Identification_Information:  
	Citation:  
		Citation_Information:  
			Title:  shorebird
	Description:  
		Abstract:  This data layer is a subset of a statewide coverage.  Coastal Wildlife Concentration Areas (CWCA) data was used as a starting point.  Extensive field surveys began in 1993 to present further refined feeding and roosting areas and identify new areas.  Areas are labeled as feeding sites, roosting sites or both.
		Purpose:  This subset of the statewide data layer was developed for use in the Habitat Consultation Areas Mapping Project (HCAMP).
		Supplemental_Information:  This data layer specifically addresses migratory shorebird coastal staging areas.  Staging habitat is defined as areas that meet shorebird feeding and roosting requirements during migration.
	Time_Period_of_Content:  
		Time_Period_Information:  
			Range_of_Dates/Times:  
				Beginning_Date:  20020101
				Ending_Date:  20021231
	Status:  
		Progress:  Complete
		Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:  Annually
	Spatial_Domain:  
		Bounding_Coordinates:  
			West_Bounding_Coordinate:  -70.73898
			East_Bounding_Coordinate:  -66.92037
			North_Bounding_Coordinate:  45.05859
			South_Bounding_Coordinate:  42.99701
	Use_Constraints:  These data are provided by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife solely for individual use or the use of a company for the purpose stated in your request for the data.  These data may not be distributed or sold to other users without the written permission of the Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.  This coverage has not been officially adopted as a regulated NRPA habitat.   Boundaries may change as additional survey data become available.
	Point_of_Contact:  
		Contact_Information:  
			Contact_Person_Primary:  
				Contact_Person:  Amy Meehan
				Contact_Organization:  Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
			Contact_Position:  Wildlife Biologist
			Contact_Address:  
				Address_Type:  mailing and physical address
				Address:  650 State Street
				City:  Bangor
				State_or_Province:  Maine
				Postal_Code:  04401
				Country:  USA
			Contact_Voice_Telephone:  207-941-4483
			Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:  207-941-4450
			Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:  amy.meehan@state.me.us
			Hours_of_Service:  Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
	Data_Set_Credit:  Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
	Native_Data_Set_Environment:  Arc Info 8.1 (NT version) pathname e:\ifw-data\nad83data
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:  
	Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method:  Vector
	Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:  
		SDTS_Terms_Description:  
			SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type:  G-polygon
			Point_and_Vector_Object_Count:  898
Spatial_Reference_Information:  
	Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:  
		Planar:  
			Grid_Coordinate_System:  
				Grid_Coordinate_System_Name:  Universal Transverse Mercator 1983
				Universal_Transverse_Mercator:  
					UTM_Zone_Number:  19
					Transverse_Mercator:  
						Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian:  0.9996
						Longitude_of_Central_Meridian:  -69
						Latitude_of_Projection_Origin:  0
						False_Easting:  500000
						False_Northing:  0
			Planar_Coordinate_Information:  
				Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method:  Coordinate Pair
				Coordinate_Representation:  
					Abscissa_Resolution:  1
					Ordinate_Resolution:  1
				Planar_Distance_Units:  meters
		Geodetic_Model:  
			Horizontal_Datum_Name:  North American Datum of 1983
			Ellipsoid_Name:  Geodetic Reference System 80
			Semi-major_Axis:  6378206
			Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio:  294.9786982
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:  
	Detailed_Description:  
		Entity_Type:  
			Entity_Type_Label:  Captured
		Attribute:  
			Attribute_Label:  MGTCON
			Attribute_Definition:  Indicator of management concern
			Attribute_Definition_Source:  Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
		Attribute:  
			Attribute_Label:  REGION
			Attribute_Definition:  Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Region
			Attribute_Definition_Source:  Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
			Attribute_Measurement_Frequency:  None planned
		Attribute:  
			Attribute_Label:  SITE
			Attribute_Definition:  Unique number for site identification
			Attribute_Definition_Source:  Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
			Attribute_Measurement_Frequency:  None planned
		Attribute:  
			Attribute_Label:  SITENAME
			Attribute_Definition:  Place name describing site location
		Attribute:  
			Attribute_Label:  USE
			Attribute_Definition:  Use of site by shorebirds: feeding, roosting or both
			Attribute_Definition_Source:  Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
			Attribute_Measurement_Frequency:  As needed
	Overview_Description:  
		Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:  Shorebird staging habitat consists of coastal areas which provide both tidal mud flats rich in invertebrates for feeding and areas such as gravel bars and sand spits for roosting.
Distribution_Information:  
	Distributor:  
		Contact_Information:  
			Contact_Person_Primary:  
				Contact_Person:  Richard Dressler
				Contact_Organization:  Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
			Contact_Position:  Wildlife Biologist, Habitat Group Leader
			Contact_Address:  
				Address_Type:  mailing and physical address
				Address:  650 State Street
				City:  Bangor
				State_or_Province:  Maine
				Postal_Code:  04401
				Country:  USA
			Contact_Voice_Telephone:  207-941-4467
			Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:  207-941-4450
			Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:  richard.dressler@state.me.us
			Hours_of_Service:  Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00 pm
	Resource_Description:  Shorebird Nesting, Feeding and Staging Areas
	Standard_Order_Process:  
		Digital_Form:  
			Digital_Transfer_Information:  
				Format_Name:  ARCE
		Fees:  Minimum of $25 with the exception of landowners or other state agencies.  Additional charges may apply.
		Ordering_Instructions:  Send request by email, fax or phone.  Send either ArcView shapefile or ARC/INFO coverage with area of interest and contact name and number.
		Turnaround:  generally within 1 week
	Available_Time_Period:  
		Time_Period_Information:  
			Single_Date/Time:  
				Calendar_Date:  20000101
Metadata_Reference_Information:  
	Metadata_Date:  20000301
	Metadata_Review_Date:  
	Metadata_Future_Review_Date:  
	Metadata_Contact:  
		Contact_Information:  
			Contact_Person_Primary:  
				Contact_Person:  Amy Meehan
				Contact_Organization:  Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
			Contact_Position:  Wildlife Biologist
			Contact_Address:  
				Address_Type:  mailing and physical address
				Address:  650 State Street
				City:  Bangor
				State_or_Province:  Maine
				Postal_Code:  04401
				Country:  USA
			Contact_Voice_Telephone:  207-941-4483
			Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:  207-941-4450
			Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:  amy.meehan@state.me.us
			Hours_of_Service:  Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
	Metadata_Standard_Name:  FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata