1. WG5 – Data Sharing and Standards Full Board Meeting December, 2010 1

2. WG5 – Data Standards and Sharing Purpose- To develop clear and consistent standards and procedures for the collection, access and sharing of data resources between the Boards and clients. 2 Rob Dobson (MVLWB)Leonard DeBastien (GLWB) Lynn Carter (MVLWB)Ryan Fequet (WLWB) new Crystal Thomas (SLWB)Brett Wheler (WLWB) new Angela Love (SLWB) Working Group Membership

3. WG5 – Data Sharing and Standards Our goal is to develop the following products: – GIS Submission Guidelines – Document Submission Guidelines – Common LWB website, online registry and ledger – Shared GIS (Geographic Information System) – Electronic distribution tools and procedures – Standards for Water Use and SNP data reporting 3

4. WG5 – Data Sharing and Standards 4 UPDATES: GIS Submission Guidelines – Complete-1 Page document detailing the GIS/mapping expectations (ie.details and format) of applicants to the LWB (link) (link) – Update of pre-existing (but largely ignored) MV Guidelines – Affects what an RO should consider when deeming an application complete – Spatial data collected enables detailed mapping of a specific project and of cumulative effects

5. WG5 – Data Sharing and Standards 5 UPDATES: Shared website, online registry and ledger – Website framework in place for 2 years plus (supported and hosted by MVLWB) (screenshots) – In full use by MVLWB/ WLWB. Recently adopted by SLWB (more training required). The GLWB have a basic registry online and have not yet moved towards a common site. – Recent discussion of joint project to update all websites to common look, feel and function (see new www.wlwb.ca)www.wlwb.ca – Several other goals dependant on this one (electronic distribution, shared GIS, IMSs)

6. WaterBody General | Withdrawals LUP / WL Lac De Gras Bathymetry Maps Withdrawal Limits Project Details | SNP Stations MV2006L2-0001 ABC Mineral Corp. Related Documents SNP Station Details | Water Quality Readings WG5 – Data Sharing Choose parameter DFO / MVLWB Water Withdrawals Database 6

7. WG5 – Data Sharing and Standards 7 UPDATES: MVLWB / DFO Joint Water Withdrawals Database – Supports 2 WG5 goals Shared Online GIS and Standardized Water Use and SNP Data Reporting – MVLWB Database and web map of LUPs, WLs and watersources, complete with withdrawal, bathymetry and eventually water quality data – $37k invested by DFO, $22k software investment by WG – Contractor work progressing very slowly- technical and process diagrams complete, GIS tables built, data- loading and web map construction just begun – Web map should be ready for April 2011, water quality data could take years

8. WG5 – Moving Forward.. Continued integration of websites, registries – Registry training, website content/ design updates – Online distribution / review processes GIS improvements and integrations – GIS Training / contracting / internship Water Quality / Water Use Data collection Information Management Systems 8

9. WG5 – Data Sharing and Standards.. 9 Thanks for your time. Questions? Comments?