Metadata Summary

Shellfish Environmental Assessment Data

Datasource Information

Dataset TypeMonitoring/Sampling Data
Name of Data SourceShellfish Environmental Assessment Data
Number of Waterbodies SampledNot Available
Datasource Abbreviation (dataset)DACS_WQ
Description of DatasourceThe Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services routinely monitors fecal coliform and water quality parameters at established stations in each of Florida's shellfish harvesting areas.
Method of Transferring Data to the AtlasManual transfer via Diskette
How Often Data is Transferred to the AtlasAnnually
Date of Most Recent Data Transfer8/28/2007 11:13:58 PM
Period of Record Within the Atlas1/9/1979 - 6/18/2003
Disclaimer/Use ConstraintsNone

Custodian Information

Agency Name Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Aquaculture
Shellfish Environmental Assessment Section
Contact NameMichelle Smith
Contact Phone850-617-6700
Contact Email Michelle.Smith@FDACS.gov
Contact URL https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Aquaculture/Shellfish-Harvesting-Area-Classification