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This model is a combination of the three core data layers in the Surface Water Resource Category: Significant Surface Waters, Natural Floodplain, and Wetlands. They are combined in this model according to these criteria: Priority 1: Surface Water Priority 1, Floodplain Priority 1, Wetlands Priority 1. Priority 2: Surface Water Priority 2, Floodplain Priority 2, Wetlands Priority 2. Priority 3: Surface Water Priority 3, Floodplain Priority 3, Wetlands Priority 3. Priority 4: Surface Water Priorities 4-5, Floodplain Priority 4, Wetlands Priority 4. Priority 5: Surface Water Priorities 6-7, Floodplain Wetlands Priorities 5-6. A location needs to match criteria for only one core data layer to meet that priority class criteria (the criteria don’t require overlap of core data layers). Wherever a location meets criteria for more than one priority class, the highest priority is assigned. |