North Dakota Full GIS Technical Committee Meeting October 24, 2005

2 Agenda Executive Committee Report Introductions Background Accomplishments, Current Work & Goals Hub Data Update Discussions State-wide data priorities Partnerships Conferences and Workshops Red River LIDAR update

3 Introductions

4 Background Last meeting November 16, 2004 Minutes: Executive Order specified: Executive GISTC – 7 agencies Full GISTC – state agencies, local federal agencies, business community

5 Executive GISTC Membership State Water Commission – Rod Bassler Dept. of Health – Ann Fritz Dept. of Transportation – Brian Bieber Game and Fish – Brian Hosek Geological Survey – Elroy Kadrmas Parks and Recreation – Chris Dirk Information Tech. Dept. – Bob Nutsch

6 Accomplishments Core services continue to evolve: Hub Explorer Metadata Explorer FTP Web Services Database is growing: 1600gb compared to 569gb in August 2004 Rolled multiple Hub Explorers into one Funding for

7 Accomplishments – GIS Hub Usage Data downloads: Since March ,500 downloads, totalling 3.7 terabytes Database: 35+ daily concurrent connections from state agency users Web applications: YTD averaging 60,000 hits per month

8 GIS Hub Usage – October 5 Snow

9 GIS Hub Usage – Sept. 8 All Services

10 Accomplishments – General Coordinated Training – From February 2002 through June 2005, state agencies combined have saved nearly $52,000 in training costs alone trained. The GIS Hub data on geodata.gov and nationalmap.gov Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Web Map Service (WMS) is available

11 Accomplishments – General GIS software in schools – 20+ schools and 5 community colleges currently involved NAIP 2003 is a reality Signed MOU with Community GIS Technical Committee (CGISTC, led by Richland County) ND GIS web site updated

12 Updated Web Site

13 Updated Web Site Be sure to check out the other links: About Us – Committees: minutes from GISTC meetings and other info News – Past and recent news items Resources: Activities – links to other companies, organizations, etc. Standards – state and federal Training – certified ESRI training Employment – ND GIS-related Software & Tools – utilities and other things

14 Updated Web Site

15 Accomplishments – Applications DOT – ‘quick map’ application Department of Health – internal application Game and Fish – updated Hub Explorer Parks and Recreation – hosting of NatureServe Biotics Department of Agriculture – groundwater pesticide sensitivity

16 Accomplishments – ND Conferences Started out as GIS Day, transition to Users Conference beginning with 2005 Registered attendance levels: 2001: : : : : 110

17 Current Work Merging the Geological Survey clearinghouse is still in progress Data: NAIP, aquifers, HUC, 24k hydro, National Geographic DRGs, NWI, SSURGO Apps: Rangeland Fire Index, Commerce Streamlined Sales Tax Replace Vision Document with Strategic Plan format

18 Goals – General Work more closely with local & federal government, identify partnering opportunities Server upgrades – ESRI software and hardware (ArcIMS and ArcSDE) Web tools – enhance Hub Explorer Expand WMS

19 Goals – General Streamline data loading Improved raster downloading Involvement with National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) – standards, policies, technology, etc. to facilitate data sharing and data use Sign NSDI agreement with USGS

20 Goals – Data These are in addition to the on-going data projects NAIP 2005 (1m) Local data: Bismarck-Mandan aerial photography Cass County Update 30-meter Level 1 DEMs and others as budget allows Road centerlines – possible pilot

21 Goals (longer term) – Data Geodetic survey layer Cadastral Additional local data from cities and counties Other “framework” layers – more info after break

22 Hub Data – The Approach Overview of Process Submitted by a data steward Reviewed by Data Oversight Committee Pushed into production Set up for download and web services Resources Using the tools available at an agency Agency fits in the work as they can Outsourcing?

23 Hub Data – Current Projects Update Hydrologic Unit Boundary – Ann Fritz Aquifer update – Rod Bassler 24k hydrographic update – Rod Bassler NAIP – Brian Hosek

24 Finally… BREAK TIME !

25 Discussion – State-wide Data Priorities Suggestions Needs Wants

26 Discussion – State-wide Data Priorities Suggestions from last year Physiographic regions Improved soil attributes Improved water attributes Outcrop mapping Coal/oil/other mineral resources Biology: endangered species habitat, weed & wildflower range, forest location & composition Weather: storm-prone areas, seasonal degree growing days Any others?

27 Discussion – State-wide Data Priorities Executive GISTC Priorities Road centerlines Elevation – replace Level 1 DEMs first, state-wide in future Continue acquiring NAIP Framework layers

28 Framework Layers Framework layers are part of the NSDI, more information at work.html Framework layers are essential for emergency management, applications Framework layers can include both federal and state categories

29 Framework Layers Federal Framework Layer Present on the GIS Hub? Comment TransportationYNeed address, accuracy OrthoImageryY HydrographyYBeing updated Government UnitsY Geodetic ControlNPresent at state agencies ElevationYNeeds updating CadastralN North Dakota Framework Layer Present on the GIS Hub? Comment GeologyY Hydrologic UnitsYIn progress Land Use / Land Cover Y SoilsYIn progress CommunicationsY Energy Transmission YNeeds updating Critical Infrastructure N

30 Discussion – State-wide Data Priorities Now that we’ve looked at some ideas, what is the group’s data priorities for Executive GISTC? First? Second? Third?

31 Discussion – Partnership Ideas MOUs Data sharing – mutual benefit Data collection – communicate plans Standards development Metadata hosting – Cass County is doing this, who else is interested?

32 County Metadata Hosting Example

33 Future Users Conferences Need your feedback and direction! Frequency? Time of year? Topics? Duration? Location: Bismarck, other city, casino (logistics?) Alternate with South Dakota?!

34 Other Workshops & Conferences ND GIS Workshops In the past: Remote Sensing, Mobile GIS Future topics? MidAmerica GIS Consortium (MAGIC) $225 full registration Every two years in Kansas City Possible grant program

35 General Comments & Feedback Suggestions to the executive GISTC? Questions? How can the Full GISTC be improved? Etc.

36 Red River LIDAR Update Presentation by Wes Peck, UND Energy & Environmental Research Center

37 Thank You! For more information, please contact: Bob Nutsch, GIS Coordinator