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Ecoregion Maps and GIS Resources

Entry ID: EPA_ECOREGION

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Summary

Abstract: Ecoregions denote areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the
type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources. They are
designed to serve as a spatial framework for the research, assessment,
management, and monitoring of ecosystems and ecosystem components. By
recognizing the spatial differences in the capacities and potentials
of ecosystems, ecoregions stratify the environment by its probable
response to disturbance. These general purpose regions are critical
for structuring and implementing ecosystem management strategies
across federal agencies, state agencies, and nongovernment
organizations that are responsible for different types of resources
within the same geographical areas.

Related URL

Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE

Description: Ecoregion Maps (Access to Level I-IV)

Geographic Coverage

(Click for Interactive Map)

Spatial coordinates

N: 76.63

S: 13.71

E: -61.48

W: -177.1

Data Set Citation

Dataset Originator/Creator: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Dataset Title: Level I-IV U.S. Ecoregions

Dataset Publisher: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Data Presentation Form: Map

Online Resource: http://www.epa.gov/wed/pages/ecoregions/ecoregions.htm

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Science Keywords

AGRICULTURE > SOILS

BIOSPHERE > TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS > WETLANDS

ISO Topic Category

FARMING

BIOTA

Project

ESIP > Earth Science Information Partners Program

Ancillary Keywords

GIS

Ecoregions

Data Set Progress

COMPLETE

Originating Center

Data Center

Western Ecology Division, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Data Center URL: http://www.epa.gov/wed/

Data Center Personnel
Name: WESTERN ECOLOGY DIVISION - EPA Phone: 541-754-4600 Fax: 541-754-4799 Email: COR_WebMaster at epamail.epa.gov Contact Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Western Ecology Division 200 SW 35th Street City: Corvallis Province or State: OR Postal Code: 97333 Country: USA

Personnel

MELANIE F. MEAUX

Role: DIF AUTHOR

Email: gsfc-gcmduso at mail.nasa.gov

Creation and Review Dates

DIF Creation Date: 2004-03-29

Last DIF Revision Date: 2005-04-01

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