Integrating data from many different programs and data generators is one of CEDEN’s main goals. To assist with this task the Regional Data Centers (RDCs) have developed applications to support agencies, organizations and groups who want to submit their data. These applications help improve data comparability within the CEDEN system by checking data prior to submittal. Standard templates have also been developed for use with the data checkers and to increase data comparability. These templates and associated documentation can be downloaded at the links below. If this is your first time submitting data to CEDEN, or if you are preparing to submit data for a new project, please contact your local Regional Data Center to register your project as well as get answers to any questions you might have. If you are unsure of which RDC to contact, please contact the help desk.
CEDEN also has established a list of valid values that are used for submitting, reporting and exchanging data within the CEDEN system. Valid values are acceptable names and codes for analytes, projects, organism names, etc. Below is a link to the accepted values lists. These values will be updated periodically as new values are created. Please check back periodically to obtain the most current list. To submit values for inclusion into the CEDEN system please contact your local Regional Data Center.
Data Submittal Resources
Templates
Templates were designed to help data generators submit their data into the CEDEN system. Templates are modeled after the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) and also will help data generators be SWAMP comparable. Some existing programs have specialized templates that are used to submit data to their local RDC. Please contact your local Regional Data Center or the help desk with any questions about submitting your data or using the appropriate templates.
Benthic Template (updated 07/11/11)
A Microsoft Excel file, that contains a worksheet, BenthicResults, with the appropriate fields required to load benthic data into the database. A data submission example is included in the Excel file.
Macro invertebrates, Marine Infauna and Algae abundance data should also be submitted using the Benthic Data Template above.
Field Collection and Results Template (updated 07/11/11)
A Microsoft Excel file that contains multiple worksheets, including FieldResults and HabitatResults, with the appropriate fields required to load historic and current field and habitat data into the database. A data submission example also is available.
Chemistry Data Submission Guidance Document (updated 01/09/12)
This document provides detailed guidance to assist data providers in preparing and submitting data using the CEDEN chemistry data template.
Chemistry Data Template (updated 07/11/11)
A Microsoft Excel file that contains multiple worksheets, including ChemResults and LabBatch, with the appropriate fields required to load chemistry data into the database. A data submission example is included in the Excel file.
Bacteria Data should also be submitted using the Chemistry Data Template above using bacteria species or grouping (Coliform, Fecal, etc..) as the analyte.
Toxicity Data Template (updated 07/11/11)
A Microsoft Excel file that contains three worksheets, including ToxSummaryResults, ToxReplicateResults, and ToxBatch. A data submission example is included in the Excel file.
Tissue Data Templates (updated 07/11/11)
The CEDEN database is designed to store data elements for analytes in fish, bivalve, bird, and mammal tissue. This template may be used for both tissue collection data and tissue results. A data submission example is included in the Excel file.
Taxonomic Data Template (updated 10/20/09)
A Microsoft Excel file for submitting lab effort and species results data. Use the following links for taxonomic reference: Marine - SCAMIT and Freshwater - SAFIT.
Controlled Vocabulary
Controlled Vocabulary Lists (also sometimes referred to as Valid Value or Domain Lists) are maintained within the CEDEN system to increase data comparability across different projects. The link above will allows you to view (HTML) or download (XLS) controlled vocabulary lists for submitting data to CEDEN.
New values are added to the lists each week as they are updated in the CEDEN system. Please check here for updates as needed. If there are additional values you would like to suggest for inclusion in the CEDEN system please contact your Regional Data Center or the CEDEN Help Desk: 831-771-4114.
