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Mohonk Preserve Amphibian and Water Quality Monitoring Dataset at 11 Vernal Pools from 1931-Present

General Information
Data Package:
Local Identifier:edi.303.1
Title:Mohonk Preserve Amphibian and Water Quality Monitoring Dataset at 11 Vernal Pools from 1931-Present
Alternate Identifier:DOI PLACE HOLDER
Abstract:

"Amphibian reproduction is strongly influenced by ambient temperature and precipitation thus making amphibians strong potential indicators of biotic response to climate change. The Mohonk Preserve's Daniel Smiley Research Center have been monitoring species occupancy, reproductive success, and water quality of 11 vernal pools (Ski Loop, Bonticou, Terrace, Long Woodland Pool, Long Woodland Swamp, Oakwood, Sleepy Hollow, Hermits, North Mud Pond, Canaan, and Talus ) on the Preserve each spring from April 1931 to May 2019 (present). Data collection has included species, egg mass, and tadpole counts; weather conditions including precipitation, sky and wind codes; and water quality measurements including water temperature, pH, and depth. Collection of data was sporadic from 1931 - 1991 but has been collected consistantly from 1991 to present. We also began monitoring dissolved oxygen, nitrate concentrations, and conductivity of the vernal pools using a YSI Sonde Professional Plus Instrument and turbidity using a turbidity tube in February 2018."

Publication Date:2019-06-21

Time Period
Begin:
2019-04-21
End:
2019-05-01

People and Organizations
Contact:Director Of Conservation Science (Mohonk Preserve) [  email ]
Creator:Forester, Anna (Mohonk Preserve)
Creator:Huth, Paul (Mohonk Preserve)
Creator:Long, Elizabeth (Mohonk Preserve)
Creator:Napoli, Megan (Mohonk Preserve)
Creator:Pierce, Ethan (Mohonk Preserve)
Creator:Smiley, Daniel (Mohonk Preserve)
Creator:Smiley, Shanan (Mohonk Preserve)
Creator:Thompson, John (Mohonk Preserve)
Creator:Feldsine, Natalie (Mohonk Preserve)
Associate:Garretson, Alexis (Environmental Data Initiative, Data Archiver)

Data Entities
Data Table Name:
Species data
Description:
Species data
Data Table Name:
Weather and water quality data
Description:
Weather and water quality data
Data Table Name:
Location information
Description:
Location information
Data Table Name:
Additional Taxonomic Information
Description:
Additional Taxonomic Information
Detailed Metadata

Data Entities


Data Table

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Name:Species data
Description:Species data
Number of Records:2367
Number of Columns:12

Table Structure
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Table Column Descriptions
 
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Location  
Species  
Live_n  
Dead_n  
MatedPairs_n  
EggMass_n  
ChorusCode  
ChorusCount  
Juv_n  
Sperm_n  
TadLarv_n  
Definition:Date of sampling eventName of vernal poolVernal pool species code (See taxonomic table for additional information)Number of live individuals observedNumber of dead individuals observedNumber of mated pairs observedNumber of egg masses observedFrog chorus heard during samplingNumber of frogs heard, when applicableNumber of juveniles observedNumber of spermatophores observedNumber of tadpoles or larva observed
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Measurement Values Domain:
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Precision
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Source
Code Definition
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Source
Code Definition
Code3
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Source
Code Definition
Code4
DefinitionCalling indicated, but additional information not provided (Historical code)
Source
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Max23 
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Accuracy Report:                        
Accuracy Assessment:                        
Coverage:                        
Methods:                        

Data Table

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Description:Weather and water quality data
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Table Column Descriptions
 
Column Name:Sample_Date  
Location  
Sky_Code  
Wind_Code  
Air_Temp  
PDP  
Water_Temp  
pH  
Water_Depth  
Water_Level  
Visibility_Imp  
Surface_Ice  
Surface_Veg  
SurfaceVeg_Spp  
Turbidity_NTU  
DO  
Conductivity  
Chloride  
Nitrate  
Ammonium  
Odor  
Shrimp  
Snails  
Definition:Date of sampling eventName of vernal poolSky conditionsWind conditionsAir temperature at time of observationWas there precipitation on the previous day?Water temperature of vernal poolpH of vernal pool waterQuantitative measurement of the depth of vernal pool waterQualitative measurement of how full the vernal pool was at time of observationWas visibility impaired while counting egg masses and/or species?What percentage of the vernal pool surface is covered in ice?What percentage of the vernal pool surface is covered in vegetation?What species of vegetation are covering the vernal pool?Turbidity of the vernal pool waterDissolved oxygen of the vernal poolConductivity of the vernal poolChloride of the vernal poolNitrate of the vernal poolAmmonium of the vernal poolWhat odor did the vernal pool emit?Were fairy shrimp present or absent?Were freshwater snails present or absent?
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Measurement Values Domain:
FormatYYYY-MM-DD
Precision
DefinitionName of vernal pool
Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
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Code1
DefinitionPartly cloudy or variable (20-50% of sky)
Source
Code Definition
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DefinitionClear or few clouds (<20% of sky)
Source
Code Definition
Code2
DefinitionCloudy or overcast (>50% of sky)
Source
Code Definition
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DefinitionShowers or light rain
Source
Code Definition
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DefinitionSleet/hail
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Code Definition
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DefinitionMist
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Code Definition
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DefinitionSnow
Source
Code Definition
Code3
DefinitionFog
Source
Code Definition
Code6
DefinitionHeavy rain
Source
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Enumerated Domain 
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DefinitionCalm, smoke rises vertically (<1 mph)
Source
Code Definition
Code1
DefinitionLight air movement, smoke drifts (2-3 mph)
Source
Code Definition
Code2
DefinitionLight breeze, wind felt on face, leaves rustle (4-7 mph)
Source
Code Definition
Code3
DefinitionGentle breeze, leaves/twiges in constant motion, raises dust (8-12 mph)
Source
Code Definition
Code4
DefinitionModerate breeze, small branches move (13-18 mph)
Source
Code Definition
Code5
DefinitionFresh breeze, small trees begin to sway (19-24 mph)
Source
Code Definition
Code6
DefinitionStrong breeze, large branches move (25-31 mph)
Source
Code Definition
Code7
DefinitionStrong winds (>31 mph)
Source
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Typereal
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Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
Code Definition
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DefinitionNo previous day percipitation
Source
Code Definition
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DefinitionPrevious day percipitation
Source
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Source
Code Definition
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DefinitionNo visibility impairment
Source
Code Definition
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DefinitionVisibility Impaired
Source
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Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
Code Definition
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Source
Code Definition
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Source
Code Definition
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Source
Code Definition
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Source
Code Definition
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DefinitionAlgae vegetation covering pool
Source
Code Definition
CodeSedge
DefinitionSedge vegetation covering pool
Source
Code Definition
CodeMoss
DefinitionMoss vegetation covering pool
Source
Code Definition
CodeDuckweed/Algae
DefinitionDuckweed and Algae vegetation covering pool
Source
Code Definition
CodeGrass
DefinitionGrass surface vegetation covering pool
Source
UnitnephelometricTurbidityUnits
Typereal
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Max120 
UnitmilligramsPerLiter
Typereal
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UnitSiemensPerMeter
Typereal
Min11.5 
Max330.4 
UnitmilliequivalentsPerLiter
Typereal
Min2.59 
Max3.3 
UnitmilligramsPerLiter
Typereal
Min
Max10.42 
UnitmicromolePerLiter
Typereal
Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
Code Definition
CodeNone
DefinitionNo water odor
Source
Code Definition
CodePeat
DefinitionPeat water odor
Source
Code Definition
CodeSulfur
DefinitionSulfur water odor
Source
Code Definition
CodeMethane
DefinitionMethane water odor
Source
Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
Code Definition
Code0
DefinitionFairy shrimp absent
Source
Code Definition
Code1
DefinitionFairy shrimp present
Source
Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
Code Definition
Code0
DefinitionFreshwater snails absent
Source
Code Definition
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DefinitionFreshwater snails present
Source
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CodeNA
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CodeNA
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Accuracy Report:                                              
Accuracy Assessment:                                              
Coverage:                                              
Methods:                                              

Data Table

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Name:Location information
Description:Location information
Number of Records:11
Number of Columns:5

Table Structure
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Table Column Descriptions
 
Column Name:Name  
Elevation  
MaxDepth  
Length  
Width  
Definition:Vernal pool nameElevation of vernal poolVernal pool maximum depthVernal pool lengthVernal pool width
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Measurement Type:nominalratioratioratioratio
Measurement Values Domain:
DefinitionVernal pool name
Unitmeter
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Unitmeter
Typereal
Min0.5 
Max1.5 
Unitmeter
Typereal
Min7.62 
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Unitmeter
Typereal
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Missing Value Code:
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Accuracy Report:          
Accuracy Assessment:          
Coverage:          
Methods:          

Data Table

Data:https://pasta-s.lternet.edu/package/data/eml/edi/303/1/00fbf156cab5958f0b39c120654ffb6f
Name:Additional Taxonomic Information
Description:Additional Taxonomic Information
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Number of Columns:3

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Table Column Descriptions
 
Column Name:SpeciesCode  
CommonName  
ScientificName  
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Storage Type:string  
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Measurement Type:nominalnominalnominal
Measurement Values Domain:
DefinitionSpecies code of the observed amphibian species
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DefinitionScientific name of the species code
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CodeNA
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Data Package Usage Rights

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Keywords

By Thesaurus:
LTER Controlled Vocabularyamphibians, salamanders, wetlands, ecology, water quality, temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, nitrate, seasonality
(No thesaurus)frogs, wood frog, spring peeper, spotted salamander, Jefferson salamander, red-spotted newt, seasonal wetlands, vernal pools, community ecology, Mohonk Preserve, Daniel Smiley Research Center, Shawangunk Ridge, pH, reproductive ecology, breeding, longitudinal

Methods and Protocols

These methods, instrumentation and/or protocols apply to all data in this dataset:

Methods and protocols used in the collection of this data package
Description:

"We have been monitoring amphibian occupancy, breeding, and water quality of vernal pools on the Preserve since 1931. Observations at vernal pools occur each year between February and May. Species, egg mass, and tadpole counts were done by two observers making a full circle around each vernal pool. From 1931 – 1991 sampling at vernal pools and the number of vernal pools sampled each year varied. Starting in 1991, each vernal pool was observed at least two times each spring. Starting in 2016, a more rigorous protocol was adopted from the USGS Amphibian Reproductive Monitoring Initiative program with sampling at 10 consistent vernal pools being done at least four times per spring season. Prior to November 2017, we collected water in a high density polyethylene bottle and immediately took the temperature with a thermometer. The sample was then brought back to the Daniel Smiley Research Center where pH was measured. Prior to 13 December 1991, we measured pH using a Sargent-Welch analog pH meter. Beginning 13 December 1991, we measured pH with a Fisher Accumet digital pH meter with higher resolution, replacing probes every 6 months. In 2002, we replaced the meter with a new Fisher Accumet pH meter. Starting in February 2018, we began to monitor the temperature and pH in situ using a YSI Sonde Professional Plus Instrument and incorporated additional Sonde measurements of percent dissolved oxygen, nitrate concentrations, and conductivity. Starting in March 2019 a turbidity tube was used to measure turbidity."

People and Organizations

Creators:
Individual: Anna Forester
Organization:Mohonk Preserve
Individual: Paul Huth
Organization:Mohonk Preserve
Individual: Elizabeth Long
Organization:Mohonk Preserve
Id:https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7410-5548
Individual: Megan Napoli
Organization:Mohonk Preserve
Id:https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2390-6545
Individual: Ethan Pierce
Organization:Mohonk Preserve
Individual: Daniel Smiley
Organization:Mohonk Preserve
Individual: Shanan Smiley
Organization:Mohonk Preserve
Individual: John Thompson
Organization:Mohonk Preserve
Individual: Natalie Feldsine
Organization:Mohonk Preserve
Id:https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4331-3042
Contacts:
Organization:Mohonk Preserve
Position:Director Of Conservation Science
Email Address:
research@mohonkpreserve.org
Associated Parties:
Individual: Alexis Garretson
Organization:Environmental Data Initiative
Email Address:
alexis@garretson.net
Id:https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7260-0131
Role:Data Archiver

Temporal, Geographic and Taxonomic Coverage

Temporal, Geographic and/or Taxonomic information that applies to all data in this dataset:

Time Period
Begin:
2019-04-21
End:
2019-05-01
Geographic Region:
Description:Data were collected from 11 vernal pools on Mohonk Preserve property in the Shawangunk Ridge of New Paltz, NY, USA
Bounding Coordinates:
Northern:  41.80133Southern:  -74.190815
Western:  -74.109075Eastern:  41.73856

Project

Maintenance

Maintenance:
Description:ongoing
Frequency:

Additional Info

Additional Information:
 

"Exact locations of vernal pools are available upon request but are omitted for geoprivacy conerns on protected land. Additional historical data exists in Daniel Smiley Research Center Library and is currently being digitized and will be added to the dataset as records become available. Egg masses belonging to the Jefferson salamander or Jefferson/blue spotted salamander hybrids are incredibly difficult to distinguish. Historical determinations have been preserved as they were recorded but additional care should be taken with these records. Long woodland swamp data collection ceased in 2016 due to the swamp drying up and the pool no longer holding water in the spring. Collection of data was sporadic from 1931 - 1991, but spring data collection is consistent from 1991 - present."

Other Metadata

Additional Metadata

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