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 "snippet": "This dataset represents CANDIDATE Significant Vernal Pools (SVPs). Each observation represents the center of the vernal pool and includes all vernal pools: significant and non-significant vernal pools (regulatory and non-regulatory)",
 "description": "<DIV STYLE=\"text-align:Left;\"><DIV><P><SPAN>A Significant Vernal Pool (SVP) is defined as a Significant  Wildlife Habitat under Maine\u2019s Natural Resources Protection Act (NRPA). This  act designates the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) as  the authority responsible for mapping and rating these habitats. This GIS  dataset includes the center points of all vernal pools submitted for status  review: significant and non-significant vernal pools (regulatory and  non-regulatory respectively).  These vernal pools were mapped and surveyed  in the field by wetland consultants, Maine Department of Environmental  Protection staff and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife  biologists. <\/SPAN><\/P><P><SPAN>Please refer to the Maine Department of Environmental  Protection's website for more information on<\/SPAN><SPAN> <\/SPAN><SPAN><A href=\"https://www.maine.gov/dep/land/nrpa/vernalpools/index.html\" STYLE=\"text-decoration:underline;\"><SPAN>Significant  Wildlife Habitat: Significant Vernal Pool Habitat<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/P><\/DIV><\/DIV>",
 "summary": "This dataset represents CANDIDATE Significant Vernal Pools (SVPs). Each observation represents the center of the vernal pool and includes all vernal pools: significant and non-significant vernal pools (regulatory and non-regulatory)",
 "title": "Vernal Pool Centerpoints",
 "tags": [
  "Maine",
  "MaineIFW",
  "MDIFW",
  "Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife",
  "biota",
  "environment",
  "inlandWaters",
  "vernal pool",
  "wildlife",
  "habitat",
  "geolibrary"
 ],
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 "maxScale": 5000,
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 "accessInformation": "Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife",
 "licenseInfo": "<DIV STYLE=\"text-align:Left;\"><DIV><P><SPAN>These data are provided by the Maine Department of Inland  Fisheries and Wildlife solely for individual use or the use of a company. These  data may not be distributed or sold to other users without the written  permission of the Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and  Wildlife. Users must assume responsibility in determining the usability of this  GIS dataset for their purposes. Providing public access to wildlife habitat  data is not intended as a substitute for consultation with MDIFW staff regarding  permit applications or environmental reviews.<\/SPAN><\/P><P><SPAN>Identifying Significant Vernal Pools as Significant Wildlife  Habitats (SWHs) pursuant to the Maine Natural Resources Protection Act (<\/SPAN><SPAN>38 M.R.S., §480-B(10)) and SWH Rules  (06-096 CMR Ch. 335, 09-137, CMR Ch. 10)<\/SPAN><SPAN> is the only use that is  endorsed by MDIFW; other uses may or may not be valid.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;<\/SPAN><\/P><\/DIV><\/DIV>",
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