Wild and Scenic Rivers

Last updated on 9/9/2024 10:01:17 AM.

Overview

This data set was developed for use within WFDSS to identify and display Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSR). Wild and Scenic Rivers are managed by several federal agencies including BLM, NPS, FWS, USFS. Some are co-managed by multiple federal and even state agencies. The rivers themselves are split into three separate classifications:

Data Input

The Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSR) data displayed in WFDSS were obtained from the USDA Forest Service FSGeodata Clearinghouse. No edits were made to the geometry or geography of this data. However, the attribution was converted to the WFDSS data standard to ensure that they matched our existing data structure inside the application. The integrity of the data was not compromised in this conversion and this data still accurately represent the Wild and Scenic Rivers data from the Forest Service Geodata Clearinghouse.

Caution: The data displayed in WFDSS are intended for STRATEGIC USE ONLY. Always verify the positional accuracy of the data with local knowledge.

Data Information

Source:

USDA Forest Service FSGeodata Clearinghouse

Source Data Currency:

06/01/2024

Extent:

United States and PR

Projection/Datum:

GCS, NAD 83

Data Layer Download:

USDA Forest Service FSGeodata Clearinghouse

 

WFDSS GIS Team Contacts

The WFDSS application is "data rich". It requires data which is spatially oriented and graphically displays information to support wildland fire and other natural resource decisions. Due to the type and number of interagency spatial data sets required in April 2009 an interagency GIS Team was formed to provide data support for WFDSS. This Team is responsible for acquiring, consolidating, and validating their agency spatial and tabular data. In addition this team developed and maintained communications among local, regional, and national agency personnel to improve the collection process and provide explicit guidance on data needs. The members of the WFDSS GIS Team are:

Table 1: WFDSS GIS Team Contacts

 

WFMRD&A

Amanda Rumsey
Data Scientist
208.830.0160
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WFMRD&A

Jonah Vaughan
GIS Specialist
406.531.4702
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WFMRD&A

Susan McClendon
GIS Specialist
208.258.4244
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BLM - AFS

Jennifer L. Jenkins
GIS Specialist
907.356.5587
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BLM - NIFC

Julie Osterkamp
Natural Resource Specialist
801.520.8702
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BIA - NIFC

Joseph Kafka
Fire Management Specialist
208.387.5572
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NPS - NIFC

Skip Edel
Fire - GIS Program Lead
303.969.2947
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USFS - NIFC

Cole Belongie
Data Coordinator
208.488.5246
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USFWS - NIFC

Andrew Bailey
National Fire Planner
208-387-5345
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