Identification_Information:
  Citation:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: Geological Survey of Alabama
      Publication_Date: 20121029
      Title: Shoreline Protection in Coastal Alabama
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
      Online_Linkage: See Distribution Information

  Description:
    Abstract: Shapefile depicting the location and length of various hard shoreline protection types in coastal Alabama.
    Purpose: Provide a GIS theme of shorelines protection types from 2009-2011.
  Time_Period_of_Content:
    Time_Period_Information:
      Range_of_Dates/Times:
        Beginning_Date: 20090316
        Ending_Date: 20130809
    Currentness_Reference: ground condition
  Status:
    Progress: In Work
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: irregular
  Spatial_Domain:
    Bounding_Coordinates:
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -88.400140
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.403394
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.688708
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.220468

  Keywords:
    Theme:
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Theme_Keyword: Hard
      Theme_Keyword: Armoring
      Theme_Keyword: Shoreline
      Theme_Keyword: Protection
      Theme_Keyword: Bulkhead
      Theme_Keyword: riprap
      Theme_Keyword: breakwater
      Theme_Keyword: jetty
      Theme_Keyword: groin
      Theme_Keyword: retained
      Theme_Keyword: abutment
      Theme_Keyword: revetment
      Theme_Keyword: living shoreline	  
    Place:
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Place_Keyword: Mobile
      Place_Keyword: Baldwin
      Place_Keyword: Coastal
      Place_Keyword: Alabama
      Place_Keyword: Gulf of Mexico
      Place_Keyword: Mobile Bay
      Place_Keyword: Perdio Bay
      Place_Keyword: Mississippi Sound



  Access_Constraints: None
  Use_Constraints:
    Reproduction or redistribution of digital data sets or products derived therefrom to a third party organization or entity is expressly forbidden.  None of these data shall be electronically duplicated on magnetic or optical media for use by others, in whole or in part, without permission of the Geological Survey of Alabama.

    Any hardcopies utilizing these datasets shall clearly indicate their source. If the user has modified the data in any way, user is obligated to describe the types of modifications performed on the hardcopy map. User specifically agrees not to misrepresent these datasets, nor to imply that changes made were approved by the Geological Survey of Alabama (GSA).

    The GSA should be acknowledged as the originator of the data.  This dataset is to be used as a primary reference source. This is public information and may be interpreted by organizations, agencies, units of government, or others based on needs; however, they are responsible for the appropriate application. Federal, State, or local regulatory bodies are not to reassign to the originators any authority for the decisions they make.

    Photographic or digital enlargement of these maps to scales greater than those at which they were originally delineated can cause misrepresentation of the data.  If enlarged, the data will not yield greater real detail, although it may reveal fine-scale irregularities below the intended resolution of the data.  Similarly, where this dataset is used in combination with other data of higher resolution, the resolution of the combined output will be limited by the lower resolution of these data. Digital data files are periodically updated.  Files are dated, and users are responsible for obtaining the latest version of the data.
  Point_of_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Person_Primary:
        Contact_Person: Chief
        Contact_Organization: Geological Survey of Alabama
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: physical address
        Address: 420 Hackberry Lane
        City: Tuscaloosa
        State_or_Province: Alabama
        Postal_Code: 35486
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 205-349-2852
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 205-349-2861
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gis@gsa.state.al.us
      Hours_of_Service: Monday-Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  Native_Data_Set_Environment: Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.1850

Data_Quality_Information:
  Attribute_Accuracy:
    Attribute_Accuracy_Report: The attributes in this dataset have been verified by staff of the Geological Survey of Alabama.
  Logical_Consistency_Report: These data are believed to be logically consistent. Chain-node topology are present. Checks were made to ensure that no two chains occupy the same space or that a single chain contains two classifications. Snapping was used. Where chains topology is broken represents areas unsurveyed or unable to classify. 
  Completeness_Report: Completeness of these data reflects field conditions at the time of the survey as best field varified.
  Positional_Accuracy:
    Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
      Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: The base imagery selected for this project was 0.5-meter pixel March 2006 data acquired for the USGS in March 2006 with a horizontal position accuracy of 5 meters. Field digitizing in GIS with GPS tracking using this base imagery resulted in a position accuracy of 10 meters.  
    Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
      Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: None
  Lineage:
    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Geological Survey of Alabama
          Publication_Date: 2009
          Title: 
            Comprehensive shoreline mapping, Baldwin and Mobile Counties, Alabama: Phase I
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
            Publisher: Geological Survey of Alabama
      Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
      Type_of_Source_Media: digital
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 20091106
        Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: none
      Source_Contribution: armoring coverage

    Process_Step:
      Process_Description: Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III were combined, reviewed, and the attribute field Base_Class was added for user clarification.
      Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: none
      Process_Date: 20121029
    Process_Step:
      Process_Description:
        Phase I
        Conducted between March 16, 2009, and  November 6, 2009
      Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: see distribution information
      Process_Date: 20091106
      Process_Time: 09454800
    Process_Step:
      Process_Description:
        Phase II
        Conducted between March 16, 2010, and October 29, 2010
      Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: see distribution information
      Process_Date: 20101106
    Process_Step:
      Process_Description:
        Phase III
        Conducted between October 29, 2010, and February 23, 2012
      Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: see distribution information
      Process_Date: 20120223
    Process_Step:
      Process_Description:
        Updated the theme to include Living Shorelines installed by The Nature Conservancy; TNC provided end point GPS and type
      Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: see distribution information
      Process_Date: 20130807
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
  Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
  Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: string
      Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 11059
Spatial_Reference_Information:
  Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
    Planar:
      Grid_Coordinate_System:
        Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
        Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
          UTM_Zone_Number: 16
          Transverse_Mercator:
            Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600
            Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -87.000000
            Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000
            False_Easting: 500000.000000
            False_Northing: 0.000000
      Planar_Coordinate_Information:
        Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
        Coordinate_Representation:
          Abscissa_Resolution: 0.0000001
          Ordinate_Resolution: 0.0000001
        Planar_Distance_Units: meters
    Geodetic_Model:
      Horizontal_Datum_Name: D_WGS_1984
      Ellipsoid_Name: WGS_1984
      Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
      Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257224
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
  Detailed_Description:
    Entity_Type:
      Entity_Type_Label: shoreline_protection.dbf
      Entity_Type_Definition: shoreline protection
      Entity_Type_Definition_Source: GSA
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: Id
      Attribute_Definition: Unique identification number
      Attribute_Definition_Source: GSA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: character field
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: CLASS
      Attribute_Definition: Classification of the area; see Overview
      Attribute_Definition_Source: GSA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: character field
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: LENGTH_FT
      Attribute_Definition: Segment lengths in feet
      Attribute_Definition_Source: GSA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 1.943127
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 70791.923629
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: BASE_CLASS
      Attribute_Definition: Basic shoreline protection type; see Overview
      Attribute_Definition_Source: GSA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: character field

  Overview_Description:
    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: Shoreline Protection Classification (Abutment Artificial Beach Nourishment Beach Nourishment (engineered) Berm Berm (rock rubble) Bioengineered (vegetated), Boat Ramp Boom Breakwater (lo-pro reef balls)Breakwater (wave attenuation device)Breakwater (bagged oyster shell)Breakwater (headland, riprap) Breakwater (offshore) Breakwater (oyster shell) Bulkhead (concrete, rock) Bulkhead (concrete, rock w/riprap) Bulkhead (concrete, rock w/riprap and groin) Bulkhead (creosote fence post) Bulkhead (steel, wood)Bulkhead (w/groin) Bulkhead (w/retaining walls) Bulkhead (w/retaining walls and groin) Bulkhead (w/retaining walls and riprap) Bulkhead (w/riprap) Bulkhead (w/riprap in wire fence) Bulkhead (w/riprap and groin) Bulkhead (w/riprap and sill) Bulkhead (w/riprap, sill and groin) Bulkhead (w/sill)Cement Concrete rubble (nearshore)Groin Groin (detached) Jetty (steel pile, rock, concrete) Natural Natural (rock) Natural (w/retaining walls) Oyster shells Reventment Rubble/riprap Rubble/riprap (w/groin) Rubble/riprap (w/retaining wall) Rubble/riprap (w/silt fence) Rubble/riprap (w/tires) Seawall (concrete, steel piles) Segmented breakwater (bagged oyster shell) Segmented breakwater (oyster shell) Segmented breakwater (reef ball/oyster shell) Segmented breakwater (reefblk) Segmented breakwater (riprap) Segmented breakwater (wave attenuation device) Sill (steel sheeting) Sill (rock, shell)Sill (wood) Sill (wood w/riprap) Silt fence, Tires, Wetland restoration, Weir, Wire fence) and General Classification (Abutment Artificial Beach Nourishment Berm Bioengineered Boat ramp Boom Breakwater Bulkhead Concrete Engineered Beach Groin Jetty Natural Rock Natural/unretained Natural/unretained, retaining wall-backed Nearshore rubble Oyster shells Revetment Rubble/riprap Seawall Segmented Breakwater Sill Silt fence-retained Tire-retained Weir Wetland Restoration Wire fence-retained Living Shoreline)
	
    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: GSA shoreline armoring scheme
	  
Distribution_Information:
  Distributor: 
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary
        Contact_Organization: Geological Survey of Alabama
      Contact_Position: Chief, Coastal Resources Section
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing address
        Address: P.O. Box 869999
        City: Tuscaloosa
        State_or_Province: Alabama
        Postal_Code: 35486-6999
        Country: USA
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: physical address
        Address: 420 Hackberry Lane
        City: Tuscaloosa   
        State_or_Province: AL
        Postal_Code: 35486
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: (205) 349-2852
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (205) 349-2861
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gis@gsa.state.al.us
      Hours_of_Service: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
  Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
  Distribution_Liability:
    Geological Survey of Alabama (GSA) provides these geographic data "as is." GSA makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of information contained in the geographic data. GSA further makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, as to any other matter whatsoever, including, without limitation, the condition of the product or its fitness for any particular purpose. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. Although these data have been processed successfully on computers of GSA, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by GSA regarding the use of these data on any other system, nor does the fact of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty.

    In no event shall the GSA have any liability whatsoever for payment of any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or tort damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, any loss of profits arising out of use of or reliance on the geographic data or arising out of the delivery, installation, operation, or support by GSA.

Metadata_Reference_Information:
  Metadata_Date: 20121029
  Metadata_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Geological Survey of Alabama
        Contact_Person: Chief
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: physical address
        Address: 420 Hackberry Lane
        City: Tuscaloosa
        State_or_Province: Alabama
        Postal_Code: 35486
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 205-349-2852
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 205-349-2861
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gis@gsa.state.al.u
      Hours_of_Service: Monday-Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
  Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
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