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COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE FOR SPRINGS IN TEXAS
Texas Hydrological InnovationsGroup: Ben Bates, Jason Pickett, Mark Pillion, Yasmin Sierra
TEXAS HYDROLOGICAL INNOVATIONS
Ben Bates
Web Master
Jason Pickett
Analyst
Mark Pillion
Assistant Project
Manager
Yasmin Sierra
Project Manager
INTRODUCTION
• Texas Hydrological Innovations • Is composed of spatial analysts• We specialize in water resources• Utilizing GIS technology/tools • Improving freshwater management
WHAT WE’LL COVER TODAY
An introduction to our company and services
Brief background on springs of Texas Proposed project Strategy Schedule Budget Implications Questions and answers
BACKGROUND ON SPRINGS IN TEXAS
Importance of groundwater Lack of data Gunnar Brune Spring requirements Recharge Pumping/Decline Brune and Besse Other studies
PROJECT SCOPE
Zone 1: 962 Springs 27 Counties
Zone 2: 562 Springs 131 Counties
Zone 3: 619 Springs 96 Counties
PROJECT PURPOSE
• Integrate data • Categorize the data• Provide a comprehensive database for
further analysis • Create a comprehensive map based
database• Provide a easily disseminated
document that is user friendly
PROJECT GOALS
Collect and analyze data from all available data sources
Create standard for new database
Clean dataCreate a single comprehensive digital database
DATA
• Format: Shapefile
Heitmueller and Reece (2003)
• Format: Shapefile
Texas Water
Development Board
(TWDB)
• Format: Shapefile
USGS National Water
Information System (NWIS)
• Format: Shapefile
USGS Historical
Compilation of
Historical Water Quality Data in Texas
• Format: Table
Ecological Recovery
Foundation
DATA COMPARISONTexas Water Development Board• Spatial Scope: 254 Texas counties• Temporal Scope: Updated annually
Heitmueller and Reece • Spatial Scope: 254 Texas Counties• Temporal Scope: Published September 2003
National Water Information System• Spatial Scope: 254 Texas counties• Temporal Scope: 1899-2007 *real-time data
available for selected sites
Selected Springs• Spatial Scope: Selected springs for 254 Texas
counties• Temporal Scope: Published 2006Ecological Recovery Foundation• Spatial Scope : 71 Texas Counties• Temporal Scope: Published in 2006
PROJECT CONCEPT
Single Comprehensive Digital Database
Heitmueller and Reece
(2003)
TWDB
NWISUSGS
Historical Springs
River Systems Institute
METHODOLOGY
Explore options for creating a user friendly interactive map
Create a comprehensive database in shapefile format
Determine source aquifer using a piper diagram (for undesignated springs)
Analyze data
Determine a standard for database
Analyze and select data to be included in analysis
Collect data
DOCUMENTED SPRINGS
NWIS
Heitmueller and Reece (2003)
USGS Historical Compilation
TWDB
DATA COMPILATION
INCONSISTENCIES
DUPLICATE DATA
STRATEGY
Operate by Zone
Using proximity analysis
Remove duplicate dataRemove inconstancies
Create new database
TIMELINE
Data Collection
Pre-Processing Data
Data Analysis
Data Interpretation
Generate Final Report
Dates
2 weeks 2/1/2010-2/15/2010
4-5 Weeks 2/16/2010-3/23/2010
3 Weeks 3/24/2010-4/13/2010
1 Week 4/14/2010-4/22/2010
1 Week 4/23/2010-4/30/2010
BUDGET
• Project Preparation: $1,500• Data Collection & Analysis: $ 9,000 • Management: $4,000• Software License & Web Design: $ 6,708• Equipment Cost: $12, 416• Travel: $50• Total: $33,674
IMPLICATIONS
Our results will be a stepping stone for statewide research
Our database will serve as the standard database for all spring data entry
CONCLUSION
THI is committed to Creating a comprehensive map based
database cataloging springs of Texas Setting a standard for further research Improving freshwater management
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
REFERENCES
Brune, G. (1981). Springs of texas. Forth Worth: Branch Smith Inc.
Flores, D.A. (2006). Using Major anions and cations to describe trans-pecos springs. San Marcos: D.A. Flores.
Besse, H. (2006). Interim report for contract no. 2006-001-069. Retrieved from http://www.rivers.txstate.edu/projects/texas-springs/study-report.html.
The Texas State Historical Association, Initials. (2010). Facts. Texas almanac. Retrieved (2010, February 12) from http://www.texasalmanac.com/facts/.
