STREAMNET NEWS

Award Winning Website

(August 11, 2010)

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has just won a special achievement award from the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies for its Crucial Areas Planning System website. The CAPS online tool provides multiple data layers describing Montana's fish and wildlife and their habitats to assist planners and developers in protecting areas of crucial fish and wildlife value.

The CAPS tool was developed by many people in the department, including StreamNet's Montana Project Leader. The aquatic data layers in the tool draw data heavily from Montana's StreamNet database, also known as MFISH, and the fisheries databases were used as a model for developing terrestrial layers.

StreamNet is pleased that data developed through our project was useful in supporting this award winning tool designed to identify and protect crucial fish and wildlife areas in Montana.

Data Updates

(July 15, 2010)

The following new data records were added to the StreamNet database and are now available through the StreamNet online query system. This represents records added since March 22, 2010 and now uses mixed-scale hydrography version 2.

Data Category	Agency	Species	Observations Added
Adult Return - Estimates of Spawning Population	WDFW	2009 Chinook salmon, chum salmon, coho salmon, pink salmon, steelhead	656
Adult Return - Estimates of Spawning Population	ODFW	2008 Chinook salmon, 2007 coho salmon, steelhead	32
Adult Return - Redd Counts	WDFW	2009 Bull trout, Chinook salmon, steelhead	116
Adult Return - Redd Counts	ODFW	2009 Bull trout, Chinook salmon, steelhead	251
Adult Return - Redd Counts	IDFG	2009 Chinook salmon	76
Adult Return - Spawner Counts	WDFW	2010 Steelhead, 2009 bull trout, Chinook salmon, chum salmon, sockeye salmon, coho salmon	167
Adult Return - Spawner Counts	ODFW	2009 Chinook salmon, 2005 chum salmon	102
Adult Return - Spawner Counts	USFWS	2009 Chinook salmon	2
Dam/Weir Counts	ODFW	2010 Steelhead, 2009 Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, coho salmon, 2008 bull trout, coastal cutthroat trout	525
Dam/Weir Counts	WDFW	2010 Steelhead, 2009 Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, coho salmon, bull trout	128
Harvest - Freshwater/Estuary	ODFW	2007 Steelhead	315
Hatchery - Returns	WDFW	2009 Coho salmon, coastal cutthroat trout, mountain whitefish, 2008 brown trout, bull trout, Chinook salmon, chum salmon, kokanee, Lahontan cutthroat trout, largescale sucker, Pink salmon, Rainbow trout, Redband trout, sockeye salmon, steelhead, walleye, westslope cutthroat trout	290
Hatchery - Returns	USFWS	2009 Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead	13

Data Sharing Top Ten

(June 15, 2010)

StreamNet has condensed the data sharing considerations contained in the Data Sharing Guide down into a "Top Ten" format. This short list provides the basic considerations that need to be addressed when deciding on how to share data among agencies or with the public. The list is not a detailed set of instructions, but provides general guidance about aspects that should not be overlooked when planning any data exchange process. Download the Data Management Top Ten List.

Data Updates

(March 22, 2010)

The following new data records were added to the StreamNet database and are now available through the StreamNet online query system. This represents records added since January 11, 2010.

Data Category	Agency	Species	Observations Added
Adult Return - Redd Counts	WDFW	Bull trout (2008 from the Methow, Twisp, Entiat, and Wenatchee basins)	363

Data Updates

(January 11, 2010)

The following new data records were added to the StreamNet database and are now available through the StreamNet online query system. This represents records added since November 18, 2009.

Data Category	Agency	Species	Observations Added
Adult Return - Estimates of Spawning Population	WDFW	Chinook salmon, chum salmon	68
Adult Return - Redd Counts	WDFW	Chinook salmon, steelhead	182
Adult Return - Spawner Counts	WDFW	Chinook salmon, chum salmon, sockeye salmon	333

Data Updates

(November 13, 2009)

The following new data records were added to the StreamNet database and are now available through the StreamNet online query system. This represents a partial update to the database. Numbers represent records added July 16 through October 27.

Data Category	Agency	Species	Observations Added
Adult Return - Estimates of Spawning Population	ODFW	Chinook salmon, chum salmon, white sturgeon	16
Adult Return - Peak/Other Spawning Counts	ODFW	Chinook salmon, coho salmon, bull trout, redband trout	121
Adult Return - Peak/Other Spawning Counts	WDFW	Steelhead	6
Adult Return - Redd Counts	MFWP	Brook trout, brown trout, bull trout, rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat trout	27
Adult Return - Redd Counts	ODFW	Chinook salmon, steelhead	398
Adult Return - Redd Counts	WDFW	Chinook salmon, bull trout, steelhead	123
Age Data relating to Escapement Data	CRITFC	Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon	137
Age Data relating to Escapement Data	ODFW	Chinook salmon	39
Age Data relating to Hatchery Returns	WDFW	Chinook salmon	84
Age Data relating to Hatchery Return Details	USFWS	Chinook salmon	11
Dam/Weir Counts	CRITFC	Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, steelhead	5
Dam/Weir Counts	ODFW	Chinook salmon, coho salmon, bull trout, westslope cutthroat trout	14
Dam/Weir Counts	WDFW	Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, steelhead	9
Harvest - Freshwater/Estuary	ODFW	Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, white sturgeon	2993
Juvenile Abundance	ODFW	Chinook salmon, steelhead	52
Hatchery Returns	ODFW	Chinook salmon, chum salmon, coho salmon, pink salmon, sockeye salmon, bull trout, steelhead	70
Barriers	WDFW	Not applicable	35

StreamNet Calendar

(November 9, 2009)

StreamNet users can use our new calendar to keep track of the project's external and internal activities, meetings and milestones. Because most of our activities take place behind the scenes, it is often difficult to know what we are working on at any given time. This calendar will highlight milestones for internal processes, including updates to the hydrography or data exchange formats, internal meetings, planned data updates, etc. as well as external activities including coordination with partners and formal StreamNet meetings. Please let us know if you find this feature useful.

Data Updates

(July 15, 2009)

The following new data records (2008 data year) were added to the StreamNet database and are now available through the StreamNet online query system. This represents a partial update to the database.

Data Category	Agency	Species	Observations Added
Adult Return - Estimates of Spawning Population	WDFW	Chinook salmon, chum salmon, coho salmon, steelhead	410
Adult Return - Peak / Other Spawning Count	WDFW	Chinook salmon, steelhead	9
Adult Return - Redd Count	IDFG	Chinook salmon	102
Adult Return - Redd Count	WDFW	Chinook salmon, steelhead	28
Dam / Weir Count (adults or juveniles)	WDFW	Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, steelhead	6
Hatchery Returns	WDFW	Chinook salmon, chum salmon, coho salmon, sockeye salmon, steelhead, kokanee, cutthroat trout, other miscellaneous taxa	997

Downloadable Database of Major StreamNet Tables Updated

(May 12, 2009)

An updated MS Access version of the StreamNet database can now be downloaded. The database has been updated to include new count data and is georeferenced to the new Mixed Scale Hydrography. It also now includes ten example queries to demonstrate how to dereference coded information with lookup tables, although you will likely want to tweak the examples to fit your own needs. Some static data sets have been removed, but those remain available in the Data Store or elsewhere on the StreamNet website. Note that the Access database does not have a user interface or the dynamic features that are part of the StreamNet online data query and interactive mappers. It is primarily intended for use by "power" users engaged in regional scale analyses. Use of this database requires significant experience using Access, and most users will find the online systems more suited to their needs. You can find this updated database, as well as previous versions, on our database download page.

StreamNet Adopts 'Mixed Scale' Hydrography

(May 8, 2009)

On May 1, 2009 we instituted a "mixed scale hydrography" as the basis for georeferencing data. This updates the 1:100,000 scale hydrography by adding 1:24,000 scale streams and other streams where we have data. This is an interim step in preparation for eventual conversion to a system compatible with the high resolution National Hydrography Dataset.

We use the hydrography by tying individual fish data records to locations on streams in our GIS. Until now data were tied to the 1:100,000 scale PNW River Reach Files. The change to the mixed-scale hydrography allows us to keep current with the systems in use by our data contributing partners.

What does this mean for you?

• More streams means more data.  Within the state of Washington we now have data for many streams not available in the older system. Some streams have been added or edited in the states of Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, and selected streams have been extended into Canada. As a result, additional data are now accessible via our online data query system. For example, we now have fish distribution data for over 5500 additional streams.
• Greater precision and compatibility.  Because the new hydrography shows greater detail, river mile measures have been updated and provide greater precision. In addition, the new hydrography has been reconciled and integrated with California's "CalHydro" dataset, so we are better able to share fish data with our colleagues in California and our sister project, CalFish.

All of our downloadable spatial datasets, and the online mapper, will be re-published in the near future to reflect the change in our base hydrography. A planned update later this year will incorporate higher resolution hydrography within the state of Oregon.

StreamNet's goal is to make as much standardized fish data available to our users as possible. We edit and maintain a routed hydrography to georeference our data and to remain compatible with the systems used by our data contributing partners. While we are not suggesting that others use our new mixed scale hydrography for referencing their data, the best available version is available for download along with its related metadata. In addition, the 1:100,000 scale PNW River Reach Files will remain available for download as an archived dataset.

StreamNet Web Site Updated

(March 6, 2009)

As of March 6, 2009 our web site has a new look. Beyond the change in the look and feel, we added features which we hope will aid in usability of the web site.

• The organization of the web site was improved, and we made it easier to find information of interest with fewer steps.
• Outdated information was removed. In case you can't find something you're looking for, we include a link back to the old site. If there is something of interest to you on the old that we did not include, please let us know.
• The search function now searches our web pages, documents, the Data Store, and the files on our ftp site, which is a great expansion of the search capabilities compared to the old search function. (Not yet included, but which we are looking into, is the ability use a Google-like, text-based search function to find data in our main database.)
• The online data query system was improved so that scrolling horizontally to view all the columns in a record is no longer necessary. Long entries that used to result in very tall rows that were difficult to read are now truncated, with a link to view the full entry. Other usability improvements were also made.

Please let us know how you like the new look, and any additional features you think would improve our delivery of fisheries data.

Data Sharing Guide published

(March 6, 2009)

StreamNet has just released a white paper entitled Considerations for Regional Data Collection, Sharing and Exchange, which is a guidance document describing actions to consider as natural resource agencies develop comprehensive approaches to data management and data sharing.

The guide is not prescriptive but offers options for addressing a series of considerations important to making data collection, management, and sharing efficient and effective. Recommended actions are targeted toward multiple audiences, including natural resource agencies, field staff, funding entities, policy makers, and database management projects.

The guide is premised on the concept that current monitoring data are too valuable to use only once, and it provides recommendations intended to facilitate wider sharing and use of important monitoring data. These recommendations should also be helpful as regional entities work toward developing a regional-scale approach to data sharing.

The guide ends with a series of checklists that consolidate recommendations for the various entities that have a stake in data sharing, either in creating data, using data, or managing data. We hope that the guide provides useful insight into the steps that will have to be addressed as coordinated monitoring programs are developed among agencies and field projects.

You can download the Data Sharing Guide here.

New Downloadable Database of Major StreamNet Tables UPDATED

(February 8, 2008)

An updated MS Access database of major StreamNet tables is available for downloading. To obtain this database, visit the database download page.

Data Updates Status Page

(March 6, 2007)

Wondering when the most recent data will become available? Now you can see the schedule of expected database updates for our major data types. (As of February 2009 this feature is temporarily disabled while we reconfigure to better meet your needs.)

The "DATA STORE" is Open!

(September 1, 2006)

Find data, and publish your own data.
StreamNet's "Data Store" is an easy way to find a wide variety of data sets of interest to you. The "Data Publishing Service" helps you archive your own data sets and make them available via the Data Store for others to find and use.   Learn more.

Subbasin Planning Data Sets Available

(September 1, 2006)

CRITFC, NHI, and StreamNet have captured the data sets developed for use in the aquatic portion of the 2004 subbasin plans. Complete information is available here.

StreamNet Vision and Strategic Plan Completed

(March 13, 2006)

We have completed a strategic plan for guiding future StreamNet development efforts.

New Downloadable Database of Major StreamNet Tables UPDATED

(September 30, 2005)

The downloadable version of StreamNet's queryable database was updated September 30, 2005. This entire database can be downloaded in an MS Access database.

Hatchery Returns Data and Report Format UPDATED

(September 7, 2005)

The hatchery returns data and online report format have been updated in the StreamNet Online Data Query. The new report format separates hatchery return details into specific tabbed sections showing total returns, detail, and final disposition.

Critical Habitat Interactive Mapper UPDATED

(August 25, 2005)

In cooperation with the Northwest regional office of NOAA Fisheries, StreamNet has updated the Northwest Critical Habitat Interactive Mapper to present the final critical habitat designations for 12 Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) of Pacific salmon (genus Oncorhynchus) and steelhead (O. mykiss) as established in the final rule on August 12, 2005. Critical habitat was also designated by NOAA's Southwest region for the 7 ESUs of Pacific salmon and steelhead in California.  Interactive maps identifying these designated areas are available through our partners at CalFish.  For more information including a variety of related maps, documents and data supporting the final rule, visit the NOAA Fisheries Critical Habitat website.

Salmon and Steelhead Critical Habitat Interactive Mapper

(March 1, 2005)

In cooperation with the Northwest regional office of NOAA Fisheries, StreamNet has developed the Northwest Critical Habitat Interactive Mapper to present the areas proposed for designation as critical habitat for 12 Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) of Pacific salmon (genus Oncorhynchus) and steelhead(O. mykiss). For more information including a variety of related maps, documents, and data supporting the proposal, visit the NOAA Fisheries Critical Habitat website. (The public comment period ended August 12, 2005.)

Downloadable StreamNet Database Updated

(September 17,2004)

The downloadable version of StreamNet's queryable database was updated September 14, 2004. This entire database can be downloaded as an MS Access database. The downloadable version of our queryable database is updated only periodically, so the most up to date information is available only through the online data query system.

Data Related to the Pesticide Buffer Ruling

(Fall 2004)

StreamNet was cited as the source of information for "Salmon Supporting Waters" in Washington and Oregon in a January 22, 2004 ruling by the U.S. District Court at Seattle. On our pesticide ruling page you can find an explanation of the relevant data and how to get them through the online data query. You can also find the list of streams in spreadsheet format, pre-sorted by stream, county, and HUC4 to help you find individual streams to which this ruling applies.

Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 2001 Status Assessment Added to Data Store

(Fall 2004)

The 2001 Yellowstone cutthroat trout range-wide status assessment was added to the StreamNet Data Store. Included are the May et al. 2003 report, along with the data and GIS files the report was based on.

Montana Trout Genetic Purity Data Set Added to Data Store

(Fall 2004)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's trout genetic purity data set was added to the Data Store.

Westslope Cutthroat Trout 2002 Status Assessment Added to Data Store

(Fall 2004)

The 2002 westslope cutthroat trout range-wide status assessment was added to the StreamNet Data Store. Included are the Shepard et al. 2003 report, along with the data and GIS files the report was based on.

StreamNet Web Site Will Be Down Several Days

(Winter 2003/2004)

The StreamNet Internet site is scheduled to be down from Wednesday morning December 17 to Monday December 22, 2003 while the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) moves its offices to a new location at 205 SE Spokane St., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97202-6413.  While the Internet site is scheduled to be up again on Monday December 22, the scheduled dates could vary somewhat due to unforeseen circumstances. Also, it is possible that some functions of the web site, such as the data query system, on-line mapper, e-mail, or ftp could be down longer than the main web site.  If you need assistance, phone calls are being forwarded to the new location; you can contact us at 503-595-3100 and we will help to the extent possible.  We will be unavailable on Dec. 18 and 19 during the actual move.  The StreamNet Library and the Library Internet site, www.fishlib.org, will be unaffected.

The down time will also affect other Internet sites hosted by PSMFC, including PSMFC (www.psmfc.org), Alaska Fisheries Information Network (www.akfin.org), Pacific Fisheries Information Network (www.psmfc.org/pacfin), Fisheries Economics Data Program (www.psmfc.org/efin), Recreational Fisheries Information Network (www.recfin.org), Regional Mark Information System (coded wire tag database, www.rmpc.org), PIT tag Information System (www.ptagis.org), Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Program (www.pikeminnow.org), Habitat Education Program (www.psmfc.org/habitat), and Essential Fish Habitat (www.psmfc.org/efh/efh.html).  Also affected will be the data query system for the California Cooperative Anadromous Fish and Habitat Data Program (CALFISH, www.calfish.org).  The length of down time may vary among these sites.

Protected Areas Data

(Winter 2002/2003)

The 1989 Protected Areas data set that designates stream reaches to be protected from hydroelectric development has been converted to a 1:100,000-scale, GIS-compatible format. This allows more flexible querying of the data and the ability to view and examine the data through an interactive mapping application.

Downloadable StreamNet Database Updated

(March 13, 2003)

The downloadable version of StreamNet's queryable database was updated March 13, 2003. You can download this Access version of the database to perform more sophisticated queries than are available via the web query system.

Interactive Mapper

(Winter 2002/2003)

We've designed two internet mapping applications with new technology that allows you to view and query StreamNet information through an interactive map interface.

New Query Features

(Winter 2001/2002)

The query system can now search data by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council 2001 Subbasins & Provinces as well as by Region! (please note: "watersheds" is now "huc4")

New, Faster Server

(Winter 2001/2002)

We moved our web site to a new server on February 14, 2002. Please let us know if you encounter any problems.

NHD/LLID Data Conversion Tool

(Winter 2001/2002)

Database application for converting stream-based data between the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) and the Pacific Northwest LLID route systems.

Adipose Clip Release Data Updated

(Summer/Fall 2001)

Preliminary anadromous salmonid adipose clipping maps and data were revised in September 2001.

Subbasin Planning Data

(Summer/Fall 2001)

StreamNet data, maps, and GIS coverages, organized by subbasin. Find your subbasin's information all in one convenient place.

StreamNet Brochure

(Spring 2001)

We have a new StreamNet brochure available for download.

We've Added a Query System User's Guide

(Spring 2001)

We have developed a user's guide for the on-line data query system. The guide includes examples and tips on how to use the query system. Available as web pages and in PDF format.