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Making a Data Request
Requests for data must be made in writing via e-mail, fax or regular mail (see contact information below). The following information must be included:
- Your contact information: name, business/organization name, mailing address, voice and fax telephone numbers, and e-mail address.
- Type of data needed.
- Locality information for your project. Legal description (i.e. Township-Range-Section) and map are preferable.
- Explanation of how the information will be used and a project or site name.
Time Frame for Response
Data requests are processed in the order in which they are received. The response time is approximately 10 working days, although large or complex data requests may take longer. Most responses are made as an electronic printout and are transmitted as an e-mail attachment. We may be able to fax results, although depending on the size of the response, this may or may not be possible.
What is Included
A typical data request will result in a PDF database report of rare, threatened, and endangered species within two miles of the area of interest. All state or federally listed species are included, as well as any Heritage List 1 or List 2 species, covering vertebrates, invertebrates, vascular and nonvascular plants, and fungi. General locational information (TRS, centroid) is provided as a field in the report. Any population data or habitat information about the occurrence is also included.
Spatial data is not included in a typical data request. If you are interested in acquiring spatial data in addition to the PDF printout, please contact ORNHIC.
Fees
Fees are charged to cover the cost of providing data services. The minimum charge is $65.00. Charges are based on the rate of $75.00 per hour of staff time required, plus a $0.50 per record fee, and a $40.00 computer access fee. A fee estimate can be given prior to initiating a search. An invoice will be delivered with the product, and payment terms are Net 30. We are able to accept checks or money orders as forms of payment.
Annual Subscriptions
If you have large-area projects or anticipate needing several data requests throughout the year, we have an annual data subscription available. Full-state coverage is provided for an annual subscription fee of $6000. Partial-state coverage can be negotiated for a reduced fee.
Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center
1328 SE Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97214-2531
Phone and Fax: (503) 731-3070
Data contact is Lindsey Koepke: email - lindsey.koepke@oregonstate.edu.
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