Habitat data collected within the greater Fountain Creek Basin, Colorado
Dates
Publication Date
2022-01-07
Start Date
2002
End Date
2023
Citation
Zuellig, R.E., Covert, S.A., Hennessy, E.K., and Wahl, C.F., 2022, Invertebrate, fish, and habitat data collected within the greater Fountain Creek Basin, Colorado, 2002-2023 (ver. 4.0, March 2024): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9PUY4FC.
Summary
Invertebrate, fish, and habitat data were collected as part of a cooperative project that began in 2002 between the U.S. Geological Survey, Colorado Springs Utilities, and Colorado Springs Engineering. Other entities have contributed to the project over the years including Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Habitat samples were collected and analyzed at 27 sites – 25 in the Fountain Creek Basin as well as two sites on the Arkansas River, El Paso and Pueblo Counties, Colorado. The number of sites sampled each year as well as the number of annual visits during which data were collected, and sampling methods used during each visit vary. The habitat data were collected between 2002 and 2023 and is intended to be updated annually as new data [...]
Summary
Invertebrate, fish, and habitat data were collected as part of a cooperative project that began in 2002 between the U.S. Geological Survey, Colorado Springs Utilities, and Colorado Springs Engineering. Other entities have contributed to the project over the years including Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Habitat samples were collected and analyzed at 27 sites – 25 in the Fountain Creek Basin as well as two sites on the Arkansas River, El Paso and Pueblo Counties, Colorado. The number of sites sampled each year as well as the number of annual visits during which data were collected, and sampling methods used during each visit vary. The habitat data were collected between 2002 and 2023 and is intended to be updated annually as new data are collected and available. Users of these data are advised to read all metadata and associated documentation thoroughly to understand appropriate use and data limitations.
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Habitat_Data_Fountain_Creek_Basin.xml Original FGDC Metadata
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Habitat_Samp_Info.csv
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Habitat_Summary_File.csv
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Purpose
These data were collected in part to monitor and evaluate changes in invertebrate and fish communities and associated habitat in the greater Fountain Creek Basin, Colorado, USA.
