North Coast and Cascades Network consolidated amphibian database (1984-2005)

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Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Dr. Michael J. Adams
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title:: North Coast and Cascades Network consolidated amphibian database (1984-2005)
Edition: v1
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: MS Access Database

Description:

Abstract:: This data set is an amalgamation of twenty-nine original data sets, which represent amphibian surveys in the seven Parks comprising the North Coast and Cascades Network of the National Park Service. The data were collected from 1984-2005, and include the localities of 19 species of amphibians at various life stages, 18 native to the Pacific Northwest and one invasive species. UTM coordinates are all in Zone 10, and all were collected using NAD1927 datum.
Purpose:: The North Coast and Cascades Network (NCCN) of the National Park Service has expended a significant effort over the past decade to gather data on its unique amphibian resources, but this information is spread over multiple databases and reports among the parks. This makes it difficult to access comprehensive information on amphibians for the network or even for individual parks. Because of pronounced amphibian declines in protected areas in the west, it is highly desirable to consolidate this information so that it can be used to assess amphibian status, as a baseline for monitoring, and as a resource for park management activities.
Supplemental_Information:: Dataset was compiled using legacy data sets from member parks of the North Coast and Cascades Network of the National Park Service. These datasets were provided via e-mail attachments from data managers and other personnel at the parks.

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Beginning_Date: 1984
Ending_Date: 2005

Currentness_Reference: dates of compiled databases

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

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Description_of_Geographic_Extent:

Dataset was compiled using legacy data sets from member parks of the North Coast and Cascades Network of the National Park Service in western Washington and northwest Oregon - Ebey's Landing NHR, Fort Vancouver NHR, Lewis & Clark NSHP, Mount Rainier NP, North Cascades NP, Olympic NP, and San Juan Island NHP.

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -124.83
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -120.92
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 49
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 46.13

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Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Categoies
Theme_Keyword: biota

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Pacific northwest
Place_Keyword: North Coast and Cascades Network
Place_Keyword: Washington
Place_Keyword: WA
Place_Keyword: Oregon
Place_Keyword: OR
Place_Keyword: Olympic National Park
Place_Keyword: Mount Rainier National Park
Place_Keyword: North Cascades National Park
Place_Keyword: Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve
Place_Keyword: Fort Vancouver National Historic Reserve
Place_Keyword: Lewis & Clark National and State Historical Parks
Place_Keyword: San Juan Island National Historic Park

Taxonomy:

Keywords/Taxon:

Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Taxonomic_Keywords: Amphibian
Taxonomic_Keywords: frog
Taxonomic_Keywords: toad
Taxonomic_Keywords: salamander
Taxonomic_Keywords: newt
Taxonomic_Keywords: Anura
Taxonomic_Keywords: caudata

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Originator:

Crother, Brian I., Jeff Boundy, Jonathan A. Campbell, Kevin De Queiroz, Darrel R. Frost, Richard Highton, John B. Iverson, Peter A. Meylan, Tod W. Reeder, Michael E. Seidel, Jack W. Sites Jr., Travis W. Taggart, Stephen G.Tilley, and David B.Wake

Publication_Date: 2001

Title:

Scientific and standard English names of amphibians and reptiles of North America north of Mexico, with comments regarding confidence in our understanding

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: circular

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Lawrence, Kansas
Publisher: Society for the study of amphibians and reptiles

Taxonomic_Procedures: No standardized taxonomic procedures were employed.