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The Wetlands Subcommittee of the
Federal Geographic Data
Committee (FGDC) is responsible for coordination of
wetlands geospatial data layer of the National Spatial
Data Infrastructure (NSDI). This subcommittee is the
mechanism for the coordinated development, use, sharing,
and dissemination of base cartographic data financed in
whole or in part by Federal funds.
The wetlands geospatial data layer is defined as the
fundamental data set that is produced to provide the
classification, location, and extent of wetlands and
related habitats, such as deepwater and riparian
habitats. It is used in general purpose graphic and
digital cartographic products. These data represent the
wetland features of the United States and its
territories. Used individually or collectively the data
can provide the framework upon which other themes of
geographic data can be referenced. Examples of these
cartographic data include roads, streams, contours,
boundaries, and geographic and other coordinate
reference systems.
Organization and Membership
Activities
Wetland Standards
The wetlands classification standards were
approved by the Standards Working Group and the FGDC
Coordination Group in 1996. (These standards may be
changed as a result of future review. For information
about where a standard is in the FGDC standard
development process, please check the
Standards Working Group home page.)
Schedule and Minutes
The next meeting of the Wetlands Subcommittee is
tentatively scheduled for September 25, 2008, 1:00 -
3:00 pm E.T. Once confirmed, additional information will
be posted.
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