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Periphyton and Associated Environmental Data From the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) Study from February 2005 to November 2014 (FCE)


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Authors: Evelyn Gaiser
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Package id: knb-lter-fce.1210.4
Dataset id: FCE1210_CERP_PeriphytonEnv

How to cite:
Gaiser, E.. 2017. Periphyton and Associated Environmental Data From the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) Study from February 2005 to November 2014 (FCE). Environmental Data Initiative. https://doi.org/. Dataset accessed 2024-04-20.

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  • Dataset Creator(s)
    • Name: Dr. Evelyn Gaiser 
    • Position: Primary Investigator
    • Organization: Florida Coastal Everglades LTER Program
    • Address: 11200 S.W. 8th Street
      Miami, Florida 33199 USA
    • Phone: 305-348-6154
    • Fax: 305-348-4096
    • Email: gaiser@fiu.edu
    • URL: http://algae.fiu.edu

  • Dataset Abstract
    Periphyton data and environmental data collected between February 2005 to November 2014
    "The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) focuses on “getting the water right” in the south Florida ecosystem—getting the right amount of water of the right quality to the right places at the right time" (USACE & DoI, 2015. Central and Southern Florida Project Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan) in the Everglades ecosystems. To inform CERP, since February 2005 we have been investigating the spatio-temporal variations of distribution, biomass and diversity of algae (key aquatic primary producers) in periphyton mats in relation to hydrology, nutrients and pH, and other environmental conditions.
  • Geographic Coverage
    Study Extent Description
    Between February 2005 and November 2014, samples were taken in the Everglades ecosystem, from LOX to ENP (NE to SW; see Dataset geographic description).

    Bounding Coordinates
    Data were collected in Principal Sampling Units (800m x 800m) in the following regions (see list of sites at row 121). LKO: Lake Okeechobee; LOX: the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (Water Conservation Area 1); Pal Mar (PAL); Pennsuco (PEN), Lostman’s Creek (LMC), the ‘Oligohaline’ area (OLG), Southern Marl Prairie (SMP), Shark River Slough (SRS) and Taylor Slough (TSL); Holey Land Wildlife Management Area (HOL), Water Conservation Areas (WCA) 2 and 3.
    N: 27.096, S: 25.216, E: -80.150, W: -81.099

    All Sites
    Geographic Description
    Bounding Coordinates
    CERP Study Area
    N: 27.096, S: 27.096, E: 25.216, W: 25.216
  • Attributes
    • Data Table:   Periphyton data collected for CERP study by FCE LTER personnel
      Attribute Name:
      Date
      Attribute Label:
      sampling time details
      Attribute Definition:
      Sampling date
      Storage Type:
      DateTime
      Measurement Scale:
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Year
      Attribute Label:
      sampling time details
      Attribute Definition:
      Year sites were sampled
      Storage Type:
      DateTime
      Measurement Scale:
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Season
      Attribute Label:
      sampling time details
      Attribute Definition:
      Wet or dry season
      Storage Type:
      Nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      Wet or dry season
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      PSU
      Attribute Label:
      location
      Attribute Definition:
      Principal Sampling Unit
      Storage Type:
      Nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      Principal Sampling Unit
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Region
      Attribute Label:
      Sampling region
      Attribute Definition:
      Region designation
      Storage Type:
      Nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      Region designation
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Draw
      Attribute Label:
      A1-A2
      Attribute Definition:
      draw sampled
      Storage Type:
      Nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      draw sampled
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Replicate
      Attribute Label:
      replicate
      Attribute Definition:
      Throw 1, 2 or 3
      Storage Type:
      Nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      Throw 1, 2 or 3
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Sample_code
      Attribute Label:
      Sample code
      Attribute Definition:
      Sample code
      Storage Type:
      Nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      Sample code
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Depth_cm
      Attribute Label:
      water
      Attribute Definition:
      Average water depth
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: centimeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Temperature_C
      Attribute Label:
      water
      Attribute Definition:
      Temperature of water sample
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: celsius
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      pH
      Attribute Label:
      water
      Attribute Definition:
      pH of water sample
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: dimensionless
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Conductivity_µs/cm
      Attribute Label:
      water
      Attribute Definition:
      Conductivity of water sample
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: dimensionless
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Soil_depth_cm
      Attribute Label:
      soil
      Attribute Definition:
      Average depth of soil at throw
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: centimeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken or greater than 100)

      Attribute Name:
      Soil_type
      Attribute Label:
      soil
      Attribute Definition:
      Type of soil (rock, marl or peat)
      Storage Type:
      Nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      Type of soil (rock, marl or peat)
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Mat_type
      Attribute Label:
      periphyton
      Attribute Definition:
      Type of mat (calcareous, mix or organic)
      Storage Type:
      Nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      Type of mat (calcareous, mix or organic)
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Periphyton_+_Subm_mL
      Attribute Label:
      periphyton
      Attribute Definition:
      Total biovolume of periphyton + submersed vegetation
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: milliliter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Periphyton_mL
      Attribute Label:
      periphyton
      Attribute Definition:
      Total biovolume of periphyton only
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: milliliter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Periphyton_subsample_mL
      Attribute Label:
      periphyton
      Attribute Definition:
      Volume of periphyton brought back for analysis
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: milliliter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      7777 (not available)

      Attribute Name:
      Total_Periphyton_Cover
      Attribute Label:
      periphyton
      Attribute Definition:
      Total periphyton aerial cover
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      777 (less than one)

      Attribute Name:
      Quantitative
      Attribute Label:
      periphyton
      Attribute Definition:
      Determination of measurable periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Yor N
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Benthic_%
      Attribute Label:
      periphyton
      Attribute Definition:
      % of sample comprised of benthic periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: natural
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Bottom_periphyton_%
      Attribute Label:
      periphyton
      Attribute Definition:
      % of sediment covered by periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: natural
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      %_Plant_attached_algae
      Attribute Label:
      periphyton
      Attribute Definition:
      % of sample comprised of epiphytic periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: natural
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      %_Plants_w_attached_algae
      Attribute Label:
      periphyton
      Attribute Definition:
      % of macrophytes covered by epiphytic periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: natural
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Plant_Sp1
      Attribute Label:
      plant species
      Attribute Definition:
      Macrophyte species 1
      Storage Type:
      Nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      Macrophyte species 1
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Sweater_Sp2
      Attribute Label:
      plant species
      Attribute Definition:
      Macrophyte species 2
      Storage Type:
      Nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      Macrophyte species 2
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Plant_Sp3
      Attribute Label:
      plant species
      Attribute Definition:
      Macrophyte species 3
      Storage Type:
      Nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      Macrophyte species 3
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Floating_%
      Attribute Label:
      periphyton
      Attribute Definition:
      % of sample comprised of floating periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: natural
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Water_floating_peri_%
      Attribute Label:
      periphyton
      Attribute Definition:
      % of water surface covered by floating periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: natural
      Missing Value Code:
      555 (less than five)

      Attribute Name:
      Floating_Sp1
      Attribute Label:
      plant species
      Attribute Definition:
      Submersed macrophyte species 1
      Storage Type:
      Nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      Submersed macrophyte species 1
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Floating_Sp2
      Attribute Label:
      plant species
      Attribute Definition:
      Submersed macrophyte species 2
      Storage Type:
      Nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      Submersed macrophyte species 2
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Green_algae_%
      Attribute Label:
      plant species
      Attribute Definition:
      % of sample comprised of green algae
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: natural
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Green_sp1
      Attribute Label:
      plant species
      Attribute Definition:
      Submersed macrophyte species 1
      Storage Type:
      nominal
      Measurement Scale:
      Submersed macrophyte species 1
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Floc_%
      Attribute Label:
      floc
      Attribute Definition:
      % of sample comprised of floc
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      P_%
      Attribute Label:
      phosphorus
      Attribute Definition:
      % phosphorus
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      TP_ug/g
      Attribute Label:
      phosphorus
      Attribute Definition:
      Total phosporus per gram of dry material
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: partsPerMillion
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Periphyton_rel_to_plant_%
      Attribute Label:
      periphyton
      Attribute Definition:
      Proportion of periphyton in sample
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Periphyton_DW_g/m2
      Attribute Label:
      biomass
      Attribute Definition:
      Dry weight of periphyton per square meter
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gramsPerSquareMeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Periphyton_AFDW_g/m2
      Attribute Label:
      biomass
      Attribute Definition:
      Ash-free dry weight of periphyton per square meter
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gramsPerSquareMeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Organic_content_%
      Attribute Label:
      organic content
      Attribute Definition:
      % organic content of sample
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Chl_a_ug/m2
      Attribute Label:
      biomass
      Attribute Definition:
      Amount of chlorophyll a per square meter
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: microgramsPerSquareMeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Easting
      Attribute Label:
      Coordinate
      Attribute Definition:
      Coordinate
      Storage Type:
      Coordinate
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: meter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Northing
      Attribute Label:
      Coordinate
      Attribute Definition:
      Coordinate
      Storage Type:
      Coordinate
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: meter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Time
      Attribute Label:
      sampling time details
      Attribute Definition:
      sampling time details
      Storage Type:
      DateTime
      Measurement Scale:
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Plant_cover_%
      Attribute Label:
      plant information
      Attribute Definition:
      plant information
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Plant_height
      Attribute Label:
      plant information
      Attribute Definition:
      plant information
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: percent
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Depth_ave_30day
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      average depth for past 30 days
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: centimeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Depth_ave_60day
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      average depth for past 60 days
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: centimeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Depth_ave_90day
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      average depth for past 90 days
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: centimeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Depth_ave_180day
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      average depth for past 180 days
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: centimeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Depth_ave_365day
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      average depth for past 365 days
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: centimeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Depth_offset
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      corrected - Eden depth
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: centimeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Eden_depth
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      eden data
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: centimeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Corrected_depth
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      eden depth corrected to depth taken at sampling event
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: centimeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Dsldd
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      number of days since depth<=5cm
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: count
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Drylen
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      dry period length
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: count
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Lastdaydry
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      day
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: count
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Yearlength
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      number of days
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: count
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Hydroperiod
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      number of days depth >5 since Januray 1
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: count
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Depthlag30
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      depth from 30 days ago
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: centimeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Depthlag60
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      depth from 60 days ago
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: centimeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Depthlag90
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      depth from 90 days ago
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: centimeter
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Hydroperiod_annual
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      number of days depth>5cm for the calendar year of sample
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: count
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      Hydroperiod_mean
      Attribute Label:
      hydrology
      Attribute Definition:
      average of Hydroperiod_Annual at the PSU over the timeseries 2005-20013
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: count
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      9999 (not taken)


  • Methods
    Sampling Description
    Using generalized random-tessellation stratification, we chose a representative set of locations (800 m x 800 m principal sampling units, PSU), within which we sampled three sites in a habitat drawn from a pool of GPS coordinates. At sites where depth was < 1 m, and vegetation not too dense to hamper the formation of periphyton, and our movement in the field, we threw a 1 m3 enclosure, open both at the top and bottom, and collected samples of periphytic algae with a 120 mL plastic beaker from floating or benthic periphyton mats, depending on the depth. Where no mats were present, we took flocculent detritus from the benthos, as this also hosts algae; we then transported the samples back to the laboratory and froze them until analysis. We measured water depth (cm) with a metal ruler, and TP concentrations in the periphyton (μg g−1 dry weight) by means of colorimetry after dry combustion because water column concentrations are often below detection in this extremely oligotrophic wetland [Marazzi et al. (accepted) Freshwater Biology].

    Method Step

    Description
    A 120 mL sample of periphyton was collected at each site. Percent aerial cover of periphyton was estimated visually in the field. Ash-free dry mass per area (g/m2), Chlorophyll a (ug/m2), TP (ug/g), % organic content were measured in the laboratory, and water temperature, water depth, conductivity, and pH in the field. Hydroperiod data come from the Everglades Depth Estimation Network (EDEN; http://sofia.usgs.gov/eden/). Information on mat type, soil type, and plants to which periphytic algae were attached was also gathered from field observations.


    Quality Control
    Data were thoroughly checked by Luca Marazzi and Franco Tobias.
  • Distribution and Intellectual Rights
    Online distribution
    http://fcelter.fiu.edu/perl/public_data_download.pl?datasetid=FCE1210_CERP_PeriphytonEnv.txt
    Data Submission Date:  2016-11-10

    Intellectual Rights
    These data are classified as 'Type II' whereby original FCE LTER experimental data collected by individual FCE researchers to be released to restricted audiences according to terms specified by the owners of the data. Type II data are considered to be exceptional and should be rare in occurrence. The justification for exceptions must be well documented and approved by the lead PI and Site Data Manager. Some examples of Type II data restrictions may include: locations of rare or endangered species, data that are covered under prior licensing or copyright (e.g., SPOT satellite data), or covered by the Human Subjects Act, Student Dissertation data and those data related to the FCE LTER Program but not funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under LTER grants #DEB-9910514, and # DBI-0620409. Researchers that make use of Type II Data may be subject to additional restrictions to protect any applicable commercial or confidentiality interests. All publications based on this dataset must cite the data Contributor, the Florida Coastal Everglades Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Program and that this material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation through the Florida Coastal Everglades Long-Term Ecological Research program under Cooperative Agreements #DEB-1237517, #DBI-0620409, and #DEB-9910514. Additionally, two copies of the manuscript must be submitted to the Florida Coastal Everglades LTER Program Office, LTER Program Manager, Florida International University, Southeast Environmental Research Center, OE 148, University Park, Miami, Florida 33199. For a complete description of the FCE LTER Data Access Policy and Data User Agreement, please go to FCE Data Management Policy at http://fcelter.fiu.edu/data/DataMgmt.pdf and LTER Network Data Access Policy at http://fcelter.fiu.edu/data/core/data_user_agreement/distribution_policy.html.

  • Keywords
    Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), CERP, ecological research, long-term monitoring, FCE, restoration, primary production, algae, aquatic ecosystems
  • Dataset Contact
    • Name: Luca Marazzi 
    • Address: Florida International University
      University Park
      OE 148
      Miami, FL 33199 

    • Position: Information Manager
    • Organization: Florida Coastal Everglades LTER Program
    • Address: Florida International University
      University Park
      OE 148
      Miami, FL 33199 USA
    • Phone: 305-348-6054
    • Fax: 305-348-4096
    • Email: fcelter@fiu.edu
    • URL: http://fcelter.fiu.edu

  • Data Table and Format
    Data Table:  Periphyton data collected for CERP study by FCE LTER personnel

    Entity Name:
    FCE1210_CERP_PeriphytonEnv
    Entity Description:
    Periphyton data collected for CERP study by FCE LTER personnel
    Object Name:
    FCE1210_CERP_Periphyton.txt
    Number of Header Lines:
    1
    Attribute Orientation:
    column
    Field Delimiter:
    ,
    Number of Records:
    5836