Wetlands Subcommittee
The Wetlands Subcommittee of the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is responsible for coordination of wetlands geospatial data layer of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). This subcommittee is the mechanism for the coordinated development, use, sharing, and dissemination of base cartographic data financed in whole or in part by Federal funds.
The wetlands geospatial data layer is defined as the fundamental data set that is produced to provide the classification, location, and extent of wetlands and related habitats, such as deepwater and riparian habitats. It is used in general purpose graphic and digital cartographic products. These data represent the wetland features of the United States and its territories. Used individually or collectively the data can provide the framework upon which other themes of geographic data can be referenced. Examples of these cartographic data include roads, streams, contours, boundaries, and geographic and other coordinate reference systems.
Organization and Membership
- Charter
- Participating Federal Agencies
- Federal Agency Representatives
- Non-Federal Collaborating Partner Organizations
- Working Groups
Activities
- Schedule of Meetings & Minutes
- Annual Work Plan
- Report of Accomplishments (due December 2005)
Wetland Standards
These standards have been approved by the Standards Working Group and the FGDC Coordination Group in 1996. (These standards may be changed as a result of future review. For information about where a standard is in the FGDC standard development process, please check the Standards Working Group home page.)
- National Wetlands Mapping Standard (Cowardin et al.)
- Proposed Riparian Mapping Standards
- Wetlands Mapping Standard Presentation
- Final Draft Wetlands Mapping Standard 08-06-07
Wetlands Geospatial Data
Wetlands Geospatial Data, National Wetlands Inventory
Status Map of Wetlands Layer of the NSDI
Dr. Bill O. Wilen,
Chair, 703-358-2278
National Wetlands Inventory
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
URL: http://www.fws.gov/nwi/fgdcwet.html
Updated: 08/07/2007
Send your comments to the wetland@fws.gov