provide,documentation for later use. To reduce inter observer error,,two individuals searched, evaluated, and entered information,on data forms from source documents. Park staff then entered,information directly from data forms into a Windows vers.,2.5 FoxPro (LAN) database. Each database record consisted of,stream specific information. Data were normalized. For,example, records varying by species, date, number of fish,observed and source (depending on availability in source,information), exist for each stream. Information documenting,stream visits when no fish were reported was also entered,into the database because this information can be important,in developing spawning profiles. Records indicating species,presence but lacking spatial, temporal, or quantitative,information were also entered. I imported ASCII formatted,data files into a Microsoft Excel 4.0 spreadsheet. I then,parsed the tab delimited data into fields and reformatted,and added fields to match those in the database. These data,were then imported directly into the FoxPro database. Park,Service employees verified all information obtained from,source documents entered on data forms. Park staff then,verified all databased records against information contained,in source documents within the four volume set following,data entry. Electronic information supplied by the ADF&G,Commercial Fisheries Division was evaluated, sorted,,formatted, and imported into the database. These data,referenced streams by ADF&G Commercial Fisheries Division,number which generally corresponded with ADF&G waterbody,number. Duplicate information existed both among different,sources and for specific sources in subsequent reports and,publications. NPS staff queried the database for different,sources known to collaborate and searched for duplicate,stream records. Duplicate stream records were generally,identified and evaluated by date, species, and number of,fish reported. However, duplicated information was sometimes,difficult to detect due to inaccuracies and inconsistencies,in the number of fish reported among sources and within,subsequent reports. Duplicate records were carefully,identified, evaluated, rechecked and deleted from the,database.
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    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Information Management System Administrator ,National Biological Service, Box 140, Glacier Bay Field Station, Gustavus, AK 99826, (907-697-2230)
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  Resource_Description: STREAM_S.DBF
  Distribution_Liability: Although these data have been processed,successfully on a computer system at the,National Biological Service, no warranty,expressed or implied is made regarding,the accuracy or utility of the data on,any other system or for general or,scientific purposes, nor shall the act,of distribution constitute any such,warranty. This disclaimer applies both,to individual use of the data and,aggregate use with other data. It is,strongly recommended that these data are,directly acquired from a National,Biological Service server, and not,indirectly through other sources which,may have changed the data in some way.,It is also strongly recommended that,careful attention be paid to the,contents of the metadata file associated,with these data. The National Biological,Service shall not be held liable for,improper or incorrect use of the data,described and/or contained herein.
  Standard_Order_Process:
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        Format_Version_Number: 2.5
        File_Decompression_Technique: gzip
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          Access_Instructions: Open access via anonymous ftp
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    Ordering_Instructions: (Interim Statement) The Glacier Bay Information Management Team is currently developing the methodologies for distribution of data sets. Until standardized methods are developed please contact the Information Management System Administrator to obtain the latest information on methods for obtaining data.
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  Metadata_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Person_Primary:
        Contact_Person: Karen Oakley
        Contact_Organization: USGS Biological Resources Division / Alaska Science Center
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing address
        Address: 1011 East Tudor Road
        City: Anchorage
        State_or_Province: AK
        Postal_Code: 99503
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907-786-3579
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: karen_oakley@nbs.gov
      Contact_Instructions: The USGS BRD Alaska Science Center will be making an effort to keep the information provided in these metadata records current.  Please send corrections, additions and suggestions for improvement to Karen Oakley at the above address.
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata_Standard_Version: 19940608
  Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
  Metadata_Use_Constraints: None