United States Waste Management Division EPA901-B-92-001
Environmental Protection Region I (HER-CAN6)
Agency Boston, MA 02203-2211
ERA
CATALOGUE AND DIRECTORY OF NEW ENGLAND STATES
AND REGIONAL GIS ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES,
AND AN ASSESSMENT OF THEIR FUTURE GIS NEEDS
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CATALOGUE AND DIRECTORY OF NEW ENGLAND
STATES AND REGIONAL GIS ORGANIZATIONS
AND ACTIVITIES, AND AN ASSESSMENT OP
THEIR FUTURE GIS NEEDS
Final Report
January 1992
CAMP DRESSER & McKEE INC.
Ten Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This project was conducted by Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM) under
contract to the Northeast Waste Management Officials Association. The
project was funded through a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), Region I, Waste Management Division, Solid Waste and
Geographic Information Section.
Principal investigators included Ms. Saiping Tso and Ms. Nancy Pullen, of
CDM. Mr. Philip R. Chernin, P.E., served as CDM's Project manager. Dr.
Guillermo J. Vicens served as Officer-in-Charge.
The authors gratefully acknowledge the assistance and direction provided by
members of NEWMOA and U.S. EPA. These individuals include:
Mr. William Cass, Executive Director (NEWMOA);
Mr. Norm Willard, Executive Director-Past (NEWMOA);
Mr. Charles J. Franks, Senior Geologist (U.S. EPA, Solid Waste and
Geographic Information Section);
Mr. Greg Charest, CIS Program Manager (U.S. EPA, Information
Management Branch); and
Ms. Cynthia Greene, Environmental Scientist, vho served as EPA's
contract manager for this project (Solid Waste and Geographic
Information Section).
Many individuals from state and federal organizations throughout Nev
England contributed their time and insights to this project. These persons
are listed in Appendix B of this report. The support and encouragement
provided by primary CIS officials in each of the Nev England states was
essential to the success and timely completion of this vork. These
individuals include:
Mr. Hugo Thomas - CT Bureau of Environmental Services;
Mr. Rick Taupier - MA Executive Office of Environmental Affairs;
Mr. Dan Walters - ME Office of GIS;
Mr. John Stachelhaus - RI Division of Planning;
Mr. Bruce Westcott - VT Agency of Administration; and
Mr. Jim Mclaughlin - NH Office of State Planning.
For more information concerning the contents of this report, or for
additional copies, please contact:
Greg Charest
GIS Program Manager
JFK Federal Building
PIM 221
Boston, MA 02203
Tel: (617) 565-4528
FAX: (617) 565-3546
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TABLE OF CONTUflS
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LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF APPENDICES
Section
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 Background 1-1
1.2 Purpose of the Project 1-1
1.3 Project Funding and Supporters 1-2
1.4 Organization of This Document 1-3
1.5 Use of This Information 1-4
2.0 STUDY METHODS OF THE PROJECT 2-1
2.1 Basis of Study 2-1
2.2 Participant Organizations 2-2
2.2.1 Candidate List 2-2
2.2.2 Primary State Contacts 2-2
2.2.3 Final List of Organizations 2-3
2.3 Study Methods 2-3
2.3.1 Written Survey 2-3
2.3.2 Personal Interviews 2-4
2.3.3 Telephone Interviews 2-4
2.3.4 Database Development 2-4
3.0 CONNECTICUT 3-1
3.1 Organizational Structure 3-1
3.1.1 Environmental Agencies 3-1
3.1.2 Inter-Agency and Inter-State Coordination 3-1
3.1.3 Organizations Interviewed 3-3
3.2 Natural Resource Center 3-3
3.2.1 Mission 3-3
3.2.2 Staffing 3-3
3.2.3 Funding 3-3
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3.2.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 3-4
3.2.5 CIS Standards 3-4
3.2.6 Data Layers and Coverages 3-4
3.2.6.1 General 3-4
3.2.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers 3-5
3.2.7 Resources 3-5
3.2.8 Environmental Applications of CIS 3-6
3.2.9 Future Needs 3-6
3.2.9.1 Data 3-6
3.2.9.2 Applications 3-6
3.2.9.3 Resources/Organizational 3-7
3.2.9.4 Regional Coorporative Efforts & EPA's
Role 3-7
3.3 Bureau of Air Management and Bureau of Waste Management . 3-8
3.3.1 Mission, Funding and Staffing 3-8
3.3.2 Data, Standards and Resources 3-9
3.3.3 Environmental Application of CIS and Future
Needs 3-9
3.3.3.1 Bureau of Air Management 3-9
3.3.3.2 Bureau of Waste Management 3-9
4.0 MAINE 4-1
4.1 Organizational Structure 4-1
4.1.1 Environmental Agencies 4-1
4.1.2 Inter-Agency and Inter-State Coordination 4-3
4.1.3 Organizations Interviewed 4-3
4.2 Office of CIS 4-3
.2.1 Mission 4-3
.2.2 Staffing 4-3
.2.3 Funding 4-4
.2.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 4-4
.2.5 CIS Standards 4-4
.2.6 Data Layers and Coverages 4-4
4.2.6.1 General 4-4
4.2.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers 4-5
4.2.7 Resources 4-5
4.2.8 Environmental Applications of GIS 4-5
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4.2.9 Future Needs 4-5
4.2.9.1 Data 4-6
4.2.9.2 Applications 4-6
4.2.9.3 Resources/Organizational 4-6
4.2.9.4 Regional Coorporative Efforts & EPA's
Role 4-6
4.3 Department of Environmental Protection 4-7
4.3.1 Mission 4-7
4.3.2 Staffing and Funding 4-7
4.3.3 Data Maintenance/Distribution and CIS Standards .. 4-7
4.3.4 Data Layers and Coverages 4-8
4.3.5 Resources 4-8
4.3.6 Environmental Applications of CIS 4-8
4.3.7 Future Needs 4-9
4.3.7.1 Data, Applications and Resources 4-9
4.3.7.2 Regional Coorporative Efforts & EPA's
Role 4-9
4.4 Maine Geological Survey 4-9
4 4.1 Mission, Staffing, Funding 4-9
4 4.2 Data Maintenance/Distribution and GIS Standards .. 4-10
4 4.3 Data Layers and Coverages 4-10
4 4.4 Resources 4-10
4 4.5 Environmental Applications of GIS 4-11
44.6 Future Needs 4-11
4.4.6.1 Data, Applications and Resources 4-11
4.4.6.2 Regional Coorporative Efforts & EPA's
Role 4-11
4.5 Bureau of Health 4-12
4.5.1 Mission, Staffing and Funding -12
4.5.2 Data Maintenance/Distribution and GIS Standards .. -12
4.5.3 Data Layers and Coverages -12
4.5.4 Resources -13
4.5.5 Environmental Applications of GIS -13
4.5.6 Future Needs 4-13
4.5.6.1 Data, Applications and Resouces 4-13
4.5.6.2 Regional Coorporative Efforts & EPA's
Role 4-13
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4.6 Board of Pesticide Control 4-14
4.6.1 Mission, Staffing and Funding 4-14
4.6.2 Data Maintenance/Distribution and CIS Standards .. 4-14
4.6.3 Data, Resources and Environmental Applications ... 4-14
4.6.4 Future Needs 4-14
4.6.4.1 Data, Applications and Resources 4-15
4.6.4.2 Regional Coorporative Efforts & EPA's
Role 4-15
5.0 MASSACHUSETTS 5-1
5.1 Organizational Structure 5-1
5.1.1 Environmental Agencies 5-1
5.1.2 Inter-Agency and Inter-State Coordination 5-3
5.1.3 Organizations Interviewed 5-3
5.2 Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Data Center ... 5-4
5.2.1 Mission 5-4
5.2.2 Staffing 5-4
5.2.3 Funding 5-4
5.2.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 5-5
5.2.5 CIS Standards 5-5
5.2.6 Data Layers and Coverages 5-5
5.2.6.1 General 5-5
5.2.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers 5-6
5.2.7 Resources 5-6
5.2.8 Environmental Applications of CIS 5-6
5.2.9 Future Needs 5-7
5.2.9.1 Data 5-7
5.2.9.2 Applications 5-8
5.2.9.3 Resources/Organizational 5-9
5.2.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's
Role 5-9
5.3 Department of Environmental Protection 5-10
5.3.1 Mission 5-10
5.3.2 Staffing 5-10
5.3.3 Funding 5-10
5.3.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 5-11
5.3.5 CIS Standards 5-11
5.3.6 Data Layers and Coverages 5-11
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5.3.6.1 General 5-11
5.3.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers 5-12
5.3.7 Resources 5-12
5.3.8 Environmental Applications of CIS 5-12
5.3.9 Future Needs 5-13
5.3.9.1 Data 5-13
5.3.9.2 Applications 5-13
5.3.9.3 Resources/Organizational 5-14
5.3.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's
Role 5-14
5.4 Massachusetts Water Resources Authority 5-15
5. .1 Mission 5-15
5. .2 Staffing 5-15
5. .3 Funding 5-15
5. .4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 5-15
5. .5 CIS Standards 5-16
5.4.6 Data Layers and Coverages 5-16
5.4.6.1 General 5-16
5.4.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers 5-17
5.4.7 Resources 5-17
5.4.8 Environmental Applications of GIS 5-17
5.4.9 Future Needs 5-18
5.4.9.1 Data 5-18
5.4.9.2 Applications 5-19
5.4.9.3 Resources/Organizational 5-19
5.4.9.4 Regional Coorporative Efforts and EPA's
Role 5-19
5.5 Coastal Zone Management, Buzzards Bay Project 5-20
5.5.1 Mission 5-20
5.5.2 Staffing 5-20
5.5.3 Funding 5-20
5.5.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 5-20
5.5.5 GIS Standards 5-21
5.5.6 Data Layers and Coverages 5-21
5.5.7 Resources 5-21
5.5.8 Environmental Applications of GIS 5-21
5.5.9 Future Needs 5-22
5.5.9.1 Data 5-22
5.5.9.2 Applications 5-22
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5.5.9.3 Resources/Organizational 5-22
'5.5.9.4 Regional Coorporative Efforts and EPA's
Role 5-23
5.6 Department of Food and Agriculture 5-23
5.6.1 Mission 5-23
5.6.2 Staffing 5-23
5.6.3 Funding 5-23
5.6.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 5-23
5.6.5 CIS Standards 5-24
5.6.6 Data Layers and Coverages 5-24
5.6.7 Resources 5-24
5.6.8 Environmental Applications of CIS 5-24
5.6.9 Future Needs 5-24
5.6.9.1 Data 5-25
5.6.9.2 Applications 5-25
5.6.9.3 Resources/Organizational 5-25
5.6.9.4 Regional Coorporative Efforts & EPA's
Role 5-26
5.7 U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division 5-26
5.7.1 Mission 5-26
5.7.2 Staffing 5-27
5.7.3 Funding 5-27
5.7.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 5-27
5.7.5 CIS Standards 5-27
5.7.6 Data Layers 5-27
5.7.7 Resources 5-28
5.7.7.1 General 5-28
5.7.7.2 Hardware/Software 5-28
5.7.8 Environmental Applications 5-28
5.7.8.1 General 5-28
5.7.8.2 Noteworthy Applications 5-28
5.7.9 Future Needs 5-29
5.7.9.1 Data 5-30
5.7.9.2 Applications 5-30
5.7.9.3 Resources/Organizational 5-30
5.7.9.4 Regional Coorporative Efforts & EPA's
Role 5-30
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5.8 Coastal Zone Management, Massachusetts Bay Program 5-30
5.8.1 Mission 5-30
5.8.2 Staffing 5-31
5.8.3 Funding 5-31
5.8.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 5-31
5.8.5 CIS Standards 5-31
5.8.6 Data Layers and Coverages 5-31
5.8.7 Resources 5-32
5.8.8 Environmental Applications of CIS 5-32
5.8.9 Future Needs 5-32
5.8.9.1 Data 5-33
5.8.9.2 Applications 5-33
5.8.9.3 Resources/Organizational 5-33
5.8.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts and EPA's
Role 5-34
6.0 NEW HAMPSHIRE 6-1
6.1 Organizational Structure 6-1
6.1.1 Environmental Agencies 6-3
6.1.2 Inter-Agency and Inter-State Coordination 6-3
6.1.3 Organizations Interviewed 6-4
6.2 Office of State Planning 6-4
6.2.1 Mission 6-4
6.2.2 Staffing 6-4
6.2.3 Funding 6-5
6.2.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 6-5
6.2.5 CIS Standards 6-6
6.2.6 Data Layers 6-7
6.2.6.1 General 6-7
6.2.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers 6-8
6.2.7 Resources 6-9
6.2.8 Environmental Applications of CIS 6-10
6.2.8.1 General 6-10
6.2.8.2 Applications 6-10
6.2.9 Future Needs 6-11
6.2.9.1 Data 6-11
6.2.9.2 Applications 6-11
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6.2.9.3 Resources/Organizational 6-12
6.2.9.4 Regional/Cooperative Efforts & EPA's
Role 6-12
6.3 Complex Systems Research Center 6-12
6.3.1 Mission 6-12
6.3.2 Staffing 6-12
6.3.3 Funding 6-13
6.3.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 6-13
6.3.5 CIS Standards 6-13
6.3.6 Data Layers 6-13
6.3.7 Resources 6-13
6.3.8 Environmental Applications 6-14
6.3.9 Future Needs 6-14
6.3.9.1 Data 6-14
6.3.9.2 Applications 6-15
6.3.9.3 Resources/Organizational 6-15
6.3.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's
Role 6-15
6.4 Department of Environmental Services 6-16
6.4.1 Mission 6-16
6.4.2 Staffing 6-16
6.4.3 Funding 6-16
6.4.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 6-16
6.4.5 CIS Standards 6-16
6.4.6 Data Layers 6-17
6.6.6.1 General 6-17
6.6.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers 6-17
6.4.7 Resources 6-18
6.4.8 Environmental Applications of CIS 6-18
6.4.9 Future Needs 6-19
6.4.9.1 Data 6-19
6.4.9.2 Resources/Organizational 6-19
6.4.9.3 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's
Role 6-19
7.0 RHODE ISLAND 7-1
7.1 Organizational Structure 7-1
7.1.1 Environmental Agencies -7-3
7.1.2 Inter-Agency and Inter-State Coordination 7-3
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7.1.3 Organizations Interviewed 7-4
7.2 university of Rhode Island, Environmental Data Center ... 7-5
7.2.1 Mission 7-5
7.2.2 Staffing 7-5
7.2.3 Funding 7-5
7.2.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 7-6
7.2.5 CIS Standards 7-7
7.2.6 Data Layers and Coverages 7-7
7.2.6.1 General 7-7
7.2.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers 7-8
7.2.7 Resources 7-9
7.2.7.1 General 7-9
7.2.7.2 Hardware/Software 7-9
7.2.8 Environmental Applications of GIS 7-10
7.2.8.1 General 7-10
7.2.8.2 Noteworthy Applications 7-10
7.2.9 Future Needs 7-11
7.2.9.1 Data 7-11
7.2.9.2 Applications 7-11
7.2.9.3 Resources/Organizational 7-11
7.2.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's
Role 7-12
7.3 Division of Planning 7-12
7.3.1 Mission 7-12
7.3.2 Staffing 7-12
7.3.3 Funding 7-12
7.3.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 7-13
7.3.5 GIS Standards 7-13
7.3.6 Data Layers and Coverages 7-13
7.3.7 Resources 7-14
7.3.8 Environmental Applications of GIS 7-14
7.3.9 Future Needs 7-14
7.3.9.1 Data 7-14
7.3.9.2 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's
Role 7-15
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7.4 Department of Environmental Management 7-15
7. .1 Mission 7-15
7. .2 Staffing 7-16
7. .3 Funding 7-16
7. .4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 7-16
7. .5 CIS Standards 7-16
7. .6 Data Layers and Coverages 7-17
7.4.6.1 General 7-17
7.4.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers 7-17
7.4.7 Resources 7-18
7.4.8 Environmental Applications of CIS 7-18
7.4.8.1 General 7-18
7.4.8.2 Noteworthy Applications 7-18
7.4.9 Future Needs 7-19
7.4.9.1 Data 7-19
7.4.9.2 Applications 7-19
7.4.9.3 Resources/Organizational 7-20
7.4.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & ERA'S
Role 7-20
7.5 Narragansett Bay Project 7-20
7.5.1 Mission 7-20
7.5.2 Staffing 7-21
7.5.3 Funding 7-21
7.5.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 7-21
7.5.5 GZS Standards 7-21
7.5.6 Data Layers and Coverages 7-21
7.5.6.1 General 7-21
7.5.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers 7-22
7.5.7 Resources 7-22
7.5.8 Environmental Applications of CIS 7-22
7.5.9 Future Needs 7-23
7.5.9.1 Data 7-23
7.5.9.2 Applications/Resources/Organizational ... 7-23
7.5.9.3 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's
Role 7-23
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8.0 VERMONT 8-1
8.1 Organizational Structure 8-1
8.1.1 Environmental Agencies 8-3
8.1.2 Inter-Agency and Inter-State Coordination 8-3
8.1.3 Organizations Interviewed 8-4
8.2 Office of CIS 8-4
8.2.1 Mission 8-4
8.2.2 Staffing 8-4
8.2.3 Funding 8-4
8.2.4 Data Maintenance/Distribution 8-5
8.2.5 GIS Standards 8-5
8.2.6 Data Layers and Coverages 8-6
8.2.7 Resources 8-6
8.2.8 Environmental Applications 8-6
8.2.9 Future Needs 8-7
8.2.9.1 Data, Applications and Resources 8-7
8.2.9.2 Regional Coorporative Efforts & EPA's
Role 8-7
8.3 Agency of Natural Resources Geographic Information
System 8-7
8.3.1 Mission 8-7
8.3.2 Staffing and Funding 8-8
8.3.3 Data Maintenance/Distribution 8-8
8.3.4 GIS Standard 8-8
8.3.5 Data Layers and Coverages 8-9
8.3.6 Resources 8-9
8.3.7 Environmental Applications of GIS 8-9
8.3.8 Future Needs 8-10
8.3.8.1 Data 8-10
8.3.8.2 Applications 8-10
8.3.8.3 Resources 8-10
8.3.8.4 Regional Coorporative Efforts and EPA's
Role 8-12
9.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 9-1
9.1 Overview 9-1
9.2 Recommendations 9-3
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9.3 Discussion 9-4
9.3.1 Grants/Funding 9-5
9.3.2 Information Center 9-6
9.3.3 Hardware/Software 9-8
9.3.4 Standards 9-9
9.3.4.1 Attribute Coding 9-9
9.3.4.2 Documentation 9-10
9.3.4.3 Locational Accurcay 9-11
9.3.4.4 Distribution/Dissemination Policy 9-12
9.3.5 Coordination 9-13
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Page
3-1 CIS Organizational Chart of Connecticut 3-2
4-1 CIS Organizational Chart of Maine 4-2
5-1 CIS Organizational Chart of Massachusetts 5-2
6-1 CIS Organizational Chart of New Hampshire 6-2
7-1 CIS Organizational Chart of Rhode Island 7-2
8-1 CIS Organizational Chart of Vermont 8-2
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LIST OF TABLES
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8-1 Agency of Natural Resources CIS Needs Analysis Summary Table 8-11
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LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A Survey Questionaire
APPENDIX B Organizations and Contacts
Table B-l Participating Organizations
Table B-2 Organizational Contracts Summary
Table B-3 Organizational Contracts
APPENDIX C Resource Summaries
Table C-l Existing CIS Resources by Organization
Table C-2 Planned CIS Resources by Organization
Table C-3 Needed CIS Resources by Organization
Table C-4 Existing CIS Resources by Organization
Table C-5 Planned CIS Resources by Organization
Table C-6 Needed CIS Resources by Organization
APPENDIX D Data Summaries
Table D-l Existing Data, in Use, by Organization
Table D-2 Planned Data, in Use, by Organization
Table D-3 Needed Data, in Use, by Organization
Table D-4 Existing Data, in Use, by Type
Table D-5 Planned Data, in Use, by Type
Table D-6 Needed Data, in Use, by Type
APPENDIX E Application Summaries
Table E-l Existing Applications by Organization
Table E-2 Planned Applications by Organization
Table E-3 Needed Applications by Organization
Table E-4 Existing Applications by Application
Table E-5 Planned Applications by Application
Table E-6 Existing Applications by Application
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This section describes the purpose and background of the project. It also
includes a description of the content of this document and discussion of
hov the information contain herein is likely to be utilized.
1.1 BACKGROUND
EPA Region I has developed a substantial CIS capability in its Boston
offices. The CIS group plays a role vithin the Agency that is similar to
the roles played by most of the CIS entities vithin each state: to support
the activities of program offices and to enable project managers to better
meet their goals through use of CIS technology. Data development and
maintenance is also done. However, to a large degree, the data utilized or
needed by EPA is data that is either maintained, in development, or is
similarly needed by one or more state CIS organizations.
Data development efforts are usually expensive and require thoughtful
planning. Therefore, it is important that duplicative development efforts
be avoided and that thorough research go into development efforts before
they are initiated. Unfortunately it is not easy to know who has vhat
data, where the data reside and how to acquire them. No comprehensive
directory or catalog exists identifying state CIS organizations in New
England or the data these organizations have developed. This project was
conceived by EPA as a first step toward remedying this problem. It was
also conceived as a means of instigating thought and discussion about
issues of regional CIS cooperation and whether EPA can play a useful role
in this area.
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
The purpose of this project is to survey and report on the use of
geographic information systems (CIS) technology to support environmental
protection-related activities in New England.
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The objectives in undertaking this work vere as follows:
to develop a directory of GIS organizations (and contacts)
throughout New England which have a significant role in the use,
development or maintenance of statewide environmental data;
to summarize the mission and general nature of activities undertaken
by these organizations, with emphasis on those with statewide GIS
and/or environmental protection responsibilities;
to develop a catalog of existing GIS data, resources and
applications of statewide or regional environmental significance;
to summarize the data, resource and applications needs of these
organizations, including issues related to global positioning
systems use and training; and
to explore and document the need for regional GIS cooperative
efforts and the role EPA Region I might play in their development.
1.3 PROJECT FUNDING AND SUPPORTERS
This project was funded through a grant from EPA Region I Waste Management
Division, Solid Vaste and Geographic Information Section. The grant was
issued to the Northeast Vaste Management Officials' Association (NEVMOA)
who have administered the project. Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM) was
contracted by NEVMOA to execute this assignment and to produce this
document.
A steering committee was convened to develop the study methods and clarify
objectives. This committee included members of NEVMOA, CDM, and EPA's
Vaste Management Division, and Information Management Branch.
During the initial planning of this project CDM made arrangements with
GeoManagement Associates of Syracuse, NY to provide background data on the
GIS organizational structure of each New England state. This information
had recently been collected for the Council of State Governments for
inclusion in their soon to be published document entitled The State
Geographic Information Activities Compendium. The document was acquired by
CDM and used by the committee primarily to avoid duplication of effort and
to better prepare the project team for discussions with project
participants.
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1.4 ORGANIZATION OF THIS DOCUMENT
This document is organized into nine Sections and five Appendices.
The remainder of Section 1 discusses the intended uses of the information
contained herein.
Section 2 describes the conduct of the study, including the criteria used
for selecting the organizations that are discussed and the methods used to
collect the information described.
Sections 3 through 8 address each of the six Nev England states,
respectively. Topics discussed include the CIS organizational structure,
the role of environmental agencies and a summary of each organization,
including:
Mission, staffing and funding;
Data maintenance, distribution, standards and availability;
Hardware and software resources;
Environmental applications of CIS; and
Future needs, including thoughts on regional cooperative efforts.
Section 9 includes a summary of needs as described in Section 3 through 8
and a collection of ideas regarding regional CIS cooperative efforts in New
England and EPA's role in achieving them.
The appendices contain a collection of tables which summarize the results
of this investigation. The appendices are prefaced with an introduction
describing these tables and the method used to develop them. The five
appendices cover the following: 1) NEVMOA CIS Survey Questionnaire; 2) CIS
Organizations and Contacts; 3) CIS Data; 4) CIS Resources, and CIS
Applications.
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1.5 USE OF THIS INFORMATION
This document, along vith its appendices, vill serve as a reference manual
for individuals and organizations interested in the CIS activities of EPA
Region I and the New England states. The document is organized in a vay to
encourage this use. The Sections on each state are subdivided into
detailed sub-sections vith clear headings. Each state Section follows an
identical format. The language of the document is intended to be brief and
clear. The Appendices are organized into a variety of tables designed to
enable quick referencing of information either by state, organization or
subject matter.
It is hoped that the information contained herein, particularly the data
summaries contained in the Appendices, vill be maintained, updated and made
accessible to interested parties. Section 2, vhich discusses the methods
used to conduct the study, contains information relative to this concern.
It is also intended that this document, and the process by vhich it vas
researched, vill serve as a catalyst for the development of cooperative CIS
efforts throughout the region. The contents of Section 9 are intended
specifically to encourage such activity.
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2.0 STUDY METHODS OF THE PROJECT
This Section describes the methods used in conducting this research and
preparing this document. It includes Sections on which organizations vere
selected for study, the criteria used for selection and the methods of
research and analysis.
2.1 BASIS OF STUDY
The basis of this study was communication with a select group of
organizations having CIS responsibilities at the state level. The method
of communication included a combination of personal interviews, telephone
interviews, and written survey. Thirty-two organizations and 40
individuals were included in the study. The ideal study would have
involved a greater number of organizations and individuals, and personal
interviews with each. Time, budget and logistical issues made this
impractical.
The three methods employed served different functions. Written surveys
vere mailed to all participant organizations. These provided information
about CIS data layers, resources, and applications in use by each
organization.
Personal interviews were conducted with primary CIS organizations and
primary environmental protection organizations. A select group of other
organizations was also engaged in personal interview. Telephone interviews
was conducted with the remaining organizations. The information acquired
from the interviews was more focused on the CIS activities and interests of
the interviewed organization.
In all cases, the interest and availability of representatives from each
organization determined how communication was made.
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2.2 PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATIONS
The project steering committee, described in Section 1, was used as a forum
for discussions and decisions about which organizations should be included
in the study, and which individuals contacted. The original list included
federal, state, regional planning, private and non-profit (universities and
research centers) organizations. The committee felt that the focus,
interest and accessibility of this large group was so varied, efforts would
be more fruitful with a smaller, more focused group.
2.2.1 CANDIDATE LIST
A group of candidate organizations was developed which included primarily
state organizations, and in addition the United States Geological Survey
(USGS) offices, Soil Conservation Service (SCS) offices, National Estuary
Program offices (NEF), one regional planning organization (RPO) and one
regional Vater/Vastewater Authority. The USGS, SCS and NEP offices were
included because of their tradition of state-focused programs and offices,
and because of the relevance of their work to environmental protection.
The two regional organizations were included because of their substantial
CIS databases and applications development experience. These are: (1) the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MVRA), a water and wastewater
Authority serving eastern Massachusetts; and (2) the Cape Cod Commission, a
Massachusetts state regional planning Agency for Barnstable County (Cape
Cod).
An additional category of organization included on the candidate list is
universities. Two universities were included: University of New Hampshire
and University of Rhode Island. They were included because of their
integral involvement in the CIS programs of those two states. Their
participation was limited to the statewide functions which they serve.
2.2.2 PRIMARY STATE CONTACTS
A primary contact was identified for each state. This individual was
either the titled state CIS coordinator, whose authority was through a
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state CIS program office, or the defacto CIS coordinator for environmental
programs, by virtue of his or her involvement with the CIS community.
2.2.3 FINAL LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS
A final list of participant organizations was prepared after conferring
vith the primary state contacts. This was facilitated by letter and
follow-up telephone discussions. Each primary contact was asked if he/she
felt the statewide CIS activities of significance would be adequately
represented through interviews with members of the candidate list and, if
not, what modifications should be made.
The requests of each primary contact were honored and the final list
reflects their input. Tables in Appendix B list the organizations and
individuals contacted for this study. Table B-l lists those organizations
recommended by the primary contacts and is annotated to identify:
were personal or telephone interviews conducted; and
were survey materials returned (those organizations which were
contacted but did not return surveys are not discussed in this
report).
Tables B-2 and B-3 list individuals associated with each organization.
Primary state contacts are noted on Table B-3.
2.3 STUDY METHODS
2.3.1 WRITTEN SURVEY
The representative of each organization in Table B-3 was telephoned in
order to introduce the study and request their participation. If they
agreed (they all did), a survey packet was mailed to them. In a few
instances, it was not possible to contact the individual and a survey
packet was mailed with a detailed explanatory letter.
A copy of the survey material is included as Appendix A. It includes four
Sections. Section A is a list of questions which were discussed in
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follow-up interviews. Sections B, C and D are questionnaires. Section B
deals with hardware, software and personnel resources. Section C deals
with data and Section D deals with environmental applications.
In addition to the participant organizations, EPA Region I also completed a
survey.
2.3.2 PERSONAL INTERVIEWS
Personal interviews were conducted with all primary CIS organizations and
all primary environmental protection organizations. Other organizations
were included in personal interviews if such interviews could be
conveniently arranged. This meant that the organizations consented to be
interviewed with another organization. The point of departure for these
interviews was the information requested in the surveys and the general
categories of questions indicated in Section A of the survey packet. These
interviews, along with supplemental information included with the returned
surveys, are the basis of what is discussed in Sections 3 through 8 of this
document.
2.3.3 TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS
Telephone interviews were conducted as follow-up to returned survey
material. Examples of the types of questions asked are listed in Section A
of Appendix A. Generally, there were five basic themes to the discussion:
(1) organizational structure and funding of CIS activity, (2) database
issues, such as discussions about data development, maintenance, and
distribution, (3) current and future uses of CIS, (4) future GIS needs in
terms of data layers, funding, trained personnel, etc., and (5) regional
GIS cooperation and EPA's role.
2.3.4 DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
In order to manage and effectively present the information contained in the
returned surveys, a database of responses to Sections B, C and D of the
surveys was created. The database and interface were created using
Progress relational database software, version 6.2h. A preface to the
appendices describes the database in more detail.
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3.0 CONNECTICUT
This section describes the organizational structure of CIS activities in
Connecticut and summarizes the CIS activities of the organizations which
partook in the study.
3.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Figure 3-1 is a generalized chart of organizations within the state of
Connecticut which are or may be involved in CIS activities that could have
a bearing on environmental protection. This Figure is intended to help
orient the reader with respect to which organizations were interviewed for
this project and why; and also as a reference for the organizational
information included "in the survey responses. There is no formal CIS
program in the State of Connecticut! and, therefore, no single agency has a
CIS-specific mandate.
3.1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES
All of the environmental CIS activities in Connecticut are undertaken by,
or coordinated through the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Within the DEP, The CIS and Cartography Section of the Natural Resources
Center (NRC) is responsible for this CIS function. The NRC is the
organizational entity generally identified with CIS in the state. The NRC
is a part of the Bureau of Environmental Services (See Figure 3-1).
Other Bureaus within DEP that have substantive CIS activities or needs are
the Bureau of Waste Management and the Bureau of Air Management.
3.1.2 INTER-AGENCY AND INTER-STATE COORDINATION
Early in 1991 a CIS work group was convened. The intent of the group is to
coordinate the GIS activities of state agencies. All of the Department
level organizations on Figure 3-1 participate in the workgroup. The group
is chaired by the Director of the Policy Development and Planning Division
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of the Office of Policy and Management. Environmental protection related
CIS activities are represented within the group by the Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP), Natural Resources Center.
3.1.3 ORGANIZATIONS INTERVIEWED
The organizations interviewed for this project are The Natural Resources
Center, The Bureau of Waste Management and the Bureau of Air Management.
Salient aspects of our discussions and summaries of each organization's
response to the written survey are presented below.
3.2 NATURAL RESOURCE CENTER
3.2.1 MISSION
The Natural Resources Center coordinates state and related federal agency
programs to produce, maintain and distribute natural resource information
and environmental data for the state of Connecticut. It is a non-
regulatory branch of DEP and its function is to provide information to DEP
and other state program offices and to the public.
CIS has become central to the efficiency and utility of many NRC functions.
Map publishing is one such function. Natural Resource data acquisition,
maintenance and distribution is another. The Center also plays a role in
providing CIS training to DEP program staff.
3.2.2 STAFFING
There are six core GIS program staff at the NRC: four Technical
specialists a program manager and a systems manager. Several other part-
time GIS workers rotate through NRC periodically; some are from other DEP
program offices doing program-specific work.
3.2.3 FUNDING
There is no regular source of CIS-specific funding for the NRC. Most of
the GIS work is supported by virtue of its utility to NRC as a data
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management, analysis and map production tool. That is, in general, CIS
staff are a regular part of the NRC operating budget. CIS resources
(hardware, software, etc.) are not. The General Fund supports
approximately four staff, and grant-specific funding supports the
remainder. Currently EPA grants support tvo CIS staff.
Resources are acquired on an ad-hoc basis, vhen possible, based on funding.
Often times resource needs are met in order to meet the needs of DEP
programs which NRC is requested to support.
The NRC has netted about $30,000 from sales of CIS data over the last 3
years.
3.2.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
The NRC maintains and distributes all statewide environmental CIS data in
the state. These data are maintained as ARC/INFO coverages. The NRC draft
publication entitled Directory of Digital Cartographic Data, last updated
in February, 1990 summarizes these data, cost, maintenance updates and
distribution policies.
3.2.5 CIS STANDARDS
CIS standards are also summarized in the above-referenced document. These
standards address accuracy (National Map Accuracy Standards have been
adopted), attribute data verification, coordinate referencing, datums and
documentation. These standards are very general. There is no locational
standards policy.
3.2.6 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
3.2.6.1 General
The data layers used, maintained and distributed by the NRC are summarized
in Appendix D.
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The NRC CIS database is called the Digital Cartographic Data Base (DCDB).
The data are listed and described in NRC documentation based on resolution:
high resolution data are those with scales greater than 1:25,000 and low
resolution data are those with scales less than 1:25,000. This scale
(1:25,000) has been adopted as the base-map scale for NRC. Substantial
effort goes into developing data at this scale. For example, effort is
underway to rectify TIGER demographics and address data against 1:25,000
digital line graphs (DLGs). USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle boundaries are the
basic tile structure of the high-resolution data.
In addition, data are categorized in NRC documentation according to
"principal data" and "other data." Principal data are those data that meet
specific accuracy and coding standards, and are maintained/updated on a
regular basis. Other data are those that do not necessarily meet specific
quality standards or are not updated with regularity. They are usually
program-specific, or project-specific data.
3.2.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers
In total, the NRC database is large and varied; however most of the data
are not principal data, and, therefore should be used with particular
cognizance of the limitation of the data. The Comments Section of Tables
D-l through D-3 provide some general information in this regard.
Some of the more interesting and unique data maintained by the NRC include
a variety of geologic coverages, aeroradioactivity and radon, point
coverages of regulated facilities and water quality classifications. The
DCDB catalog of data is reflective of NRC's mission to provide
environmental and natural resource data to the public.
3.2.7 RESOURCES
Appendix C presents a summary of hardware and software resources in use by
the NRC. The NRC uses ARC/INFO CIS on the PC, SUN Workstation and Data
General mainframe. The NRC owns a substantial amount of equipment, of
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particular interest are tvo Trimble, low resolution global positioning
system (GPS) units (used primarily by the Bureau of Waste Management) and
tvo E-size Electrostatic plotters.
3.2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF CIS
The NRC supports environmental applications of CIS for various DEP program
offices, the USGS, private vater companies, towns, the Department of Health
and universities. These are summarized in Appendix E. Applications do not
drive the NRC GIS program, however, and there are many more planned and
needed applications than are currently existing. Applications of
particular relevance to EPA are described under the discussion of the
Bureau of Waste Management (BWM) and the Bureau of Air Management (BAM) in
Section 3.3, below.
3.2.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs as indicated by NRC staff are itemized in the Appendices.
Discussed below are particular needs as discussed during the interview
process.
3.2.9.1 Data
There is a need for a data archival system for historical data. This is
particularly necessary because of the dynamic nature of much of the data
maintained by NRC. It is not likely that this need can be met through
traditional sources of funding under the current operational constraints.
The data layers which are needed most, and considered to be of greatest
long-term and widespread utility Include high resolution: (1) soils, (2)
wetlands (which meet regulatory criteria, as opposed to the existing
wetlands coverage), and (3) pesticide incidence/application areas.
3.2.9.2 Applications
Applications needs of relevance to EPA are described under the Sections on
BAM and BWM.
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3.2.9.3 Resources/Organizational
A particular problem for NRC is that the state does not have a Master
Agreement with the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), and
therefore have difficulty obtaining ARC/INFO licenses. The DEP has six
idle SUN Workstations because of this.
The NRC is also working on development of a distributed network system, but
is finding this a difficult endeavor without a defined mission in this area
and without specific funding for this purpose. For NRC to fulfill its
mission they believe that more users need to be trained within DEP, by NRC
staff, and that decentralization of data be implemented to provide for
flexibility and autonomy by data developers and users. Ultimately, NRC
would like to maintain only statewide data with multi-purpose applications,
and allow program-specific data to be maintained by program offices.
Lastly, with respect to organizational issues, NRC perceives CIS to be a
"lightening rod" for Inter-Agency depth development and coordination
problems. NRC would like to be able to define "minimum classifications"
standards to guide data development efforts throughout DEP to ensure a
baseline, multipurpose utility for all data.
3.2.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
Some of the NRC comments to questions in this area were less related to
regional cooperative efforts than to the relationship between EPA and
DEP/NRC. All of their comments are summarized below:
1. Since NRC has no explicit GIS mission, much of their CIS program is
dependent on project-specific funding. The largest single source of
this funding is EPA Region I. Generally, the funding does not come
directly to NRC, but to other DEP program offices, like BAM and BUM.
A specific action on EPA's part to help ensure the health and
viability of the NRC GIS program would be to structure grants to be
long-term in duration (beyond a 1 fiscal year horizon) and to
include provisions in each grant that require certain GIS tasks or
products as a component of the overall grant.
2. EPA could serve as a regional clearinghouse for environmental GIS
data.
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3. EPA could help coordinate data development efforts among state GIS
program offices, both in terms of funding/organizing work and in
terms of establishing attribute and coding standards. The utility
of land use classifications, for example, would be greatly enhanced
if standardized classifications were used throughout Nev England.
4. EPA Region II should be included in regional cooperative
undertakings.
5. A need exists for federal agencies, particularly USGS and Soil
Conservation Service (SCS), to communicate vith EPA regarding data
standards and coordination.
3.3 BUREAU OF AIR MANAGEMENT AND BUREAU OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
These organizations are briefly described, together in this Section. This
discussion is structured this way because of the similarity in CIS activity
and need between the Bureau of Air Management (BAM) and the Bureau of Vaste
Management (BVM), their analogous roles as program bureaus within DEP, and
because they were jointly interviewed.
Neither organization returned a Survey because neither organization has a
matured CIS program. Information regarding each organization was included
in the NRC Survey.
3.3.1 MISSION, FUNDING AND STAFFING
The mission of both organizations is similar. BAM has regulatory
responsibility for implementation and enforcement of Clean Air Act and
related air programs and BAM has regulatory responsibility for Vaste
Management programs.
Neither organization has a CIS mission, however both have funding for
specific projects which can greatly benefit from GIS. The BAM funding does
not require GIS use or products, the BVM funding does.
Both organizations have a single staff person responsible for implementing
the project-specific activities for which they are funded. These
individuals have received ARC/INFO training from NRC staff, but do not
currently have access to an ARC/INFO workstation because of the procurement
problem described in Section 3.2.9.3, above.
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3.3.2 DATA, STANDARDS AND RESOURCES
These categories are not relevant to these organizations.
3.3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATION OF CIS AND FUTURE NEEDS
3.3.3.1 Bureau of Air Management
The Bureau of Air Management is developing an emissions inventory of
pre-cursors for ozone. This work is required of BAM, by EPA, in response
to the new Clean Air Act. Nev York and New Jersey are doing identical
work. Each state is developing the inventory based on a "gridded network"
of emissions. This network data vill be input to a computer code called
the "Urban Airshed Model."
BAM is convinced that CIS is an indispensable tool for the successful
completion of this project. Since three states are involved, and since
this project is in direct response to an EPA directive, it is hoped that
EPA Region I and Region II offices could provide goals and guidance vith
respect to the use of CIS to facilitate this work. It is believed that a
CIS data layer of street names and address ranges, rectified to 1:25,000
DLGs would be of great benefit to this and other BAM applications.
3.3.3.2 Bureau of Vaste Management
The Bureau of Vaste Management is responsible, among other things, for
hazardous site remediation and closure. Much of the funding for this
program comes from a core grant from the EPA Region I Vaste Management
Division. An addition to this grant was recently made to provide
specifically for creation of a point coverage of remediation and closure
sites throughout the state.
There is interest on the part of both BVM and EPA Region I that BVM
implement a scheme for prioritizing site cleanups and closure. It is
envisioned that CIS could be useful for this purpose. Coordination between
EPA and BVM regarding EPA Region I ongoing research in this area would be
welcome.
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4.0 MAINE
This section describes the organizational structure of CIS activities in
Maine and summarizes the CIS activities of the organizations which partook
in the study.
4.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Figure 4-1 is a generalized chart of organizations within the state of
Maine which are or may be involved in CIS activities which could have a
bearing on environmental protection. This figure is intended to help
orient the reader with respect to which organizations were interviewed for
this project and why; and also as a reference for the organizational
information included in the survey responses.
The State of Maine is currently in the planning stages of a seven year CIS
implementation plan. The plan consists of prioritizing business functions,
CIS applications, data layer and resource needs (with regard to state
government), then addressing those needs over the seven year period. The
Office of CIS which operates within the Department of Conservation is to
play a key role in executing this plan by acting as a CIS data repository
and distribution center.
4.1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) coordinates and/or plays a
large role in the majority of environmental CIS applications in the State
of Maine. The DEP works in conjunction with the Office of CIS (OGIS) which
acts as a distribution center for Maine CIS data and is responsible for
maintaining multi-purpose data layers.
Other Maine state agencies that have significant CIS activities or needs
are the Maine Geological Survey, Bureau of Health, and Board of Pesticides
Control.
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4.1.2 INTER-AGENCY AND INTER-STATE COORDINATION
There is a high level of coordination that takes place between the agencies
shown in Figure 4-1. This coordination is facilitated by physical
proximity (most agencies are located in State House Station in Augusta),
and also by the wide area network (VAN) that currently links many of the
state offices. At the time of this writing, the Office of CIS did not have
a link to the VAN. It is anticipated that such a link vill exist in the
future. Additional cooperative efforts are evidenced by data sharing
agreements between the Bureau of Health and other agencies.
4.1.3 ORGANIZATIONS INTERVIEWED
The Haine organizations interviewed for this project are the Office of CIS,
Department of Environmental Protection, Maine Geological Survey, Bureau of
Health, and Board of Pesticide Control. Prominent aspects of our
discussions and summaries of each organization's response to the written
survey are presented below.
4.2 OFFICE OF CIS
4.2.1 MISSION
The Office of GIS (OGIS) coordinates state CIS efforts through a number of
activities. OGIS is responsible for organizing data and distributing it to
organizations that request it, as well as collecting multi-purpose data
layers. They also act as a GIS training center and provide in-house
resources to agencies requiring technical assistance or contractual
services.
4.2.2 STAFFING
OGIS currently employs a full-time GIS Administrator and a GIS Coordinator.
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4.2.3 FUNDING
Funding for OGIS salaries and operational costs comes primarily from the
state's General Fund. Additional funding may be available from individual
projects, such as the Northern Forest Lands Study and the Marine Oil Spill
Contingency Plan Sensitive Area Mapping Project.
4.2.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
Part of the OGIS mission is to act as a CIS data repository for the State
of Maine. OGIS is responsible for: (1) ensuring that data layers have the
appropriate documentation, including ownership, and meet the required data
standards; (2) managing the data in such a vay that facilitates an evolving
distributed agency CIS network; and (3) distributing the data from the
Maine statewide CIS database to agencies and the public. The office also
maintains and updates any multipurpose data layers that are not specific to
one particular state agency; data specific to a particular agency is
maintained by that agency.
4.2.5 GIS STANDARDS
Data residing at and distributed by OGIS must be maintained at a level that
is compliant with the standards outlined in the Data Standards for Maine
Geographic Information Systems (March 1990). This document addresses
issues including but not limited to scale, media, projection,
compatibility with state GIS, attribute coding and documentation.
4.2.6 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
4.2.6.1 General
Data layers used, maintained or distributed by OGIS are summarized in
Appendix D.
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Data in use at OGIS is generally at a scale of 1:24,000 or smaller. Maine
has assessed that the 1:24,000 scale achieves the proper balance between
economic and accuracy considerations for most planning and natural resource
activities.
4.2.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers
Data maintained at OGIS was funded by many sources including the Maine
Low-level Radioactive Waste Authority which provided data including
bedrock, metamorphic and surficial geology, soils, and earthquake
epicenters. A multi-agency coorporative effort is underway to digitize the
USGS 7.5 minute quadrangles. Approximately 300 of the 709 quadrangles
covering Maine are digitized or in progress.
4.2.7 RESOURCES
Resources in use at OGIS are summarized in Appendix C. The OGIS operates
both mainframe and workstation ARC/INFO software. Since OGIS acts as a
resource and training center for other agencies using CIS, its resources,
which include three Sun workstations, two graphic terminals, two E-size
digitizers, and two E-size plotters, must meet both the OGIS internal needs
as well as those of other agencies.
4.2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF GIS
OGIS does not hold primary responsibility for any GIS applications, but
rather contributes its services to agencies such as the Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Health (BOH), and Board of
Pesticide Control (BOPC). Applications of relevance are described in the
sections below, dedicated to these agencies.
4.2.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs as indicated by OGIS staff are itemized in the Appendices.
Presented below are particular needs as discussed during the interview
process.
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4.2.9.1 Data
OGIS has indicated that their data needs include soils, wetlands, land use,
land cover, bathymetry, and topography. These data will be of use for
projects such as the Gulf of Maine Initiative and the Casco Bay National
Estuary Program. A complete prioritization of data needs appears in Toward
a Statewide Geographic Information System; A Strategic Plan. Ideally, OGIS
would like the State of Maine to approve the findings proposed in this
document of $25 million over seven years to create the needed data.
4.2.9.2 Applications
OGIS has no current environmental application needs as they are primarily
an organization to service the CIS needs of other state agencies. In terms
of data distribution, however, OGIS has envisioned a system in which a
person or agency can dial into the OGIS system to view a data inventory,
determine the appropriate contact person for the needed data, obtain
permission to receive a copy of the data layer, then download the data from
the OGIS system.
4.2.9.3 Resources/Organizational
In addition to the resource needs outlined in Appendix C, the OGIS is in
need of an ethernet connection to the state's wide area network. This will
facilitate the distribution of GIS data and will reduce the redundant
storage and maintenance conditions that currently exist.
4.2.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
In an interview with representatives from OGIS, Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP), and Maine Geological Survey (MGS), the following
suggestions were made as to how the EPA might direct its efforts to help
the development of GIS in Maine.
1. EPA could coordinate meetings of GIS representatives from New
England states in order to promote a more regional view of GIS
applications and capabilities and to ensure that GIS development
efforts are made known to all areas.
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2. In addition to helping coordinate state CIS efforts, EPA could help
to include federal agencies such as the Department of
Transportation, Department of Agriculture, and Department of the
Interior into CIS needs analyses and design.
3. EPA could help to coordinate standards for data digitization and
transfer.
4. EPA could help program areas vithin Region I to focus on issues.
5. EPA could help to coordinate CIS efforts of different studies (e.g.,
Gulf of Maine Initiative, Casco Bay National Estuary Program) in an
effort to minimize duplication of effort and maximize data snaring
and productivity.
4.3 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
4.3.1 MISSION
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the State's
environmental regulatory agency. It does not have a GIS-specific mandate,
but rather, uses CIS to support environmental protection related projects
such as Oil Spill Preparedness, Fore River, and the Casco Bay National
Estuary Program. As a result, DEP has become one of the primary CIS users
in the state.
4.3.2 STAFFING AND FUNDING
The DEP currently has one staff member acting as an unofficial GIS program
manager.
Funding for GIS efforts is primarily on a project by project basis; there
is currently no line item included in the state budget for this funding.
The EPA, for example, recently funded a menu-driven interface for the Casco
Bay GIS, and also toxic analysis of sediment data. Additionally, the Vater
Bureau has channeled some of its EPA funding toward the DEP's GIS effort.
4.3.3 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION AND GIS STANDARDS
As is the norm throughout the State of Maine, DEP is responsible for
maintaining those data layers that apply only to that agency. Once a data
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layer becomes multi-purpose, distribution responsibility should be
transferred to OGIS while the DEP will retain ownership and maintenance
responsibilities.
As mentioned previously, in order for data to be considered acceptable for
distribution by OGIS, it must comply with the standards outlined in the
Data Standards for Maine Geographic Information Systems.
4.3.4 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
Appendix D contains a summary of data used, maintained and distributed by
DEP.
Data in use at the DEP consist primarily of layers digitized in the area of
the Fore River watershed and Casco Bay, at scales of 1:24,000 and larger.
4.3.5 RESOURCES
Resources in use at DEP are summarized in Appendix C. DEP runs workstation
ARC/INFO and owns an E-size digitizer and E-size plotter which are used in
conjunction with ARC/INFO. In addition, DEP owns copies of ARC/INFO TIN
and Oracle DBMS.
4.3.6 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF CIS
Environmental applications of GIS at the DEP are summarized in Appendix E.
To date, a number of GIS efforts have been directed toward Casco Bay. One
such application is a menu driven interface, written by DEP, which allows
users with limited ARC/INFO experience to "pull down" from menus such
information as critical habitats and point source discharges.
In addition, in conjunction with the Department of Conservation (DOC),
Maine Geological Survey (MGS), Department of Marine Resources (DMR) and
Inland Fish & Vildlife (IFV), the DEP will be using GIS in the development
of an emergency oil spill cleanup system for the coast of Maine.
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4.3.7 FUTURE NEEDS
Future CIS needs for DEP are itemized in the Appendices. Presented belov
are specific needs discussed during the interview process.
4.3.7.1 Data, Applications and Resources
Digital elevation model (DEM) data currently exist at 30 meter resolution,
primarily for North Central Haine; the remainder requires digitizing. The
DEP has also indicated that global positioning system (GPS) generated point
data would be of use to many state agencies and that statewide locational
standards should be documented. In addition, DEP would like to implement a
stormwater management application for the Casco Bay National Estuary
Program. As a result of haphazard funding, however, a DEP representative
has indicated that too much time is wasted chasing CIS funding and there is
never adequate funding to "do the job right."
In terms of resources, the DEP currently relies on EPA Region I for the use
of its color electrostatic plotter and Trimble GPS unit. DEP would like to
invest in this equipment as well as hire additional CIS talent for the Oil,
Solid Waste and Land Bureaus of the Department.
4.3.7.2 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
During the interview process, a joint meeting was held with OGIS, DEP and
MGS. Suggestions for EPA involvement discussed in that meeting have been
detailed in Section 4.2.9.4, above.
4.4 MAINE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
4.4.1 MISSION, STAFFING, FUNDING
The primary function of the Maine Geological Survey (MGS) is to publish
maps and maintain data to support geological work in the state. The CIS
staffing for the MGS consists solely of geologists and cartographers who
have become proficient in GIS. One geologist brought GIS expertise with
him from a previous job and manages the Survey's GIS program.
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MGS has justified funding for CIS by using it as a tool for general
cartographic work. MGS receives approximately half of its funding from the
State of Maine. The Low Level Radioactive Waste Authority has contributed
to additional funding of equipment and data creation through a tax on
energy generators.
4.4.2 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION AND CIS STANDARDS
As is the norm throughout the State of Maine, MGS is responsible for
maintaining those data layers that apply only to that agency. MGS
contracts out some of its data automation tasks and automates much
in-house. Once a data layer becomes multi-purpose, distribution
responsibility should be transferred to OGIS while MGS vill retain
ownership and maintenance responsibilities.
As mentioned previously, in order for data to be considered acceptable for
distribution by OGIS, it must comply with the standards outlined in the
Data Standards for Maine Geographic Information Systems.
4.4.3 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
Appendix D contains a summary of the data used, maintained and distributed
by MGS.
Data in use by MGS consist primarily of earth and water characteristics
digitized at a scale of 1:24,000 or smaller. Some of the more interesting
and unique data include sand dune locations, earthquake epicenters and snow
survey data. Many of the data layers in use have not yet been completely
digitized. Programs are ongoing to complete the digitizing of several of
those data layers.
4.4.4 RESOURCES
Resources in use at MGS are summarized in Appendix C. MGS runs workstation
ARC/INFO on a Sun Sparcstation and has the capability to digitize and plot
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in-house through the use of two D-size digitizers, an E-size digitizer and
tvo E-size pen plotters. Additionally, MGS can run contouring applications
via ARC/INFO's TIN module.
4.4.5 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF CIS
Environmental applications of CIS at MGS are summarized in Appendix E.
MGS plays host to a number of CIS applications that serve state and federal
agencies and municipalities. These applications include community growth
management planning, land use planning, vaste facility siting and map
production.
4.4.6 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs as indicated by MGS staff are itemized in the Appendices.
Presented belov are particular needs as discussed during the interview
process.
4.4.6.1 Data, Applications and Resources
As previously mentioned, the majority of data coverages in use by MGS are
only partially complete. The remainder of those coverages for the state
require digitizing. In addition, MGS would like to expand its CIS
resources by hiring a technical specialist and acquiring GPS capabilities
and additional plotting capabilities.
Finally, for a number of years, MGS has been discussing the implementation
of applications for water supply and demand, and for wetland studies.
4.4.6.2 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
During the interview process, a joint meeting was held with OGIS, DEP and
MGS. Suggestions for EPA involvement discussed in that meeting have been
detailed in section 4.2.9.4.
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4.5 BUREAU OF HEALTH
4.5.1 MISSION, STAFFING AND FUNDING
The Bureau of Health (BOH) is in the beginning stages of setting up GIS
capabilities to perform analyses on conditions that could have an effect on
health issues in the State of Maine. The GIS program vill be the
responsibility of the Wellhead Protection Program, to which there is
currently only one person assigned. This person vill handle all GIS
responsibilities until additional staff is hired.
A grant for the Wellhead Protection Program provided the initial funding
for the purchase of GIS equipment. Ongoing funding vill be provided by the
Maine Drinking Water Program, under vhich the BOH operates.
4.5.2 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION AND GIS STANDARDS
As is the norm throughout the state of Maine, BOH is responsible for
maintaining those data layers that apply only to that agency. The BOH
currently ovns no such layers, although there are plans to develop wellhead
protection area coverages as veil as other data. In order for this data to
be considered acceptable for distribution by OGIS, it must comply vith the
standards outlined in the Data Standards for Maine Geographic Information
Systems.
4.5.3 DATA LAYERS & COVERAGES
Appendix D contains a summary of data used, maintained and distributed by
BOH.
Data currently in use at the BOH consists primarily of political boundaries
and roads, vith some additional information digitized for surface vater and
hypsography. The BOH also has agreements vith other agencies for the
sharing of existing data.
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4.5.4 RESOURCES
Resources in use at the BOH are summarized in Appendix C.
Since the BOH CIS is in its beginning stages, its CIS resources are
currently very limited. The BOH is, however, planning to purchase an array
of equipment that vill enable its CIS to mature. This equipment includes a
386 personal computer, a plotter and a digitizer. It is also planning to
purchase a Trimble high resolution GPS system and the software to accompany
it.
4.5.5 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF CIS
Environmental applications of CIS at the BOH are summarized in Appendix E.
The GIS applications at the BOH are currently limited to demographics,
epidemiology and socio-economic studies.
4.5.6 FUTURE NEEDS
Future GIS needs for the BOH are itemized in the Appendices. Presented
below are specific needs discussed during the interview process.
4.5.6.1 Data, Applications and Resources
The primary data layers needed by the BOH deal with hazardous waste and
water supply. EPA is assisting BOH in the location of water source
information. In addition, contracts are planned to fund the location of
point source contaminants and to build the appropriate database for each.
Once the appropriate data has been digitized or obtained, overlays are to
be used for wellhead protection and for assessment of water sources at risk
of contamination.
4.5.6.2 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
BOH suggestions for EPA involvement focus on the location of GPS expertise.
There is concern that since the EPA GPS base station is located in
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Lexington, MA, there is not enough of a transfer of knowledge and training
to allow GPS to be used most effectively in eastern Haine.
An additional suggestion for a cooperative effort involves deciding upon
and maintaining standardized CIS data formats in order to facilitate data
exchange within and between states.
4.6 BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL
4.6.1 MISSION, STAFFING AND FUNDING
The Board of Pesticides Control (BOPC) is evaluating GIS technology to see
if it can be productive and cost-effective for use by the Board. The BOPC
currently has no staff dedicated to GIS. Funding for the GIS effort thus
far has been provided by federal grants.
4.6.2 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION AND GIS STANDARDS
As is the norm throughout the state of Maine, BOPC is responsible for
maintaining those data layers that apply only to that agency. At this
time, BOPC does not have ownership of any such layers and anticipates using
only data that already exist with OGIS.
4.6.3 DATA, RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS.
Appendices C, D, and E contain summaries of data used, maintained and
distributed, and of resources and applications in use by the BOPC. The
BOPC has obtained from OGIS data dealing primarily with geology and water
characteristics, but at this point has not performed any significant
analysis using those data. As mentioned previously, the BOPC is in the
process of finding out how GIS can contribute to its productivity, but has
not yet undertaken any significant projects.
4.6.4 FUTURE NEEDS
Future GIS needs for the BOPC are itemized in the Appendices. Presented
below are specific needs discussed during the interview process.
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4.6.4.1 Data, Applications and Resources
As the BOPC expands its CIS program, it vould like to do so by implementing
applications to handle pesticide permitting and pesticide storage facility
siting, to track pesticide leaching, and to perform groundvater
vulnerability assessments. In order to implement these, the BOPC vill need
to obtain the appropriate data layers, such as pesticide application and
storage areas, spill sites and groundvater veils. BOPC vill also need to
expand its CIS personnel and equipment.
The major obstacle to performing vulnerability assessments thus far has
been a lack of current farmland and crop locational data. The BOPC
recently let a public procurement for a pilot farmland mapping project for
the quadrangles of Caribou, Goodvin, Presque Isle and Easton.
4.6.4.2 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
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In an effort to facilitate development of CIS in Nev England, the BOPC
suggests that EPA could direct its efforts tovard coordination betveen and
within states in the areas of:
1. Pooling CIS resources
2. Funding to assist in coordination betveen state agencies via netvork
connection or modem and phone line connection.
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5.0 MASSACHUSETTS
This section describes the organizational structure of CIS activities in
Massachusetts and summarizes the CIS activities in the organizations which
partook in the study. These included: the Executive Office of
Environmental Affairs (EOEA); Department of Environmental Protection (DEP);
Coastal Zone Management (CZM); Department of Food and Agriculture (DFA);
the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MVRA), and the Massachusetts
Office of the U.S. Geological Survey, Vater Resources Division (USGS VRD).
5.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Figure 3-1 is a generalized chart of organizations vithin the state of
Massachusetts which are or may be involved in CIS activities which could
have a bearing on environmental protection. This Figure is intended to
help orient the reader with respect to which organizations were interviewed
for this project and why; and also as a reference for the organizational
information included in the survey responses.
The majority of CIS activity in the state is undertaken by environmental
organizations. The Office of Management Information Systems (OMIS),
however, plays a statewide CIS coordinating role through the formally-
designated Massachusetts Geographic Information Committee (MGIC). A MGIC
Executive Committee, which includes representation from each of the
Executive Offices indicated in Figure 5-1, meets regularly. The Committee
is elected by the membership, except for two positions which are appointed
by the Legislature. The Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (EOEA)
is strongly represented through several of its Departments, including the
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The committee is chaired by
the EOEA Assistant Secretary for Research and Data Systems.
5.1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES
Although OMIS plays a statewide coordinating role, the Executive Office of
Environmental Affairs is the seat of the majority of CIS activity in the
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state. The EOEA Data Center, which is a part of the Research and Data
Systems branch of EOEA, is the entity that manages the Agency's CIS
program. That program, and the associated CIS database is called HassGIS.
MassGIS began as a cooperative project in 1985 between the United States
Geological Survey (USGS) Water Resources Division and the Hazardous Waste
Facility Siting Council. Data were developed using the USGS computer
facilities. By the end of the 3-year project, EOEA had agreed to support
MassGIS, and a copy of the database was transferred to the EOEA computer.
Over the years, the EOEA Data Center has encouraged and supported the CIS
efforts of many of the environmental agencies within EOEA. The Department
of Environmental Protection, the principal environmental regulatory entity
in the state is a committed user of CIS. Nearly all the departments within
EOEA, and various other state, regional and municipal organizations use,
and contribute to the MassGIS database.
5.1.2 INTER-AGENCY AND INTER-STATE COORDINATION
The Massachusetts Geographic Information Committee is the principal
vehicle for coordinating CIS activities in the state. Formal Memoranda of
Understanding exist between EOEA and several of the state's Regional
Planning Agencies regarding use, resale and sharing of MassGIS data.
Massachusetts has a Memorandum of Agreement with the State of Rhode Island.
The Agreement is between EOEA and the RI Department of Administration and
provides for a long-term data sharing agreement.
5.1.3 ORGANIZATIONS INTERVIEWED
The organizations interviewed for this project are the EOEA Data Center,
the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Department of Food
and Agriculture (DFA), Coastal Zone Management (CZM), the Massachusetts
Water Resources Authority (MWRA), and the Massachusetts Office of the U.S.
Geological Survey, Water Resources Division.
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Due to scheduling difficulties, only the Buzzards Bay Project under Coastal
Zone Management vas contacted for a telephone interview, so the CZM section
of this report focuses on that project. A survey questionnaire vas
received from the CZM Massachusetts Bay Project, however, so the
information from that is listed in the Appendices along vith survey
information from the Buzzards Bay Project.
5.2 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DATA CENTER
5.2.1 MISSION
The EOEA Data Center manages the MassGIS database and service center as one
of the various data processing services it provides agency-vide. MassGIS
exists to provide CIS resources to EOEA and its Departments for use in
managing the Massachusetts environment.
5.2.2 STAFFING
There are four core staff at MassGIS, including one program manager, one
CIS technical specialist, one programmer/analyst and one cartographer/
database administrator. These staff are full-time employees involved in
hands-on data and applications development and the servicing of data
requests from public and private organizations.
5.2.3 FUNDING
The Data Center is funded through tvo primary mechanisms: 1) the EOEA
Systems Modernization Program and 2) an agency charge-back policy. The
EOEA Systems Modernization Program is a multi-year program to modernize
computerized data management, hardware and softvare systems throughout EOEA
and its departmental program offices (see Figure 5-1). Most of the capital
and non-salary funds come from this source. Most of the salary and other
operational expenses are funded through an agency charge-back program,
under which EOEA departmental program offices contribute a fee to the Data
Center to the degree of service support the center provides.
A summary of annual expenditures by the center is included in Appendix C.
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5.2.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
The EOEA Data Center maintains most, and distributes all statewide
environmental CIS data in the state. These data are maintained as ARC/INFO
coverages. The MassGIS publication entitled CIS Data Standards for the
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, last updated in March, 1990
describes the structural, networked design of the MassGIS database,
including a directory tree which identifies nodes and special directories
for archived data, in-use data and so on. The data distribution policy,
particularly as related to non-state entities, is briefly stated in the
publication Digital Data Layer Description and Guide to User Services, last
updated in July, 1991. EOEA legislative authority to distribute and charge
a fee for statewide digital and cartographic data is detailed in the
publication Digital Data Distribution Policies, December, 1990.
5.2.5 GIS STANDARDS
CIS standards are summarized in the GIS Data Standards for the Executive
Office of Environmental Affairs. These standards cover data development,
documentation and cartographic quality. There are no point accuracy
standards. MassGIS has implemented a strict policy of tagging MassGIS
coverages with documentation files that travel with the coverages whenever
they are exported for distribution.
The data center makes it a point not to discourage data development efforts
based on resultant data accuracy. If such efforts are necessary to meet
programmatic needs, if they result in data layers useful to those specific
purposes, and if they meet the general documentation and quality standards
noted above, they are acceptable candidates for the MassGIS database.
5.2.6 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
5.2.6.1 General
The data layers maintained by the EOEA Data Center are summarized in
Appendix D.
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Most data vhich are in operational use are at l:25,000-scale or smaller.
Tile structure varies by data layer. For example, the hydrography data
layer is divided into five tiles based on groups of major drainage basins.
Other tile units include: 7.5 minute quadrangles, state, towns, and groups
of counties. The database is fairly large, and general-purpose in nature.
Many coverages are sub-sets of USGS DLG data and/or enhancements of same.
The MassGIS base map scale is currently a mixture of 1:25,000 scale
political boundaries, and 1:100,00 scale hydrography and roads. It is
working toward a scale of 1:25,000.
5.2.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers
MassGIS data layers which are particularly interesting or unique among the
New England states include: (1) Protected Open Space - indicating state,
federal, local, and private non-profit protected lands in the state; (2)
statewide hypsography at 30 foot contour intervals; (3) value-added TIGER
data; (4) sole-source aquifer areas and wellhead protection areas
statewide.
5.2.7 RESOURCES
Appendix C presents a summary of hardware and software resources in use by
the EOEA Data Center.
5.2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF CIS
The EOEA Data Center supports a wide array of environmental applications of
CIS for various EOEA program offices. These are summarized in Appendix E.
The majority of environmental CIS activity in the state is reliant upon
MassGIS data, resources and/or expertise. Many of these applications
directly support the regulatory programs of DEP and the Department of
Environmental Management. Most of the applications are on-going. Some
noteworthy ones include: (1) the assessment of non-point source pollution
potential in support of CZM (see Section 5.5); (2) the tracking of eastern
equine encephalitis L in support of a preventative spraying program; (3)
mapping of water use, by river basins in support of the state's Water
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Management Act permit programs; (4) evaluation of underground storage tank
risk to groundvater resources; (5) the assessment of solid vaste sites
using overlay techniques to determine which present the greatest risk to a
broad range of environmental resources. This analysis integrated Oracle
and ARC/INFO databases and processing to produce a primary listing for
mitigation measures, and (6) the implementation of regulations requiring
the registration of certain pesticides used within Zone II areas.
5.2.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs as indicated by MassGIS staff are itemized in the Appendices.
Discussed below are particular needs as discussed during the interview
process.
5.2.9.1 Data
Several data layers are needed to expand breadth and utility of the HassGIS
database. These are summarized in Appendix D. Of particular interest is
the creation of a high-quality wetlands data layer and the improvement of
existing land use and protected open space data layers.
The need for wetlands data is primarily in support of DEP's Wetlands
Conservancy Program, in which the identification and accurate location of
wetlands is necessary (this is discussed in greater detail in Section 5.3).
The process of developing this data layer, however, is likely to result in
the enhancement or creation of several other layers of more general
utility. This is because the Conservancy Program requires an accuracy
consistent with 1:5,000 scale mapping which can only be obtained through a
statewide orthophotographic production process. Once statewide orthophotos
are developed, they can be a source for the enhancement of existing data
layers which were created at smaller scales. The wetlands data layer,
therefore, is of primary interest to EOEA. Efforts are being made by both
the Data Center and DEP to solicit funding and other means of support for
this project.
The enhancement of the state's land use data layer is of great importance
to the Data Center. This is probably the most requested data layer in
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MassGIS, yet there are inconsistent codings between state regions, and the
data are, in general, old and of limited site-specific utility. A state
vide flight to develop the photography necessary for an adequate revision
has already been funded and is underway. A current project is to update
the 1985 land use datalayer, and funding has been dedicated to update this
data layer for at least 200 cities and towns in the state. An ideal to
which the Data Center aspires is that of a single land use/land cover data
layer that includes wetlands of regulatory significance and forest/habitat
types, in addition to the standard land use classifications.
Finally, the MassGIS Protected Open Space data layer is potentially one of
great interest to the environmental community, but which is very
incomplete. This data layer is one of the few that the Data Center sees
benefitting from parcel-level accuracy for state-owned parcels, although
current development efforts will be focused on local and non-profit
ownership. Its enhancement will require a substantial effort, including
coordination with and cooperation from local community officials.
5.2.9.2 Applications
Application needs and interests are summarized in Appendix E. As indicated
earlier, the Data Center supports many applications throughout the EOEA,
and the MassGIS database is used extensively by EOEA Departments to support
applications specific to their missions. The Data Center, therefore, is
not in a position to "need" applications. They are mostly responsive to
the needs of others. Several applications of general utility were
mentioned by the Data Center staff. These are: (1) development of a
hydrological network coverage for the state, which will enable users to
take advantage of the network analysis and dynamic segmentation
capabilities in ARC/INFO for such applications as the coding of stream .
segments meeting 305(a) stream segment water quality reporting requirements
or of anadromous fish habitats; (2) development of expanded address
coverage for the state to assist in facility location and in routing of
field visits, (3) derivation of DEM data from the proposed orthophotos (see
Section 5.2.9.1) which would enable the derivation of point specific
watersheds for hydrological studies using generic software developed by the
USGS.
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5.2.9.3 Resources/Organizational
HassGIS is eagerly seaking cooperators in funding for the data development
efforts described herein. They have an overall production environment and
an organizational structure ready to expand - what is lacking is funding
for staff and for additional seats at the GIS. Internally, increased
resources devoted to GIS vould enable the program to take advantage of
developments in software and hardware - specifically to make the transition
to a windowing environment (whether UNIX or VMS based remains an issue) and
thereby more fully exploit the application oriented features of the latest
ARC/INFO release.
5.2.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts and EPA's Role
Several ideas were suggested regarding New England Regional GIS cooperative
activities and EPA's role in facilitating these efforts. They are
summarized below
1. A standard, edge-matched base map of New England is needed. It was
suggested that EPA undertake this development, and that a scale of
1:25,000 be used.
2. The Data Center is interested in the data layers resident on the EPA
Region I system (see Appendix D).
3. There is a need for on-line access to information about data layers
in the region. EPA could maintain a bulletin board for users to
call in to communicate about data development, data needs, and to
query a database for information about existing or planned data
layers.
4. EPA could bring the interests of the New England states to the
National Geographic Data Coordination Committee, and play an active
role in data development and distribution issues with other federal
agencies.
5. Although believed to be an "unrealistic expectation", EPA could
become a repository of and distribution center for regional GIS
data.
6. All the New England states need direct, dedicated communications
wires between each other and EPA. This should be considered by the
State/EPA Data Management Program.
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7. Regional data documentation standards are needed, including both
attribute and feature documentation. Guidance on hov best to
document growing/changing data layers in needed.
8. The Data Center would support the development of a GPS training
center at EPA Region I.
5.3 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
5.3.1 MISSION
The Department of Environmental Protection is the prime environmental
regulatory agency in Massachusetts. It does not have a CIS-specific
mandate, but rather, uses CIS to support environmental protection related
activities for which it is responsible.
5.3.2 STAFFING
Currently there are two positions within the agency with specific
responsibilities related to GIS coordination. One position is that of a
CIS Program Manager, the other is a GIS Technical Manager. The Program
Manager works under the Division of Water Supply, and the Technical Manager
works under the Division of Management Information Systems. The purpose of
the positions is to coordinate and focus GIS efforts within the Department,
and to develop standards to facilitate this.
In addition to these positions there are 14 staff which are formally
trained in ARC/INFO, the GIS software used at DEP. Some of these staff
members serve as liaisons between the various programs and the GIS Program
and GIS Technical Managers.
5.3.3 FUNDING
Currently there is no separate GIS budget, however the Program and
Technical Managers are working toward adding a line-item GIS budget. Most
expenditures related to GIS come from the specific programs for which GIS
is used. These programs rarely call explicitly for GIS activity or
expenditures.
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5.3.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
DEP is in the early stages of data development. Certain data layers in the
process of development are not distributed because the data are still being
verified, or the nature of the data requires that it be classified.
The data which are not sensitive and have gone through proper QA/QC
procedures are incorporated into MassGIS. All requests for these data
layers are referred to the EOEA Data Center.
5.3.5 CIS STANDARDS
The DEP is working toward creating data standards. These standards will
address true locational or positional accuracy requirements of newly
collected and mapped data. Currently, the DEP's data collection policy is
fashioned after EPA's policy, except that the DEP has implemented some more
stringent standards.
Although MassGIS has developed a set of CIS data standards, it is of a
different nature than that which concerns DEP; it addresses mostly
cartographic and documentation standards for data.
5.3.6 Data Layers and Coverages
5.3.6.1 General
The DEP has compiled a list of data layers which it considers "critical to
the performance of its mission of protecting the environment." These data
layers are defined and outlined in DEP's Mission Critical Geographic Data -
DRAFT (July 25, 1991). These data layers either already exist, are
currently being developed, or are a future requirement. The list includes
the name of the DEP program which has jurisdiction over the data, the data
theme, the source organization, the name of the source attribute database,
and a list of types of data to be included.
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5.3.6.2 Notevorthy Data Layers
There are numerous important data layers listed in the above mentioned
report. A few of these are: parcel deed restrictions, wetlands, approved
wellhead protection areas, air quality data, solid waste facilities,
hazardous waste sites, underground storage tanks and combined sewer
overflows.
The approved wellhead protection areas are presently being developed, and
as they become available they are incorporated into MassGIS.
The DEP is presently developing wetland data from 1:12,000 scale infrared
photography. The classification and automation are being conducted at the
University of Massachusetts.
5.3.7 RESOURCES
The DEP has recently purchased both a high and low-resolution GPS unit, and
a base station. The low-resolution unit will be used for mapping linear
features such as landfill boundaries, and the high-resolution unit will be
used to locate point features. The DEP plan's to tie the units into its
local area network (LAN) for easy access of atlas data, such as satellite
positions, from the field.
5.3.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF CIS
To support the Water Supply Contamination Correction Program, the DEP, with
assistance from MassGIS, developed an on-line application written in Arc
Macro Language (AML) which allows a user to view selected underground
storage tanks on a terminal screen and to access an associated ORACLE
database of the selected tank. The user may then select data layers from a
menu, such as wellhead protection areas, which are potentially threatened
by the tank.
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5.3.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs, as indicated by USGS VRO staff, are itemized in the
Appendices. Discussed below are particular needs as discussed during the
interview process.
5.3.9.1 Data
As mentioned in Section 5.3.6, the CIS data needs of DEP are outlined in
the draft report DEP's Mission Critical Geographic Data, (July 25, 1991).
In discussions with the CIS Program and CIS Technical managers at DEP, they
mentioned a few of these specifically, such as the need for parcel data for
its Wetlands Conservancy Program, and accurate locations of facilities.
DEP is pleased that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT)
has expressed an interest in obtaining aerial orthophotos to update the
roads data layer. This would be a significant improvement over the
existing roads data layer, but might require an approximate $1.5 million
contribution from DEP. The DEP would like to see cooperative funding from
EPA, DOT, DPV, DEP, and others to fund this effort.
5.3.9.2 Applications
The Wetlands Conservancy Program, which is currently funding the wetlands
data layer development, has many ideas of how CIS may be used in support of
its "no net loss" mission. Foremost, parcel data must be developed with
associated attributes such as property owner. Then these properties may be
assessed as to whether deed restrictions need be imposed.
As part of EOEA's Systems Modernization Program, a study is being made of
the possibility of creating an application called the Geographic Point
Entity Model. The purpose of the application would be to link geographic
locations of regulated sites with the "engineering" type information in the
Integrated Facility Management System files (FMF) which is used for billing
purposes.
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The FMF would ultimately be populated with data related to each and every
entity regulated by DEP. Each entity (wetland, sewage discharge, etc.)
would have a unique identifier in the FMF, and would be related to a unique
ARC/INFO point, line or polygon. The Geographic Point Entity Model, when
complete, will enable DEP to perform both geographic and tabular queries
regarding facilities, activities and environments under their jurisdiction.
This application is of greatest immediate benefit to DEP, but would be
useful to many other Departments within the EOEA as well.
The DEP would like to map and prioritize all confirmed or "to be
investigated" hazardous waste sites in the state. These are often referred
to as "21E sites", after the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 21E
program.
5.3.9.3 Resources/Organizational
DEP is exploring the possibility of acquiring the workstation technology
necessary to digitize data from raster orthophotographic images.
5.3.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
The DEP survey participants feel that EPA can help define state agency
roles in collecting and maintaining data, and help coordinate quality
control and standards. In addition, it was suggested that the EPA CIS
program should focus on developing a closer relationship with DEP rather
than focusing on EOEA, since the DEP is the state's environmental
regulatory authority.
DEP feels that there is a need for region-wide GIS and GPS committees in
addition to the state committees which exist. It wants to see GIS issues
dealt with on both the program and regional level.
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5.4 MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY
5.4.1 MISSION
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MVRA) vas established in 1985
primarily to provide water and vastevater services to sixty communities in
eastern Massachusetts and to meet state and federal vastevater treatment
and disposal requirements under court-ordered mandate. It is the primary
entity responsible for the "cleanup" of Boston Harbor.
The MVRA has developed a substantial CIS capability since 1989 when it
contracted a consultant to assist with CIS implementation. The first
report out of this work vas entitled "CIS User Needs Assessment and
Conceptual Data Base Design" (December, 1989).
5.4.2 STAFFING
At the MVRA there are currently several staff vho have CIS-related
responsibilities. There are tvo people acting as CIS Program Managers: one
is under the Severage Division, Environmental Quality Department, and the
other is under the MVRA Vatervorks Division, Capital Engineering and
Development. Most of the active users are within the Vatervorks Division.
5.4.3 FUNDING
A CIS Implementation Project vas initiated in 1989 jointly by the
Vatervorks Division and Harbor Studies. Since that time, the Vatervorks
Division has supported most of the GIS maintenance and development costs.
These funds come from capital budgets. All computer system maintenance
costs are incurred by the Administrative Services group as overhead.
5.4.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
The MVRA does not have a data distribution policy. It occasionally
receives data requests from the communities vhich it serves, and it has
thus far provided in-house developed date at no charge. The MVRA and the
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EOEA have a Memorandum of Understanding which provides for ARC/INFO data
exchanges. This may provide a course by which MVRA could give EOEA data
layers for which it gets many requests, and then EOEA could distribute and
charge for the data.
The Harbor Studies section is working on developing a distribution policy
for its enormous amount of tabular data which reside in an ORACLE database.
It is collaborating with staff from the Massachusetts Bay Project to
develop this policy.
5.4.5 CIS STANDARDS
As part of the CIS Implementation project, a draft report was prepared,
Standards and Procedures Manual (DRAFT), January, 1990. This report
discusses basic concepts of scale, accuracy, projection, and attribute
codes for digital data. It details all aspects of data automation from
manuscript preparation to QA/QC procedures and documentation.
A second draft report, CIS Update Procedures (DRAFT), September, 1990
covers issues related to database updates. Topics included are:
preparation of update manuscripts, update of spatial features, update of
attributes, update flows between CIS and ORACLE, and updates to the MVRA
Map LIBRARIAN which is the ARC/INFO utility used to manage, store, and
display data layers "seamlessly" although the data layer may be split into
several pieces or "tiles".
5.4.6 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
5.4.6.1 General
When the MVRA started its GIS program it purchased most of the MassGIS data
layers for its area of jurisdiction. It has also developed many data
layers and database information of its own. These data are summarized in
Appendix D.
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5.4.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers
The MVRA has created a data layer of its water service area. This data
layer was initially drafted in AutoCAD, but has been translated to ARC/INFO
format and edited. Additionally, the water service lines were developed in
AutoCAD, have been translated and are presently being edited. Data layers
of pollution sources and watershed/wellhead protection areas have also been
developed for several dozen eastern Massachusetts communities in, or
adjacent to the MVRA service area.
The Harbor Studies section of MVRA has developed an extensive database of
harbor-related data, such as water and sediment sampling data. This was
developed in ORACLE and are linked to spatial data in ARC/INFO.
The Sewerage Division has begun digitizing sewer lines and tributary areas
for its own and member community facilities.
5.4.7 RESOURCES
Appendix C presents a summary of CIS resources available to the MVRA. The
MVRA runs ARC/INFO software on a Vax mini-computer and PC ARC/INFO on a 386
PC. The ARC/INFO on the Vax is linked to an ORACLE database. MVRA also
uses McDonnell Douglas CDS software for much of its harbor design
applications. Other peripherals include: four graphic terminals, an
E-size pen plotter, an E-size electrostatic plotter which is shared by the
CDS users, a screen dump plotter, and two digitizers.
5.4.8 Environmental Applications of CIS
The MVRA uses CIS in numerous applications, most of which have been
centered around water supply protection and planning. There is a growing
interest, however, to develop applications in support of other divisions.
There have been ongoing studies using CIS to assist in protecting MVRA
water supplies and the supplies of its member communities. Several of
these have involved identifying and mapping potential sources of pollution
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within watersheds and wellhead protection areas. One particular project
involves "giardia" tracking using data provided by the Department of Public
Health.
It is the MWRA's goal that in-house projects, and those contracted to
consultants, make intelligent use of the CIS database. The Authority
presently uses CIS maps and analysis capability for facility siting
studies, archival and referencing of historical data and studies (by
geographic area), marine water quality evaluations and a variety of
land-use-related and spatial analysis applications.
In addition, CIS maps are used extensively for the purposes of public
presentations and general communication. CIS is also used to facilitate
and display data related to water distribution system and wastewater
facility modeling.
5.4.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs as indicated by MVRA staff are itemized in the Appendices.
Discussed below are particular needs as discussed during the interview
process.
5.4.9.1 Data
Members of the Harbor Studies section expressed a need for bathymetry data
for the Gulf of Maine. Currently, the MVRA only has bathymetry data for
Massachusetts Bay.
The Waterworks Division has a need for updated land use, a larger-scale
annotated roads coverage, and 30 meter DEM data for its entire service area
(only select quads exist presently).
A large data development project planned for the future involves automating
all the MVRA sewer and water distribution pipes. About 98% of these exist
on paper drawings and the rest are in digital CAD files and they are
generally at 1"=40' scale.
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5.4.9.2 Applications
The MVRA has identified substantial CIS applications requirements, and is
presently in the planning stages of detailing and assigning specific tasks
to the Divisions, particularly the Vatervorks and Sewerage Divisions, and
outside consultants. Because the Authority is in the midst of planning for
the "future", the following discusses CIS applications for which there are
no concrete plans but that the Authority would be likely to develop.
The Waterworks Division has an interest in creating a Drought Model using
CIS techniques. The model would use detailed bathymetry and surface water
elevation of the Quabbin Reservoir to calculate and display the areas of
exposed mud flats which would occur with a given water-level drop in the
reservoir.
An application which has not been funded but which has been deemed
important would support the Device Retrofit Program. This would require
address-to-coordinate matching of MVRA database files to TIGER line data.
Once the addresses are geographically located along the TIGER roads, maps
can be generated for use in the field. These maps would be used by field
crews in their efforts to distribute water saving devices throughout the
HVRA service area.
5.4.9.3 Resources/Organizational
One of the biggest obstacles to the growth of CIS applications is the lack
of trained users at the MVRA, particularly those trained in ORACLE. There
are a multitude of data in ORACLE, including what is known as the Vater
System Database, and much of the harbor sampling data. The MVRA survey
participants would like see its Management Information Systems group
provide ORACLE training to MVRA staff so that these data may be more easily
accessed and possibly linked to the CIS.
5.4.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
The survey participants feel that there should be more regional cooperation
in developing important large data layers, such as updated land use and
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larger-scale roads data layers, as mentioned in Section 5.4.9.1. It was
suggested that there be a regional clearinghouse for all state data.
It was also suggested that GPS base stations be strategically located for
access by anyone in the region.
5.5 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT, BUZZARDS BAY PROJECT
5.5.1 MISSION
The Buzzards Bay Project is part of the federal National Estuary Programs.
Its overall aim is to improve the water quality in Buzzards Bay. CIS is
used in part to assist in identifying sources of pollution to support
project staff, and to create maps for purposes of educating the public.
5.5.2 STAFFING
There is one full-time CIS Project Manager who also does all the technical
CIS work. This person has been spending most of his time on database
development, and expects this situation to continue for at least another
year.
5.5.3 FUNDING
The Buzzards Bay Project is almost entirely funded by EPA. It has no
separate CIS budget.
5.5.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
Presently the Buzzards Bay Project distributes its own digital data (not
MassGIS) and map products, at no charge, to any entity which it feels is
working toward the overall mission of the project. For example, digital
data have been provided to the Cape Cod Commission and the Southeast
Regional Planning and Economic Development Division (SRPEDD) for use in
their programs.
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5.5.5 CIS STANDARDS
The ARC/INFO data developed by the Buzzards Bay Project is in conformance
with the digital standards adopted by EOEA (see Section 5.2.5).
5.5.6 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
The Buzzards Bay Project uses MassGIS data, however it has also generated
many CIS data layers of its own.
Station locations for water quality sampling have been automated. These
are linked to water quality data stored in ORACLE.
For the purposes of this project major and sub-drainage basins were
recompiled using a variety of existing sources. Basically, the MassGIS
basin data layers were edited based on USGS water table elevation data and
surface topography. These boundaries were recompiled and then digitized
from 1:25,000 scale basemaps.
5.5.7 RESOURCES
The Buzzards Bay Project runs PC ARC/INFO and PC ORACLE, on-site, and uses
the ARC/INFO and ORACLE systems on the EOEA Vax computer. It also has an
A-size pen plotter, and an E-size digitizer.
5.5.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF GIS
The applications of GIS have focused on data development and graphic
displays for public education, and on assisting in identifying potential
non-point pollution sources.
The Project has used the MassGIS land use data layer in conjunction with
its own watersheds to assist in correlating nitrogen loads to embayments
from certain land uses.
Many GIS maps are created upon request as part of the Projects' goal to
increase public awareness about how land practices affect water quality in
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the bay. Some of the organizations for which maps have been produced are:
Vestport Conservation Commission, U. Mass. Extension in Barnstable, Town of
Wareham, and the Soil Conservation Service.
5.5.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs as indicated by Buzzards Bay Program staff are itemized in the
Appendices. Discussed below are particular needs as discussed during the
interview process.
5.5.9.1 Data
The Buzzards Bay Program would like to automate the station locations used
for sampling sediments as this will be useful in conjunction with the water
quality data and sampling locations.
Other wishes for digital data are: a data layer depicting shellfish
habitats as opposed to shellfish beds, updated land use, and 1:25,000 scale
DLG hydrography.
5.5.9.2 Applications
The Buzzards Bay Program would like to conduct an analysis of non-point
sources of pollution entering the bay, particularly of areas tributary to
storm drains; however all the necessary data are not available.
5.5.9.3 Resources/Organizational
To facilitate its CIS activities, the Buzzards Bay Project would like to
acquire a Sun workstation and workstation ARC/INFO software. During the
interview it was also indicated that a GPS unit "would be nice", however
not necessary. The GPS could be used in locating the monitoring station
locations rather than having to locate them on 1:25,000 scale basemaps and
then digitize the points.
If CIS activity is to increase, the Buzzards Bay Project would like to add
one additional CIS technician to its staff.
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5.5.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
It was suggested that EPA encourage all agencies to focus more on properly
collecting geographic information from the beginning of a project. For
example, when a site is first visited, the geographic location should be
recorded by proper methods, whether on a map or by GPS. Too often program
staff spend time re-visiting sites in order to verify locations based on
poorly mapped data, or when the site was first identified, information was
entered about the site but no effort was made to map it.
5.6 DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
5.6.1 MISSION
The primary mission of the Department of Food and Agriculture (DFA) is to
promote sustainable agricultural practices in the state. There are two
major divisions in the Department which use CIS; the regulatory Bureau and
the planning Bureau.
5.6.2 STAFFING
There are three CIS staff at the DFA. CIS applications are apportioned
between the Division of Agricultural Development's Bureau of Land Use and
the Division of Regulatory Services' Pesticide Use.
5.6.3 FUNDING
There is no separate budget for GIS expenditures.
5.6.A DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
The DFA has developed some GIS data, as described below and in Appendix D,
but has no distribution policy.
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5.6.5 CIS STANDARDS
The Department of Food and Agriculture abides by the standards adopted by
EOEA (see Section 5.2.5).
5.6.6 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
The Department of Federal Agriculture primarily uses HassGIS data. Vith
limited CIS resources, they have focused on using already existing data as
opposed to launching substantial data development efforts.
5.6.7 RESOURCES
The Department of Food and Agriculture uses the resources at the EOEA Data
Center (see Appendix C). It has one PC with Tektronix emulation software
in its Boston office, which is used to access the Vax computer at the EOEA
Data Center.
5.6.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF CIS
Most of the CIS applications at the Department of Food and Agriculture
center around agricultural land use planning, and pesticide regulation and
management.
One of the first uses of CIS in the DFA was to identify agricultural lands
(using the MassGIS 1985 land use data layer) within Interim wellhead
protection areas (Interim Zone Us) of public supply wells. The pesticide
regulations now promulgated (333 CMR 12.00), were designed to reduce
pesticide application within these areas. The CIS analysis provided
baseline data to determine how much agricultural land these regulations
could potentially impact.
5.6.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs as indicated by DFA are itemized in the Appendices. Discussed
below are particular needs as discussed during the interview process.
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5.6.9.1 Data
The DFA has mapped all active agricultural lands in the state using
assessors maps dated from 1985 to 1989. These data were recompiled onto
l:25,000-scale USGS quads. The DFA has a very definite need to digitize
these maps. The attributes which could be incorporated into the CIS
include; parcel number, ownership, whether land is leased, plus the
following:
o all parcels which fall under Chapter 61A (agricultural lands which
qualify for government tax breaks)
o full-time agricultural lands
o part-time or leased lands
o lands which fall under agricultural preservation restrictions
Additionally, much of the pesticide permitting information reside in an
ORACLE database and may be linked to the ARC/INFO data layer.
In addition to the above data layer soils classification, updated land use,
and aquifers have been identified as essential data layers for future CIS
applications.
5.6.9.2 Applications
The active agricultural lands data layer mentioned above would be used for
a number of applications once it is automated. It could be used to the
display where certain pesticides are applied, and currently permitted
application rates in relation to other natural features.
The Pesticide Bureau will be entering pesticide use information into the
ARC/ORACLE system to assess groundwater contamination potential.
5.6.9.3 Resources/Organizational
The single biggest obstacle to CIS growth at the DFA is the cumbersome
nature of remote access to the MassGIS computer at the EOEA Data Center.
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The CIS Coordinator is stationed at a field office in central
Massachusetts, and it is problematic to travel to Boston to do CIS work. A
great deal of data is generated at the field office on a day-to-day basis
and access to a CIS on-site would be a great benefit to the planning staff.
The CIS Coordinator is working to purchase a standalone CIS, such as PC or
workstation ARC/INFO, and associated hardware. The problem has been
finding the funds to do this. One possibility may be to release bond money
from the Open Space Acquisition and Planning program. Another possibility
might be to establish a retained revenue account with money acquired from
the leasing of state-owned farm land.
The DFA would like to acquire a GPS unit for use in locating private water
supply wells to support its Zone II pesticide regulations program.
5.6.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
The DFA feels that environmental programs should be undertaken using a more
regional approach. The concept of political boundaries should be replaced
by natural boundaries, such as watersheds, whenever possible.
5.7 U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, WATER RESOURCES DIVISION
5.7.1 MISSION
The mission of the Vater Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey
is to "provide the hydrologic information and understanding needed for the
best use and management of the Nation's water resources...11.
The Massachusetts office of the USGS WRD has been using CIS, specifically
ARC/INFO software, in support of its mission since 1985 when it entered
into a cooperative project with the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Facility
Site Safety Council. The 3-year project resulted in what is now known as
MassGIS, the state's environmental GIS database (see section 5.1.1).
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5.7.2 STAFFING
In the Massachusetts office of the USGS VRD there are two full-time CIS
staff, and a few others who use it occasionally.
5.7.3 FUNDING
GIS applications are supported by cooperative projects between the VRD and
other organizations for which GIS is usually written into the work plan.
5.7.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
The VRD has no policy specifically regarding the distribution of GIS
digital data, however, the VRD as a whole has very strict policies
regarding the dissemination of any data or documents created by the VRD.
The policy requires that all data or documents go through a formal review
process by VRD personnel and cooperators before it is suitable for
"publication". This process oftentimes takes several years.
5.7.5 GIS STANDARDS
The VRD strives to adhere to U.S. National Map Accuracy Standards for the
positional accuracy of its digital spatial data.
5.7.6 DATA LAYERS
The GIS data residing on the VRD computer is essentially the same as the
MassGIS database at the EOEA Data Center (see section 5.2) since the
majority of the MassGIS data was created jointly by the VRD and what is now
the EOEA Data Center. These data are summarized in Appendix D. So all of
the major data layers such as: hydrography, roads, political boundaries,
drainage basins, aquifers, land use, etc., are a part of the VRD GIS
database. The only MassGIS data layers which the VRD does not have would
be data which has been created by EOEA or the agencies under EOEA since the
cooperative project ended in 1989.
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Since that initial extensive data development project, the VRD has not
automated any significant data layers.
5.7.7 Resources
5.7.7.1 General
Appendix C presents a summary of CIS resources available to the
Massachusetts USGS VRD office. Currently the entire USGS is using ARC/INFO
as its GIS software, however this may change in April when the federal GIS
II contract is awarded. The federal contract has already been awarded to
the hardware vendors, so the VRD will be phasing out its Prime
mini-computer in lieu of DG Avion workstations.
5.7.7.2 Hardware/Software
As stated above, the VRD is switching to workstation technology. The
office will be receiving 10 DG Avion workstations, two of which will be
used for GIS. These two workstations will each run ARC/INFO software with
a 3-person limit license. Additional hardware and software in use by the
VRD include: INGRES DBMS software (comes with the workstations), AutoCAD,
an E-size pen plotter, five page size pen plotters, two E-size digitizers,
graphic terminals, and a screen dump plotter.
5.7.8 Environmental Applications
5.7.8.1 General
The Massachusetts VRD office uses GIS in a number of projects related to
surface and groundwater studies. These applications are summarized in
Appendix E.
5.7.8.2 Noteworthy Applications
In support of a low-flow basin yield project in cooperation with the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, the VRD has used GIS
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to automate the delineation of drainage areas to selected points. They
have written a series of macros, including FORTRAN and AML programs, which
allow the user to define a location for which the macros will calculate the
upstream drainage areas. The macros make use of an existing sub-drainage
basin data layer, surface topography (DEM data), and a OEM-derived stream
network.
The WRD is in the second year of a cooperative project with the Cape Cod
Commission called "Screening for Potential Remaining Public Vater Supplies
on Cape Cod using CIS". The first screening pass has been completed which
subtracted out areas determined to be unsuitable for water supplies, such
as: (1) known plumes of groundwater contamination, (2) certain land uses,
(3) salt water intrusion areas, (4) and buffers around the coastline and
inland hydrography. Statistical analysis is being made to determine the
effect certain land use types have on water quality.
The USGS WRD has developed a federal program called the National Vater
Quality Assessment Project (NAVQA). This is a long-term project the goal
of which is to describe the status and trends of a large representation of
the nation's ground and surface waters. The Massachusetts WRD office is
responsible for studying the Connecticut/Hoosatonic/Tharaes River Basin, one
of 60 study units nationwide. CIS will be used to help identify sources
and potential sources of pollution to these waters. For example, an
important aspect will be to relate land use to water quality. A nationwide
committee has been formed to design protocols and standards for all data
gathered for NAVQA projects so that a national NAVQA database library may
be established.
5.7.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs, as indicated by USGS WRD staff, are itemized in the
Appendices. Discussed below are particular needs as discussed during the
interview process:
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5.7.9.1 Data
Data layers which are desired by the VRD office are: underground storage
tank locations, hazardous waste sites, water quality data, Approved Zone
Us, bedrock geology, soils, and water table contours.
5.7.9.2 Applications
The CIS applications at the VRD are project-driven, and the projects are
mainly a function of the needs of the cooperators (e.g. state agencies).
Therefore, future needed applications will be primarily determined by
organizations who seek the research assistance of the VRD.
One particular cooperative project with the Massachusetts Department of
Transportation plans to use GIS to locate all bridges in the state and
determine how stream erosion might affect them.
5.7.9.3 Resources/Organizational
GIS staff at the Massachusetts VRD office have indicated a need for a GPS
unit and an electrostatic plotter. The GPS unit would have immediate use
in the above-mentioned project with the MA DOT for locating bridges in the
state.
5.7.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
The VRD staff have suggested that environmental programs should take on a
more regional approach. For example, research study areas should not stop
at state boundaries. They recognize that this is beginning to happen more,
especially with the start-up of such projects as NAVQA.
5.8 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT, MASSACHUSETTS BAY PROGRAM
5.8.1 MISSION
The Massachusetts Bay Program is part of the federal National Estuary
Programs. Its overall aim is to improve water quality in Massachusetts
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Bay, Cape Cod Bay, and the Merrimack Embayment (coastal areas north from
Cape Ann to the mouth of the Merrimack River). CIS is used to assist
planning efforts and educate the public by portraying the sources of
pollution and status of natural resources.
5.8.2 STAFFING
There is one full-time Date Manager who does CIS and ORACLE work.
5.8.3 FUNDING
Data management in the program was originally funded by the Massachusetts
Environmental Trust, with funds from the Boston Harbor Settlement. In the
future, data management funds will come from the National Estuary Program
budget.
5.8.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
The Massachusetts Bays Program distributes GIS maps of towns included in
the watersheds draining to the bays. When scientific studies are
completed, some of the data will be plotted on maps using the
ARC/INFO-ORACLE link. Most data is distributed for no charge, except for
data that requires use of outside resources. The program maintains a list
of available data products and a data distribution policy, which can be
obtained from the Data Manager.
5.8.5 GIS STANDARDS
The ARC/INFO data developed by the Massachusetts Bays Program is in
conformance with the digital standards adopted by EOEA (see Section 5.2.5).
5.8.6 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
The Massachusetts Bays Program for the most part uses MassGIS data.
However, it will generate a few GIS data layers, including the groundwater
divide defining the watershed for areas on Cape Cod that drain to Cape Cod
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Bay (from the 1:48000 U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas). Future
data layers may include, segmentation of the program's coastline for
purposes of analysis. In addition, the program is funding five-year
planning and research projects in three selected embayments. In these
"MiniBays," CIS coverages of shellfish management areas, locations of NPDES
discharges, living resources of the coastal zone, and sub-drainage basins
may be developed at the largest scale possible.
5.8.7 RESOURCES
The Massachusetts Bays Program accesses ARC/INFO, ORACLE, a Precision
Images electrostatic plotter, and digitizers on the EOEA VAX computer, over
a Banyan VAN with a PC386 running TNET.
5.8.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF CIS
Maps have been produced for public education that illustrates the watershed
area draining to Massachusetts Bay, Cape Cod Bay, and the Merrimack
Embayment. These maps are available in the 1991 publications of the
program (Progress Report, Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan),
which has been widely distributed in the program area.
The Massachusetts Bays Program has compiled the extent of land use types by
drainage basin for the entire state of Massachusetts for use in estimation
of nonpoint source potential. The groundwater divide defined for Cape Cod
was also used in this calculation to estimate acreage of land use types in
the watershed area for the Cape Cod Bay. The divide for Buzzards Bay has
also been defined by the Buzzards Bay Project. The Cape Cod Bay and
Buzzards Bay delineations will allow estimation of nonpoint source
potential for different areas of Cape Cod.
5.8.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs as indicated by the Massachusetts Bays Program staff are
itemized in the Appendices. Discussed below are particular needs as
discussed during the interview process.
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5.8.9.1 Data
The Massachusetts Bays Program would like to have: 1:5000 basemap of state,
1:5000 coastline, and accurate wetlands; updated land use; accurate NPDES
locations for entire coastline; USGS sediment data; shellfish habitats;
living resources of the marine environment; a statewide offshore basemap
comparable to land-based information (including bathymetry, navigational
hazards, sediment type, waste disposal, level of high and low tide);
velocity zone and floodplain data for coast and rivers; extent of saltwater
intrusion in estuaries including location of dams; annual volume of river
flow; anadromous fish runs including location of dams; data that will allow
estimates of nonpoint source input including actual area (acres) of
impervious surfaces, density of population, type of sewage disposal by
area, etc.; types of coastline features for oil spill and emergency
response (e.g., marsh, dune, armored shoreline, piers, marinas, bird
nesting areas, fish spawning areas).
Adequate information for analyzing pollution inputs, uses, and effects on
coastal and offshore resources of Massachusetts is available. Other states
such as Maine have invested in marine data for improved resources
management and emergency response. Massachusetts would benefit from CIS
marine data, which would improve management of recreational and commercial
uses of the coast and effective response to pollution, storms, oil spills,
and other problems.
5.8.9.2 Applications
The Massachusetts Bays Program would like to conduct analysis of nonpoint
source inputs for the three selected embayments in its MiniBays Program.
However, the data is not accurate enough at 1:25000 for detailed analysis
of the one to three towns surrounding each embayment.
5.8.9.3 Resources/Organizational
The Massachusetts Bays Program would like to upgrade to Windows on a PC and
remain connected to the EOEA VAX. In the future, the program may use GPS
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equipment maintained by other organizations (DEP or EPA) to locate
monitoring stations and point sources.
Additional CIS or database personnel would be extremely beneficial to
productivity.
5.8.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
The Massachusetts Bays Program shares and develops data with the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and the Cape Cod Commission, since
their interests are in Massachusetts Bay and the Cape Cod Bay.
EPA should assist and support development of large-scale data (1:25000 and
greater), since it provides the most detail for water resource-focused
analyses (e.g., for a single bay, or watershed), and allows the most
compatibility with state and local data. In the long run, this approach
will increase the amount of data available for any scale of analysis and
save money by allowing cost- and data-sharing among all players.
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6.0 NEW HAMPSHIRE
6.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Figure 6-1 is a generalized chart of organizations within the State of New
Hampshire which are, or may be involved in CIS activities which could have
a bearing on environmental protection. This figure is intended to help
orient the reader with respect to which organizations were interviewed for
this project and why; and also as a reference for the organizational
information included in the survey responses.
New Hampshire has several state and federal agencies, and one state
university which utilize CIS technology to store and analyze environmental
and cultural resources. Through cooperation among these various agencies,
the state has developed a database which is called GRANIT (Geographically
Referenced Analysis and Information Transfer System).
The primary state agency responsible for funding and managing the GRANIT
database is the Office of State Planning (OSP). They were assigned this
responsibility by the legislature in 1989 after having assumed this lead
role by implementing a cooperative GIS project in 1984 with the University
of New Hampshire's Complex Systems Research Center (CSRC). After this
initial project, OSP and CSRC have maintained an agreement wherein OSP
provides funding to CSRC to house and maintain the GRANIT database at the
University of New Hampshire.
Most of the state GIS activity to date comes from the Office of State
Planning, the nine Regional Planning Agencies (RPAs), the Department of
Environmental Services (DES), and Complex Systems Research Center. OSP
provided GIS start-up funds to each of the nine Regional Planning Agencies
in 1988 ($30,000 each) for the purchase of PC ARC/INFO software, PCs, and
training. OSP continues to provide the RPAs with technical assistance, and
continues to initiate the majority of projects utilizing GIS. Because of
this, GIS applications in the state have focused on state and regional
planning programs.
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CIS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
LEGISLATURE
DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER
PLANNING UNIT
: GjS Program
AIR RESOURCES
DIVISION
WATER RESOURCES
DIVISION
AND POLLUTION
CONTROL DlVISIOfl
WASTE MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND GAME
PUBUC UTILITIES
COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF
RESOURCES AND
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF
STATE PLANNING I
Provides Funds to CSRC jj
For GRANIT Maintenance I
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
GOVERNOR'S
ENERGY OFFICE
DIVISION OF
FORESTS AND LANDS
PARTICIPATING
ORGANIZATION
UNIVERSITY OF
NEW HAMPSHIRE
INSTITUTE FOR THE
STUDY OF EARTH,
OCEANS, AND SPACE
COMPLEX SYSTEMS
RESEARCH CENTER
Manages GRANIT Under |
OSP Contract and Funding \
Source: Adapted From Worneke,
Unpubkhed Data, 1991
CATALOGUE AND DIRECTORY OF NEW ENGLAND
STATES AND GIS ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES,
AND AN ASSESSMENT OF THEIR GIS NEEDS
Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
January 1992
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The RPAs use GRANIT data for local and regional projects in which they also
create regional digital data. However, much of these data have yet to be
incorporated into GRANIT generally because of the site-specific nature.
6.1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES
The Department of Environmental Services is the primary environmental
regulatory agency in the state. The lead role in all departmental CIS
activities is provided by the GIS Program which is located in the Planning
Unit of the Office of the Commissioner. Established in 1989, the program
provides support to Bureaus and Programs in each of the department's four
divisions, the most active of which is the Water Supply and Pollution
Control, Groundwater Protection Bureau. The Water Resources Division has
also been very active and has been using PC ARC/INFO since 1987.
6.1.2 INTER-AGENCY AND INTER-STATE COORDINATION
A Technical Advisory Committee on GIS was established in 1987 by the
Council on Resources and Development (CORD). The GIS Advisory Committee
members include staff from state and federal agencies, the regional
planning agencies, and the University of New Hampshire. It is chaired by
OSP. The aim of the Committee is to coordinate GIS activities, and to
recommend GIS policies and standards to CORD for endorsement and
implementation.
The Office of State Planning and Complex Systems Research Center hosted the
first New Hampshire GIS Conference in August, 1991. The intention is that
this will become an annual event providing a forum for GIS users to share
information regarding projects which utilize GIS, provide a status report
of GRANIT data, and allow users to communicate ideas concerning GIS
policies and activities. At this first annual conference, the NH GIS Users
Guide was distributed to all attendees. This document provides information
critical to GRANIT users, such as:
GRANIT objectives
Roles and activities of participating GRANIT agencies
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Access to GRANIT
Database catalog and status maps
GRANIT standards and guidelines
Descriptions of CIS applications
New Hampshire does not have any comprehensive formal data sharing
agreements with other New England states. Its mode of data sharing has
been through specific inter-state projects, such as the Connecticut River
Open Space Project. This project is discussed further in Section 6.3.8.2.
6.1.3 ORGANIZATIONS INTERVIEWED
Three organizations in New Hampshire were interviewed for this study. They
include: the Office of State Planning, Complex Systems Research Center,
and the Department of Environmental Services. Representatives from each
completed the written survey questionnaire as well as attended an in-person
interview.
6.2 OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING
6.2.1 MISSION
The primary mission of the Office of State Planning is to monitor the
State's growth and development which it achieves primarily through
assisting state and local governments in land use planning. To this end,
OSP provided CIS start-up assistance to the nine Regional Planning
Agencies, as mentioned in Section 6.1. OSP now also has the responsibility
of overseeing the development and management of the GRANIT database.
6.2.2 STAFFING
OSP maintains two CIS staff. One position serves the function of a CIS
Program Manager, whose responsibilities also include management of the
GRANIT database, membership in the CIS Advisory Committee, and co-organizer
of the first annual New Hampshire CIS Users Group meeting. The other
position is that of a CIS project manager and technical specialist.
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6.2.3 FUNDING
OSP has a line item budget of $50,000 for CIS expenditures. The agency
also utilizes federal and other grants to augment its CIS budget.
Currently grants come from the Community Development Block, Coastal Zone
Management, and EPA, which result in a total annual CIS budget of about
$200,000.
CIS expenditures are divided about one-third/two-thirds between those used
to support in-house CIS staff and equipment, and those appropriated to CSRC
to maintain the GRANIT database. Current annual funding for in-house
operations is about $75,000 and the amount provided to CSRC is between
$150,000 and $200,000.
6.2.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
This section is intended to discuss the data maintenance and distribution
policies of the Office of State Planning, however since OSP adheres to the
guidelines and policies governing the GRANIT database, this and the
following section (6.2.5, CIS Standards) will, in fact cover the policies
governing GRANIT data.
The distribution policy for GRANIT data is outlined in the NH GRANIT USERS
GUIDE (August, 1991). Digital data is distributed to any requesting party
for a fee equal to the cost of reproduction. This fee varies depending on
the data requested, form of the data, media, etc., and may be waived for
active contributors to GRANIT, or those who agree to add to or enhance
GRANIT data. The money collected as fees for data goes back into the
GRANIT program funds. Any products generated using GRANIT data must be
accompanied with the following message:
"For planning purposes only, not to be used for legal boundary
determination or for regulatory purposes."
Currently Complex Systems' base charge for hardcopy maps is $100 per
original plot. If map requests involve complex data manipulation or map
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design, then the rate will be increased accordingly. The fees collected
for hardcopy maps goes to Complex Systems Research Center to cover the cost
of staff and computer time, and plotter supplies. The fee for multiple
copies of maps reflects only computer time and plotter supplies.
6.2.5 CIS STANDARDS
The data standards adopted by GRANIT cover the full spectrum from field
collection to manuscript preparation to automation and quality assurance.
These standards and guidelines are described in detail in the NH GRANIT
USERS GUIDE (August, 1991). The remainder of this section paraphrases what
are considered the key components of the Users Guide for the purposes of
this study.
Data entering the GRANIT database is required to be referenced to the New
Hampshire State Plane Coordinate System using NAD 83 (North American Datum
1983) geodetic control, and be automated from source maps of 1:24,000 scale
or larger. NH GRANIT standards require that all manuscript maps be
compiled onto 1:24,000 USGS topographic maps using specific methods of
registration. Positional accuracy of map features are to conform to U.S.
National Map Accuracy Standards or as close to these standards as is
feasible.
The NH GRANIT USERS GUIDE recommends specific methods for field data
collection and photo interpretation. It is the objective of GRANIT that by
adhering to these methods the positional accuracy of point data will be
within 100 feet of true ground location. For polygon features, GRANIT
recommends that data be interpreted from aerial imagery. This
recommendation takes into consideration that more accurate methods of
mapping, such as using field survey techniques or Global Positioning
Systems (GPS) are either too expensive or not available.
The GIS Advisory Committee has placed much emphasis on determining standard
feature coding systems for GRANIT data layers. It makes use of coding
schemes in which many state and federal agencies have had input, so that
the data will be as useful as possible to potential users. The coding
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systems used for several important data layers are adoptions of federal
standard codes. For example, the GRANIT political boundaries data layer
uses the Federal Information Processing Standard (FTPS) coding system, and
the land cover data layer will consist of an enhanced version of
classifications developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (modified from a
detailed coding scheme developed in Vermont). The soils data layer will be
coded according to a classification system developed by the U.S. Soil
Conservation Service, and the attribute information for the soil units will
be generated from the SCS SOILS-5 database.
A prime example of the importance which NH GRANIT places on coding schemes,
is the hydrographic coding system which was developed over a period of two
years. This system which was developed and recommended by the GIS Advisory
Committee consists of a 23-digit code assigned to each hydrographic
feature. Among other things, these codes describe the water-flow
relationships among features, and provide a way of relating features to
many other types of tabular and descriptive data maintained by various
state and federal agencies.
6.2.6 DATA LAYERS
6.2.6.1 General
The GIS Advisory Committee assigns the responsibility of creating
particular data layers to agencies willing to take on the task, and OSP is
currently coordinating the automation of several of these. This and the
next section are divided into two parts under the headings GRANIT, and OSP
Involvement. The information under GRANIT discusses some general aspects
and particularly noteworthy data layers of the GRANIT database. The
information under OSP Involvement describes data layers to be included in
GRANIT for which OSP is overseeing the development. Each of these OSP data
layers is a product of joint efforts between OSP and CSRC, with CSRC
performing all the automation.
A listing of all GRANIT data layers is summarized in Appendix D.
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GRANIT
The GRANIT database is currently composed of approximately 25 data layers
which are available to some extent in digital form. Of these, about 13 are
available statewide; and of these, five are at 1:24,000 which is the
basemap scale the CIS Advisory Committee has adopted for GRANIT. There are
approximately 12 additional data layers which are either planned for
automation or are being considered, and most of these are in the process of
being mapped.
The GRANIT data layers are based on a 7.5 minute USGS quadrangle tile
structure. That is, each data layer (assuming statewide coverage) is
divided into 213 ARC/INFO coverages as this is the number of quadrangles
encompassing the state. Currently, about 50 percent of the entire database
resides on-line at any given time with the rest archived on tape.
6.2.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers
GRANIT
The state is in the process of producing statewide 1:24,000 basemap data
layers (political boundaries, transportation, hydrography) from the USGS
DLG files. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation and U.S.
Geological Survey are co-funding this development (about $600,000 total).
This project calls for the USGS to create all the DLGs for the state within
three years - two years have passed thus far. Before inclusion in GRANIT,
the data are being processed by CSRC in the following manner: (1) DLG
files are converted to ARC/INFO coverages and to NAD 83 coordinates, (2)
attribute tables are streamlined and refined, (3) hydrographic features are
named, (4) features are coded with a GRANIT ID so that they may be related
back to the original DLG attribute tables.
OSP Involvement
OSP is overseeing the development of a statewide wetlands data layer which
is being funded jointly by EPA, NH DES, NH DOT, and OSP. NH DES is
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conducting some of the field verification. This data layer is to be
derived from LANDSA Thematic Mapper (TM) imagery. Some of the imagery are
newly acquired - ordered in the fall of 1991 - and some are pre-existing
imagery dating back to 1986. Complex Systems Research Center is performing
the classification using ERDAS image processing and ARC/INFO. Present
funding only requires that imagery be interpreted for wetland areas vs.
upland areas. However, for a three town pilot project the imagery were
interpreted for about 12 classes. The entire statewide data layer is
scheduled to be completed by December, 1992.
Using the above TM imagery, OSP and CSRC are also developing land cover
data. There are two projects which are currently supporting this effort,
with both project areas covering approximately 1/3 of the state. Most of
the data will be used for the Northern Forest Lands resource inventory
whose study area includes Coos County in the northern part of New
Hampshire, as well as parts of Maine, Vermont, and New York. Currently,
the imagery is being classified for 20 land cover categories.
The automation of surficial materials is still in its infancy stage. About
1/4 of the state has been, or is being mapped, and of this, six quadrangles
have actually been digitized. Efforts are continuing cooperatively between
the state and the USGS for further mapping.
Soil units have been digitized for approximately 1/2 of the state. The
data is being provided by the US Soil Conservation Service mostly in the
form of orthophotos which are suitable for digitizing. Some maps consist
of air photo mosaics that need to be recompiled onto orthophoto bases for
digitizing. The SCS is still in the process of mapping three counties,
with schedule for completion (except the White Mountain National Forest) by
1996.
6.2.7 RESOURCES
The Office of State Planning has in-house CIS capabilities, although it
also makes use of CSRC's wealth of computer resources and expertise by
providing grants for particular projects. For a complete list of resources
refer to Appendix C.
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The CIS equipment residing at the OSP offices include a 386 personal
computer running PC ARC/INFO software, one color graphic terminal, and an
E-size pen plotter and digitizing board. The agency hopes to purchase a
workstation and upgrade to workstation ARC/INFO software. There has also
been discussion concerning networking several state offices directly to the
computer at CSRC. By networking directly into the GRANIT database, the
state offices would be able to access and directly download data to their
own computers thus ensuring the use of the most up-to-date data. There is
also discussion about providing a mechanism by which state agencies will be
able to set up accounts on the CSRC computer and be charged for its use.
6.2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF GIS
6.2.8.1 General
OSP utilizes GIS mainly for projects which involve land use planning and
management. The nature of these projects require many natural and cultural
resource data layers in order to perform the complex spatial overlays
necessary for planning responsible land management. This section
highlights a few applications which were focused primarily on natural
resource planning in which OSP has been involved. Refer to Appendix E for
a more complete listing of GIS applications.
6.2.8.2 Applications
The "Northern Forest Lands Resource Inventory" is an inter-state
cooperative project involving New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
OSP acts as Resource Inventory Coordinator for New Hampshire, and CSRC
serves as the GIS contact.
A project of note which was conducted using in-house GIS facilities was the
"Upper Merrimack River Corridor Plan". The purpose of this project was to
identify the natural and cultural resources in a 30 mile corridor along the
Merrimack River and to recommend strategies for their protection. The
project was conducted over a 3 year period from June, 1988 to July, 1991.
Many GIS data layers were created for the study area as part of this
project such as: slope, soils, land use, and property boundaries.
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The "Squam Lakes Watershed Plan" is another project in which OSP utilized
CIS. CIS processing and map production was conducted by CSRC from 1987 to
1991 through funding from OSP. The purpose of this project was twofold: 1)
to develop a management plan for the Squam Lakes watershed, and 2) to
demonstrate the use of CIS technology and GRANIT data in such an
application. Many data layers were employed in order to perform various
overlay analyses including: a buildout scenario, identification of areas
suitable for agriculture and forest production, and analysis of land use
impacts on water quality.
OSP is also currently involved in an air pollution study. By combining
TIGER data which includes census tracts and blocks, and air pollution
sources, an air pollution model is used to simulate fallout of certain
chemicals to determine the number of people affected by them.
6.2.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs, as indicated by OSP staff, are itemized in the Appendices.
Discussed below are particular needs as discussed during the interview
process.
6.2.9.1 Data
At the top of the list of needed data layers for OSP, is land use and land
cover. The TM imagery which is being used to create the wetlands data
layer (mentioned in Section 6.2.6) will yield land cover data, however OSP
has need for a greater detail of classification than is currently being
interpreted. Some land use data has been automated by the Regional
Planning Agencies and will be evaluated as a source for statewide
purposes.
6.2.9.2 Applications
Since there are so many extensive data layers in development and projects
supporting these, OSP is focusing most of its attention on completion of
these data and projects. However, small scale applications are being
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undertaken. One example is support being given to the National Park
Service to conduct resource analysis on the Pemigevasset River as part of a
wild and scenic river study. Another is providing assistance to NH DBS in
lake watershed modeling involving water budget and nutrient budget
analyses.
6.2.9.3 Resources/Organizational
As mentioned in Section 6.2.7, OSP is considering purchasing workstation
ARC/INFO software and a UNIX workstation. It also foresees a need for an
X-terminal.
6.2.9.4 Regional/Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
OSP would like to see EPA coordinate regional coding standards, for
example, (1) what categories to use in classifying land use, and (2) what
coding method is most useful for hydrography.
6.3 COMPLEX SYSTEMS RESEARCH CENTER
6.3.1 MISSION
Complex Systems Research Center is located in the Institute for the Study
of Earth, Oceans, and Space at the University of New Hampshire. It is
purely a research facility whose activities range from maintaining the New
Hampshire GRANIT database to supporting CIS applications which are global
in scope.
Although not a governmental entity in and of itself, CSRC is instrumental
to the use of CIS in state government. It receives annual funding from OSP
to develop and maintain the GRANIT database, and it also performs many
project-specific applications for various state agencies.
6.3.2 STAFFING
There are currently four staff members at CSRC who assist the state CIS
program to some extent. The CIS Program Manager is a member of the state
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CIS Advisory Committee and a co-organizer of the first annual New Hampshire
CIS Users Group meeting. There are two GIS technical specialists and a
system manager.
6.3.3 FUNDING
As mentioned above, CSRC receives annual funding from OSP to develop and
maintain the GRANIT database using CSRC's computer resources and personnel.
In FY '91 it received approximately $130,000 from OSP. It also receives
numerous grants from other agencies to carry out program-specific work.
6.3.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
It is incumbent upon CSRC to distribute GRANIT digital data, and to provide
map products as staffing and time permit. The policies governing the
distribution and maintenance of GRANIT data are those outlined in the NH
GRANIT USERS GUIDE (see Section 6.2, Office of State Planning).
6.3.5 GIS STANDARDS
The standards to which the GRANIT data are subject are outlined in the NH
GRANIT USERS GUIDE (see Section 6.2, Office of State Planning).
6.3.6 DATA LAYERS
CSRC is automating many of the GRANIT statewide data layers, for a complete
listing refer to Appendix D. Most of these data layers are the result of
cooperative efforts between CSRC and OSP, and are mentioned in Section 6.2.
6.3.7 RESOURCES
CSRC has computer and software resources which it uses both for state
governmental GIS projects and other research projects.
The CSRC runs ARC/INFO software on a Prime mini-computer, and PC ARC/INFO
on a 386 PC. It also has both mainframe and PC ERDAS software for image
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processing, and Surfer modeling software. Other peripherals include: five
graphic terminals, an E-size pen plotter and digitizer, and a screen dump
plotter.
6.3.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS
At the CSRC many CIS applications are conducted for a variety of
organizations. Refer to Section 6.2.8.2, under Office of State Planning
for a discussion of a fev OSP-funded applications which were conducted at
CSRC.
The "Connecticut River Open Space Project" was an inter-state cooperative
effort involving five New England states. This project was born out of a
plan developed at the 1989 New England Governor's Conference. Complex
Systems Research Center compiled and processed the CIS data from the
participant states. The final product was a map which was composed and
plotted at the EOEA Data Center in Massachusetts.
6.3.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs, as indicated by OSP staff, are itemized in the Appendices.
Discussed below are particular needs as discussed during the interview
process.
6.3.9.1 Data
Probably the most prolific map producer in the state, CSRC expresses a
desire for annotated DLG data - a would-be prime commodity for producing
high quality maps. CSRC also has an immediate need for statewide coverage
of 1:24,000 DEM data for use in a variety of applications, most notably the
Wetlands TM data layer in which they use elevation data to assist in the
classification.
At present the GRANIT database is stored in 7.5 minute quadrangle tiles,
however it is not managed by the LIBRARIAN utility in ARC/INFO. CSRC is
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considering implementing LIBRARIAN to accommodate users of the proposed
statewide data network which will allow state offices to directly access
the GRANIT data on the CSRC computer.
6.3.9.2 Applications
A commitment has been made by the Division of Public Health Services to
fund a project related to cancer incidence.
There have been discussions about linking the Computerized Fish and
Wildlife Information System, a database describing habitats of a number of
species, with GRANIT land cover data. If successful, this would allow the
generation of maps of specific species' habitats. Of course, this
application could not begin until the land cover data are automated.
6.3.9.3 Resources/Organizational
CSRC would like to purchase workstation ARC/INFO including the ARC/INFO
GRID package, an electrostatic plotter, a scanner, and a high-resolution
GPS. The GPS would be immediately useful in supporting field work related
to CSRC's image processing activities.
6.3.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
CSRC feels that one way in which EPA could assist the New England GIS
community is by providing a lending warehouse of resources. For example,
GPS units, scanners, and electrostatic plotters are pieces of equipment
which are too expensive to justify purchasing by many agencies, but which
would be of value for specific tasks in a project. By loaning or leasing
such resources to agencies it would alleviate this dilemma.
It was also suggested that EPA provide an on-line data browsing database,
so that one could "call up" an EPA computer to find out currently available
data layers in the Region.
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6.4 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
6.4.1 MISSION
The Department of Environmental Services is the prime environmental
regulatory agency in the New Hampshire. It has an agency-vide CIS program
in the Planning Unit of the Office of the Commissioner.
6.4.2 STAFFING
The CIS Program at DES is staffed by one full-time GIS Coordinator and one
part-time GIS Technician.
6.4.3 FUNDING
DES receives state funding for a full-time GIS position and partial funding
for a part-time GIS position. In addition, it receives some federal funds
to maintain its GIS program. DES is exploring ways to collect revenues
through charging specific programs (e.g. Superfund) for computer time or
per plot fees.
6.4.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
DES is in the process of working out a data distribution policy for those
of its data layers which are not a part of GRANIT. To date, digital data
distribution has not been an issue, and when it has received map requests
it has referred to CSRC's policies.
6.4.5 GIS STANDARDS
DES is striving to comply with GRANIT standards with the data layers it is
developing (see Section 6.3.2 for overview of GRANIT standards).
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6.4.6 DATA LAYERS
6.4.6.1 General
The DES has its own standalone CIS with which it creates and stores data
independently from GRANIT, although it also contributes to and uses GRANIT
data as well. Most of the data layers it develops in-house are related to
water pollution control.
6.4.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers
The DES Groundwater Protection Bureau has completed the field-location and
digitizing of about 85 percent of the state's existing and potential
sources of groundwater contamination, including hazardous waste sites,
underground storage tanks, and landfills. The sites were located on 7.5-
minute quadrangles using traditional methods; the estimated locational
accuracy of the data is +-200 feet. At this time, the Bureau is expanding
its UST inventory using a GPS receiver on loan from EPA Region I. The
Bureau has two full-time staff devoted to the creation and maintenance of
this inventory. DES has provided about $5,000 to each of the nine NH RPAs
to begin to map and digitize specific sources of water pollution. These
sources include: sand/gravel operations, pesticide application areas, snow
dumps, storm drains, and combined sewer overflows. Currently about 15
percent of the state is complete, and the estimated locational accuracy of
the data is +-200 feet.
The Water Resources Division (VRD), Water Well Board, has mapped and
digitized about half of the water supply well locations in the state. The
locations are based on well location maps which have been required for all
wells drilled since 1983. WRD field checks each location and then compiles
the points on 7.5 minute quadrangles. Along with the points there are
numerous attributes, including: property owner's name and address, date of
well completion, type of well, total depth, depth to bedrock, and yield.
WRD has also compiled and digitized the state's 110 sub-watersheds at a
scale of 1:24,000. The CIS Program has created a map of this data for
public distribution.
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DES is considering digitizing wetlands which have been mapped by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service as part of its National Vetlands Inventory. The
source scale is 1:24,000 and the maps are available for the entire state.
In addition, DES is contributing to the development of wetlands data from
the TM imagery discussed in Section 6.2 by conducting some of the field
verification.
6.4.7 RESOURCES
The CIS Program uses Workstation ARC/INFO (multi-user license) on a
stand-alone workstation. The workstation is accessed through four
terminals (the workstation's X monitor, two Tektronix 4208 monitors, or a
PC which runs Graftpoint TGRAF-4200 terminal emulation software).
Peripheral devices include one E-size pen plotter, one E-size digitizer,
and one Tektronix screen-dump printer.
The Water Resources Division, Water Well Board, runs PC ARC/INFO on a 386
microcomputer. Their peripherals include one E-size pen plotter and one
E-size digitizer.
6.4.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF CIS
The CIS applications at DES have been directed primarily at inventorying
potential sources of surface and groundwater contamination. Two such
applications are discussed briefly below:
As part of the Wellhead Protection Program, many pollution sites are being
mapped and digitized, with the hopes that these data vill not only help
this program, but will also aid the Groundwater Protection Bureau in its
groundwater hazards inventory which it will use to prioritize remediation
of contaminated sites. A menu driven application has been created to view
the data and create maps.
Watersheds are also being prioritized using the above mentioned pollution
sites and TIGER census data.
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6.4.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs, as described by DES staff, are itemized in the Appendices.
Discussed below are particular needs as discussed during the interview
process.
6.4.9.1 Data
DES has immediate need for: (1) completed aquifer data layer, (2) 1:24,000
planimetric DLG features, (3) and wetland data. It would also like to
quicken the development of the non-point pollution sources data layer,
however the funding which it can provide to the RPAs is limited.
6.4.9.2 Resources/Organizational
The agency has a need for three or so global positioning system (GPS)
receivers. The NH DOT is considering locating a base station on its roof
right next to the DES offices.
6.4.9.3 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
The DES suggested that EPA concentrate more on helping the State's CIS
projects rather than building its own applications and data which result in
duplication of effort. EPA could focus on inter-regional projects rather
than on coordinating regional data development. Thus, an
application-driven program, as opposed to a data-driven program, is
perceived as most useful.
DES would also like to see EPA coordinate the establishment of locational
accuracy standards for mapped data, and procedures for dissemination of
data (e.g. how much to charge, etc.).
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7.0 RHODE ISLAND
This section describes the organizational structure of CIS activities in
Rhode Island and summarizes CIS activities in the organizations which
partook in the study.
7.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Figure 7-1 is a generalized chart of organizations within the State of
Rhode Island which are or may be involved in GIS activities which could
have a bearing on environmental protection. This figure is intended to
orient the reader with respect to which organizations were interviewed for
this project and why; and also as a reference for the organizational
information included in the survey responses.
In 1984 the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) initiated GIS
activity in the state by conducting a study of the feasibility of GIS in
Rhode Island. On the basis of this study, DEM entered into a cooperative
agreement with the Department of Natural Resources Science at the
University of Rhode Island (URI). This agreement led to the establishment
of the Environmental Data Center at URI and the development of a statewide
geographic information system.
Agreements between URI and DEM continued and eventually led to the
establishment of an official RI Geographic Information System (RIGIS) in
1990. RIGIS is the name for the statewide natural resources GIS database
which is housed and maintained at the University of Rhode Island's
Environmental Data Center. Currently, there are several state agencies
which actively use and contribute to RIGIS. They are: URI, DEM, RI
Department of Transportation, Department of Administration's Division of
Planning, and the Solid Vaste Management Corporation.
The Division of Planning is directed by the Legislature to administer
RIGIS. It accomplishes this by supporting the RIGIS Executive Committee
and serving as the RIGIS Coordinator. In addition, DOP in the past has
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GIS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF RHODE ISLAND
LEGISLATURE
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administered monies from state bonds for municipal comprehensive planning
efforts and environmental management. From these funds it has provided
partial funding to the EDC to help manage and support the RIGIS database.
However, this funding is not the sole source of revenue contributing to
RIGIS maintenance.
7.1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES
The Department of Environmental Management is the primary environmental
agency in the state. It is comprised of several divisions; many are using
CIS in some capacity. The most active users are the Groundvater Section of
the Division of Groundvater and Individual Sewage Disposal Systems, and the
Office of Environmental Coordination, Nonpoint Source Pollution Management
Program. The Division of Agriculture has immediate plans for a substantial
increase in GIS activity once it receives GIS hardware and software which
are on-order.
7.1.2 INTER AGENCY AND INTER-STATE COORDINATION
GIS Committees and User Groups
There is a RIGIS Executive Committee whose members are appointed by the
State Planning Council. The State Planning Council and the RIGIS Executive
Committee are both chaired by the Associate Director of the Division of
Planning. The RIGIS Executive Committee Executive Secretary, also vith
DOP, is the RIGIS Coordinator as well. The purpose of the committee is to
establish standards and policies for RIGIS, prioritize development of data
layers, and to assist URI with database management. It is also mandated by
Rhode Island lav to coordinate statewide GIS efforts.
The University of Rhode Island hosted a GIS and Automated Mapping
Conference in August, 1991. This was the first conference of this kind in
the state. Featured speakers included members from: the RI House of
Representatives, state and federal agencies, local and regional
governments, University of Rhode Island, and the private sector. Topics
ranged from "big picture" issues surrounding GIS in state government to
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description of specific macros integrating CIS with stormvater runoff
models. The University would like to hold the conference annually, but
funding for future events is questionable.
Inter-state Agreements
Rhode Island has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of
Massachusetts. The agreement was signed by the RIGIS and the MA Executive
Office of Environmental Affairs (EOEA). This agreement formalizes long
term data sharing between the states' CIS. It calls for each state to
abide by the terms and conditions regarding use of the other state's data.
There is no plan to exchange entire databases. To avoid piece-meal data
requests, the two states are considering exchanging agreed upon data layers
for all bordering quadrangles.
RIGIS and the primary CIS organizations of the other New England states
have been conferring about the possibility of a CIS data sharing agreement
between all six New England states. The RIGIS Coordinator was asked to
provide the language of the Memorandum of Understanding between Rhode
Island and Massachusetts to the other interested parties, as an example of
an existing agreement beteween two states.
RIGIS has also signed data sharing agreements with the U.S. Soil
Conservation Service, the Town of East Greenwich, the Aquidneck Foundation,
Block Island, and is working on ones with U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and the
U.S. Geological Survey.
7.1.3 ORGANIZATIONS INTERVIEWED
The organizations interviewed for this study are: the Environmental Data
Center at the University of Rhode Island, the Division of Planning under
the Department of Administration, three Divisions under DEM, and the
Narragansett Bay Project.
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7.2 UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, ENVIRONMENTAL DATA CENTER
7.2.1 MISSION
The Environmental Data Center at the University of Rhode Island is
responsible for maintaining and distributing RIGIS data. It also provides
CIS technical assistance to: the University community; state, federal and
municipal organizations; and the general public through URI's Cooperative
Extension Program.
7.2.2 STAFFING
The EDC employs about five part-time staff. The GIS Program Manager
devotes about 50 percent of his time to RIGIS administration and the other
half to academic activities. There is a Database Administrator, two
Applications Managers, and a varying number of student interns at any given
time.
7.2.3 FUNDING
The EDC relies on grants from various state and federal organizations -
particularly the OOP and DEM - which have provided grant monies to help
support maintenance of the RIGIS database.
The EDC and DOP are considering line item funding to provide for RIGIS
maintenance costs. These would include: partial funding and full funding
for the Program Manager and Database Administrator positions, respectively;
database maintenance; hardware and software.
The Database Administrator position has been supported by several
University projects. One of the Applications Managers is funded entirely
by a grant from the EPA Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program
(EMAP) and works primarily for that project. The other Applications
Manager position is funded partially by a grant from the Groundwater
section of the DEM Division of Groundwater and Freshwater Wetlands, and
partially by other University projects.
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The EDC depends to a large extent on various grants for project-specific
CIS work. Recent federal grants have been received and projects carried
out for: EPA EHAP (mentioned above), the National Park Service, and the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
7.2.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
This, and the following section describe some general policies and
standards governing the RIGIS database. Although RIGIS is the result of
cooperation between many organizations, it is described here because of the
EDC's role in pioneering many of these policies.
The policy regarding distribution of RIGIS data was developed by the RIGIS
Executive Committee. It requires that all users of RIGIS data sign the
"RIGIS License Agreement" which sets the conditions for its use. The data
are considered "intellectual property of the University of Rhode Island",
ownership residing with the RI Board of Governors for Higher Education.
Portions of the data are copyrighted so all products of the data must
display the copyright symbol:
(c) 1989 RIGIS All Rights Reserved
All requests for data or map products must be processed through the RIGIS
Coordinator at the OOP. When processed, the requests are sent to the
Database Administrator at the EDC. The EDC then compiles and downloads the
necessary data, and sends it to the requesting party.
For some time the cost of RIGIS data have been different for public and
private entities, however the private sector fees have recently been
suspended. Now data are under one fee schedule - the same as that charged
the public sector - fees based on cost of recovery only. The RIGIS License
Agreement allows any purchaser of data to retain and use those data for any
purpose, with the stipulation that data not be re-distributed. It should
be noted that the fee schedule for private organizations is only a
suspension and is subject to change.
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7.2.5 CIS STANDARDS
RIGIS data standards were developed by the EDC and approved by the RIGIS
Executive Committee, and are explained fully in the Digital Database
Standards for the Rhode Island Information System (1988). This document
was prepared by the Environmental Data Center and describes guidelines and
requirements for creating digital data to be incorporated into RIGIS.
Examples of some topics covered are:
source map media
map projection and coordinate system
standard tic registration points
digital tolerances, such as "RMS" and "fuzzy" tolerances
cartographic accuracy
documentation
attribute coding
QA/QC procedures
Data entering the RIGIS database is required to be referenced to the
Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate system using NAD 27 (North
American Datum 1927) geodetic control. The accuracy of RIGIS data
requires that 90 percent of planimetric features in digitized coverages be
within 1/100 inch of the centerline of that feature on the source map, and
100 percent of all features be within 1/50 inch. RIGIS also suggests that
all digital data submitted should be accompanied by mylar proof plots at
the same scale as the digitized manuscript.
7.2.6 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
7.2.6.1 General
The RIGIS Executive Committee determines and prioritizes data layers to be
automated for inclusion in RIGIS. Out of 58 originally recommended data
layers, about 46 have been completed statewide. At present, there are no
more major initiatives for statewide data development, as RIGIS
participants are concentrating efforts on updating existing data layers.
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Refer to Appendix D for a complete listing of RIGIS data layers. It should
be noted that RIGIS does not include, and does not aim to include, all CIS
data in Rhode Island. Data layers targeted for inclusion are those
considered to have statewide significance. The EDO sees no need to
include, for example, all parcel data for the state. This type of data is
better maintained by the local governments that have need for these data.
Most RIGIS data layers were automated from source material at 1:24,000
scale or better. All basemap features, e.g. roads, hydrography, political
boundaries, were digitized at this scale. The database is structured based
on 7.5 minute quadrangle tiles. That is, complex data layers are divided
into 37 ARC/INFO coverages as this is the number of quadrangles
encompassing the state. Simpler data layers are stored in statewide
coverages.
The EDC experimented with using the LIBRARIAN utility in ARC/INFO to manage
and access the RIGIS database. However, it found certain aspects of the
utility troublesome particularly with regard to its handling of tile
boundaries, so LIBRARIAN has not been implemented. Currently all RIGIS
data layers reside on-line.
7.2.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers
When asked which data layers are the most requested, besides basemap data
layers, the EDC responded with soils, land use, and wetlands. Rhode Island
is fortunate to have statewide coverage of these data layers at large
scales, and from relatively current source data. Both the land use and
wetlands data were interpreted from 1988 aerial photography. Land use data
are classified by 34 Anderson Level II and III classes. Wetlands are
divided into 16 classes based on the Cowardin, et al. classification
system. Soils are classified according to the 112 soil types listed in the
Soil Survey of Rhode Island.
RIGIS includes many data layers related to groundwater. Most of these data
layers were automated in cooperation with the DEM Groundwater Section of
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the Division of Groundwater and Freshwater Wetlands. These data layers
are: glacial deposits, groundvater recharge areas, groundvater reservoirs,
and sole source aquifers.
7.2.7 RESOURCES
7.2.7.1 General
All of the hardware and software resources used by the EDC are shared with
the University community, especially with the Department of Natural
Resources Science in which the EDC is located.
7.2.7.2 Hardware/Software
The EDC uses ARC/INFO software on a Prime 6350 mini-computer which is
shared with other University departments. However, the EDC plans to phase
out use of the Prime by the spring of 1993 in lieu of two Digital Aviion
workstations each running ARC/INFO. The University also owns two 286 PCs,
12 386 PCs, and 10 PC ARC/INFO software packages which are used in courses
offered through the Department of Natural Resources Science.
Other peripheral devices include: five color graphic terminals, an E-size
pen plotter, a D-size electrostatic plotter which is shared with other
departments, two E-size digitizers, and one screen dump plotter. On-order
are: two DG Avion workstations, one 386 PC, and another screen dump
plotter.
The EDC has just received one low-resolution Trimble GPS unit and base
station. The GPS unit is initially planned to be used for research.
The University purchased PC ERDAS software, not for a specific project, but
because it saw utility for many applications. It is currently being used
to map coastal wetlands from LANDSAT Thematic Mapper data.
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7.2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF CIS
7.2.8.1 General
The applications of CIS are many and varied at the EDC. Since two of the
staff at the EDC are directly funded by state and federal programs, many of
the applications revolve around those particular interests. However, there
are other programs which have or are providing grants to the EDC to perform
CIS analyses. For a summary listing of applications, refer to Appendix E.
7.2.8.2 Noteworthy Applications
The RI Solid Waste Management Corporation, a quasi-governmental
organization, has provided several grants to the EDC to perform siting
studies for solid waste disposal. The most recent study completed in June,
1991 used CIS to help determine suitable locations for a new major landfill
in the state.
The EDC has been recognized as a "center of excellence" for its CIS Lab,
and for this has been selected as a grant recipient for the EPA
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP). The grant provides
for the use of the EDC facilities and technical assistance by the "Near
Coastal" task group of the program which is being conducted from the EPA
office in Narragansett, RI. The nationwide EMAP program is funded by EPA's
Office of Research and Development. It is a long-term monitoring program
the goal of which is to "document the condition of the nation's ecosystems
in an integrated manner on a continuing basis." The EDC is assisting in
combining ARC/INFO spatial data for coastal areas all over the U.S. (e.g.,
sampling locations, 1:100,000 DLG hydrography, watersheds, and land use)
with the extensive sampling data contained in EPA's SAS database.
URI and the University of Connecticut are jointly involved in the Coastal
Watch Program for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA).
This is a pilot project to map and determine coastal wetland changes from
1984 to 1988 using LANDSAT TM imagery. The EDC is using the current RIGIS
wetlands coverage to help "supervise" the classification utilizing PC ERDAS
software.
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The EDO is also involved in two projects for the National Park Service.
One project involves creating a digital inventory of submerged aquatic
resources in the Cape Cod National Seashore. The other is an ecological
assessment of Minute Man National Park in Concord, MA.
7.2.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs, as indicated by EDC staff, are itemized in the Appendices.
Discussed belov are particular needs as discussed during the interview
process.
7.2.9.1 Data
The EDC is especially interested in acquiring updated land use (current
source material are 1988 aerial photos), digital orthophotos at 1:12,000
scale or larger, and complete address-matched roads.
7.2.9.2 Applications
Once the EDC receives the GPS unit and base station which it has ordered,
it plans to conduct research comparing locational accuracy of data
collected using GPS methods and data collected using other methods.
Comparisons may also be made on how locations differ as a function of
distance from the base station. For example, GPS data rectified using the
University base station might be compared to the same data rectified by the
EPA base station in Lexington, MA. This type of research could be highly
useful to organizations considering purchase of GPS units.
7.2.9.3 Resources/Organizational
The use of GIS is fast expanding at the University. The University
Academic Computer Center is currently assessing different means to provide
GIS and data support to the University academic community.
Although two workstations have been ordered by the EDC, it foresees the
need for several more. It also needs many more peripherals, like
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digitizers, plotters, X terminals, slide matrix, etc. For a complete
listing of these resources refer to Appendix C.
7.2.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
Rather than limiting funding to program-specific activity, the EDC would
like to see EPA implement a grants program for data development,
maintenance, and capital investments. This kind of funding would ensure
that the data be kept current and managed in a way to promote quick
turnaround for CIS requests.
7.3 DIVISION OF PLANNING
7.3.1 MISSION
The Division of Planning, under the Department of Administration, is the
central planning agency for the state. Among other responsibilities, it
must assist Rhode Island's cities and towns in preparing community
comprehensive plans in compliance with the Comprehensive Planning Act of
1988. The DOP is directed by legislation to coordinate RIGIS, which it
accomplishes by acting as the state GIS Coordinator and appropriating funds
to the development and maintenance of RIGIS data.
7.3.2 STAFFING
There are two staff at DOP with GIS responsibilities. The RIGIS
Coordinator position, in the past, has been funded by both DOP and the
Solid Waste Management Corporation. Currently, this position is funded by
DOP and the person in this position also serves as the RIGIS Executive
Committee Secretary. The other position is that of Senior Planner, with
GIS technical expertise.
7.3.3 FUNDING
The DOP requested approximately $110,000 for CIS-related expenditures for
FY '92.
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7.3.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
OOP provides a grant to the EDC to help support and maintain the RIGIS
database.
Portions of the funding which OOP provided to municipalities to assist in
the development of comprehensive plans, were tied to the requirement that
RIGIS data be used. All map products prepared by the municipalities are
required to be submitted to the state to be used for review of
comprehensive plan packages and for possible future inclusion in the RIGIS
database.
7.3.5 GIS STANDARDS
DOP adheres to the standards adopted by the RIGIS Executive Committee, as
described in the Digital Database Standards for the Rhode Island Geographic
Information System (see Section 7.2.5).
7.3.6 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
The DOP uses RIGIS data almost exclusively and it does not maintain any
data that are not included in RIGIS. Refer to Section 7.2.6 under
"Environmental Data Center" for a general overview of RIGIS data, and to
Appendix D for a summarized listing of data layers. The following briefly
describes a RIGIS data layer which DOP was primarily responsible for
developing.
The DOP contracted the University of Massachusetts to interpret, recompile,
and digitize land use/land cover for the state based on 1988 aerial
photography. The classification scheme is based on modified Anderson et
al. (1976) hierarchical classification, and includes 34 categories.
Although all the data have been automated, the data is still going through
RIGIS QA/QC procedures and release of these preliminary data are
accompanied by a note of disclaimer.
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7.3.7 RESOURCES
The OOP office is outfitted with CIS equipment and presently uses CIS
heavily on a daily basis. It runs ARC/INFO software on both the PC and
workstation platforms. It also has an E-size pen plotter, D-size
digitizer, and an A-size thermal plotter.
7.3.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF CIS
The OOP in cooperation with the RI DEM are using GIS in the Greenspace 2000
Management Plan. The purpose of this is to identify areas in the State
that qualify as greenspace according to the state definition. All the GIS
work is being conducted at OOP by OOP staff.
To assist the cities and towns in preparing their comprehensive plans, the
OOP created and disseminated maps showing certain RIGIS data layers.
First, the OOP determined which parts of the RIGIS database would be most
useful to the communities. This became a standard package of 17 RIGIS data
layers which could be provided to the communities in digital format, or if
digital data were not suitable, a standard package of six thematic maps
were provided. The staff at OOP created AML (ARC Macro Language) programs
to stream-line the production process.
7.3.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs as indicated by DOP staff are itemized in the Appendices.
Discussed below are particular needs as discussed during the interview
process.
7.3.9.1 Data
The DOP requires a map or digital file of future land use be submitted by
each community as part of the community comprehensive plans. These data
are meant to be incorporated into RIGIS with the idea that this will
facilitate comprehensive plan updates which are meant to occur every five
years.
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7.3.9.2 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
There is no formal agreement between Rhode Island and the EPA. However,
the RIGIS Coordinator indicated that the EPA would be welcome as a partner
in any future data sharing arrangement with the RIGIS.
7.4 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Currently, there is no centralized GIS activity within OEM and each
Division has conducted its own GIS applications independently. DEM
recently formed an internal GIS Steering Committee to look into hiring a
full-time GIS Coordinator. This person would coordinate all the GIS
activity within the Department.
Because of DEM's de-centralized GIS activity, representatives from three
Divisions were contacted to participate in this study. These Divisions
are: the Office of Environmental Coordination (OEC), the Groundwater
Section of the Division of Groundwater and Individual Sewage Disposal
Systems, and the Environmental Regulatory Information Center (ERIC). The
Division of Groundwater and Individual Sewage Disposal Wetlands, and the
Office of Environmental Coordination were able to provide information
relative to their Division's involvement with GIS and ERIC was able to
provide some general overview information, so this is not intended to paint
a comprehensive picture of DEM as a whole. These three participants,
however, were chosen based on conversations with the RIGIS Coordinator, the
Director of the EDC, and the DEM participants, and probably represents the
majority of GIS activity within DEM. The following section briefly
describes these three Divisions jointly.
7.4.1 MISSION
The Department of Environmental Management is the primary environmental
regulatory agency in Rhode Island. In addition, its mission includes among
others: resource management (forestry, wildlife, etc.), parks and
recreation, recycling, and planning.
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7.4.2 STAFFING
Between all the Divisions at DEM there are several staff who participate in
CIS-related activity. Of these, there are approximately four who use CIS
"hands on" either full-or part-time. In addition, the Groundwater Section
of the Division of Groundwater and Individual Sewage Disposal Systems has
contracted a full-time person to work at the University of Rhode Island's
Environmental Data Center on groundwater applications for DEM. This
particular position may become part-time in FY '92.
As mentioned above, the DEM is looking to hire a CIS Coordinator.
7.4.3 FUNDING
There is no line-item funding for CIS-specific expenditures in the DEM
annual budget. It does receive numerous grants from federal agencies for
programs which may utilize CIS.
7.4.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
The DEM distributes some of the data which it has created and maintains.
In order to release digital data it requires that first, a RIGIS license
agreement be secured from the RIGIS Coordinator at the Division of
Planning, and second, standard request forms be submitted to the particular
DEM Division or Section that is responsible for the data layer.
For example, the Groundwater Section has created a request form for its
Facility Inventory data layer. This form notifies the potential user of
the contents, limitations, and conditions for its use of the data. It asks
for the desired format of the data, and how the data will be used. Lastly,
it requires the signature and agency of the requesting party, and then
authorization by a representative of the Groundwater Section.
7.4.5 CIS STANDARDS
The DEM abides by RIGIS digital database standards. Refer to Section 7.2.5
for a general overview of these standards.
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7.4.6 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
7.4.6.1 General
DEM primarily uses RIGIS data and, in fact, has been responsible for
initiating the development of many of the data layers now in RIGIS.
Particularly, the Groundvater Section has been responsible for the
development of the several groundvater-related data layers. Described
below are a few particular data layers which have been developed by DEM.
For a summary listing of data layers used by DEM, refer to Appendix D.
7.4.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers
Three watershed data layers were developed under the lead of the Nonpoint
Source Pollution Program in the Office of Environmental Coordination.
These were: major watersheds, sub-watersheds, and drinking water supply
watersheds. A Basin Committee was formed by the Nonpoint Source Program,
and included representatives from the U.S. Geological Survey, Narragansett
Bay Project, RI Water Resources Board, DEM, and others. The purpose of
forming the committee was to gain statewide consensus on the delineation of
these watersheds. Formerly, each agency had its own delineations which
could vary a great deal from one another. After reaching consensus, these
three watershed data layers, as defined by the committee, were compiled
onto maps and digitized. Now all agencies in Rhode Island use the same
watershed boundaries.
The Division of Air and Hazardous Materials has developed a coverage of
federally-designated CERCLIS (Comprehensive Environmental Responses
Compensation and Liability Information System) sites in the state.
As part of the DEM Groundvater Facility Inventory, many types of point
sources of pollution have been located in the field and mapped on quad
sheets. All of these have been digitized into one ARC/INFO coverage
including features such as: landfills and dumps, surface impoundments,
salt storage, DEM-registered underground storage tanks (UST), leaking USTs,
above-ground tanks, underground injection control sites, dry cleaning
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facilities, and miscellaneous sites (spills, defense department sites,
etc.)- Many of these sites have also been designated as CERCLIS sites.
7.4.7 RESOURCES
There are relatively few hardware and software resources located at the
offices of DEM considering the numbers of CIS applications, and the growing
interest in the technology. The resources that are available are shared by
all the Divisions, these are: two color graphic terminals which can access
ARC/INFO on the URI Prime computer, an E-size pen plotter, and a screen
dump plotter.
7.4.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF CIS
7.4.8.1 General
To date, most CIS applications have been initiated by the Groundwater
Section of the Division of Groundwater and Individual Sewage Disposal
Systems, however probably all the various Divisions use or plan to use GIS
to some extent.
7.4.8.2 Noteworthy Applications
The Groundwater Section, in accordance with its mission to help protect the
state's groundwater resources, has used GIS extensively to create a
groundwater database and perform analyses. One such ongoing application
involves linking GIS with groundwater flow models to determine wellhead
protection areas (VHPA). GIS overlays are used to calculate critical
statistics for input to the model, such as transmissivity and hydraulic
gradient around the well. These statistics are input into the Uniform Flow
Model which is a public domain groundwater modeling package. The model
outputs a file of X,Y coordinates which defines portions of the boundary of
the VHPA. This file is then used to generate an ARC/INFO coverage of the
VHPA, which is then further modified by DEM hydrogeologists using
site-specific information. This final delineation is then input into the
GIS.
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The Nonpoint Source Pollution Program is utilizing CIS to conduct an
analysis of land use within the watersheds to drinking water supplies.
Land use polygons in each watershed will be ranked according to their
potential threat to drinking water, and recommendations on mitigation will
be developed. Soils are being considered with respect to their
susceptibility to Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) failure. Zoning
issues will be considered as well to assess threat from future land uses.
7.4.9 FUTURE NEEDS
7.4.9.1 Data
The Groundwater Section has clearly stated that it requires update and
maintenance of all of its digital data layers, an expansion of its
groundwater inventory to include additional types of facilities,
continuation of WHPA development, and increased map production.
Updated land use was cited as being critical to the Nonpoint Pollution
Source Program. The program would also like to digitize the locations of
"best management practices" for non-point source management which exist
statewide. The locations have been manually compiled on maps by the Land
Management Project, and include detention basins and animal waste
management structures. Once digitized, this information might be useful in
estimating reductions in pollutant loadings to specific waterbodies.
7.4.9.2 Applications
An application of GIS which has been proposed but not funded involves
conducting a pilot project to delineate the state's jurisdictional wetland
boundaries in one watershed. These might be created by buffering the
existing wetland coverage by the distances specified in the Freshwater
Wetlands Regulations. The results could be used to assist the Division of
Freshwater Wetlands in determining whether a wetland permit is required for
a given project.
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7.4.9.3 Resources/Organizational
The DEM would like to purchase more hardware. Specifically, the need for a
digitizer and PC ARC/INFO have been stated. The Division of Agriculture
within DEM has recently ordered a GPS unit, a Sun workstation, and
workstation ARC/INFO software, however, these have not yet been received.
As mentioned above, the DEM is considering hiring a CIS Coordinator. This
person's responsibilities might include: performing data updates,
preparing maps, coordinating CIS applications, assisting in DEM CIS
financial administration and grant applications, and ensuring that all
existing and potential users of CIS understand both the benefits and
limitations of the technology.
One of the goals of the DEM CIS Steering Committee is to sign a Memorandum
of Agreement with RIGIS. DEM is also in the process of negotiating an
agreement with URI to pay for the use of the university computer. DEM
would like to set up one large administrative account rather than have to
track computer costs for each project and account, which has been the
agreement for the past three years.
7.4.9.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
Traditionally, EPA funding provides only for products and hardware, not
"people". The DEM would like to see this change so that grant money may be
used for staff instead of only "administrative" costs.
7.5 NARRAGANSETT BAY PROJECT
7.5.1 MISSION
The Narragansett Bay Project is part of the National Estuary Program. The
office is located within the RI Department of Environmental Management
although it acts as an independent body. The purpose of this office is to
carry out a regional program which was developed to analyze existing
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conditions and develop a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan
document including a long-term monitoring plan to protect resources of the
Bay and its watershed.
This initial mission has nearly been completed so the project is likely to
end in 6-12 months. The long-term monitoring responsibilities most likely
vill be assumed by RI DEM.
7.5.2 STAFFING
There is currently one full-time CIS staff at the Bay office whose
responsibilities include project management, database administration, and
technical GIS applications.
7.5.3 FUNDING
The Narragansett Bay Project is funded mostly by EPA with assistance from
DEM. As stated above, the program is near completion as its initial goals
have been completed.
7.5.4 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
Many data have been generated as part of this project. Much of these are
sampling data which are transitory by nature. So according to the Long
Term Monitoring Plan, these data should be sampled and updated regularly.
7.5.5 GIS STANDARDS
The Bay project tries to adhere to RIGIS digital data standards, and has
sought much technical assistance from the EDC to this end.
7.5.6 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
7.5.6.1 General
The GIS data layers used in the Bay project were obtained from a variety of
sources. Some of these include: RIGIS, MassGIS, EPA, and NOAA. These
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data, as veil as those data created by the Project, are stored on the Prime
computer at the University of Rhode Island but are not a part of the RIGIS
database.
7.5.6.2 Noteworthy Data Layers
Some of the spatial data unique to the Narragansett Bay Project include:
drainage basins, wildlife habitats; and distributions of dominant marine
invertebrates, marine macrophytes, and marine finfish.
The Bay Project, in cooperation with EPA, has developed an extensive amount
of tabular sampling data which are stored in FOCUS database management
system software. These data may be related to ARC/INFO point locations by
outputting an ASCII file and importing it into ARC/INFO'S INFO database.
7.5.7 RESOURCES
The Narragansett Bay Project shares resources with the rest of the
Department of Environmental Management, these are: two color graphic
terminals which can access ARC/INFO on the URI computer, an E-size pen
plotter, and a screen dump plotter.
7.5.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF CIS
The Bay Project has conducted many CIS applications, most of which revolve
around identifying sources and potential sources of contamination to the
Bay. These applications are summarized in Appendix E.
A particularly interesting application involved using CIS to assist in
preparing an emergency response to the World Prodigy oil spill in 1989.
The extent of the oil slick vas delineated on maps by field crews flying
over Narragansett Bay. These areas were then digitized and assigned a date
and time. The resultant data layers, representing time and extent of the
oil slick, were then displayed on maps along with areas of critical concern
(e.g. fish habitats, marshes), and statistics generated to support the
development of cleanup recommendations.
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7.5.9 FUTURE NEEDS
7.5.9.1 Data
To carry forth the Long-Term Monitoring Plan, data generated as part of the
project must be updated. For example, the marine sediment sampling which
is currently planned must continue to be so, and the same is true for the
marine biota sampling.
7.5.9.2 Applications/Resources/Organizational
The long-term monitoring plan developed by Narragansett Bay Project will
require one part or full-time staff to carry out the sampling program for
the next five years or so. This program, wherever it may be housed after
the official project ends, could greatly benefit from the continued use of
CIS. To facilitate this, it would require its own stand-alone CIS, such as
workstation ARC/INFO, and could benefit from the use of a low-resolution
GPS unit.
7.5.9.3 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
The Bay Project feels that EPA can, and has played a valuable role in
instigating cooperation among organizations which cross state boundaries.
The Narragansett Bay Project is a good example of this kind of cooperation
since Narragansett Bay watershed is located in Massachusetts and Rhode
Island.
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8.0 VERMONT
This section describes the organizational structure of CIS activities in
Vermont and summarizes the CIS activities of the organizations which
partook in the study.
8.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Figure 8-1 is a generalized chart of organizations within the state of
Vermont which are or may be involved in CIS activities which could have a
bearing on environmental protection. This Figure is intended to help
orient the reader with respect to which organizations were interviewed for
this project and why; and also as a reference for the organizational
information included in the survey responses.
In addition to the structure of organizations noted on Figure 8-1, the
Vermont Geographic Information System (VGIS), which is the entity that
oversees CIS in Vermont, has a substructure of its own. As defined in the
Annual Report to the Vermont General Assembly (March 1991), the VGIS
consists of five major groups:
1. VGIS Advisory Board - a fifteen member board whose historical
responsibilities have included policy, standards and budget review;
public discussion of projects affecting VGIS; and commissioning of
subcommittees on data priorities, pricing and public access.
2. Office of CIS (OGIS) - which falls under the Agency of
Administration and is responsible for development of data, standards
and applications and for support of a decentralized,
multi-governmental, multi-program CIS. Additional information
regarding OGIS may be found in Section 8.2.
3. Other State and Federal Agencies - with which OGIS collaborates in
an effort to most effectively utilize GIS resources.
4. Regional Planning Commissions (RFC) - which number 12 and which are
working toward the capabilities to provide GIS service to every
Vermont town. In general, data which exists at RPCs includes local
parcels, refined wetlands delineations and zoning.
5. VGIS Network - an informal voluntary organization whose purpose is
to facilitate access to and dissemination of GIS information.
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8.1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES
The primary environmental agency in Vermont that contributes to CIS is the
Agency of Natural Resources (ANR). Regional Planning Commissions' (RFC)
activities are often based on EPA grants to the ANR. The ANR has
instituted an unofficial CIS Coordinating Committee to address CIS policy
decisions within the Agency.
8.1.2 INTER-AGENCY AND INTER-STATE COORDINATION
Vermont CIS has achieved a high level of coordination both between agencies
in the state and with surrounding states. VGIS policies, standards, data
applications and concepts have been well documented in three separate
manuals, one of which is called CIS for Vermont Communities; Applications
and Concepts (1990). This manual contains guidelines for communities that
wish to investigate GIS solutions and refers to examples of GIS
applications implemented in Vermont. Regional Planning Commission and
local government roles in the development of GIS are also documented
extensively in the Policies, Standards, Guidelines and Procedures Handbook
(April 1991). As a result GIS work will be directed to the appropriate
organization and there will be little duplication of effort. The
aforementioned manuals are available to anyone upon request at a cost of
approximately $50 each.
The following are some examples that illustrate coordination of GIS efforts
between Vermont agencies and surrounding states:
1. Interstate River Corridor Project - management of the area
surrounding the Connecticut River running from Canada to Long Island
Sound.
2. Air Quality Project - a cooperative effort with the state of New
Hampshire to track the effects of acid rain on vegetation quality
over time.
3. Lake Champlain Management Conference - a cooperative effort
involving the use of GIS to properly manage the Lake Champlain
environment. The project involves the states of Vermont and New
York, the U.S. Geological Survey, and EPA.
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8.1.3 ORGANIZATIONS INTERVIEWED
The Vermont organizations interviewed for this project are the Office of
CIS and the Agency of Natural Resources. Salient aspects of our
discussions and summaries of each organization's response to the written
survey are presented belov.
As a result of scheduling difficulties, no personal interview was conducted
with the Agency of Transportation, however, some survey responses are
reflected in the appendices.
8.2 OFFICE OF CIS
8.2.1 MISSION
The mission of the Office of GIS (OGIS) is to facilitate the development of
GIS in the state of Vermont. It does so by providing GIS services and
support to regional planning commissions, local and state agencies, and the
public; establishing GIS standards; collecting, creating and distributing
GIS data; ensuring that all data for distribution meet the established
standards; and delegating GIS responsibilities to the appropriate agencies.
A detailed account of the duties of the OGIS can be found in GIS for
Vermont Communities; Applications and Concepts (1990).
8.2.2 STAFFING
The OGIS currently employs five staff members dedicated to GIS.
Responsibilities of those staff include GIS program management, GIS project
management, database administration and technical specialization.
Allocation of staff is itemized in Appendix C.
8.2.3 FUNDING
Funding for GIS development work is provided largely under Act 200 Special
Municipal Planning Grants (1988). Act 200 established an initial $4.75
million, five year appropriation to develop priority data layers. Costs
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beyond that appropriation are defrayed by cooperative agreements with local
governments and the private sector, and by additional appropriations from
programs such as the Housing and Conservation Trust Fund, Vermont Community
Development Program, and the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund.
OGIS is authorized by state to chance a fee for the distribution of CIS
data, products and services. The VGIS Data Catalog (July 1991), discussed
in Section 8.2.6 contains a complete listing of available items, and
describes the fee structure associated with each.
8.2.A DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
As part of its mission, OGIS is responsible for collecting and organizing
periodic data layer updates, and distributing them to organizations and
individuals that request them. Custodianship of particular data layers is
usually delegated by OGIS to a specific agency or organization, but there
are some coverages that are maintained by OGIS. OGIS generally determines
which organizations to delegate to based on need for and use of the
particular data layer being delegated. Before OGIS will accept data into
the VGIS system (for distribution), however, the OGIS must ensure that it
meets the standards established for the state. Finally, the OGIS must be
able to track ongoing CIS development well enough to be able to coordinate
data criteria and maintenance efforts between agencies.
8.2.5 CIS STANDARDS
The OGIS is the organization that has the primary responsibility for
developing and publishing VGIS standards and policies. The Policies,
Standards, Guidelines and Procedures Handbook (April 1991) outlines
standards for digital data conversion, map coordinate systems and data
layer documentation. In addition, it contains guidelines for functions
such as maintaining an SML library, exchanging data and configuring
hardware and software.
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8.2.6 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
Data layers used, maintained or distributed by OGIS are summarized in
Appendix D. A detailed account of available data is also presented in the
VGIS Data Catalogue (July 1991). This Data Catalog is available on a paid
subscription basis, and is updated regularly.
Since the OGIS plays the role of data distribution center for Vermont, it
has possession of a vide range of data layers available for distribution at
scales of generally 1:24,000 or smaller. Data layers of note include
statewide coverages of endangered species, broken down into plants,
vertebrates, invertebrates and natural communities; and statewide coverages
of wellhead protection areas and watersheds. In addition, OGIS has been
coordinating the authorization of town assessing maps at a scale of
1:5,000. Approximately 35 town assessors maps, showing parcel boundaries
and identification, are available through OGIS. Many more are available
through RPCs and communities. Data are available in a variety of quad and
orhtophoto based tile structures which are documented in the VGIS Data
Catalog (July 1991).
8.2.7 RESOURCES
Resources in use at the OGIS are summarized in Appendix C. These resources
consist primarily of two copies of PC ARC/INFO operating on two 386 PCs, a
copy of workstation ARC/INFO, an E size pen plotter and a D size digitizer.
These resources must meet both the internal data development needs of the
OGIS as well as the needs of agencies and communities requesting CIS
services.
8.2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS
While the function of the OGIS is primarily as statewide GIS data and
service facilitator, it does manage some applications for various end
users. These applications include, among others, community growth
planning, wildlife management, stormwater management and watershed/wellhead
protection.
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8.2.9 FUTURE NEEDS
Future needs as indicated by OGIS staff are itemized in the Appendices.
Presented below are particular needs as discussed during the interview
process.
8.2.9.1 Data, Applications and Resources
In an effort to continue the development of the VGIS, the OGIS has
indicated a need to expand their resources in terms of hardware, software
and personnel specifically in the case of database management capability,
network access, plotting capabilities and GIS technical talent.
In terms of environmental applications, the OGIS has expressed a need to
invest in a number of air pollution-related applications including, among
others, emissions tracking, industrial facility siting, pesticide studies
and air quality studies.
8.2.9.2 Regional Cooperative Efforts & EPA's Role
The primary issue that the OGIS would like to see addressed by EPA is the
full integration of states as data partners when deciding matters of policy
and finance. It is essential that parties involved in determining GIS
policy review that determination process and be sure that the resources,
program needs and time frames of all participating states are taken into
consideration. Individual states have different data and application needs
than perhaps the EPA or federal government, but by addressing those
differences, it may be possible to devise solutions to meet everyone's
needs.
8.3 AGENCY OF NATURAL RESOURCES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
8.3.1 MISSION
The Agency of Natural Resources Geographic Information System (ANR/GIS) is
responsible for providing GIS applications and services to all of the
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Departments within the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR), and also for
providing ANR data to the OGIS for distribution in formats meeting VGIS
standards. The ANR itself is the state's environmental agency, included
within which are both regulatory and non-regulatory environmental and
Natural Resource Management Departments.
8.3.2 STAFFING AND FUNDING
GIS staff at ANR/GIS consists of a CIS program manager whose other duties
include Agency automation coordination; and one full-time technical
specialist. There are several staff with ANR Departments that have
knowledge and limited GIS experience. These individuals have been trained
by ANR/GIS staff to perform project-specific GIS tasks. The current plan
is for the GIS program manager to devote 100% of his time to GIS by the end
of 1991.
ANR/GIS currently has no formal funding mechanism for GIS efforts. At this
time, ANR/GIS receives funding from the general fund and from grants by
other state departments. It is anticipated that in November of 1991,
ANR/GIS will become part of the State Geologists Office.
8.3.3 DATA MAINTENANCE/DISTRIBUTION
ANR/GIS is responsible for maintaining data layers specific to that agency.
This includes keeping the appropriate coverages up to date, making sure
that they comply with the standards outlined in the Policies, Standards,
Guidelines & Procedures Handbook (April 1991), and periodically sending
updated coverages to OGIS. ANR/GIS also possesses a number of data layers
which do not yet meet VGIS standards. These data are used internally only
and are not sent to OGIS for distribution.
8.3.4 GIS STANDARDS
Vermont GIS standards are determined by the OGIS, with input from other
agencies including ANR/GIS, and are outlined in the Policies, Standards,
Guidelines & Procedures Handbook (April 1991). This manual outlines
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standards for such tasks as digital data conversion, map coordinate systems
and data layer documentation. In addition, it contains guidelines for
functions such as maintaining an SML library, exchanging data and
configuring hardware and software.
8.3.5 DATA LAYERS AND COVERAGES
Data layers used, maintained or distributed by ANR/GIS are summarized in
Appendix D. Data currently in use at ANR/GIS consist primarily of earth
and water information such as hydrography, soils, surface water and
wellhead protection areas, digitized at scales ranging from 1:5,000 to
1:100,000.
8.3.6 RESOURCES
Resources in use at ANR/GIS are summarized in Appendix C. These include
three copies of PC ARC/INFO running on three 386 personal computers as veil
as additional database management, drafting, digitizing and plotting
resources. The agency uses Auto/CAD and the Foxpro database management
system extensively.
Several data layers of point sources of pollution and/or EPA-regulated
facilities either exist or are in development. Global positioning systems
(GPS) units are being used to collect these data.
8.3.7 ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF GIS
Environmental applications of GIS in use at ANR/GIS are summarized in
Appendix E. At this time, ANR/GIS considers itself to be primarily a map
making shop, with little or no data analyses incorporated in their final
products. The Agency has developed a standard map-making application which
is utilized by several Agency Departments. This SML-driven application
will create a paper map, at any specified scale, of all data currently
residing on the ANR/GIS system, for a buffered area about any user-selected
point.
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ANR/GIS is preparing to develop CIS analytical routines for wellhead
protection and watershed protection.
8.3.8 FUTURE NEEDS
Future CIS needs for ANR/GIS are itemized in the Appendices. Presented
below are specific needs discussed during the interview process.
8.3.8.1 Data
ANR/GIS has performed its own data needs analysis and developed a
prioritized list of data layers. The analysis identifies needed data
layers, the current status of the data layers (3-complete and meets VGIS
standards, 2-complete but doesn't meet VGIS standards, 1 in progress, 0-
wishlist) and the Agency Departments that have a need for the data. This
information has been processed and the result is a matrix of data layers
prioritized by the number of agencies that need them. This matrix is
included here as Table 8-1. An additional data priority discussed during
the interview process is the need for data for low level radioactive waste
siting.
8.3.8.2 Applications
There are a number of application needs that have had an impact on the type
and priority of data required. One such application is the zoning of
lakeshore recreational lands in an effort to control boating traffic and
decrease risk as a result of high speed boating. Other applications
include buffering wetlands to extend protection limits and tracking public
land offerings and determining the potential effect on adjoining
recreational lands.
8.3.8.3 Resources
In order to meet the data and application needs discussed above, ANR/GIS
will need to expand it resources, largely by hiring additional CIS talent.
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personal computers, and plotting devices. Finally, ANR/GIS feels that in
order for data analysis to become widely used, they vill need to implement
a data distribution network and a user friendly data access system such as
ArcView.
8.3.8.4 Regional Cooperative Efforts and EPA's Role
During the interview with a representative from ANR/GIS, the following
suggestions were made as to how EPA might direct its efforts to help the
development of CIS in Vermont and throughout the northeast.
1. EPA could compile a catalogue of data available throughout Region I
and make that catalogue available for viewing through a computerized
bulletin board. In addition, the bulletin boards could also include
almanac updates and satellite availability.
2. EPA could facilitate communication between agencies in Region I and
Region II. Communication between Vermont and New York regarding
Lake Champlain is essential.
3. EPA could institute a regional GPS training center. Currently,
although ANR/GIS provides GPS training, the demand for such training
exceeds its capabilities to provide it.
4. The New England Governors' Conference could be used as a vehicle for
communication regarding CIS efforts and resources.
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9.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
This section presents recommendations to EPA which are intended to further
regional cooperative CIS efforts in New England, and to determine the role
of EPA as a facilitator of this effort. These recommendations were
formulated based on the responses of the survey participants and ideas from
the project steering committee. General concepts are presented here which
may necessitate further study by EPA.
First, an overview is presented of the organizational nature and status of
regional cooperative efforts in New England. This overview draws from
relevant portions of Sections 3 through 8, and sets the backdrop for the
specific recommendations discussed later in this Section.
9.1 OVERVIEV
It is clear from the information collected during this study, that a large
number of public organizations throughout New England utilize CIS
technology to help solve environmental problems. Generally speaking, CIS
activities are coordinated between the organizations within a particular
state; however, coordination between states is limited.
The level of coordination within each state varies (see Sections 3 through
8), but in general, each state has a primary GIS organization and a primary
environmental regulatory agency that uses GIS, and coordinates its efforts
with the primary GIS organization.
For example, the Maine Office of GIS (MEOGIS) coordinates GIS activities
undertaken by Maine state organizations and acts as a central repository
of, and distribution center for GIS data. The Maine Department of
NOTE: The state of Connecticut is unique in that the primary GIS
organization (the Natural Resources Center) is within the
primary environmental regulatory agency (the Department of
Environmental Protection), and there are no other substantial
GIS users involved in environmental applications.
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Environmental Protection (MEDEP) is a user of CIS that coordinates its
activities with the Maine Office of CIS. Whereas MEDEP has, by nature of
its mission, a formal relationship with EPA program offices (waste, vater,
air, etc.)t it has no formal relationship with EPA's CIS group. MEOGIS, on
the other hand, has no formal relationship with EPA whatever, yet
communicates with some regularity, with members of the EPA GIS group.
If EPA Region I is to facilitate cooperative GIS efforts throughout New
England, strong and intentional relationships between the EPA GIS group and
both the primary GIS organization and primary environmental regulatory
agency, in each state, is important. In addition, relationships between
the states themselves are also important.
Cooperative GIS efforts and agreements presently exist among certain of the
organizations participating in this study, and EPA; but these efforts tend
to be project-specific and time-limited. Nevertheless, they appear to have
been (or are currently) productive learning experiences for the
participants, and might serve as a point of departure for future
activities.
Two specific examples are relevant: (1) the Lake Champlain Management
Conference, in which EPA is engaged in a cooperative GIS effort with the
Vermont Office of GIS, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (and other
federal and New York State agencies) to develop a GIS database and data
management plan for the Lake Champlain basin (see Section 8.1.2); and (2)
the Connecticut River Open Space Project in which the states of
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont
coordinated GIS activities to compile relevant data and prepare a map of
the Connecticut River Basin (see Section 6.3.8). The Lake Champlain effort
was authorized by Act of the US Congress and the Connecticut River effort
was authorized by directive of the Governors of each state, pursuant to a
resolution passed by the 1989 New England Governors' Conference.
It is important to note that these and other cooperative efforts, as well
as the degree of coordination that exists within each state, is greatly
facilitated by software uniformity: every participant organization,
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including EPA, has established ARC/INFO as standard CIS software. The
opportunity this presents for cooperative efforts should not be
underestimated.
Every organization participating in this study conveyed the sentiment that
regional cooperative CIS efforts are necessary in order for the true power
and benefit of CIS technology to be realized. Most believe that EPA is in
a logical position to facilitate this cooperation, while at the same time,
recognizing the substantial effort of such an undertaking.
Nevertheless, there is strong support for cooperative efforts to be
coordinated, and for EPA to take a lead role in the process. Certain
precedents for this sort of activity already exist (as described above, and
as mentioned throughout Sections 3 through 8) and circumstances are
favorable for further activity in this area.
9.2 RECOMMENDATIONS
The thoughts and ideas of project participants regarding cooperative CIS
efforts, and a refinement of these thoughts by the authors and project
steering committee, have resulted in 17 specific recommendations described
below. The recommendations, as presented here, are not listed in any
particular order as no attempt was made to rank them by importance. Each
recommendation is discussed in detail in Section 9.3. The individual
comments of survey participants, as they relate to these recommendations,
can be found in Sections 3 through 8, in the subsections entitled "Regional
Cooperative Efforts and EPA's Role."
The recommendations are for implementation by EPA Region I. They include
the following:
1. provide long-term grants with provisions specifying CIS tasks or
products.
2. serve as a regional clearinghouse for CIS data.
3. establish attribute coding, documentation, distribution policy, and
data exchange format standards - NEVMOA, NEIVPCC (New England
Interstate Vater Pollution Control Commission), and NESCAUM
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(Northeast States Coordinated Air Use Management) are regional
organizations that could be used to assist in coordinating such
standards.
4. form regional CIS and GPS committees; generally promote more
communication among all state and federal agencies. Use Northeast
ARC/INFO Users Group, Northeast Governor's Conference, or the
State-EPA Data Management Program as a forum.
5. support regional programs based on natural boundaries as opposed to
political boundaries.
6. strategically locate GPS base stations; provide GPS training.
7. establish physical communications links between CIS systems of New
England state agencies and EPA.
8. develop a computer bulletin board listing data availability and
need.
9. become a repository for all New England GIS data.
10. assist in important large-scale data development efforts, e.g.
edge-matched basemap and land use data for New England.
11. establish data collection policy and locational accuracy standards
for GIS data.
12. provide a lending warehouse of resources, e.g. GPS units, scanners,
etc.
13. provide grants for data development, maintenance, and capital
investments.
14. be involved with state environmental program offices in GIS data
development decisions. State and EPA GIS offices should be liaisons
between State and EPA environmental program offices.
15. include New York and New Jersey in cooperative efforts, because they
border on New England states and are a part of NEVMOA.
16. update this survey data with some regularity.
17. arrange a meeting with all the participants of this survey to
discuss the recommendations.
9.3 DISCUSSION
Each of the above comments is addressed in this discussion which has been
grouped into the following categories and subsequent sub-sections. The
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numbers of the corresponding specific recommendations are listed in
parentheses next to the sub-section(s) in which they are discussed.
GRANTS/FUNDING (1,13,14)
INFORMATION CENTER (2,7,8,9)
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE (6,12)
STANDARDS (3,10,11,16)
COORDINATION (4,6,10,11,15,17)
9.3.1 GRANTS/FUNDING
Several comments from the participants centered around how EPA should
provide grants of longer duration, and which provide for specific CIS
requirements (e.g., data development, maintenance, hardware). To
effectively address this concern, the EPA program offices and CIS staff
must arrive at a common vision of the value of CIS to environmental
protection in the Northeast. Based on this, a consensus policy may be
formulated which will help to ensure that each program, and thus each
project, be conducted in a way which is consistent with other programs and
projects, and in accordance with the consensus policy.
To develop a common vision about the value of CIS will require a four step
process. First, information should be compiled and distributed to EPA
program offices on how GIS has been, or can be used, more in terms of its
technical capabilities than specific applications. This will be
particularly useful to any program offices which have not yet utilized GIS
or are in the beginning stages of utilizing it. This information would
answer questions pertaining to the assets or limitations of the technology,
for example, ARC/INFO software is not well suited to handling time-series
data, however, its spatial overlay capabilities are practically limitless.
Second, EPA should document how GIS can benefit specific EPA and related
state programs, especially delegated projects (such as wellhead
protection). Each program should be assessed according to its own
individual needs and goals, and the "payoff" each program could expect in
utilizing GIS should be quantified as best as possible.
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Third, EPA and the state environmental programs should develop a consensus
policy (including goals, objectives, and priorities) on the use of CIS in
State-EPA environmental programs. The consensus policy should be developed
with advice and technical assistance from EPA and state CIS offices. CIS
offices should also ensure that there is coordination among the programs
and states.
Finally, using the consensus policy as a backbone, EPA could negotiate
specific CIS tasks and products as a condition of grants, where
appropriate. A policy in place should alleviate the difficulties some of
the state programs have had in appropriating funding for CIS tasks when
such funds were not clearly earmarked, but the utility of CIS was
recognized. EPA CIS office participation and approval should occur early
in the program grant development process. If a CIS component is
established, the EPA CIS office will be responsible for coordinating with
the state on specific CIS tasks and the use of funds.
In summary, developing a common understanding of CIS utility to
environmental programs can be seen as a unifying force for all EPA and
state program offices; primarily because it will foster communication
between EPA and state programs, impress upon them that each project cannot
be conducted in isolation, and provide for a more regulated and consistent
approach to GIS-based environmental work.
9.3.2 INFORMATION CENTER
The last step mentioned above, to include specific CIS tasks in project
grants, may seem simple and straightforward. However, in practice the
process may require a substantial effort on the part of the EPA CIS office.
Just determining the availability and suitability of existing data can be
time consuming. Even more difficult, is to coordinate with many CIS users
in the region on the development of CIS data. In order to facilitate this,
the idea of EPA as a central repository for regional CIS information is
almost essential.
The simplest way to achieve this would be to develop a database of CIS
information similar to the one developed as part of this project. The
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major CIS users in the region should have input as to the structure and
fields of the database. It could be made accessible to everyone by being
made user-friendly and accessible via modem or direct lines. In effect, it
would be an electronic bulletin board.
The database might contain the type of information which is contained in
the appendices of this report, albeit enhanced to some degree. In addition
to listing data layers "in use" by each organization, it would be useful to
list each unique data layer only once along with the organizations
responsible for maintaining and distributing the data.
A procedure needs to be developed for updating the database. The easiest
way would be to receive a standard notification form from state, local, and
other federal organizations informing EPA of any changes in ongoing or
planned data development, applications, needs, etc. This cooperation
should be established formally through the signing of Memoranda of
Understanding between EPA and each agency, or EPA and the primary CIS
organization in each state.
The idea of EPA assuming the responsibility of storing all CIS data in the
region is conceptually intriguing. Practically speaking, though, it is not
a viable course to pursue at this time. The effort and resources would be
enormous to store, manage, and update all data in the Region.
Comparatively, the benefits would be marginal, considering that most CIS
applications are still localized, and data are very much in development.
In place of a physical repository, EPA could serve as a regional
clearinghouse for all data requests. This might serve the same function
more efficiently. EPA could become a quasi-official CIS information center
for the Region, with requests for data going through its office. With the
help of the bulletin board, EPA could then direct specific requests to the
appropriate organizations in each state responsible for data distribution,
thus allowing EPA to keep logs on the demand for data layers, and where
they go. This would alleviate the burden to EPA of housing and
distributing the data.
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9.3.3 HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
The use of GPS is highly suited to locating non-interpretive data, such as
point and certain non-point sources of pollution, which is of primary
concern to many environmental agencies. Virtually all organizations
surveyed expressed an interest in GPS technology, however, many
organizations cannot afford it, or other expensive CIS peripherals, for
that matter (e.g., scanners, electrostatic plotters). Because of this, it
was suggested that EPA provide a lending warehouse of resources, including
GPS units. While it is impractical for EPA to purchase and loan larger
pieces of equipment, such as the scanners and plotters, it does currently
loan GPS units to state organizations. Such is the case with New Hampshire
DES Groundwater Protection Bureau which is borrowing an EPA GPS receiver
for updating its Underground Storage Tank inventory, and Maine DEP which
also relies on EPA GPS units.
In lieu of actually providing these hardware devices for loan, the CIS
bulletin board could provide information about which organizations have
hardware they are willing to make accessible.
In addition to the CIS information bulletin board, the EPA could initiate a
networking of GPS base stations. There are several GPS base stations
planned for installation in New England by various state and federal
agencies. If the data from each were shared across the Region, then data
collected by mobile GPS receivers could be rectified using the most
appropriate base station data. This should minimize the number of cases
where receivers and base stations are not able to read the same satellites,
thereby introducing more error into the data.
As GPS technology becomes more accessible there will be demand for GPS
training to ensure that data are collected efficiently and accurately. The
EPA should provide guidance on data collection procedures, how to assign
descriptive information about a location, and how to input GPS-generated
data into the CIS. Also, EPA could provide guidance on which base station
data to use if a network of base stations is established. Some of this
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information, including EPA's base station data, is currently provided by
the Lexington, MA laboratory to any state upon request, but the process is
informal.
9.3.4 STANDARDS
Developing CIS standards vill be an essential part of any EPA CIS consensus
policy (as mentioned in section 9.2.1). Standards will ensure that data
generated for one EPA project vill be compatible with data generated by
another. The survey participants were particularly interested in EPA's
involvement in developing the following kinds of standards:
attribute codes
documentation
locational accuracy
distribution/dissemination policy
Examples can be drawn from each state CIS program regarding all of the
above. In fact, the larger users of CIS in each state have created
documents describing their own data standards. There is similarity among
these because these issues have been the topic of discussion at CIS
meetings and conferences for years. The "newer" users have traditionally
borrowed ideas from the "veteran" users and tailored standards and policies
to their specific organization's needs.
9.3.4.1 Attribute Coding
Many organizations participating in this study have developed or are
developing attribute coding standards. For example, the organizations
active in the State of New Hampshire GRANIT program have gone to lengthy
efforts to involve many state and federal agencies in the process of
determining the ways in which features are described in several of its data
layers. This is best demonstrated by its hydrographic coding system which
was developed cooperatively by several agencies over a two-year period (see
section 6.2.5).
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EPA should follow this example in coordinating the development of standard
codes and classifications for future data layers common to all states
(e.g., land use/land cover, hydrography). The data layers of most
importance to each organization are described in Sections 3 through 8.
This would be an important first step in solving some of the difficulty of
combining data layers from adjacent states.
The example of combining data layers from adjacent states brings up the
issue of edge-matching. Not only will data layers from adjacent states
require the same classifications and attribute codes, but they will need to
match along boundary lines. Developing an edge-matched basemap of the
Region would help, although not solve, this problem. Roads, hydrographic,
and political boundary features usually constitute a basemap to which other
features are positionally aligned. Because this would be a tremendous
undertaking, especially given the relatively large scales which are
desired, EPA should form a committee of interested organizations to further
study the matter.
9.3.4.2 Documentation
A certain degree of documentation or data history is recorded by each state
CIS program as the data are developed. Documentation can take many forms:
log sheets which track daily automation steps; documents which describe
generalized development procedures; documents which describe the data
itself and how it can/should be used; documents which describe attribute
codes; "on-line" documentation for specific data layers; database
documentation (e.g., lists of all data layers, tile structure, sizes);
"on-line" data dictionaries.
The amount of detail and the form in which information can be stored which
describes CIS data is quite varied. There is no single best way to convey
everything there is to know about a CIS data layer to a prospective user
except, perhaps, personal communication with someone familiar with
development of the data. In fact, usually a combination of written and/or
digital information is used, plus personal communication. The fact is that
reliance on "first hand" information, while still extremely useful, will
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become less dependable as GIS databases mature - people forget, move, etc.
It is paramount to GIS efficiency and effectiveness that all data be veil
documented, on paper or digitally, for subsequent generations of GIS users.
Vhile specific formats of documentation need not be established, EPA should
establish minimum information requirements for describing GIS data
developed for its programs. The documentation should provide the
information necessary for EPA state environmental regulatory programs to
use the data without having to rely on vord-of-mouth. Massachusetts and
Vermont have each developed certain forms of documentation that are worthy
of acknowledgment and may serve as models for related EPA standards.
Massachusetts' MassGIS was the first New England state GIS program to adopt
the idea of tagging a digital .DOC file to each of its ARC/INFO coverages,
and several have followed suit. This file contains a generalized history
of the coverage, how it was automated, agency responsible for automating,
contact person, etc. The file will remain attached to the coverage as long
as the coverage retains its original topology, that is, it is not
topologically merged with another. It should also be noted that EPA has
also adopted this .DOC file method for documenting its data layers.
Vermont's OGIS has developed a data catalog format which is very effective
and pragmatic. The Data Catalog is available by subscription. It comes in
a 3-ring binder to allow for updates, replacement pages, and other changes/
additions which are made available to subscribers on a regular basis. The
description of each data layer is concise but informative. Everything is
date-tagged and caveats are liberally provided. A separate data layer
summary document is also provided which describes all data layers in a few
pages of text and tables.
9.3.4.3 Locational Accuracy
The issue of true locational accuracy of GIS data has not been addressed by
the participating organizations as fully as other database issues. Insofar
as each state strives to achieve National Map Accuracy Standards (NMAS),
there is considerable variation even in the interpretations of what
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constitutes NMAS. Each organization has developed procedures by which to
check the accuracy of the digital data against the source map data (e.g.
hardcopy maps), but most organizations are unable to define the accuracy of
their data vith any degree of certainty (see Appendix D).
While not practical to require that organizations determine the exact
locational accuracy of data which have already been mapped, there should be
standards developed which define accuracy requirements for any new data to
be mapped for environmental projects. This should especially apply to data
which consist of non-interpretive features, such as: facility locations,
USTs, sampling sites.
EPA's existing point source locational policy which requires an accuracy of
25 meters for point data, is an important example of existing policy that
could be expanded upon. It is important to note that many project
participants were unaware of this policy.
9.3.4.4 Distribution/Dissemination Policy
Data distribution policies are varied among the organizations interviewed.
Some have no policy at all, mostly because the CIS program is small or
relatively new. Others have very formalized, well-defined policies. Some
charge for data, others do not.
Rhode Island has, perhaps, the best example of a formalized policy. The
data in the RIGIS database are copyrighted and owned by the University, but
licensed by the state's planning agency. The University actually
disseminates the data upon licensing, and makes it a point to provide
written documentation along with-the digital files. Included in the data
descriptions are any disclaimers which warn the user of potential errors in
the data.
The RI DEM, in addition to the RIGIS license agreement, also requires that
a request form be signed for certain sensitive data layers it maintains.
The purpose of the form is to make sure the requester is well informed as
to the exact nature of the data and limitations to its use.
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EPA should develop and make known a set of in-house guidelines on CIS data
distribution. Guidelines should address issues such as, 1) form of
documentation provided with the data (mentioned above), 2) suitability of
data for distribution (i.e., is it ready to be used/for what?), and 3) data
formats.
9.3.5 COORDINATION
The formulation of a consensus policy, as discussed in Section 9.2.1, will
be dependent upon extensive coordination between the various EPA-State
programs with support from the EPA CIS section, and possible technical
assistance from other state and regional organizations using CIS. To
accomplish the recommendations discussed thus far, it is suggested that
several sub-committees be formed to address specific issues. Examples of
possible sub-committess are:
GPS Committee
Data Attribute Coding/Classification Committee(s)
Data Distribution Policy Committee
Data Maintenance/Documentation Committee
New England/Northeast-wide Data Layer Development Committee
Finally, it is recommended that a meeting be convened between EPA and all
the survey participants to discuss this study and the recommendations
described herein. A SEDM, NEARC, or other similar group or committee
meeting could be used as a gathering ground. This survey can be used as a
spring board for more discussion and debate concerning coordinated CIS
activities for environmental protection.
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PREFACE TO APPENDICES
The following Appendices contain a copy of the written survey which was the
primary research vehicle for this study (Appendix A), and a series of
tables which summarize responses to the survey (Appendices C through E).
Appendix B contains summaries of organizations which participated in the
project and the individuals representing those organizations. The contents
of each Appendix is summarized on a contents list which prefaces each
Appendix.
The tables which comprise Appendices B through E were generated using
Progress version 6.2h software. Progress is a relational database
management system which was utilized by the project team to organize the
information received from survey respondents. The database developed for
this project contains five separate files, each related by an
organizational reference. These files describe: (1) Organizations; (2)
Contacts; (3) Resources; (4) Data; and (5) Applications.
A series of look-up tables define organization names, types of data,
resources and applications reported by survey respondents, as well as
abbreviations for each of these data elements. The relational database
structure, and the look-up table format allow for easy on-line location of
data, and easy modifications or additions to the database.
The formats selected for display of the data (the tables of Appendices B
through E) were designed for easy reference. Appendix B contains three
tables, each organized by state. Table B-l is a summary of organizations
surveyed, Table B-2 is a summary of individuals contacted and Table B-3 is
a list of addresses and phone numbers for each.
Appendices C through E contain information regarding GIS resources
(hardware, software, personnel), data and applications, respectively. Each
of these Appendices contains 6 tables each. Tables 1 summarize existing
data elements (an organization has 5 workstations, a 1:25,000 scale
wetlands coverage, etc.); Tables 2 summarize planned data elements (already
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funded acquisitions or activities), and Tables 3 summarize needed data
elements (e.g., certain data are needed, but not currently funded). Each
of these tables is organized by state and by organization. Tables 4
through 6 contain the same information as Tables 1 through 3, respectively,
but are organized by data element.
The information contained in the database (and summarized in these tables)
was taken directly from the survey materials returned by each participating
organization. Questionable survey responses were clarified in follow-up
telephone discussions and all data were reviewed by respondents for
completeness and accuracy, prior to publishing the final report.
The tables are largely self-explanatory with the exception of those tables
in Appendix D (Data Summaries). In reviewing Appendix D, it should be
noted that one or more identical data layers may be identified as "in-use"
by one or more organizations. This is often the case with "official"
statewide data layers (e.g., GRANIT or RIGIS data) that are in use by many
organizations. Efforts have been made to annotate these multiple listings
in the comments section of Table D-l. Often these comments describe
modifications or additions to the "official" data which, in actuality, make
the data layers unique.
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APPENDIX A
Survey Questtonalre
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REGIONAL CIS NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE NEW ENGLAND STATES
Organizational and User Needs Survey
NEW ENGLAND WASTE MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION AND
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, REGION I
Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc.
Ten Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
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REGIONAL CIS NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE NEW ENGLAND STATES
Organizational and User Needs Survey
Table of Contents
Welcome i
General Information i
Survey Material i
Instructions ii
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Sample Interview Questions
Attachment B: Resource Questionnaire
Attachment C: Database Questionnaire
Attachment D: Applications Questionnaire
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REGIONAL CIS NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE NEW ENGLAND STATES
Welcome
Thank you very much for agreeing to participate in our project. Your
completion of the survey material in this packet along with any follow-up
discussions will provide a valuable contribution to a successful project -
one that will be of value to your organization, and the New England CIS
community at large.
General Information For Survey Respondents
This survey is an important component of an investigation into the use of
Geographic Information systems (CIS) technology to support environmental
protection-related activities in New England.
The results of this investigation will allow NEWMOA and the EPA to
establish priorities to meet regional and state GIS needs. The
investigation is being conducted by Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. (CDM),
under contract to NEWMOA.
The products of this investigation will include an inventory of existing
digital data in the region, a directory of GIS organizations, a summary of
GIS applications in environmental management and a prioritized list of
regional data needs that are not being met by existing state programs.
The results of this study will help to direct EPA's future activities to
support individual state as well as cooperative efforts in the development
and enhancement of data, hardware, software, technical ability, and region-
wide quality assurance/control standards.
Survey Materials
Four items are included in the survey. They are labeled as Attachments A
through D. Attachment A is a list of questions for you simply to read and
think about. Your responses to the survey will be followed by discussions
with the project team, and this list is a sample of the type of information
which will be discussed. Feel free to rip out this list and save it prior
to returning the survey material.
Attachments B. C and D are questionnaires. Attachment B deals with
RESOURCES, i.e., hardware, software and personnel resources available to or
needed by your organization. Attachment C deals with DATA, i.e.,
geographic data maintained, in development or desired by your organization.
Attachment D deals with APPLICATIONS, i.e., GIS Applications executed or
supported by your organization.
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Instructions
Each questionnaire is proceeded by a set of instructions. In general,
complete each questionnaire to the best of your ability. Hand-write
answers in pen and remember to fill out the identification information at
the top of each instruction sheet. If you wish to attach additional pages,
simply slip them inside the back cover of the packet.
Please return the survey packet within three weeks using the mailing label
enclosed. We recommend that you keep a copy of the completed survey packet
to refer to during the follow-up interview or telephone discussion.
THANK YOU
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ATTACHMENT A
The following questions are examples of the type of questions planned for
the interview or follow-up telephone discussions.
ORGANIZATIONAL
Discussion of Resources Questionnaire (Attachment B)
How are your GIS-related functions funded?
What are the primary GIS-related functions of your organization?
How is GIS related to other data management functions within your
organization?
DATABASE ISSUES
Discussion of Database Questionnaire (Attachment C)
Are you maintaining this data (updating) on a regular basis?
Do you distribute your data? Do you have distribution policy, do you
charge for data?
What existing/available geographic data is most important to your
organization?
What future/currently unavailable data is most important?
Do you have a geographic data development program? What is in
development? What is planned?
Do you have documentation, accuracy and/or QA/QC standards?
APPLICATION ISSUES
Discussion of Application Questionnaire (Attachment D)
Can you describe important/typical applications of GIS technology in
your organization?
Are your GIS efforts primarily service or support oriented?
Are there significant data adequacy, availability or access issues
that have limited application of GIS technology in your organization?
What are other key limiting factors to GIS application development?
To what extent are you using Global Positioning Systems? Do you
have/desire a GPS training program?
REGIONAL NEEDS
What would you set as priorities for regional GIS Cooperative efforts?
What would your desire be for EPA's role in those efforts?
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ATTACHMENT B
RESOURCES QUESTIONNAIRE
New England Waste Management Officials Association
Geographic Information Systems Catalogue
Name
Organization
Date
Note: Please fill this out to the extent that you are comfortable with the answers.
Comments and essay answers are welcome as well. We will be able to discuss your
answers during the interview.
Brief Instructions: Please check the box on the left-hand margin to indicate categories
in use within your organization.
If you can, please indicate three types of numbers in the columns on the right:
Existing: the number that currently exists or is certain to be available
On Order the number that is on order or is currently funded for order
Needed: the number anticipated to meet future needs (i.e. year 2000)
Thank you very much for your time and cooperation.
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ATTACHMENT B: RESOURCES QUESTIONNAIRE
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IN USE ITEM
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CIS Program Manager
iCIS Project Manger
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i System Manager
Database Administrator
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IN USE
ATTACHMENT B: RESOURCES QUESTIONNAIRE
ITEM
Geographk Information Systems
pc ARC/INFO
Workstation ARC/INFO
Mainframe ARC/INFO
Maplnfo
GeoSQL
GeoVision
Other (please specify
Additional DBMS used in
Conjunction with CIS
Please Specify
Computer Aided Design and
Drafting Systems
AuioCADD
Intergraph
McDonnell/Douglas
Other (please specify)
Computer Mapping Software
Please Specify
SOFTWARE IN USE
EXISTING
ON ORDER
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NEEDED
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INJJSE
ATTACHMENT B: RESOURCES QUESTIONNAIRE
ITEM
Contouring and Three-Dimensional
Modeling Software
ARC/INFO'S TIN module
DCA
Surfer
Other (please specify)
Global Positioning Software
Trimble
Other (please specify)
SOFTWARE IN USE
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EXISTING
ON ORDER
NEEDED
COMMENTS
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ATTACHMENT B: RESOURCES QUESTIONNAIRE
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Workstations
286-chipPCs
386-chipPCs
SUN workstations
Tek workstations
IBM workstations
Other workstations
VAX mainframe
Data General mainframe
Prime mainframe
Graphic terminals (please specify
monochrome/color. X-terminals, etc.)_
Other (please specify)
Plotters
Pen Plotter E-sized (36x48)
Pen Plotter D-sized (24x26)
Pen Plotter smaller than D-sized
Electrostatic Color Plotter E-sized
Electrostatic Color Plotter D-sized
Electrostatic B/W Plotter E-sized
Electrostatic B/W Plotter D-sized
Screen-Dump Plotter
Other (please specify)
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IN USE
ATTACHMENT B: RESOURCES QUESTIONNAIRE
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Digitizer
E-sized (36x38)
D-sized (24x36)
Smaller than D-sized
Other (please specify)
Global Positioning System
Trimble high-resolution
Trimble low-resolution
Other (please specify)
Scanner
Please specify
HARDWARE IN USE
EflSTJMfl
ON ORDER
NEEDED COMMENTS
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ATTACHMENT C
DATABASE QUESTIONNAIRE
New England Waste Management Officials Association
Geographic Information Systems Catalogue
Name
Organization
Date
Note: If you can provide us with a copy of a data catalogue or other description of the
data maintained by your organization, feel free to simply reference that document, where
appropriate.
Brief Instructions: Please check the box in the left-hand margin to indicate categories
of data in use within your organization, as follows:
Status: A - existing (where data exists, but the extent of coverage is limited, this
should be noted under Extent, see below)
B - planned (funded)
C - desired, but not funded
If you can, please fill in the right-hand columns to indicate:
Scale: the scale which best represents the resolution of the source data
(map scale); not necessary for data generated from coordinates
(e.g., point data).
Accuracy: the accuracy of the data (map accuracy)
Unit: the unit or organization of the data, or how each coverage is
subdivided (e.g., 0 - statewide, 1 - town, 2 - quadrangle,
3 - drainage basin, 4 - county, 5 - other. Feel free to add codes
for units we have missed.
Extent: the existing geographic extent of the data (e.g., 25% of state,
'County X only', Quads A,B, etc.). If additional geographic
coverage is planned or desired, please note so in the comments
section.
Date: the date of the source data (to the best of your knowledge)
Comments: Clarifications, caveats, other additional information (e.g., coverage
source data). Feel free to append pre-printed material or additional
pages.
Thank you very much for your time and cooperation.
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STATUS
ITEM
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Bedrock geology
Surflcial geology
Soils
Elevation data
contours (hypsography)
OEM data
Bathymetry
Slope
Hydrography
Other (more space on last page)
SCALE
ATTACHMENT C: DATA QUESTIONNAIRE
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
ACCURACY
UNIT
EXTENT
DATE COMMENTS
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STATUS ITEM
Samnline Daia
Stream Gaging
Marine Sediment Sampling
Soil Bonng Data
Other (more space on last page)
Air
Quality
Forest cover/forest type
Radon
Pesticides
Other (more space on last page)
SCALE
ATTACHMENT C: DATA QUESTIONNAIRE
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
ACCURACY
UNIT
EXTENT
BAT£
COMMENTS
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1 Drainage basins
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ATTACHMENT C: DATA QUESTIONNAIRE
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ACCURACY
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DATE COMMENTS
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STATUS
ITEM
Floodplains
Weilands
Other (more on last page)
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Wildlife
Wildlife habitats
Rare and Endangered Species
Other (more space on last page)
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STATUS ITEM
Political Boundaries
Town boundaries
County boundaries
Suite boundaries
Political districts
Census tracts
Zip Codes
TIGER (if reprocessed)
Other (more space on last page)
Infrastructure
Roads
Buildings
Water
Water Service Areas
SCALE
ATTACHMENT C: DATA QUESTIONNAIRE
CULTURAL INFORMATION
ACCURACY
UNIT
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Drainage
Electric
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Gas
Other (more space on last page)
LandAJse
Population or population density
Land use
Land cover
PublicaJly-owned lands
Protected areas
Historic Sites
ATTACHMENT C: DATA QUESTIONNAIRE
CULTURAL INFORMATION
ACCURACY
UNIT
EXTENT
DATE
COMMENTS
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STATUS
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Archaeological Sites
Recreation Facilities
Zoning
Other (more space on last page)
Hazardous Materials
Underground Storage Tanks
RCRA Facilities
CERCL1S Sites
Landfills
Spill Sites
Other (more space on last page)
SCALE
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SIAIUS
ITEM
SCALE
Please use this sheet to add additional data descriptions
ATTACHMENT C: DATA QUESTIONNAIRE
CULTURAL INFORMATION
ACCURACY
UNIT
EXTENT
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DATE
COMMENTS
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ATTACHMENT D
APPLICATIONS QUESTIONNAIRE
New England Waste Management Officials Association
Geographic Information Systems Catalogue
Name.
Organization
Date
Brief Instructions: This questionnaire should be used to describe categories of CIS
applications in use within your organization. Please complete the questionnaire as follows:
Status: A - Existing, single application in this category
B - Existing, multiple, applications in this Category
C - Planned Application(s) (already funded)
D - None planned, but need and concept(s) exist
Where appropriate, please indicate on the right-hand margin who the end users (i.e., the
program office, municipality, corporation, etc.) of those applications are.
Please use the comments section for clarifying remarks, references to printed material
describing the applications, or any other notes you feel may be useful.
If you are involved in environmentally-related CIS applications which do not fit into one of
the categories identified, please add them in an appropriate location.
Also, if already printed material exists which describes the applications please attach this
information or, if this is inconvenient, please reference it in the comments column.
Thank you very much for your time and cooperation.
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STATUS
ATTACHMENT D: APPLICATIONS QUESTIONNAIRE
SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
ITEM END USER
Air Pollution
Emmissions inventory and tracking
Fate and Transport analysis and modeling
Air quality studies
Pesticide studies
Facility suing .
Pemtitung/Iicensing/tegisifation
Other (please specify)
Waste Manaeement
Municipal Solid waste management
Industrial waste management
Recycling and waste minimization
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STATUS
ATTACHMENT D: APPLICATIONS QUESTIONNAIRE
SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
ITEM
Waste hauling
Waste generation studies and analysis
Hazardous waste .
Facility siting
Permitting/1 icensing/regisuaijon
Other (please specify)
Water Management
Aquifer Mapping
Watershed/wellhead Protection
Wetlands studies
Water Supply/Demand
Water pollution control
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END USER
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STATUS
ATTACHMENT D: APPLICATIONS QUESTIONNAIRE
SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
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Inland water quality
Marine studies
Non-point source pollution
Facility siting
Permitting/1 icensing/registnuion
Other (please specify)
Other
Global warming/Climate change
Acid rain
Epidemiologic studies
Demographics
Socio-economic factors
END USER
COMMENTS
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STATUS
ATTACHMENT D: APPLICATIONS QUESTIONNAIRE .
SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
ITEM END USER
Radon
Noise pollution
Risk assessments
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Transportation
Agnculinial studies
Forestry planning
Land use planning
Community growth management planning
Oil spill preparedness
Wildlife management
Other (please specify)
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STATUS
ATTACHMENT D: APPLICATIONS QUESTIONNAIRE
NON-SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
ITEM
Address-to-coordinaie matching
Map products
Data storage and transfer
Other services
END USER
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APPENDIX B
Organizations and Contacts
Table B-l Participating Organizations
Table B-2 Organizational Contacts Summaries
Table B-3 Organizational Contacts
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TABLE B-l
Participating Organizations
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CONNECTICUT
Organization Ne
Organiztion
Abbreviation Function/Comments
Connecticut Bureau of Air Management CT-BAN
Connecticut Bureau of Environmental Services CT-BES
Connecticut Bureau of Waste Management , CT-BUM
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection CT-DEP
Connecticut - Natural Resources Center CT-NRC
P Division of the Connecticut DEP.
T Division of the Connecticut DEP.
P Division of Connecticut DEP.
T State environmental regulatory agency
P Division of the DEP. Responsible for distribution of
Connecticut CIS data.
MASSACHUSETTS
Organization Name
CZN Buzzards Bay Project
Cape Cod Commission
Mass Department of Environmental Protection
*s Department of Food and Agriculture
Organiztion
Abbreviation
F unc t i on/Comment s
T A project of Mass. Coastal Zone Management.
N Regional planning commission for Cape Cod.
P State environmental regulatory agency under EOEA.
T Provides support to the agricultural industry/community;
administers programs for agricultural preservation, land use
planning and regulatory actions. Under EOEA.
T Umbrella agency for all state environ agencies. Manages
MassGIS from Research and Data Systems office, which handles
all information technology for EOEA
P Under EOEA. Maintains and distributes many state environ-
mental data layers. MassGIS located in Data Center.
T A project of Mass. Coastal Zone Management.
P Water and sewer authority serving 60 communities in the
Boston Metro area.
T Federal agency engaged in hydrologic research
MA-BBP
MA-CCC
MA-DEP
MA-DFA
*Mass Executive Office of Environmental Affairs MA-EOEA
Mass EOEA Data Center MA-EOEAD
CZM Massachusetts Bay Project MA-MBP
Mass Water Resources Authority MA-MWRA
Mass Office of USGS, Water Resources Division MA-USGS
MAINE
Organization Name
Organiztion
Abbreviation Function/Conments
Maine Bureau of Health ME-BOH
Maine Board of Pesticides Control ME-BOPC
Maine Department of Environmental Protection ME-DEP
Maine Geological Survey ME-GS
ine State Office of CIS ME-OGIS
- Personal interview conducted
T - Telephone interview conducted
N - No survey materials returned
* - Organization to which primary contact belongs
T
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P Project specific GIS applications
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P Resource center, distribution of GIS data, training and
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Organization Na
Organiztion
Abbreviation
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Funct i on/Cooments
resource center, owner of multi-use data layers.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Organization Na
Organiztion
Abbreviation Function/Comments
University of NH, Complex Systems Research Center NH-CSRC
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services NH-DES
New Hampshire Office of State Planning NH-OSP
P Houses and manages GRANIT database. Provides technical
expertise for state and regional CIS projects.
P State environmental regulatory agency.
P State's CIS coordinating agency. Manages state growth and
development by monitoring land use planning.
RHODE ISLAND
Organiztion
Abbreviation
Organization Name
Rhode Island Dept. of Admin., Divison of Planning RI-DADP
Funct i on/Comments
RI DEN, Groundwater Section of ISDS
Rhode Island Environmental Data Center
RI-DENGU
RI-EDC
RI DEN Environmental Regulatory Information Center RI-ERIC
Rhode Island Narragansett Bay Project RI-NBP
RI DEN Office of Environmental Coordination Rl-OEC
RI Office of Soil Conservation Service RI-SCS
RI Office of USGS, Water Resources Division RI-USGS
T State's central planning agency and GIS coordinating agency.
Licenses RIGIS data.
T Under RI DEN. Responsible for protecting state's
groundwater.
P Within URI's Department of Natural Resources Science.
Houses and maintains RIGIS database.
T Monitor and protect Narragansett Bay. Under RI-DEN, primary
funding from EPA. Hearing project completion.
T Under RI DEN. Responsible for non-point source program.
N Federal agency. Naps country's soild, provides assistance
to farmers.
N Federal agency engaged in hydrologic research.
UNITED STATES - FEDERAL
Organization Name
Environmental Protection Agency - Region I
Organiztion
Abbreviation
Funct i on/Comments
US-EPAI
VERMONT
Organization Name
Vermont Agency of Development & Community Affairs VT-ADCA
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources VT-ANR
P - Personal interview conducted
T - Telephone interview conducted
N - No survey materials returned
* - Organization to which primary contact belongs
Organiztion
Abbreviation Function/Comments
P Maintenance of data layers and applications specific to ANR.
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Organiztion
Organization Name Abbreviation Function/Comments
mont Agency of Transportation VT-AOT
Vermont State Office of CIS VT-OGIS T 1) Develop data - state & local level. 2) Data maint & dist,
develop standards & docs. 3) Develop applications. 4) Public
education, training, support for decentraIz, mulitgovt CIS.
University of VT - School of Natural Resources VT-UVM N CIS training and education resources.
r personal interview conducted
T - Telephone interview conducted
N - No survey materials returned
* - Organization to which primary contact belongs
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TABLE B-2
Organizational Contacts Summaries
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CONNECTICUT
Contact Name
'Position
Title
Organization
Name
Chris Hulcahy
Richard Hyde
Hugo Thomas
Beth Doran
Sandy Prisloe
MASSACHUSETTS
Contact Name
Project Manager
Assistant Director
Director
Project Manager
Supervising Environmental Analyst
Position
Title
Connecticut Bureau of Air Management
Connecticut Bureau of Environmental Services
Connecticut Bureau of Environmental Services
Connecticut Bureau of Waste Management
Connecticut - Natural Resources Center
Organization
Name
Neil MacGaffey
Christina Dirker
Donovan Bowley
Steve Travis
Lee Corte-Real
Barbara Hopson
Rick Taupier
Christian Jacqz
Dillon Scott
Stephen Estes-Smargiassi
Daniel Nvule
Peter Steeves
Michael Yureuicz
MAINE
:act Name
GIS PRogram Manager
CIS Technical Manager
GIS Coordinator
Assistant Secretary
MassGIS Data Manager
Data Manager
CIS Coordinator
CIS Project Manager
Cartographer
Massachusetts Office Chief
Position
Title
CZM Buzzards Bay Project
Cape Cod Commission
Mass Department of Environmental Protection
Mass Department of Environmental Protection
Mass Department of Food and Agriculture
Mass Department of Food and Agriculture
Mass Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
Mass EOEA Data Center
CZM Massachusetts Bay Project
Mass Water Resources Authority
Mass Water Resources Authority
Mass Office of USGS, Water Resources Division
Mass Office of USGS, Water Resources Division
Organization
Name
Terry Mingo
Tammy Gould
Christopher Kroot
Robert Marvinney
Dan Walters
NEW HAMPSHIRE
RHODE ISLAND
Contact Name
GIS Specialist
Physical Geologist
Director - Office of GIS
Maine Bureau of Health
Maine Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Geological Survey
Maine State Office of GIS
Contact Name
Fay Rubin
Hastings George
Chris Simmers
James Mclaughlin
Position
Title
GIS Coordinator
GIS Coordinator
Senior Planner
Senior Planner
Organization
Name
University of NX, Complex Systems Research Center
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
New Hampshire Office of State Planning
Position
Title
Organization
Name
John Stachelhaus
Ernest Paneiera
Peter August
Charles LaBash
Pam Annarumo
Andrew MacLachlan
Lynn Carlson
Jackie Pashnik
Virginia DeLima
J»ck Kliever
,ED STATES - FEDERAL
Contact Name
Greg Charest
RIGIS Coordinator
Senior Environmental Planner
Director
Database Manager
Rhode Island Office Chief
Hydrolegist
Position
Title
Rhode Island Dept. of Admin., Divison of Planning
RI DEM, Groundwater Section of ISDS
Rhode Island Environmental Data Center
Rhode Island Environmental Data Center
RI DEM Environmental Regulatory Information Center
Rhode Island Narragansett Bay Project
RI DEM Office of Environmental Coordination
RI Office of Soil Conservation Service
RI Office of USGS, Water Resources Division
RI Office of USGS, Water Resources Division
Organization
Name
GIS Program Manager
Environmental Protection Agency - Region 1
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VERMONT
Contact Name
Bill Should! ce
John Dudley
Lloyd Robinson
Bruce Uescott
Gary Smith
Position
Title
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Director
CIS Program Coordinator
Organization
Name
Vermont Agency of Development & Community Affairs
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
Vermont Agency of Transportation
Vermont State Office of CIS
University of VT School of Natural Resources
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CONNECTICUT
Chris Mulcahy
Project Manager
CT DEP - Bureau of Air Management
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Tel:
Fax:
Richard Hyde
Assistant Director
CT DEP - Bureau of Environmental Services
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Tel:
Fax:
Hugo Thomas
Director
CT DEP - Bureau of Environmental Services
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Tel: (203) 566-5391
Fax:
Beth Doran
Project Manager
CT DEP - Bureau of Waste Management
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Tel:
Fax:
Sandy Prisloe (primary contact for state)
Supervising Environmental Analyst
CT DEP - Natural Resources Center
165 Capitol Avenue
Hardford, CT 06106
Tel: (203) 566-3540
Fax:
MASSACHUSETTS
Neil MacGaffey
Coastal Zone Management - Buzzards Bay Project
100 Cambridge Street (alt tel: (508) 748-3600))
Boston, MA 02202
Tel: (617) 727-9530
Fax: (508) 748-2845
Christina Dirker
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Cape Cod Commission
3225 Main Street
Barnstable, MA 02630
Tel: (508) 362-3828
Fax:
Donovan Bowley
GIS PRogram Manager
DEP - Divison of Water Supply
1 Winter Street
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: (617) 292-5523
Fax:
Steve Travis
GIS Technical Manager
DEP - Information Systems Branch
1 Winter Street
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: (617) 292-5614
Fax:
Lee Corte-Real
Mass Pesticide Board, Dept of Food & Agriculture
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Tel: (617) 727-3031
Fax:
Barbara Hopson
GIS Coordinator
Department of Food and Agriculture
Lancaster Reg Field Office, 142 Old Common Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
Tel: (508) 792-7712
Fax:
Rick Taupier (primary contact for state)
Assistant Secretary
EOEA Research and Data Systems
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Tel: (617) 727-9800
Fax:
Christian Jacgz
MassGIS Data Manager
EOEA Data Center
20 Somerset Street, 3rd floor
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: (617) 727-3888
Fax:
Dillon Scott
Data Manager
Coastal Zone Management, Massachusetts Bay Project
100 Cambridge Street
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Boston, MA 02202
Tel: (617) 727-9530
Fax: (617) 727-2754
Stephen Estes-Smargiassi
CIS Coordinator
MWRA - Division of Water Works
100 First Ave., Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston, MA 02129
Tel: (617) 242-7110
Fax: (617) 241-6070
Daniel Nvule
CIS Project Manager
MWRA - Division of Water Works
100 First Ave., Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston, MA 02129
Tel: (617) 242-7110
Fax: (617) 241-6070
Peter Steeves
Cartographer
U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division
28 Lord Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
Tel: (508) 485-6360
Fax:
Michael Yurewicz
Massachusetts Office Chief
U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division
28 Lord Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
Tel: (508) 485-6360
Fax:
MAINE
Terry Mingo
Maine Drinking Water Program
State House Station #10
Augusta, ME 04333
Tel: (207) 289-5681
Fax:
Tammy Gould
Board of Pesticides Control
State House Station #28
Augusta, ME 04333
Tel: (207) 289-3871
Fax:
Christopher Kroot
GIS Specialist
Department of Environmental Protection
State House Station #17
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Augusta, ME 04333
Tel: (207) 289-4292
Fax:
Robert Marvinney
Physical Geologist
Maine Geological Survey
State House Station #22
Augusta, ME 04333
Tel: (207) 289-3897
Fax:
Dan Walters (primary contact for state)
Director - Office of CIS
Department of Conservation
State House Station #22
Augusta, ME 04333
Tel: (207) 289-3897
Fax: (207) 289-2400
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Fay Rubin
GIS Coordinator
UNH - Complex Systems Research Center
Science and Engineering Research Building
Durham, NH 03824
Tel: (603) 862-1792
Fax: (603) 862-1915
Hastings George
GIS Coordinator
Office of the Commissioner
6 Hazen Drive, P.O. Box 95
Concord, NH 03302-0095
Tel: (603) 271-3503
Fax: (603) 271-2867
Chris Simmers
Senior Planner
NH DES Commissioner's Office - Planning Unit
P.O. Box 95, 6 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Tel: (603) 271-2961
Fax: (603) 271-2867
James McLaughlin (primary contact for state)
Senior Planner
New Hampshire - Office of State Planning
2 1/2 Beacon Street
Concord, NH 03301
Tel: (603) 271-2155
Fax: (603) 271-1728
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RHODE ISLAND
John Stachelhaus (primary contact for state)
RIGIS Coordinator
Rhode Island Department of Administration
One Capitol Hill, 265 Melrose Street
Providence, RI 02902-5872
Tel: (401) 277-2656
Fax:
Ernest Panciera
Senior Environmental Planner
RI DEM - Division of Groundwater and ISDS
291 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
Tel: (401) 277-2234
Fax: (401) 521-4230
Peter August
Director
EDC - Department of Natural Resources
Woodward Hall, University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 02881
Tel: (401) 792-4794
Fax: (401) 792-4561
Charles LaBash
Database Manager
EDC - Department of Natural Resources
Woodward Hall, University of Rhode Island
Kingson, RI 02881
Tel: (401) 792-5406
Fax: (401) 792-4561
Pam Annarumo
RI DEM - Environmental Regulatory Information Ctr.
291 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
Tel: (401) 277-3961
Fax:
Andrew MacLachlan
Narragansett Bay Project
291 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
Tel: (401) 277-3165
Fax: (401) 521-4230
Lynn Carlson
RI DEM - Office of Environmental Coordination
83 Park Street
Providence, RI 02908
Tel: (401) 277-2776
Fax: (401) 277-2591
Jackie Pashnik
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U.S. Soil Conservation Service
5586 Post Road, Box 6
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Tel: (401) 885-1321
Fax:
Virginia DeLima
Rhode Island Office Chief
USGS - Water Resources Division
J.O. Pastore Federal Building, Room 237
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: (401) 528-5135
Fax:
Jack Kliever
Hydrologist
USGS - Water Resources Division
J.O. Pastore Federal Building, Room 237
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: (401) 528-5135
Fax:
UNITED STATES - FEDERAL
Greg Charest (primary contact for state)
GIS Program Manager
JFK Federal Building
PIM 221
Boston, MA 02203
Tel: (617) 565-4528
Fax: (617) 565-3346
VERMONT
Bill Shouldice
Deputy Secretary
Agency of Development and Community Affairs
Pavilion Office Building
Montpelier, VT 05609
Tel: (802) 828-3211
Fax:
John Dudley
GIS Office - Agency of Natural Resources
Center Building, Waterbury Complex
Waterbury, VT 05671-0301
Tel: (802) 244-8747
Fax: (802) 244-1102
Lloyd Robinson
Deputy Secretary
Agency of Transportation
133 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05633
Tel: (802) 828-2658
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Fax:
Bruce Wescott (primary contact for state)
Director
Vermont State Office of CIS
City Center
Montpelier, VT 05602
Tel: (802) 828-3447
Fax: (802) 828-3351
Gary Smith
GIS Program Coordinator
UVM School of Natural Resources
103 Aiken Center
Burlington, VT 05405
Tel: (802) 656-3092
Fax:
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APPENDIX C
Resource Summaries
Table C-l Existing CIS Resources by Organization
Table C-2 Planned GIS Resources by Organization
Table C-3 Needed GIS Resources by Organization
Table C-4 Existing GIS Resources by Resource
Table C-5 Planned GIS Resources by Resource
Table C-6 Needed GIS Resources by Resource
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Table C-l:Existing CIS Resources by Organization
CONNECTICUT
Organization Resource
Reference T
,yp?
Hardware
Hany?"
Resource
286~chip*PC6
386 chip PC 5.0
Aviion workstation 1.0
D size digitizer 1.0
Data General mainframe 1.0
Digitizer 44 x 60 1.0
Digitizer smaller then D size 2.0
E size color electrostatic plotr 2.0
E size digitizer 2.0
E size pen plotter 2.0
Graphic terminal 4.0
Pen plotter smaller than D size 1.0
Screen dump plotter 1.0
SUN workstation 5.0
Trimble low-res GPS 2.0
CIS program manager 1.0
CIS technical specialist 4.0
System manager 1.0
ARC/INFO's TIN model 3.0
AutoCAD drafting 1.0
Mainframe ARC/INFO CIS 1.0
Maplnfo CIS 1.0
PC ARC/INFO CIS 5.0
Surfer contour/30 modelling 1.0
Trimble global postioning 2.0
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS 4.0
T2olt or'TotaY Additional Conments
CT-NRC
Personnel
Software
Includes.2 at Long Island Sourd Resource Center (LISRC) at
Avery.Point. Groton, CT which is a remote stand-alone CIS
facility of'NRC.
MVIS.OOO
CalComp * Sunmagraphics
CalComps, one at LISRC
CalComp 1044GT (one at LISRC)
Tek 4125, 4109, 4107, Pericom
One as LISRC
Minicomputer, workstation 8 PC.
Used within property management and planning.
Will move to UNIX file servers in future primarily in other
state agencies.
MASSACHUSETTS
Organization Resource
Reference Type
MA-BBP Expenditures
Resource
Hardware
Personnel
Software
Many? 8oit oMTotal
15,000.00 Total
45,000.00 Annual
11,200.00 Total
f Additional Comments
For Compaq 386, A-size
matrix printer, and tw<
For PC ARC/INFO and PC
peg Dipt t
/MOO Bpi
Oracle.
I'midtmS!" d'9itizer'
dot
Hardware
System Maintenance
386 chip PC
E size digitizer
1.0
1.0
1.0
Summagraphics Microgrid II
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Reference Type
irces by Organization - PAGE 2
Resource
Many?
Total Annually
Cost or Total Additional Garments
Personnel
Software
MA-DFA Expenditures
Hardware
Personnel
Software
MA-EOEAD Expenditures
Hardware
Personnel
Software
NA-MBP Hardware
Personnel
Software
Pen plotter smaller than D size
VAX mainframe
CIS project manager
ARC/INFO's TIN model
Mainframe ARC/INFO CIS
Oracle Database Management Sys
PC ARC/INFO CIS
PC ORACLE
Hardware
Personnel
Software
User support and training
Graphic terminal
VAX mainframe
CIS coordinator
CIS technical specialist
ARC/INFO's TIN model
Mainframe ARC/INFO CIS
Data development and maintenance
Hardware
Personnel
System Maintenance
E size color electrostatic plotr
E size digitizer
E size pen plotter
Graphic terminal
VAX mainframe
Cartographer/Database Actninistr
GIS program manager
CIS technical specialist
Programmer/Ana I ys t
ARC/INFO's TIN model
Mainframe ARC/INFO GIS
Oracle Database Management Sys
PC ARC/ INFO GIS
386 Chip PC
GIS project manager
ARC/INFO's TIN model
Mainframe ARC/INFO GIS
Oracle Database Management Sys
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
13.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
HP 747SA pen plotter.
Use MassGIS Vax 6400
On EOEA Vax
At EOEA Data Center
Vax ORACLE
PC ORACLE
There are 2 people each half-time
MassGIS staff and EOEA staff
Color
100,000.00 Annual
10,000.00 Annual
180,000.00 Annual Bough breakdown: 60X user support, 25X data development,
10X R+D.
30,000.00 Annual
10 PC, 3 tek. Need to move to x-terminals.
VAX 6440. GIS takes about 3 gigabytes.
30 users.
0.00 Total Surveyindicates that access to other hardware resources is
9ata manager for ARC/INFO and Oracle, Relies on assistance
ran MassGIS staff and users for technical support.
Use MassGIS software
Use MassGIS software
Use MassGIS software.
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Table C-TiExisting CIS Resour
rces by Organization - PAGE 3
Organization
MA-MWRA
MA-USGS
MAINE
=SB=S
Srganization
eference
ME -BOH
?esource
ype
Expendi tures
Hardware
Personnel
Software
Hardware
Personnel
Software
Resource
Type
Hardware
Personnel
Resource
Data development and maintenance
Hardware
Personnel
Software
386 chip PC
E size color electrostatic plotr
E size digitizer
E size pen plotter
Graphic terminal
Screen dump plotter
VAX mainframe
Active trained users
GIS program manager
GIS project manager
GIS technical specialist
Interns
ARC/INFO's TIN model
AutoCAD drafting
Mainframe ARC/INFO GIS
McDormel/Oouglas drafting
Oracle Database Management Sys
PC ARC/INFO GIS
E size digitizer
E size pen plotter
Miscellaneous workstation
Pen plotter smaller than D size
Screen dump plotter
GIS project manager
GIS technical specialist
ARC/INFO's TIN model
AutoCAD drafting
Ingres DBMS
Workstation ARC/INFO GIS
Resource
Unspecified scanner
CIS project manager
II nu
Colt orHrotaY Additional Comments
895,000.00 Total There costs are broken down as follows: ORACLE devt=$200k
(one-time), CIS devt=S525K(one-time). Project related data=
ilOOK (annual). Ongoing data col(ect!on=l50K (annual)
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
4.0
1.0
25.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
Man??
1.0
1.0
200,000.00 Total
200,000.00 Annual
100,000.00 Total
Shared with other users
Color Tektronix
-
This person spends 25X of time on CIS-related activity.
This person spends 3/4 time on CIS-related activity.
On the Vax.
For Harbor design.
Unix workstation.
If CIS is incorporated into. a. project, the CIS expert
assigned to thaFproject fulfills most of the rolls.
Total Annually . . ,
Cost or Total Additional Comments
The GIS. program will be tbe^ responsibility of the Wellhead
Protection. Program, to which there is presently only one
person assigned.
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eference
Type
irces by Organization - PAGE 4
Resource
Total ....
Cost or To'
**!*!???!.9°Hlmen*?
Unisys PW2/Series 500, 120 MB, 3 MB extended
ME-BOPC Hardware
ME-DEP Expenditures
Hardware
Personnel
Software
ME-GS
Expendi tures
Hardware
Software
ME-OGIS Expenditures
Hardware
Personnel
Software
386 chip PC 1.0
HewIet tPackard Scanj et PIus 1.0
Hardware
Software
System Maintenance
E size digitizer 1.0
E size pen plotter 1.0
IBM workstation 1.0
Tek workstation 1.0
CIS program manager 1.0
ARC/INFO's TIN model 1.0
Oracle Database Management Sys 1.0
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS 1.0
Hardware
Software
286 chip PC 1.0
386 chip PC 2.0
0 size digitizer 2.0
E size digitizer 1.0
E size pen plotter 2.0
Pen plotter smaller than D size 1.0
SUN workstation 1.0
ARC/INFO's TIN model 1.0
PC ARC/INFO CIS 3.0
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS 1.0
Hardware
Personnel
Software
System Maintenance
E size digitizer 2.0
E size pen plotter 1.0
Graphic terminal 2.0
Screen dump plotter 1.0
Sun Sparcserver 1.0
SUN workstation 3.0
CIS Administrator 1.0
CIS coordinator 1.0
ARC/INFO'S NETWORK module 1.0
ARC/INFO's TIN model 1.0
Mainframe ARC/INFO CIS 1.0
Oracle RDBI 1.0
60,000.00 Total
20,000.00 Total
8.000.00 Total
50,000.00 Total
15,000.00 Total
200,000.00 Total
94,000.00 Annual
127.000.00 Total
27,000.00 Annual
30,000 from LLRWA.
10,000 from LLRWA.
Tektronix 4211
Tektronix 4693DX thermal wax printer w/ 4511 network
interface.
Sun 4/390 Sparcserver.
Class 5 multi; Sun Sparcserver 4/390.
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Reference Type
ces by Organization - PAGE 5
Resource Many?
workstation ARC/INFO GIS 3.0
T8ost or^VotaT Additional Comnents
NEW HAMPSHIRE
=============
Organization Resource
Reference
Type
Expenditures
Resource Many?
Data development and maintenance
Personnel
386 chip PC 1.0
E size digitizer 1.0
E size pen plotter 1.0
Graphic terminal 5.0
Prime mainframe 1.0
Screen dump plotter 1.0
SUN workstation 1.5
CIS program manager 1.0
CIS technical specialist 2.0
System manager 1.0
ARC/INFO's TIN model 1.0
ERDAS Satellite Imaging 1.0
Mainframe ARC/INFO CIS 1.0
PC ARC/INFO CIS 1.0
PC ERDAS Satellite Imaging 2.0
Surfer contour/30 modelling 1.0
E size digitizer 2.0
E size pen plotter 2.0
Graphic terminal 2.0
IBM workstation 1.0
Screen dump plotter 1.0
SUN workstation 1.0
CIS coordinator 1.0
CIS technical specialist 1.0
Grafpoint software 1.0
PC ARC/INFO CIS 1.0
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS 1.0
Data development and maintenance
Hardware
Personnel
Software
System Maintenance
Total AnnualIv
Cost or Total Additional Connents
NH-CSRC
Hardware
Personnel
Software
NH-DES Hardware
Personnel
Software
NH-OSP Expenditures
40,000.00 Annual
80,000.00 Annual All expenditures are only those made from State CIS-related
account, but these.do not.create an accurate representation
of the overall facility since there are many sources of fund
4 color terminals, 1 monochrome.
150,000.00 Annual
16,000.00 Total
100,000.00 Annual
7,500.00 Total
1,000.0' ual
inly
°f Pr°JeCtS*
Calcomp 9100 - CIS Program has one. and Water Resources
Division has one.
Calcomp 1043GT - GIS Program has one, end Water Resources
Division has one.
Tektronix 4208 - GIS Program.
IBM RISC/System 6000 Powers tat ion Model 320 GIS Program.
Tektronix - GIS Program.
Water Resources Division
GIS Program.
GIS Program.
Grafpoint TGRAF-4200 - GIS Program.
Water Resources Division
Multi-user license - GIS Program.
GIS program manager also has other responsibilities.
Workstation ARC/INFO needed.
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tization Resource
Reference Type
RHODE ISLAND
Organization Resource
Reference
Type
Expenditures
Resource
Many?
Cost or Total Additional Comments
Hardware
Personnel
Software
386 chip PC
E size digitizer
E size pen plotter
Graphic terminal
CIS program manager
CIS project manager
PC ARC/INFO CIS
.0
.0
.0
.0 Color terminal
.0
.0 Project manager is also CIS technical specialist.
.0
Resource
General operations
Hardware
Personnel
Software
System Maintenance
User support and training
386 chip PC
D size digitizer
E size pen plotter
Screen dump plotter
SUN workstation
Database Administrator
CIS program manager
CIS project manager
CIS technical specialist
System manager
PC ARC/INFO CIS
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS
E size pen plotter
Graphic terminal
Prime mainframe
Screen dump plotter
CIS technical specialist
ARC/INFO'S TIN model
Mainframe ARC/INFO CIS
Personnel
286 chip PC
386 chip PC
Hany?
Cost or Total Additional Comments
"z'.bbb'.m Annual
2,000.00 Annual
65,000.00 Annual For 1.5 full time employees.
4.000.00 Annual
500.00 Annual
2,000.00 Annual
RI-DADP
Hardware
Personnel
Software
RI-DENGU Hardware
Personnel
Software
RI-EDC
Expenditures
Hardware
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
1.0
1.0
0.3
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
5.0
2.0
14.0
Also performs system management and program management
Also performs system management and database administrative
Varies as applications projects are needed.
Also performs database adminstnative and program management
CalComp 1026 located at DEN.
Tektronix terminals located at DEN.
Tied into URI/EDC.
Tektronix 4296 located at DEN.
Groundwater has one full-time person at EDC doing
Brounawater work. In FT '92 this was decreased to one
alf-time person.
URI/EDC
Tied into URI/EDC
About 5 full or part:time staff at EDC with split respons-
ibities. Also. Varying number of workstuoy students.
Used mainly to support CIS courses offered by the University
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Organization Resource
Reference TV
irces by Organization PAGE 7
Type
Resource Many? 8ost or^otaT Additional Conments
Personnel
Software
RI-ERIC Hardware
Personnel
Software
RI-NBP Hardware
Personnel
Rl-OEC
Software
Hardware
Personnel
So e
Aviion workstation 2.0
D size color electrostatic plotr 1.0
E size digitizer 2.0
E size pen plotter 1.0
Graphic terminal 5.0
Prime mainframe 1.0
Screen dump plotter 1.0
Trimble low-res GPS 1.0
Database Administrator 1.0
CIS program manager 1.0
CIS project manager 4.0
GIS technical specialist 1.0
System manager 2.0
ARC/INFO'S TIN model 1.0
ERDAS Satellite Imaging 1.0
Intergraph drafting 10.0
PC ARC/INFO GIS 10.0
Surfer contour/30 modelling 1.0
Trimble global postioning 2.0
E size pen plotter 1.0
Graphic terminal 2.0
Screen dump plotter 1.0
GIS technical specialist 1.0
ARC/INFO's TIN model 1.0
AutoCAD drafting 1.0
Contouring software 1.0
Mainframe ARC/INFO GIS 1.0
E size pen plotter 1.0
Graphic terminal 2.0
Screen dump plotter 1.0
GIS program manager 1.0
ARC/INFO's TIN model 1.0
Mainframe ARC/INFO GIS 1.0
E size pen plotter 1.0
Graphic terminal 2.0
Prime mainframe 1.0
Screen dump plotter 1.0
GIS technical specialist 1.0
ARC/INFO's TIN model 1.0
These will replace the Prime computer in 1993.
This is shared with other departments.
All color.
This will be phased out by spring of 1993.
GPS unit and base station.
SOX of time spent on this
Program Manager spends SOX of time on RIGIS-related work.
3 part-time, 1 full-time
part-time
2 people spend 2SX on this.
ARC/INFO TIN on the Prime?
PC ERDAS software
These are used by the Department of Landscape Architecture.
These support University.courses in CIS, both extent ion
courses and regular curricula courses.
Catcamp
Tektronix 4207
Tektronix inkjet 4696
Exists for 1 Division within DEM only
Use URI's ARC/INFO TIN via special projects from Groundwater
contracted to EDC. ^ r
Air & Hazardous Materials has some type of CAOO system -
may not be AutoCAD.
?roundwater Division has been importing modeling data
rom Uniform Flow Model.
Use URI's Prime computer.
Shared by several DEM divisions.
Shared by several DEM divisions.
Shared by several DEM divisions.
Resources at NBP include on GIS staff person handling all
aspects including program mgmt. proje '
administration aW technical -L-K
Use URI's software.
Use URI's software.
it. project rngmt, database
work.
Tektronix terminals shared by all DEM employees.
Accesses Prime at URI via modem.
Ink-jet
Part-time
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Organization Resource
Reference Type Resource
Mainframe ARC/INFO CIS
Many?
Host oTTotaT Additional Comments
1.0
UNITED STATES - FEDERAL
=sssssssssssss==s±ssscs
Organization Resource
Reference Type
Han??
Resource
Hardware
Personnel
Software
System Maintenance
D size digitizer 1.0
Data General workstations 5.0
E size color electrostatic plotr 1.0
E size pen plotter 1.0
Graphic terminal 8.0
Miscellaneous big digitizer 1.0
Prime minicomputer 1.0
Screen dump plotter 5.0
SUN workstation 2.0
Tek workstation 1.0
Trimble low-res GPS 8.0
CIS project manager 1.0
CIS technical specialist 4.0
System manager 1.0
ARC/INFO's TIN model 7.0
Minicomputer ARC/INFO 1.0
Trimble global postioning 2.0
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS 8.0
Total Annually
Cost or Total Additional Comments
150,000.00 Total
360,000.00 Annual
60.000.00 Total
30,000.00 Annual
Not currently in use.
One is a server.
US-EPAI
Expenditures
Hardware
Personnel
Software
Three X-terminals, three 4207, one 4107, one 4125, several
PCs with Tek emulation software.
Backlit 48" by 62".
Will be phased out over the next year.
Seven Pathfinders and one 4000 series base stations.
Prime minicomputer
Once.copy at.G|S center and one copy at Environmental
VERMONT
8rgani
efere
VT-ANR
ization Resource
erence Type
_ype
Expenditures
Resource
Data development and maintenance
General operations
Hardware
Personnel
Software
386 chip PC
Digitizer smaller then D size
E size digitizer
E size pen plotter
Trimble low-res GPS
Man??
Cost orTotaT Additional Comments
"soiooo'oo fotai
5,000.00 Total
80,000.00 Total
65,000.00 Total
20,000.00 Total
Hardware
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
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Resource
Iization Resource
Ty
erence
Type
Many?
Cost orTotal Additional Comments
Manager half-time until 11/1/91
With FOXBASE+
Used sparingly for GIS.
Color
Personnel
Software
VT-AOT
Hardware
Personnel
Software
VT-OG1S Expenditures
Hardware
Personnel
Software
CIS program manager 1.0
CIS technical specialist 1.0
AutoCAD drafting 1.0
DCA contour/30 modelling 1.0
FoxPro Database Management Sys 2.0
PC ARC/INFO CIS 3.0
Quatro Pro 2.0
Trimble global postioning 3.0
386 chip PC 2.0
D size digitizer 1.0
Graphic terminal 2.0
Miscellaneous workstation 2.0
VAX mainframe 1.0
Database Administrator 1.0
System manager 1.0
Intergraph drafting 1.0
Mainframe ARC/INFO CIS 1.0
PC ARC/INFO GIS 2.0
Data development and maintenance
General operations
Hardware
Marketing and public relations
Personnel
Research and development
Software
System Maintenance
User support and training
386 chip PC 2.0
D size digitizer 1.0
E size pen plotter 1.0
Screen dump plotter 1.0
Database Administrator 1.0
GIS program manager 1.0
CIS project manager 1.0
GIS technical specialist 2.0
FoxPro Database Management Sys 2.0
PC ARC/INFO CIS 2.0
Uorkstat i on ARC/1NFO GIS 1.0
Int.250.Int 380 and workstations...Only |nt 250.
workstations are used for GIS as this equipment is not the
standard GIS platform.
Currently used only for train
prototyping. Not on dedica
other primary uses.
a some elementary
pment - all equipment has
100,000.00 Annual
40,000.00 Annual
20,000.00 Annual
10,000.00 Annual
180,000.00 Annual
20,000.00 Annual
10,000.00 Annual
20.000.00 Annual
20,000.00 Annual
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CONNECTICUT
Organization Resource
Reference Type
CT-NRC
Hardware
Software
MASSACHUSETTS
MAINE
Organization Resource
Reference Type
ME-BOH
Hardware
ME-BOPC
ME-DEP
ME-OGIS
Software
Personnel
Expenditures
Hardware
Personnel
Expenditures
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Organization Resource
Reference Type
Table C-2:Planned CIS Resources by Organization
Resource Many?
486*cn
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MAINE
Organization
Reference
NE-BOH
ME-BOPC
ME-DEP
HE-GS
?esource
ype
Personnel
Software
Hardware
Personnel
Software
Hardware
Personnel
Software
Hardware
Personnel
Resource
CIS technical specialist
Contouring software
D size digitizer
0 size pen plotter
GPS Pathfinder
Database Administrator
CIS technical specialist
Workstation ARC/INFO GlS
E size color electrostatic plotr
Graphic terminal
Triirble high-res GPS
Unspecified scanner
GlS technical specialist
System manager
Trimble global postioning
D size color electrostatic plotr
Global Positioning System
Screen dump plotter
CIS technical specialist
Many?
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
6.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
Cost oriotai Additional Comments
EPAWHPA codes are available. Purchase of NOD Flow and Flow
Path is planned.
Needed to get long/ I at on domestic wells used in monitoring
surveys
Ujll rely primarily on, the ME Qept. of Conservation GlS
Division (OG1S), therefore minimal personnel wit (Tie needed.
When we get CIS, we sould like to link by modem to the CIS
mainframe in the Department of Conservation.
Would like to either have one in. house or have access to
one nearby. Currently must send large plots to EPA Region 1.
Have been borrowing EPA Region I units, but availability is
I imi ted.
Techs for Oil, Solid Waste and Land Bureaus.
Some kind of GPS receiver neeed for data acquisition.
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ME-OG1S Expenditures
Hardware
Personnel
Software
NEW HAMPSHIRE
SSSSBSSSSCSCE
Srganization Resource
eference Type
Expenditures
n G
a previous j
St
manages
SI!
expertise with him from
*s CIS program.
Data development and maintenance
Hardware
Personnel
E size color electrostatic plotr 1.0
Global Positioning System 2.0
Graphic terminal 1.0
GlS technical specialist 2.0
Oracle Database Management Sys 1.0
Satellite image processing 1.0
Resource
Hardware
Man??
100,000.00 Annual Seed money to match state and local funds.
200,000.00 Total Spare server upgrades, electrostatic plotter, image
processing, disk packs.
90,000.00 Annual Database/System Manager; GlS Technician
Provide central access to plotter - all agencies on network.
Central resource for all state agencies involved in CIS.
Need very high resolution machine for usein facility screen
dumps * demos.
Additional technical ARC/INFO.specialists needed to support
agency applications arid to deliver CIS data to the public
(comprehensive town planning etc.)
Provide satellite image processing capabilites to agency
programs at central location.
8oft or^TotaT Additional Comments
NH-CSRC
25,000.00 Total There were no hardware purchases made put of State
CIS-related funds this year, however there is a need for
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Organization Resource
Reference Type
Resource
Many?
8ost oMToteT Additional Comments
more hardware.
Hardware
NH-OES
NH-OSP
Personnel
Software
Hardware
Software
Expenditures
Hardware
Software
Software
E size color electrostatic plotr 1.0
Global Positioning System 1.0
SUN workstation 1.0
Unspecified scanner 1.0
CIS program manager
ARC/INFO GRID module 1.0
Workstation ARC/INFO GIS 1.0
Global Positioning System 3.0
Trimble global postioning 3.0
Hardware
Graphic terminal 1.0
Miscellaneous workstation 1.0
Workstation ARC/INFO GIS 1.0
10,000.00 Total There were no software purchases made from State . ,
CIS-related funds this year, however there is a need for
more software.
30,000.00 Annual
Need Trimble high-resolution GPS to.supp
related to image processing activities,
state how many needed, just checked off
Survey didn't state how many needed, just checked off
Need high-resolution scanner. Survey didn't state how
many needed, just checked off column.
To minimize field-verification time.
To minimize field-verification time.
12,000.00 Total UNIX workstation needed - COMPAQ and.PC ARC/INFO system
existing. Need E-size plotter and digitizer.
X-terminal
UNIX workstation being considered; no specific model.
RHODE ISLAND
Organization Resource
Reference Type
RI-DEHGW
RI-EDC
RI-ERIC
RI-NBP
Hardware
Hardware
Personnel
Software
Hardware
Hardware
Personnel
Software
Resource Many? Cost orTotal Additional Comments
E size digitizer 1.0
Aviion workstation 5.0
Graphic terminal 1.0
Screen dump plotter 1.0
Slide Matrix 1.0
System manager 1.0
Workstation ARC/INFO GIS 5.0
E size digitizer
E size digitizer
Miscellaneous workstation
Trimble low-res GPS
GIS technical specialist
Mainframe ARC/INFO GIS
Trimble global postioning
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
DEM needs digitizer for several divisions.
Need one more color graphic terminal.
Needed are the equivalent. of 5-single user licenses - or
possibly one multi-user license?
Long: term needs demand a. work station be acquired.
Specifications as yet unknown.
Assuming low resolution is 2-5m accuracy.
Future needs for staff depend upon. the amount of long-term
monitoring of the Bay thai the Project will perform.
Has potential for use during long-term monitorying planned
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equipment
Dept.
RI-OEC
Software
PC ARC/INFO GIS
1.0
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UNITED STATES - FEDERAL
Organization Resource
Reference Type
US-EPA! Expenditures
Hardware
Personnel
Software
VERMONT
Srganization Resource
ererence Type
VT-ANR Expenditures
Resource
Hardware
Personnel
Software
System Maintenance
386 chip PC
Database Administrator
Oracle Database Management Sys
Resource
Data development and maintenance
Many?
1.0
1.0
1.0
Many?
Total Annually . .
Cost or Total Additional Comments
500,000.00 Total
60,000.00 Annual
100,000.00 Total
100,000.00 Annual
Total Annually
Cost or Total Additional Comments
25,000.00 Total
Hardware
VT-AOT
VT-OGIS
Personnel
Software
Personnel
Expenditures
General operations
Hardware
Personnel
Software
System Maintenance
User support and training
386 chip PC 1.0
E size color electrostatic plotr 1.0
E size digitizer 1.0
PC Server 1.0
Screen dump plotter 1.0
Trimble low-res GPS 3.0
Unspecified scanner 1.0
CIS technical specialist 0.5
FoxPro Database Management Sys 1.0
Mainframe ARC/INFO CIS 1.0
PC ARC/INFO CIS 1.0
Quatro Pro 1.0
CIS program manager 1.0
GIS project manager 1.0
CIS technical specialist 1.0
Data development and maintenance
General operations
Hardware
Marketing and public relations
Personnel
5,000.00 Total
100,000.00 Total
40,000.00 Total
30,000.00 Total
2,500.00 Total
5,000.00 Total
Upgrade from PC versions to host Arc/INFO.
No staff dedicated to GIS works.. Still in process of
establishing direction and defining needs.
250,000.00 Annual VT operates under a
VT operates under a
development plan. I
year responsibly w/
!r data
H, could spend.400 - 60Q.tho
control, direction t r ~
& application.
60,000.00 Annual
40,000.00 Annual
20,000.00 Annual
300.000.00 Annual
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Reference Type
Hardware
Personnel
Software
by Organization - PAGE 5
Resource
8oit or^otaT Additional Comments
Research and development
Software
System Maintenance
User support and training
366 chip PC 3.0
E size b/w electrostatic plotter 1.0
E size color electrostatic plotr 1.0
Screen dunp plotter 1.0
SUN workstation 1.0
Database Administrator 2.0
CIS program manager 1.0
CIS project manager 2.0
CIS technical specialist 6.0
System manager 1.0
ARC/INFO's TIN model 1.0
ARC/VIEW end user interface 1.0
FoxPro Database Management Sys 3.0
Oracle Database Management Sys 1.0
PC ARC/INFO CIS 3.0
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS 4.0
20,000.00 Annual
20,000.00 Annual
30,000.00 Annual
30,000.00 Annual
Multi-user, networked
Multi-user, public walk-in and dial-up access
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RHODE ISLAND
SSSSSSSSSSBB
Organization
Reference
RI-DADP
RI-EDC
RI-ERIC
?esource
ype
Expend! tures
Software
Hardware
Personnel
Resource
Data development and maintenance
General operations
Hardware
Personnel
Software
System Maintenance
User support and training
ARC/ INFO'S TIN model
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS
D size color electrostatic plotr
SUN workstation
Trimble low-res GPS
CIS program manager
Many?
2.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
Cost or Total Additional Comments
25.000.00 Total
2,000.00 Annual
5,000.00 Annual
65,000.00 Annual For 1.5 full time employees.
5,000.00 Annual
6,500.00 Annual 6K for maintenance contracts.
3,000.00 Annual
2 TIN modules ordered for workstation ARC/INFO.
These will replace ARC/INFO on the Prime. Each t
a single-user license.
Agricultural Division
On- order by Division of Agriculture.
Division of Agriculture - 1 believe they ordered
resolution.
Attempting to hire 1. position for administration
technical" for immediate future need 1 technical
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till be
low-
and some
person
Software
Trimble global postioning
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS
1.0
1.0
On-order by Division of Agriculture.
On-order for the Division of Agriculture.
UNITED STATES - FEDERAL
Srganization
eference
US-EPA1
?esource
ype
Software
Resource
AutoCAD drafting
Many?
1.0
Total
Cost
Annually
or Total
Additional Comnents
Unix workstation release
11
VERMONT
sssasss
Organization Resource
Reference Type
VT-ANR Expenditures
Resource
Hardware
Software
E size digitizer
E size pen plotter
Database Administrator
CIS program manager
CIS project manager
CIS technical specialist
System manager
Mai
inv?
T ot a I Anrtua 11 v
Cost or Total Additional Comnents
iojoooioo Total
5,000.00 Total
VT-OGIS
Hardware
Personnel
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.5
3.0
1.0
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Table C-3:Needed CIS Resources by Organization
CONNECTICUT
Srganization Resource
eference Type
CT-NRC
Hardware
Personnel
Software
Resource
486"chip"PC
Database Ackninistrator
CIS technical specialist
PC ARC/INFO CIS
Many?
Total ....
Cost or
Additional Comments
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
MASSACHUSETTS
Organization Resource
Reference Type
Resource Many?
D size pen plotter 1.0
Global Positioning System 1.0
ARC/VIEW end user interface 1.0
Trimble global postioning 1.0
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS 1.0
Hardware 2.0
Personnel 2.0
Software 2.0
CIS technical specialist 2.0
Mainframe ARC/INFO CIS 2.0
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS 1.0
Data development and maintenance
Hardware
System Maintenance
Graphic terminal 30.0
Cartographer/Database Administr 1.0
CIS technical specialist 2.0
Programmer/Analyst 3.0
ARC/INFO GRID module 1.0
ARC/VIEW end user interface 10.0
ERDAS Satellite Imaging 2.0
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS 2.0
Miscellaneous workstation 1.0
CIS project manager 1.0
CIS technical specialist 1.0
Trimble global postioning 1.0
CIS program manager 1.0
Cost orTotal Additional Comments
To be truly a standalone operation, need bigger plotter.
Some form of access to GPS would.be useful for data
collection; not a must, but "would be nice"
MA-BBP
NA-HBP
MA-MURA
MA-USGS
Hardware
Software
MA-DFA Expenditures
Personnel
Software
MA-EOEAD Expenditures
Hardware
Personnel
Software
Hardware
Personnel
Software
Personnel
200,000.00 Annual
25.000.00 Annual
50,000.00 Annual
Use with ERDAS for overlay of imagery development internally
of digital elevation data' ^
User.with ARC/INFO'S.GRID module.for overlay of imagery
development internally of digital elevation data.
Actual need noted as 1-3.
For both survey and GIS.
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Resource
Type
Expenditures
Hardware
Resource
Data development and maintenance
General operations
Hardware
Marketing and public relations
Personnel
Research and development
Software
System Maintenance
User support and training
286 chip PC
386 chip PC
Organization
Reference
MA-EOEAD
MA-MWRA
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
RI-DADP
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
MA-BBP
MA-DFA
MA-EOEAD
MA-KURA
ME-OEP
ME-GS
ME-OG1S
NH-OSP
RI-DADP
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
MA-BBP
MA-DFA
MA-EOEAD
MA-MWRA
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
RI-OADP
RI-EDC
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
MA-BBP
MA-DFA
MA-MURA
ME-DEP
ME-GS
ME-OGIS
NH-OSP
RI-DADP
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
MA-BBP
MA-EOEAD
ME-DEP
NE-OGIS
NH-OSP
RI-DADP
US-EPAI
VT-OGIS
NA-OFA
RI-DADP
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
ME-GS
RI-EDC
CT-NRC
MA-BBP
MA-NBP
MA-MURA
ME-BOPC
ME-GS
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
RI-DADP
RI-EDC
VT-ANR
How
Many?
1.0
2.0
5.0
1.0
1.0
4.0
6.0
1.0
2.0
5.0
1.0
?
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
14.0
3.0
Total Annually
Cost or Total
100,000.00 Annual
895,000.00 Total
40,000.00 Annual
150.000.00 Annual
50,000.00 Total
100,000.00 Annual
2,000.00 Annual
5,000.00 Total
40,000.00 Annual
15,000.00 Total
10,000.00 Annual
200,000.00 Total
60,000.00 Total
50,000.00 Total
200,000.00 Total
16,000.00 Total
2,000.00 Annual
150,000.00 Total
80,000.00 Total
20,000.00 Annual
10,000.00 Annual
45,000.00 Annual
180,000.00 Annual
200.000.00 Annual
94,000.00 Annual
80,000.00 Annual
100,000.00 Annual
65.000.00 Annual
360,000.00 Annual
65,000.00 Total
180,000.00 Annual
20,000.00 Annual
11,200.00 Total
100,000.00 Total
20,000.00 Total
15,000.00 Total
127,000.00 Total
7,500.00 Total
4,000.00 Annual
60,000.00 Total
20,000.00 Total
10,000.00 Annual
30.000.00 Annual
8,000.00 Total
27,000.00 Annual
1,000.00 Annual
500.00 Annual
30,000.00 Annual
20,000.00 Annual
2,000.00 Annual
20,000.00 Annual
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Resource
Type Resource
Aviion workstation
D size color electrostatic plotr
0 size digitizer
Data General mainframe
Data General workstations
Digitizer 44 x 60
Digitizer smaller then D size
E size color electrostatic plotr
E size digitizer
E size pen plotter
Graphic terminal
Hewlett-Packard ScanJet Plus
IBM workstation
Miscellaneous big digitizer
Miscellaneous workstation
Organization
Reference
VT-AOT
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
RI-EDC
RI-EDC
CT-NRC
ME-GS
RI-DADP
US- EPA 1
VT-AOT
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
US -EPA I
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
VT-ANR
CT-NRC
MA-EOEAD
MA-MWRA
US -EPA I
CT-NRC
MA-BBP
MA-EOEAD
MA-MWRA
NA-USGS
ME-DEP
ME-GS
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
NH-DES
NH-OSP
RI-EDC
VT-ANR
CT-NRC
MA-EOEAD
NA-MURA
NA-USGS
ME-DEP
ME-GS
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
NH-DES
NH-OSP
RI-DADP
RI-DEMGU
RI-EDC
RI-ERIC
RI-NBP
RI-OEC
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
MA-DFA
MA-EOEAD
MA-MWRA
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
NH-DES
NH-OSP
RI-DEMGU
RI-EDC
RI-ERIC
RI-NBP
RI-OEC
US-EPAI
VT-AOT
ME-BOPC
ME-DEP
NH-DES
US-EPAI
MA-USGS
VT-AOT
How Total Annually
Many? Cost or Total
2.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
.0
.0
2.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
5.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
.0
.0
.0
2.0
.0
.0
2.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
4.0
1.0
13.0
4.0
2.0
5.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
5.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
8.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
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Resource
Type Resource
Pen plotter smaller than D size
Prime mainframe
Prime minicomputer
Screen dump plotter
Sun Sparcserver
SUN workstation
Tek workstation
Trimble low-res GPS
Unspecified scanner
VAX mainframe
Personnel Active trained users
Cartographer/Database Administr
Database Administrator
CIS Administrator
CIS coordinator
CIS program manager
CIS project manager
Organization
Reference
CT-MRC
HA-BBP
NA-USGS
ME-GS
NH-CSRC
RI-DEHGU
RI-EDC
RI-OEC
US-EPAI
CT-NRC
HA-MURA
MA-USGS
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
NH-DES
RI-DADP
RI-DENGU
RI-EDC
RI-ERIC
RI-NBP
RI-OEC
US-EPAI
VT-OGIS
ME-OGIS
CT-NRC
ME-GS
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
NH-DES
RI-DADP
US-EPAI
ME-DEP
US-EPAI
CT-NRC
RI-EDC
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
ME-BOH
MA-BBP
MA-DFA
MA-EOEAD
HA-MURA
VT-AOT
MA-MURA
MA-EOEAD
RI-DADP
RI-EDC
VT-AOT
VT-OGIS
ME-OGIS
MA-DFA
ME-OGIS
NH-DES
CT-NRC
MA-EOEAD
MA-MURA
ME-DEP
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
RI-DADP
RI-EDC
RI-NBP
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
MA-BBP
NA-MBP
MA-MURA
NA-USGS
HE -BOH
NH-OSP
RI-DADP
RI-EDC
US-EPAI
How Total Annually
Many? Cost or Total
1.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
5.0
1.0
1.0
5.0
1.0
3.0
1.5
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
8.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
4.0
1.0
0.3
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.3
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
4.0
1.0
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Resource
Type Resource
CIS technical specialist
Interns
Programner/Analyst
System manager
Software ARC/INFO'S NETWORK module
ARC/INFO's TIN model
AutoCAD drafting
Contouring software
OCA contour/30 modelling
EROAS Satellite Imaging
FoxPro Database Management Sys
Grafpoint software
Ingres DBMS
Intergraph drafting
Mainframe ARC/INFO CIS
Maplnfo CIS
McDomel/Douglas drafting
Minicomputer ARC/INFO
Organization How Total Annually
Reference Many? Cost or Total
VT-OGIS 1.0
CT-NRC 4.0
MA-DFA 2.0
MA-EOEAD 1.0
MA-MURA 3.0
NA-USGS 1 .0
NH-CSRC 2.0
NH-DES 1.0
RI-DADP 1.0
RI-DEMGW 1.0
RI-EDC 1.0
RI-ERIC 1.0
RI-OEC 1.0
US-EPAI 4.0
VT-ANR 1 .0
VT-OGIS 2.0
MA-MWRA 1.0
MA-EOEAD 1.0
CT-NRC 1.0
NH-CSRC 1.0
RI-DADP 0.3
RI-EDC 2.0
US-EPAI 1.0
VT-AOT 1.0
ME-OGIS 1.0
CT-NRC 3.0
MA-BBP 1.0
MA-DFA 1.0
MA-EOEAD 1.0
MA-MBP 1.0
MA-MWRA 1.0
MA-USGS 1.0
ME-DEP
ME-GS
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
RI-DEMGU
RI-EDC
RI-ERIC
RI-NBP
RI-OEC
US-EPAI
CT-NRC
MA-MWRA
NA-USGS
RI-ERIC
VT-ANR
RI-ERIC
VT-ANR
NH-CSRC
RI-EDC
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
NH-DES
MA-USGS
RI-EDC 1
VT-AOT
CT-NRC
MA-BBP
MA-DFA
MA-EOEAD
MA-MBP
MA-MWRA
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
r.o
.0
..0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
>.o
2.0
.0
.0
).0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
RI-DEMGW 1.0
RI-ERIC 1.0
RI-NBP 1.0
RI-OEC 1.0
VT-AOT 1.0
CT-NRC 1.0
MA-MWRA 25.0
US-EPAI 1.0
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Resource Organization
Type Resource Reference
Oracle Database Management Sys MA-BBP
MA-EOEAD
NA-MBP
MA-MURA
ME-DEP
Oracle RDBI NE-OGIS
PC ARC/INFO CIS CT-NRC
MA-BBP
NA-EOEAD
MA-MURA
ME-GS
NH-CSRC
NH-DES
NH-OSP
RI-DADP
RI-EDC
VT-ANR
VT-AOT
VT-OGIS
PC ERDAS Satellite Imaging NH-CSRC
PC ORACLE MA-BBP
Quatro Pro VT-ANR
Surfer contour/30 modelling CT-NRC
NH-CSRC
RI-EDC
Trimble global postioning CT-NRC
RI-EDC
US- EPA I
VT-ANR
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS CT-NRC
NA-USGS
ME-DEP
ME-GS
ME-OGIS
NH-DES
RI-DADP
US-EPAI
VT-OGIS
How Total Annually
Many? Cost or Total
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
5.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
10.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
8.0
1.0
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Planned CIS Resources by Resource
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Resource
Type
Expenditures
Hardware
Personnel
Software
Resource
Data development and maintenance
General operations
Hardware
Personnel
Software
System Maintenance
User support and training
386 chip PC
486 chip PC
Aviion workstation
D size color electrostatic plotr
D size digitizer
D size pen plotter
E size digitizer
E size pen plotter
Graphic terminal
IBM workstation
SUN workstation
Trimble high-res GPS
Trimble low-res GPS
Database Administrator
Geologist technician
CIS program manager
CIS project manager
CIS technical specialist
System manager
ARC/INFO's TIN model
AutoCAD drafting
Grafpoint software
PC ARC/INFO CIS
Trimble global postponing
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS
Organization
Reference
ME-DEP
RI-DADP
RI-DADP
ME-DEP
ME-OGIS
RI-DADP
VT-ANR
RI-DADP
RI-DADP
VT-ANR
RI-DADP
ME-DEP
RI-DADP
ME-BOH
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
RI-ERIC
CT-NRC
ME-BOH
ME-BOH
ME-DEP
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
VT-OGIS
ME-BOH
ME-DEP
CT-NRC
RI-ERIC
ME-BOH
RI-ERIC
VT-OGIS
ME-BOPC
RI-ERIC
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
MA-USGS
ME-DEP
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
RI-EOC
US-EPAI
NH-DES
CT-NRC
ME-BOH
RI-ERIC
CT-NRC
RI-EDC
RI-ERIC
How
Many?
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.0
2.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
Total Annually
Cost or Total
400,000.00 Annual
25,000.00 Total
2,000.00 Annual
36,000.00 Total
22,000.00 Total
5,000.00 Annual
30,000.00 Total
65,000.00 Annual
5,000.00 Annual
5,000.00 Total
6,500.00 Annual
10,000.00 Annual
3,000.00 Annual
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Table C-6:Needed CIS Resources by Resource
Resource
Type Resource
Expenditures Data development and maintenance
General operations
Hardware
Marketing and public relations
Personnel
Research and development
Software
System Maintenance
User support and training
Hardware 386 chip PC
486 chip PC
Aviion workstation
D size color electrostatic plotr
D size digitizer
D size pen plotter
E size b/w electrostatic plotter
E size color electrostatic plotr
E size digitizer
Global Positioning System
Organization How Total
Reference Many? Cost
MA-EOEAD
ME-OGIS
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
200,000.00
100,000.00
25,000.00
250,000.00
5,000.00
60,000.00
Annually
or Total
Annual
Annual
Total
Annual
Total
Annual
NA-DFA 2.0
MA-EOEAD
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
25,000.00
200,000.00
25,000.00
12,000.00
500,000.00
100,000.00
40,000.00
20,000.00
Annual
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Annual
Annual
MA-DFA 2.0
ME-OGIS
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
90,000.00
60,000.00
40,000.00
300,000.00
20,000.00
Annual
Annual
Total
Annual
Annual
MA-DFA 2.0
NH-CSRC
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
MA-EOEAD
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
RI-EDC
ME-GS
ME-BOPC
MA-BBP
ME-BOPC
VT-OGIS
ME-DEP
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
RI-DEMGU
RI-ERIC
RI-NBP
VT-ANR
MA-BBP
10,000.00
100,000.00
30,000.00
20,000.00
50,000.00
100,000.00
2,500.00
30,000.00
5,000.00
30,000.00
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
Total
Total
Total
Annual
Annual
Annual
Total
Annual
Total
Annual
ME-GS 2.0
ME-OGIS 2.0
NH-CSRC 1
.0
NH-DES 3.0
GPS Pathfinder
Graphic terminal
ME-BOPC 1
.0
MA-EOEAD 30.0
ME-DEP 3.0
Miscellaneous workstation
PC Server
Screen dump plotter
Slide Matrix
ME-OGIS
NH-OSP
RI-EDC
MA-MBP
NH-OSP
RI-NBP
VT-ANR
ME-GS
RI-EDC
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
RI-EDC 1
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
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Resource
Tvne Resource
SUN workstation
Trimble high-res GPS
Trimble low-res GPS
Unspecified scanner
Personnel Cartographer/Database Administr
Database Administrator
CIS program manager
CIS project manager
CIS technical specialist
Programmer/Analyst
System manager
Software ARC/INFO GRID module
ARC/INFO's TIN model
ARC/VIEW end user interface
Contouring software
ERDAS Satellite Imaging
FoxPro Database Management Sys
Mainframe ARC/INFO CIS
Oracle Database Management Sys
PC ARC/INFO CIS
Ouatro Pro
Satellite image processing
Trimble global postioning
Workstation ARC/INFO CIS
Organization
Reference
NN-CSRC
VT-OGIS
ME-DEP
RI-NBP
VT-ANR
ME-DEP
NN-CSRC
VT-ANR
NA-EOEAD
CT-NRC
ME-BOPC
US-EPAI
VT-OGIS
NA-USGS
NH-CSRC
VT-AOT
VT-OGIS
MA-MBP
VT-AOT
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
MA-DFA
MA-EOEAD
MA-MBP
ME -BOH
ME-BOPC
ME-DEP
ME-GS
ME-OGIS
RI-NBP
VT-ANR
VT-AOT
VT-OGIS
MA-EOEAD
ME-DEP
RI-EDC
VT-OGIS
MA-EOEAD
NH-CSRC
VT-OGIS
MA-BBP
MA-EOEAD
VT-OGIS
ME -BOH
MA-EOEAD
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
MA-DFA
RI-NBP
VT-ANR
ME-OGIS
US-EPAI
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
RI-OEC
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
VT-ANR
ME-OGIS
MA-BBP
MA-MURA
ME-OEP
NH-DES
RI-NBP
MA-BBP
MA-DFA
MA-EOEAD
ME-BOPC
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
Rl-EDC
VT-OGIS
How
Many?
1.0
1.0
6.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
0.5
1.0
6.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
10.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
5.0
4.0
Total Annually
Cost or Total
30,000.00 Annual
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Data Summaries
Table D-l Existing Data in use by Organization
Table D-2 Planned Data in use by Organization
Table D-3 Needed Data in use by Organization
Table D-4 Existing Data in use by Data Type
Table D-5 Planned Data in use by Data Type
Table D-6 Needed Data in use by Data Type
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Table D-l: Existing CIS Data by Organization
CONNECTICUT
Organization Data
Reference Type Data Layer
CT-NRC Air Aeroradioactivity
Emissions source
Radon
Backgroun 7.5' quad boundaries
Land base map
Earth Bedrock geology
Coastal zones
Elevation - DEN
Geologic terrains
Hydrography (detailed)
Hydrography (subset)
Hypsography (elevation contours)
Quaternary geology
Soils
Stratified drift
Surficial geology
Haz Ash disposal sites
Landfills
Polluted wells
Pollutions sources
Underground storage tanks
Ir Power generating facilities
Source Data
Scale Accuracy
1:250,000
POINT
1:24.000
1:100,000
1:125,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:250,000
1:100,000
1:24.000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:80,000
1:250.000
1:125,000
1:125,000
1:24.000
1:24.000
1:24.000
1:48.000
1:50,000
POINT
1:24,000
Tile Data
Unit Extent
State
State
State
State
Long Island Sound
10X of state
10X of state
State
State
State
State
State
State
ftoot'tffTngSSn?1
State
State
State
State
7SX of state
State
State
State
State
State
State
Additional Comments
Digitized from 2 different source maps with different
measuring units, japs were generalized to create common
units of gamma radiation.
All Air Compliance Unit regulated stationary sources.
Includes facility name, permitted and actual emissions.
Not up to date.
Radon sampling sites, ncludes indoor air as well water
samples.
Mathematically generated from lat/long of quad corners using
ARC/INFO generate and project commands. ^^
Base map of Long Island Sound produced from 1,100,9000 scale
USGS DLGs. Includes from Eastern L.T. west gf IJ6ck Island.
south snore of L7T. to several quads inland in CT.
1985 statewide bedrock geology map available. To be
to be completed as part of radon investigations.
Includes geologic units and fault lines. Strike and dip data
maintained in separate coverage.
Represents the area originally identified by DEP as the
coastal management area.
Available in gridded format with 30 meter horizontal
resolution ana 7 or 15 meter vertical resolution.
Includes terrain unit data.
Source is USGS DLG.
From USGS DLG. In ARC/INFO format. Attributes include DLG
codes plus water body IDS.
From Hydrography (detailed). Simple version.
Completed on pilot basis for Bound Brook and Ellington quads
only. No active program to expand this theme.
A coverage of major. quaternary. geologic units of LIS.
Produced from seismic data collected and interpreted over
a 10 year period.
U.S. Soil Conservation Service data set in CT CIS.
Includes most coarse grained aquifer areas of significance
with greater than 10' saturated thickness.
Digital file to be supplied by USGS in Spring 1991.
Includes stack unit data and water features greater than 5
acres from hydro D[Gs. Many nave not yet been edited. To
be competed by April. 1992.
Includes approximately 40 sites being considered as
potential olsposaT sites for ash residue. Special project
Includes existing and know historical sites. Need to add
attribute data.
Includes appox. 800 .wells (community, domestic, etc )L that
have been polluted from a variety of sources. Attributes
(type of pollution) not yet added.
Leachate and waste sources. Information is of marginal
Data supplied by tank owner at time of registration.
QualitTbf data is low. Ill tanks with Tat/long reported
nave been converted. To be replaced by 1:21.000 dig data.
Locations of fossil fuel, nuclear and hvt* ctric
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Organization Data
Reference Type Data Layer
Roads
Roads and trails
Sewage treatment plants
Sewer service areas
Water service areas
Land Use Farmland
Golf courses
Land use
Municipally owned lands
State owned lands
Zoning
Pol Bound County boundaries
Regional Planning Commission
Town boundaries
Sample Precipitation monitoring
Water quality monitoring network
Water Aquifer protection areas
Aquifers
Drainage basins
Public water supply
Reservoi rs
Streams
Water diversions
Water quality classifications
Water supply watersheds
Wells (community)
Wetlands
Source Data
Scale Accuracy
1:100,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:250,000
1:250,000
1:24.000
1:250,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:125,000
1:24,000
1:250,000
1:250,000
1:24,000
1:250,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
Tile Data
Unit Extent
State
State
State
State
State
BOX of state
State
3X of state (4 ,
quads at level 3
detail)
15X of state
State
SOX of state
State
State
State
State
State
10X of state
State
State
State
State
State
State
25X of state
20X of state
State
State
State
Additional Comments
generating stations. Attribute data in Water-Use
information System.
DLG major highways.
Source is USGS DLG. In ARC/INFO format.
Facilities with sanitary wastewater permits.
Areas served by public and private sewer systems.
Digitizing complete. .Areas in Upper CT and S. Central PWSMA
nave gone thru extensive review 8 update. Includes service
area Boundaries. Attributes in Water-Use Infomation System.
Property boundaries of 100* farms for which CT Dept of
Agriculture be? purchase^ development rights. Additional
properties will be digitized in spring 1991.
Boundaries of golf courses. and attribute information on
ownership. Boundaries digitized by WRD from 1:24,000
topographic maps.
4 guads completed at level 3 detail. Also avail, 1:24,000,
1°?0.R(JI C°ltfSe..Rfily99n data, (updates made to urban quads)
and 1970 1:250,000 uSGS level JTdata.
Includes all municipally owned lands and privately owned
open space. Attributes not yet added. No formal program to
Includes. DEP and other State agency holdings. DEP data
fair, others less reliable. Attributes not yet added.
Being digitized from town source maps. Scales and quality
vary.
Includes county name.
Includes regional planning association name.
From USGS DLG. ARC/INFO. format w/ town tax code. Shoreline
represents a generalization from hydrography data.
Includes town name, 1980, 82, 84, 86 census estimates.
Maintained by the hydrology program.
Location and characterization of USGS/DEP ambient monitoring
network.
CT water. companies required. tp conduct level B ft Level A
mapping in format for digitizing. Production digitizing to
begin sunnier 1991.
40+/- potential high yield aquifers. Includes 7010 and
estimated yields.
Major, regional, subregional and local. All digitizing
complete. BOX need to be adjusted to match hydrography.
Includes 4 digit basin ID and basin name.
Derived from towns. Includes public water supply planning
area name.
Water bodies used for potable water supply. Boundaries from
DLG hydrography data.
Locations of registered water diversions greater than
Farmingtgn river basin comleted, MOst coordinate data is
denvea from existing CIS data layers.
Boundaries of existsing and potential water suuply reservior
watersheds. Taken from digital basin boundaries.
Includes all community water supply wells. Attributes in
Water-Use Information System.
Originally digitized from 1:24,000 scale maps. Appended to
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Organization Data Source Data Tile Data
Reference Type Data Layer Scale Accuracy Unit Extent
Uildlife
Rare and endangered species
Shellfish areas
1:24.000 BOX of state
1:24.000 20X of state
WE
Additional Comnents
8 single coverage. Not to.be used for detailed analyses.
o active program to expand inventory.
Site locations "masked" to prevent unauthorized access.
Data is f rora CEP/TNC Natural Diversity Database.
Includes hard.. soft clam area, oyster beds., lease areas
state town jurisdiction and closure areas along the western
MASSACHUSETTS
SSSSSSSS8SSSS
Organization Data
Reference Type
MA-BBP
Earth
Haz
Data Layer i
lource Data Tile Data
tcale Accuracy Unit Extent
Bathymetry POINT Buzzards Bay
Marine fisheries sanitary survey
NPDES outfalls POINT unknown Buzzards Bay
MA-DFA
NA-EOEA
NA-EOEAD
Infra
Sample
Water
Uildlife
Infra
Earth
Sample
Backgroun
Earth
Infra
"Segments" data
Combined Sewer Overflows
: 25, 000 NMA Buzzards Bay
unknown New Bedford Harbor
Water quality POINT unknown Buzzards Bay
Drainage basins
Eelgrass beds 1
Shellfish areas 1
Rights of Way 1
Bathymetry
Coastal zones 1
Tidal flats
Sediment Chemistry
7.5' quad boundaries
Census tracts
State plane grid (10000 ft)
Bathymetry
Elevation - DEM
Hydrography
Hypsography (elevation contours)
Surficial geology
Aqueducts
Pipelines
: 25, 000 unknown Buzzards Bay.
drainage basin
: 25, 000 very poor Buzzards Bay
: 25, 000 NMA Buzzards Bay
: 25, 000 +- 100 ft. Part of
Plymouth/Barnstable
counties
:25.000
: 25, 000 STATE state
: 100, 000 2 halves of state
:250,000 3 250k quads
: 25, 000 STATE state
: 25, 000 OUAD7.5 selected quads
:2S.OOO 189 25k quads
: 250. 000 28 unique grid
: 250, 000 NMA state
:100,000 5 panels
:25,000 189 25k quads
:125,000 3 250K quads
: 250, 000 3 panels, statewide
: 100,000 STATE state
MOO, 000 *" state
Additional Comments
Data from National Ocean Service
Mass. Division Marine Fisheries sanitary survey (shoreline)
?ata layer mostly developed frorp coordinates in EPA NPDES
lies. Believe that nave locations for all active permits.
Boundaries of approx, 100 sub areas of the Bay, defined on
the basis of physical oceanograpnic and on the basis of
geography.
CSOs in New Bedford Harbor
Water quality sampling data. Units are 100 sub areas
in the Bay.
Revised major basin based on new USGS groundwater data;
developed subbas in boundaries too.
Data compilation used best available inexpensive data source
(i.e. not interpreted from satellite data). Digit, method.
& software very poor. Data adequate for approx locations
Mass. Division, Marine Fisheries shellfish management areas.
This data set is volatile and only current as of date listed
Rights-of-way spray/no spray zones - Barnstable (Old
Colony RR).
1990 census
1980 census
Source is USGS quads.
30 ft contours
Source is USGS.
USGS recompiled from 1:25,000 manuscripts of Byron Stone.
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Organization
Reference
NA-HBP
NA-MWRA
Data
Type Data Layer
Railroads
Roads
Land Use Areas of critcal env. concern
Land use
Protected areas
TIGER data
Pol Bound County boundaries
Regional Planning Commission
Senate districts
Town boundaries
Zip code boundaries
Water Aquifers
Drainage basins
Drainage sub- basins
Ponds
Sole source aquifers
Streams
Supply wells
Wellhead protection areas
Wetlands
Land Use Land use
Water Drainage basins
Earth Bathymetry
Bedrock geology
Elevation - DEN
Hydrography
Soils
Surficial geology
Haz Landfills
Underground storage tanks
Infra Roads
Source
Scale
1:100,000
1:100,000
1:100,000
1:25,000
1:25,000
1:25,000
1:100,000
1:100,000
1:25,000
1:25,000
1:25,000
1:25,000
1:2,000,000
1:48,000
1:25,000
1:25,000
: 100.000
: 25, 000
: 100,000
: 25. 000
: 25 ,000
: 100, 000
: 25. 000
1:25.000
1:25.000
1:250,000
1:100,000
1:25,000
1:25,000
1:100,000
Data
Accuracy
NNA
NNA
NMA
NNA
NNA
NNA
NNA
Tile
Unit
STATE
STATE
STATE
TOWN
GRPCNTY
COUNTY
TOWN
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
BASIN
STATE
GRPBASIN
GRPBASIN
STATE
GRPBASIN
STATE
STATE
STATE
HARBOR
BASIN
QUAD7.5
Data
Extent
state
189 25k quads
state
state
351 towns
6 panels
14 counties
351 towns
state
state
state
state
state
25 panels
state
4 panels
5 panels
state
5 panels
state
state
state
Cape Code Bay
watershed
Boston Harbor
Four quadrangle
State
State
Four quadrangle
Four quadrangle
Watersheds
State
Additional Comments
NassGIS data in which statistics by drainage basing have
been aggregated in INFO.
Data in draft stages. Added Cape Cod watershed boundary.
area Bedrock contacts and fault lines for a 4-quad area in
the area of the Wachusett Reservoir.
NassGIS hydrography data: streams and ponds
area Soil units as defined by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service.
Covers a 4-quad area around the Wacnusett Reservoir.
area Areas of. surficial materials, including:. sands & gravel,
eskers. knobs & kettles, druml ins, .alluvium. fill, wetlands,
water bodies. Covers 4-quad area in Wachusett Reservoir.
USGS DLG data processed by NassGIS
Sewer
Sewer service areas
Water
Water service areas
Land Use Land use
Publically owned lands
1:25,000
1:25,000
STATE
TOWN
BASIN
NWRA Service Area
UNass/NassGIS land use datalayer
NassGIS Open Space layer
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?SofeV??Ex?!JiM!tga?IU|y Organization - PAGE 5
Organization Data
Reference Type
Pol Bound
Sample
Water
MA-USGS Air
Earth
Infra
Land Use
Sample
Water
MAINE
=====
Organization Data
Reference Type
Data Layer
Zoning
County boundaries
State boundaries
TIGER (reprocessed)
Town boundaries
Stream gaging
Aqui f ers
Drainage basins
Reservoi rs
River basins
Water supply watersheds
Wellhead protection areas
Wells (community)
Wells (Ind, Ag, Cornier)
Wells (non-community)
Wells (private)
Pesticides
Hydrography
Hypsography (elevation contours)
Sewer
Sewer service areas
Population or pop density
Protected areas
Stream gaging
SWUDS
Water quality
Monitoring wells
Reservoirs
Sole source aquifers
Supply wells
Wellhead protection areas
Wells (community)
Wells (private)
Data Layer
isrse
1:25,000
1:25,000
1:100,000
1:25,000
POINT
POINT
1:250,000
1:24,000
1:250,000
1:100,000
1:100.000
1:24.000
1:250.000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
isne
Data
Accuracy
NMA
NMA
NMA
NMA
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
Data
Accuracy
Tile Data
Unit Extent
STATE State
STATE State
Service area
STATE State
STATE Service area
watershed
BASIN
STATE State
National
Cape-wide
Cape Cod
Cape-wide
Cape-wide
Nation
Cape-wide
State
State
State
State
Nation
State
Southeast Mass.
Eastham
Tile Data
Unit Extent
Additional Comments
MassGIS datalayer
Massachusetts only
MassGIS datalayer
MassGIS datalayer
MassGIS datalayer?
MassGIS datalayer
Will be used for NAUQA.
From OLG data.
Bedrock contours
Needs updating - used 1:100,000 DLG roads and coded them.
Needs updating - used 1:100,000 DLG roads and coded them.
Census centroids.
Open space includes municipal and town owned and private
owned.
Up-to-date and well attributed.
0
Some areas better sampled than others.
Well attributed.
Received from MassGIS.
Received from MassGIS. Includes Well.ZOCS - Zone ll's -
approved. Also have Cape Cod Commission Zone II areas.
Received from MassGIS. Includes well.ZOCS - Zone ll's -
approved. Also nave Cape Cod Commission Zone II areas.
Additional Comments
ME-BOH Earth
Infra
Hypsography (elevation contours)
Roads
nd County boundaries
QUAD15
Data reside at OGIS.
Data reside at OGIS.
Data reside at OGIS.
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TSbre-D-TTExTstingGTrSatrbV Organization - PAGE 6
Organization Data Source Data
Reference Type Data Layer Scale Accuracy
State boundaries
Town boundaries
Water Surface water (ponds, streams)
ME-BOPC Earth Bedrock geology
Hydrography
Soils
Surficial geology
Infra Roads
Pol Bound County boundaries
State boundaries
Town boundaries
Water Aquifers
Floodplains
Surface water (ponds, streams)
Wetlands
ME-DEP Earth Elevation - DEM 1:24,000
Unit Extent Additional Comments
QUA07.5 Data reside
OUAD7.5 Data reside
QUAD7.5 Data reside
See
See
See
See
See
See
See
See
See
See
See
See
Fore Rjver .
NE-OGIS
ME-OGIS
NE-OGIS
NE-OGIS
NE-OGIS
HE-OGIS
HE-OGIS
HE-OGIS
ME-OGIS
ME-OGIS
ME-OGIS
HE-OGIS
at OGIS.
at OGIS.
at OGIS.
for
for
for
for
for
for
for
for
for
for
for
for
scale,
scale,
scale,
scale,
scale,
scale,
scale,
scale,
scale,
scale,
scale,
scale,
extent.
extent.
extent.
extent ,
extent,
extent.
extent.
extent,
extent.
extent ,
extent,
extent,
etc.
etc.
etc.
etc.
etc.
etc.
etc.
etc.
etc.
etc.
etc.
etc.
Data reside at OGIS.
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data
reside
reside
reside
reside
reside
reside
reside
reside
reside
reside
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
OGIS
OGIS
OGIS
OGIS
OGIS
OGIS
OGIS
OGIS
OGIS
OGIS
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Soils 1:24,000
Haz Landfills POINT
Underground storage tanks POINT
Infra Buildings 1:2,400
Sewer service areas POINT 95X
Water Floodplains 1:2,400
Wetlands 1:24.000
Wildlife Rare and endangered species POINT
Wildlife habitats POINT
ME-GS Air Pesticides 1:24,000 12m
Earth Bathymetry 1:250.000 125m
Bedrock geology 1:24,000 12m
1:62,500 32m
Coastal zones 1:62,500 32m
Earthquake epicenters POINT 10,000m
Photo-lineament 1:100.000 50m
Sand dunes 1:4,800 5m
Haz Landfills 1:24,000 12m
Sand/salt piles 1:24.000 12m
Sample Marine sediment sampling 1:24,000 12m
Water Aquifers 1:24,000 12m
Drainage basins 1:24,000 12m
River basins 1:500.000 250m
watershed - in
progress
Fore River
watershed - in
progress
Fore River watershed
Fore River watershed
Camp Ellis
Portland) Westbrook
Camp Ellis
York - in progress
Casco Bay watershed
Casco Bay watershed
OUAD7.5 Few quads, Presoue
Isle area
OUAD250 One quad
OUAD7.5 Few quads completed
QUAD15 Few quads completed
QUAD15 Several quads
REGION Regional
OUAD100 Lincoln, Lewiston
TOWN Sand beaches
OUAD7.5 10X of state
OUAD7.5 10X of state
QUAD7.5 5X of coast
QUAD7.5 10X of state
QUAD7.5 State
STATE State
Taken from National Heritage database.
Taken from National Heritage database
Cooperative with EPA.
Ongoing automation program
Point locations updated regularly.
Located on sand and gravel aquifer maps.
Located on sand and gravel aquifer maps.
Ongoing data acquisition and automation.
Sand & gravel, ongoing data acquistions and automation.
Cooperatve w/ USGS.
USGS data.
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Data & Applications Catalogue
Table D-l?Existing CIS Data By Organization - PAGE
Organization
Reference
NE-OGIS
?ata
ype Data Layer
Snow survey results
Wells (community)
Wells (Ind, Ag, Cornier)
Wells (non-conmunity)
Wells (private)
Earth Areas of high elevation
Bedrock geology
Elevation - DEN
Hydrography
Metamorphic geology
Soils
Surficial geology
Infra Pipelines
Railroads
Roads
Trails
Transmission lines
Land Use Privately owned land
Publically owned lands
Pol Bound County boundaries
Political boundaries
State boundaries
Town boundaries
Water Aquifers
Water supply watersheds
Wetlands
iource Data
Scale Accuracy
50m
POINT 100m
POINT 100m
POINT 100m
POINT 100m
1:100.000
1:500,000
1:24,000
1:100,000
1:24,000
: 1,000,000
:24,000
: 250, 000
: 100, 000
: 24, 000
MOO, 000
:24.000
: 100,000
: 24, 000
: 100, 000
:24,000
: 100,000
:24,000
: 100, 000
: 100,000
: 100,000
:24.000
:500,000
: 100,000
:24.000
: 100, 000
: 24, 000
:50,000
:24,000
: 100.000
unif
STATE
TOWN
TOWN
TOWN
TOWN
QUAD7.5
QUAD250
QUAD 100
QUAD7.5
QUAD 100
QUAD7.S
QUAD 100
QUAD7.5
QUAD 100
QUAD7.5
QUAD100
QUAD7.5
QUAD 100
QUAD 100
QUAD100
QUAD7.5
QUAD100
QUAD7.5
QUAD100
QUAD7.5
QUADSO
QUAD7.5
0" -'00
Data
Extent
State
10X of state
10X of state
10X of state
10X of state
State
State
,
State
30-50X of state
State
SfProxigately «*
State
State
30-50X of state
State
30-50X of state
State
30-50X of state
State
30-50X of state
State
30-50X of state
State
State
State
30-50X of state
State
35-50X of state
State
30-50X of state
State
State
State
Additional Conments
From snow survey stations.
Drillers have been required for S+years.to provide MGS with
locations * pertinent data. for wells drillea (no water usage
or pop servea). Data acquired since '90; accurately mapped.
Drillers have been required, for 5+years.to provide MGS with
locations * pertinent data. for wells aril lea (no water usage
or pop servea). Data acquired since '90; accurately mapped.
Drillers have been required, for Sfyears.to provide NGS with
locations + pertinent data. for wells drillea (no water usage
or pop servea). Data acquired since '90; accurately mapped.
Drillers have been required, for 5+years.to provide MGS with
locations * pertinent data. for wells drillea (no water usage
or pop servea). Data acquired since '90; accurately mapped.
Areas with elevations above 2,700 feet.
Lakes, ponds, coastline, intermittent and perennial rivers
and streams, and canals.
Both single and double line coverages available for rivers
and streams. Another coverage for lakes ana ponds.
Including enhanced drainage features.
Major private land ownerships.
State and federal lands in conservation and parks. Indian
lands.
From USGS.
Aquifer boundaries from. Maine Geological Surver sand and
gravel aquifer and significant aquifer maps.
Watersheds of streams, rivers, ponds and lakes in Maine.
From USGS DLG files
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organization - PAGE 8
Srgenization
ererence
?ata
ype
Data Layer
Source
Scale
1:250,000
Data
Accuracy
Tile
Unit
OUAD250
Data
Extent
State
Additional Comments
Areas of wet soils as shown on Maine Geological Survey
sumcial maps.
NEU_HANPSHIRE
Organization Data
Reference Type
NH-CSRC
NH-OES
Air
Earth
Infra
Land Use
Pol Bound
Water
Air
Haz
Data Layer
Forest cover; forest type
Pesticides
Bathymetry
Bedrock geology
Elevation - DEM
Hydrography
Slope
Soils
Surficial geology
Roads
Sewer service areas
Water service areas
Lend cover
Land use
Publically owned lands
Census tracts
County boundaries
Political districts
State boundaries
Aquifers
Drainage basins
Wells (community)
Wells (non-community)
Wetlands
Pesticides
Landfills
Pollutions sources
Source
Scale
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:250,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:100,000
1:24,000
1:125.000
1:125,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:100,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24.000
Data
Accuracy
NMAS
?
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
7
+- 200 ft.
+- 200 ft.
Ti(e
Unit
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
STATE
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
OUA07.5
OUAD7.5
STATE
STATE
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
?
?
Data
Extent
Coos County
State
2f1eOesf?n N*H
State
60X of state
Same extent as DEM
data
Carrol I , Graf ton, Rock
6 quads
State
60X of state
State
State
Coos County
very partial
coverage
partial coverage of
Coos County
Raw. TIGER for
entire State.
60X of state
60X of state
60X of state
Nashua. Lamprey.
State
SOX of state
SOX of state
24 quadrangles
State
90X of State
90X of State
Additional Comments
Ongoino project in Coos County - due to be completed in
Bathymetry for Squaqi Lake and Great Bay. Exists in both
point and contour line format. Contours were created using
ARC/ IHrO I IN*
Balance of. State due by super, 1992.
This data is from the OLG files.
Slope can be generated from DEM data.
USGS DLG 1:100,000 scale data.
Roads from DLG data. Due for completion by sunnier. 1992.
Initial efforts are in Coos County. This data being
interpreted from LANOSAT TM imagery.
1955, 1974 and 1985 photography interpreted to support
specific projects.
Ongoing project. Initial efforts focusing on Coos County.
Raw TIGER. data is available for the entire State, however
only portions have been processed for specific projects.
This data is from the OLG files.
This data is from the DLG files.
Contoocook in progress.
Wetlands Thematic Mapper data was ordered for Merrimack Wat-
ershed and automated^ in 1988. Entire state is due for
completion by December, 1992.
Parcel boundaries defining land to which pesticides haye
been applied from 19o5 to 1988. .Polygons contain applicator
number which links to master table with more information.
Potential sources of contamination
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Organization - PAGE 9
Srganization Data
eference Type Data Layer
Data
Accuracy
unit
Data
Ext
int
Additional Comments
Underground storage tanks 1:24,000
Infra Sewer service areas 1:125,000
Water service areas 1:125,000
1:24,000
Sample Stream gaging
Water Aquifers 1:24.000
Dams 1:24,000
Drainage basins 1:24,000
Public water supply 1:24,000
NH-OSP Air Forest cover; forest type
Earth Bedrock geology 1:250,000
Elevation - DEN 1:24,000
Soils 1:24,000
Surficial geology 1:24,000
Infra Pipelines 1:24.000
Railroads 1:24,000
Roads 1:24.000
Land Use Archaeoligical sites 1:24,000
Land use 1:24.000
Pol Bound Political districts 1:24,000
Water Coastal wetlands 1:24,000
Wetlands 1:24.000
Wildlife Rare and endangered species 1:24.000
+- 200 ft.
?
7
7
*- 100 ft.
7
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
7
NMAS
7
7
7
7
7
STATE
QUAD7.5
STATE
BASIN
QUAD7.5
COUNTY
STATE
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
30m pixel sz QUAD7.5
QUAD7.S
90% of State
State
State
Very limited
State
27 quadrangles
State
100X of State
More than half of
State
State
100X of State
15 quadrangles
About 2/5 of the
State
6 quadrangles
41 quads
41 quads
41 quads
Very limited
7 full quads. 24
partial^quads
41 quads
About 4 quads on
coast
24 quadrangles
State
Areas served by municipal sewer systems.
Areas served by municipal water supply.
Areas served by public water supply.
Locations of stream gaging stations from USGS WRD.
The agui
automate
arcs are c
C for NHDES., Pdlvgohs are not.
or known, inferred, and conceal
Datal
ere
r.of 110M
tied and
aries original
Field-checked well.
in NH.
iries
neat
,. locations with extensive.list of attrib-
utes. .Points compiled onto quads and digitized. Initial
statewide coverage expected to be completed in 1993.
There are t
come from
has about
One has 16,000 points which
of ground plots. The other
eltf-checked points withrmore attributes.
Polygons are coded to designate the type of geologic unit by
oge..formation name, and ITtnology. Arcs ar! coded to dist-
inguish between normal geologic contacts and faults.
This is USGS DEM point data at 30 meter intervals. The data
- available for much of the State, however only 15 quad-
igles have been acquired so far.
is
rang
surveys
i be comp-
This is,a digital version of the county-based soil !
prepared by the US StS. All field work is about to
Teted except for White Ntn. Nat'I Forest.
This datalayer consist; of 3 different coverages: surfici
material units, surficial exposures, and drumlins. Only
small portion 6f the state has been mapped.
port
is USGS.
are w<
rating
ISGSDLG 1:24,000/1:25.000 scale data. NH DOT and
working to create statewide coverage. USGS is .
ig - about half of state is available for automation
and
automation
DOT and
automat
Data is USGS QLG 1:24,000/1:25.000 scale data. NH DOT
USGS are working tocf-eate statewide coverage. USGS i
automating - about half of state is available for auto
Data from USGS DLG 1:24,000/1:25.000 scale data. NH D
USGS are working to get statewide.coverage. USGS is a
ing - about half of state is available for automation.
Discussions underway to automate archaeologic areas, Some
initial automations has been done in upper MerrimacK River
corridor.
IflPf? "IS SlWPSe dJt9laXer,nka$Sdo°Qj:20'090 phptographv from
1955 and 1974, and 1:50,000 1982 photo. Ten classes or land
uses photo-interpreted and compiled onto orthopnotoquads.
Data from USGS DLG 1:24.000/1:25.000 scale data. USGS is
automating data, as it becomes available. About hair the
state is available currently.
Coastal wetlands data,based on delineations.performed by J
consultants.as oart of New Hampshire.Coastal .Program. Codes
are for: uplands, undesignated, or classified wetlands
Wetlands Thematic Mapper
ershed and automate^ in 1
completion by Decenner, 1
Contains I
of rare or
natural commun
ta was.ordered for MerrSmack Wat-
8. Entire state is due to
for
ocational information regarding the distnbuti
declining native,plan.t and.ammals and exempt
nnunities. locations have been buffered.
on
ary
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Organization - PAGE 10
RHODE ISLAND
Srganization Data
eterence Type
RI-DENGU Haz
Water
RI-EDC Air
Earth
Infra
Land Use
Data Layer
Above ground storage tanks
Dry cleaning facilities
Landfills
Leaking USTs
Misc. hazardous waste site
Sand/salt piles
Surface impoundments
Undergrnd injection control
Underground storage tanks
Groundwater classifications
Aeroradioactivity
Forest cover; forest type
Bathymetry
Bedrock geology
Elevation - DEN
Hydrography
Slope
Soils
Surficial geology
Buildings
Electric
Gas
Roads
Sewer
Archaeoligical sites
Historic sites
Land use
IcUle"
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
site 1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:250,000
1:24,000
POINT
: 125, 000
-.24,000
:24,000
:24,000
: 15.840
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
Data
Accuracy
NNAS
NNAS
NNAS
NNAS
NNAS
NNAS
NNAS
NNAS
NNAS
NNAS
NNAS
NNAS
NNAS
unl?
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
STATE
QUAD7.5
?
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
7
7
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
STATE
STATE
OUAD7.5
Data
Extent
state
state
state
state
state
state
state
state
state^except Block
State
State
Narragansett Bay
State
5 partial quads
State
State
State
University of Rhode
Island campus
State
State
State
State
State
State
State
Additional Comments
Last updated in July, 1991. Part of Facility Inventory
coverage.
Last updated in April, 1991. Part of Facility Inventory
coverage.
Last updated in June, 1991. Part of Facility Inventory
coverage.
Last updated in Dec., 1990. Part of Facility Inventory
coverage;
Includes spills and. defense department. sites. Spjlls and
leaks last updatedjm Dec., 1990. Military facilities last
updated in June, T991.
State. facilities last. updated in Sept., 1988. Other
facilities in Sept., 1987.
Last udpated in Feb., 1991. Part of Facility Inventory
coverage.
Last updated in Jan., 1991. Part of Facility Inventory
coverage:
Last updated in 1990. Part of Facility Inventory coverage.
Exists but is in draft form until state regulations
implementing.groundwafer classifications nave been formally
adopted (early in 1992).
Digitized from USGS aerorad maps.
This. data can be derived from the Land Use/Land Cover
datalayer.
NOAA data for Narragansett Bay
Digitized from USGS Bedrock Geology map.
5 partial quads exist. 29 out of 37 quads are available
in Rl .
Digitized from USGS topo maps.
Slope can be derived from DEN data.
US SCS compiled soils onto mylars for automation. Both
$CS and RIG1S own these data. Classified fay 112 soil types
in Rl .
Glacial deposits are coded for till, outwash, mixed, and
bedrock classes. Digitized from USGS groundwater maps.
Major above-ground electrical transmission line right-of-
ways for Rl.
Major gas utility pipelines right-of-ways.
Roads digitized from USGS 7.5 minute quads. Coded for road,
county, and functional classes. Annotation for major road
names present.
Public sewer system collection lines and treatment facilit-
ies.
Known sites of archaeological significance (RESTRICTED
National and State Historic Registers as of spring 1989.
Land use and land. cover for Rl with 34 Anderson Level II and
111 *»l A00 A» li I mm * m«M«« MM « fr _ 1 tJ n«»»»A
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TlbfeV^Exfi^n^Gfi'g^gy Organization - PAGE 11
Organization
Reference
RI-NBP
RI-OEC
?ata
ype
Pol Bound
Sample
Water
Wildlife
Backgroun
Haz
Infra
Water
Wildlife
Earth
H87
Data Layer
Publically owned lands
Recreation facilities
Census tracts
State boundaries
TIGER (reprocessed)
Town boundaries
Marine sediment sampling
Soil boring sampling
Buffered wellhead prot areas
Floodplains
Groundwater recharge areas
Groundwater reservoirs
Major drainage basins
Sole source aquifers
Sub-drainage basins
Water supply watersheds
Wells ( community)
Wells (non-community)
Wetlands
Rare and endangered species
7.5' quad boundaries
Geodetic survey benchmarks
Geographic names
Oil spill sites
Dredged channels
Coastal water use
Drainage basins
Wildlife habitats
Elevation - DEM
Hydrography
Soils
CERCLIS sites
IBS?
1:24.000
1:100.000
1:24,000
1:100.000
1:24,000
POINT
1:15,840
1:24.000
?
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24,000
POINT
1:24.000
1:4.800
Data
Accuracy
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
140ft
Tile Data
Unit Extent
State
Some towns
Partial coverage
STATE State
partial coverage
STATE State
Narragansett Bay
QUAD7.5 State
? State
STATE State
STATE State
State
State
? State
State
? State
QUAD7.5 1 town
QUAD7.5 State
STATE State
state
Narragansett Bay
Additional Comments
Federal, .state, and municipal owned recreation, converva-
tion, and open space Tanas.
Census tracts from TIGER data.
Rhode Island boundary
Political boundaries digitized from USGS topos, coded for
Tbis.data.can.be derived. from the SCS Soil Survey data by
linking this data to soil polygons.
Current data layer consists of 1000 ft .buffer around wells
(Interim WHPA). This (s. being updated to reflect applicat-
ions of groundwater models.
Data from FEMA flood hazard areas.
Critical portions of areas recharging DEM GUD defined
groundwater reservoirs.
Two coverages of groundwater reservoirs as defined by:
4? 7.9&J' "at£LJRi«°yrEes»l2aEfl.
2} RIWRB map modified by DEM GWD
Major drainage basins for the state.
Digitized from DEM/USGS groundwater maps.
Sub-drainage basins within the Major drainage basins.
Point locations. of public wells that supply at least 15
service connections used byvear-round .residents or that
regularly supply at least 25 year-round residents.
16-class wetlands data set based on the.Cowardin, et at.
classification system with 1/4 acre minimum mapping unit.
Approximate locations of rare and endangered biotic species
Map neat lines for the USGS 7.5 min quad series covering RI.
Generated from NAD 27 quad corner coordinates.
Point locations of National Geodetic Survey benchmakrs in
Rhode Island in UTM and La t- Long coordinates.
Geographic names included on the USGS 7.5' topographic map
series tor RI.
Htf!1 ERR S^if^i^^i^SMa^May?"111' June'
Dredged channels in Narragansett Bay.
Defined by State CRMC.
Includes areas in Massachusetts + Rhode Island.
Accuracy = line reproduction during automation. Generated
froroaeology type and benthic types, also included in
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
RIGIS soils
RIGIS data
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Organization - PAGE 12
Organization Data
Reference Type
ype
Data Layer
Source
Scale
Data
Accuracy
Tile
Unit
Data
Extent
Additional Comments
Landfills
Spill sites
Underground storage tanks
Infra Roads
Sewer
Water
Land Use Land cover
Land use
Protected areas
Publicalty owned lands
Pol Bound State boundaries
Town boundaries
Water Reservoirs
River basins
Water supply watersheds
Wetlands
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
RIGIS data, same as land use coverage.
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
RIGIS data
UNITED STATES - FEDERAL
Organization
Reference
US-EPAI
?ata
ype Data Layer
Air Pesticides
Backgroun 7.5' quad boundaries
Earth Bedrock geology
Bedrock outcrops
Earthquake epicenters
Elevation - DEM
Generalized bedrock
Glacial deposits
Hydrography
Hypsogrephy (elevation contours)
Source
Scale
1:24,000
:24,000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 250,000
: 250, 000
1:62,500
POINT
1:24,000
1:1,000,000
1:150,000
1:24,000
1:100,000
.-2,000.000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
:2. 000. 000
: 24, 000
Data Tile
Accuracy Uni t
questionable '
excellent
good
good
good
accurate
Generalized ?
poor
good
good
fair
poor
draft
good
good
good
good
good
fair
good
Data
Extent
16 quads in New
Hampshire
CT
NH, 16 quads
RI
VT
MA
Mass.
ME 2 quads
Region I.I I &
Eastern Canada
CT
Region I
CT
RI 12 quads
Region 1
Region 1
CT, 30 quads
ME, 2 quads
RI
Region I
HE, 2 quads
Additional Comments
Pesticide application areas. No attributes exist.
From CT. Includes name, number.
From UNH. Includes name.
From URI. Includes name.
From VT/ANR. Includes quad name.
From EPA/USGS. Includes geol type.
Fractured bedrock datalayer - attributes include fracture
type.
From ME USGS.
From NYGS. Includes magnitude, locality, etc.
From USGS. Includes elevation.
From State of NH.
From COM. Includes bedrock type.
From URI. includes deposit code.
From USGS/EPA. Includes watertype.
From USGS/EPA. Includes description.
From USGS/CT DEP. Includes water type.
From EPA.
From URI.
From EPA/USGS. Includes contours, elevation points.
From EPA. Includes elevation.
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Organization - PAGE 13
Organization Data
Reference Type Data Layer
Mineral resources
Soils
Stratified drift
Surficial geology
Haz Hazardous waste sites
Landfills
NPDES outfalls
Pollutions sources
RCRA facilities
RCRA generators
RCRA storage facailities
RCRA treatment, storage, disposal
Underground storage tanks
Infra Railroads
Roads
Land Use Farmland
Land use
Land use/ I and/cover
Open space
Protected areas
State owned lands
Pol Bound County boundaries
Indian reservations
Source
Scale
:24.000
:24.000
: 24, 000
:125.000
:24,000
7
POINT
POINT
POINT
POINT
POINT
POINT
7
1:100,000
1:25,000
1:100,000
1:2.000,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
30N
1:24,000
1:25,000
1:62,500
1:24,000
:2, 000,000
: 24, 000
:24,000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
Data
Accuracy
good
good
good
Generalized
good
fair
fair
fair
fair
good
good
poor
Fair
Fair
Fair
Varied
Fair
good
good
good
good
good
good
fair
7
Good
good
unknown
unknown
accurate
poor
unknown
good
poor
good
poor
poor
Tile Data
Unit Extent
VT 31 quads
24 quads in Vermont
ME, 2 quads
7 Connecticut
ME 2 quads
VT, 31 quads
Conn.
CT
RI
States of CT, RI
Blackstone Basin
NH, 16 quads
VT, 31 quads
7 EPA Region I
7 EPA Region I
7 EPA Region I
STATE EPA Region I
7 Connecticut
Region 1
MA, 4 quads
Region 1
Region I
ME, 2 quads
RI
ME, 2 quads
7 Most of Rhode Island
7 Calicut?
State of MA
24 quads in NH
State of RI
MA
NH
State of CT
Region I
CT, Mashantucket
Pequot
MA, Uampanoag
ME, Houlton Half sett
ME,
Additional Comments
From VT/ANR. Includes rocktype, age, owner, position.
From VT-OGIS. Includes soil type.
From SCS, EPA. Includes soil type.
Data layer of Specialized Saturated Thickness.
From ME USGS/EPA. Includes type of surficial material.
From VT/ANR. Includes site, name, type.
From EPA. Includes EPA id.
From CT DEP.
From EPA. Includes EPA id.
From EPA data system. Includes EPA ID number.
From GPS. Includes GPS/Loc. Ace. related.
From UGP, RI. Inlcudes many.
From VT/ANR. Includes site type.
RCRA generator sites coded with address.
Locations of RCRA generators coded with address and EPA ID.
Locations of RCRA storage facilities coded with address,
RCRA treatment, storage, and disposal facilities in EPA
Region I. Sources of the data are various.
Underground storage tanks which were located. by. address -
matching. Name of the site ana address are included as
attributes.
From USGS/EPA. Includes number of tracks, type.
From USGS.
From USGS/EPA. Includes number, type, description.
From USGS/EPA. Includes number, type, description.
From USGS/EPA.
FromURI.
From EPA. Includes code for cleared.
Two coverages of land use/land cover data, one witb 8
classes ana the other. with 20 classes. Data from imagery
with 30 meter resolution?
Land use data layer coded by land use category.
From McConnell aerial photos. Includes landuse codes.
From UNH. Includes landuse code. Landsat Thematic Mapper.
From RIGIS. Includes type.
From MAGIS. Includes state program.
From UNH. Includes responsible party.
From CT-DEP. Includes type, name, acres.
From USGS/EPA. Includes f ips, county, state.
From EPA.
From Rizzo Assoc.
From EPA.
From EPA.
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Organization - PAGE 14
Srganization Data
eference Type Data Layer
Population
Postal carrier routes
State boundaries
Town boundaries
Zip code centroids
Sample Ozone monitoring stations
Precipitation monitoring
Water Aquifers
Coastline
Dams
Hydro logic Unit Codes
Monitoring wells
Public water supply
River basins
Supply uel Is
Water supply watersheds
Source
Scale
1:24,000
POINT
:2, 000. 000
: 125, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 25, 000
: 250, 000
POINT
POINT
POINT
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:48,000
1:62,500
1:25,000
1:2,000,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:2,000,000
POINT
POINT
1:24,000
POINT
1:100,000
1:125,000
1:125,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
POINT
POINT
1:24,000
Data
Accuracy
poor
good
good
good
good
good
good
good
good
good
poor
poor
fair
good
good
good
good
accurate
fair
Fair
good
good
draft
good
good
Good
good
Generally?
Fair
Poor
Good
good
good
Good
Tile Data
Unit Extent
Passamodquoddy/Town
NE, Passamoquoddy/PP
Region 1
Region 1
Region 1
NH
16 quads NH
CT
NE, 2 quads
RI
VT.31
MA
VT31 0
Region 1
Region 1 & II
CT
2 quads, ME
Plymouth, MA
State of RI
MA
2 quads Maine
? Mass. Bay and
Portland, ME
Region 1
RI 12 quads
VT 31 quads
? EPA Region 1
NK, 16 quads
RI 2 quads
? Connecticut
NH, 16 quads
? Mass.
? Connecticut
? New Hampshire
? Lake Champlain, VT
? Rhode Island
NH, 16 quads
States of RI, NH
? New Hampshire
Additional Comments
From EPA.
From U.S. Census. Includes pop 90, town, density.
From MARF U.S. Census. Includes population 70 through
From USGS/EPA. Includes f ips, county, state.
From UNH. Includes name, f ips, rpa.
From UNH. Includes name.
From CT DEP. Includes name, county.
From USGS/EPA.
FronURI. Includes name, fips, county.
From EPA.
From MAGIS. Includes name, fips, county.
From VT/ANR. Inlcudes towmame.
From GOT/EPA HO. Includes zip.
From Airs. Includes id, 1987, 1988 data.
From CT DEP. Includes name, number, status.
From ME USGS. Includes <,> 50 gpm.
From EPA.
From RIGIS. Includes name.
From MA EOEA. Includes type, yield.
From ME USGS.
NOAA coastline for Mass. Bay area and Portland, ME area.
From USGS/EPA. Includes name.
FromURI.
From VT/ANR. Includes dam name, town.
Hydrologic Unit Code boundaries coded with HUC ID number.
From UGP, R1. Includes many.
From EPA.
Surface water supplies in Connecticut.
Source°WGP>, R?.8 Includes many attributes.
Major basins and subbasins for Massachusetts coded with
basin names.
Major basins and subbasins for Connecticut coded with
basin number.
Major basins for New Hampshire coded with basin names.
Major basins and subbasins in. the Lake Champlain area coded
with basin name ana basin number?
Major basins and subbasins for Rhode Island coded with
basin code number.
From UGP, RI.
GPS collected. Includes PUS ID number.
Watersheds for New Hampshire coded with Hydrologic Unit.
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organization - PAGE IS
Organization
Reference
VERMONT
Organization
Reference
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
Data !
Type Data Layer j
Wells (community) 1
1
1
Wells (non-community) 1
Wells (private) 1
Wetlands
Wildlife Rare and endangered species
Data !
Type Data Layer !
Earth Bedrock geology
Hydrography
Soils
Infra Roads
Land Use Population or pop density
Pol Bound County boundaries
State boundaries
Town boundaries
Water Drainage basins
Reservoi rs
River basins
Surface water (ponds, streams)
Surface water classifications
Wellhead protection areas
Wells (community)
Wetlands
Wildlife Rare and endangered species
Wildlife habitats
Backgroun 7.5' quad boundaries
DLG tile boundaries
Orthophoto boundaries
Earth Elevation - DEN
Hydrography
jource
Scale
1:24,000
>OIMT
>OINT
>OINT
>OIMT
>OINT
1:24.000
1:24.000
I
£[?
:24,000
MOO, 000
: 20, 000
:5,000
:20,000
MOO. 000
: 24, 000
:24,000
:24,000
:24,000
:24,000
: 100,000
: 100,000
:20.000
:5.000
MOO, 000
1:24.000
: 80, 000
: 24, 000
:24.000
f
t
1:5,000
1:5.000
MOO, 000
1:20.000
Data
Accuracy
unknown
good
excel lent
good
good
good
Good
good
Data
Accuracy
Tile Data
Unit Extent
State of CT
CT
MA
NH 16 quads
NH, 16 quads
ME. 2 quads
? Rhode Island
VT, 18 quads
VT, 31 quads
Tile Data
Unit Extent
limited
State
Limited areas
Limited areas
COUNTY 7 Counties
State
State
State
State
Limited
State
State
State
Limited areas
Limited areas
Winooski River
basin only
State
70X of state
State
30X of state
STATE State
STATE State
STATE State
VT-OP4 Chittenden county
except along borders
VT-DLG State
'6 Chittenden,
Additional Comments
From CT-DEP. Includes name, utility name.
From CT DEP. Includes name, supply code, aquifer.
From MAGIS. Includes pwsid, usgs id, name.
From WGP, R1 .
From WGP, R1.
From EPA Region 1. Includes nitrate concentration.
Wetlands which were mapped and digitized by IEP.
From VT/ANR.
From VT/ANR. Includes Nat' I Her. Code.
Additional Comments
USGS-DLG
UVM
UVM
UVM
USGS-DLG
Default census data
EPA Region I - enhanced here
EPA Region 1 - enhanced here
EPA Region 1 - enhanced here
USGS-DLG
National Wetlands Complexes only
Single line surface waters (no lake or pr undanes).
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Organization - PAGE 16
Organization Data
Reference Type Data Layer
Hypsography (elevation contours)
Lakes
Soils
Haz Hazardous waste sites
Pollutions sources
Infra Railroads
Roads
Transmission lines
Transportation
Land Use Managed areas
Pol Bound County boundaries
Regional environmental districts
Regional Planning Commission
Town boundaries
Water Buffered wellhead prot areas
Lake/pond drainage basins
River drainage basins
Water supply watersheds
Wellhead protection areas
Wells (community)
Wetlands
Wildlife Endangered invertebrate species
Endangered natural communities
Endangered plant species
Endangered vertebrate species
Rare and endangered species
Source Data
Scale Accuracy
1:5,000
1:5,000
1:100,000
1:20,000
1:25.000
1:63.360
1:100.000
1:100.000
1:100,000
1:20,000
7
1:250,000
1:250,000
1:250,000
1:24,000
1:250,000
1:62,500
1:25,000
1:25,000
7
1:25,000
1:25,000
1:25,000
1:24,000
1:25.000
1:25.000
1:25,000
1:25.000
1:25.000
uni?
VT-OP12
VT-OP4
STATE
VT-OP16
STATE
STATE
VT-DLG
VT-DLG
VT-DLG
VT-OP16
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
VT-DLG
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
Data
Extent Additional Comments
Franklin, Grand Isle from 1:20,000 orthophotos.
Add) son, Orange,
Rutland; WindRem
Chittenden County
except along boundar
State
Add) son, Orage.
Rutland; Winafiara cty
State
State
State
State
State
Franklin, 6 rand Isle
State
State
State
State
Hull 183; Winded
State
State
State
State Pre- release of lakes and ponds drainage basins.
State
State
State
State For delineated wellhead protection areas
WW*2?!iS? 24,31 -33
State Subset of endangered species coverage.
State Subset of endangered species coverage.
State Subset of endangered species coverage.
State Subset of endangered species coverage.
State
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TABLE D-2
Planned Data by Organization
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catalogue
Table D-2:Planned CIS Data by Organization
CONNECTICUT
Organization
Reference
CT-NRC
MASSACHUSETTS
=sssasaassss:
Organization
Reference
MA-BBP
MA-MBP
?ata
ype
Earth
Haz
Land Use
Pol Bound
Sample
Water
5
?ata
ype
Sample
Earth
Haz
Infra
Sample
Water
Data Layer
Hydrography (network)
Soils
CERCLIS sites
RCRA facilities
SARA sites
Spill sites
Underground storage tanks
Land use
County boundaries
Regional Planning Commission
Town boundaries
Marine sediment sampling
NPDES sites
Public water supply
Data Layer
Water quality
Bathymetry
Coastal segmentation
NPDES outfalls
Combined Sewer Overflows
Stormdrains
Marine sediment sampling
Drainage sub- basins
Water quality and circulation
Source Data
Scale Accuracy
1:24.000
1:15.840
1:24.000
1:24.000
1:24.000
1:24.000
1:24.000
30 meters
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:80,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
Source Data
Scale Accuracy
POINT unknown
Tile Data
Unit Extent
QUAD7.5
None completed
State
Tile Data
Unit Extent
Buzzards Bay
Me'rr'iml'ct iSfiaymlnt
From.NH border to
Provincetoun
Selected embayments
only
Selected embayments
only
Selected embayments
only
Selected enbayments
only
Mass and Cape Cod
Dnw«
Additional Comments
Derived from. hydrography (subset) coverage, specifically for
network applications.
18 quads jn. eastern CT are digitized and being reviewed by
SCS .^Digitizing. by SCS. DEP find contractors. Limited
program; Hill take many years at present rate.
CERCLIS sites: NPL. Non-NPL.. Digital database must be
created from Hazard. Materials Management files, out
locational info must have QA/QC.
RCRA facilities. ISO, generator. Digital database must be
created from Hazard. Materials Management files, but
locational info must have QA/QC.
Digitial database must be created from Hazard. Materials
Management ana Air files, but locational info must have
QA/QC.
State database, federal database. Digital, database must be
created from Hazard. Materials Management files, but
locational info must have QA/QC.
Digital database must be created from Hazard. Materials
Management files, but locational inroramton must have QA/QC.
TM multi temporal stellite imagery. LU data cover the
entire state and are currently, in ERDAS format to be
converted to ARC/INFO summer of 91.
Being produced with University of New Haven.
Digital database must be created from Water Compliance files
But locational information must have QA/QC.
Additional Comments
Water quality sampling data
D?v?S?on*1STJM2nn|hFisfte??ll?n '' ***' EOEA> 8nd H8SS'
MiniBays will collect data.
MiniBays will collect data.
MiniBays will collect data.
In development.
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Organization - PAGE 2
Organization
Reference
NA-MURA
MAINE
sssss
Organization
Reference
ME -BOH
ME-BOPC
ME-DEP
NE-GS
Data
Type
Wildlife
Land Use
Data
Type
Earth
Water
Land Use
Water
Wildlife
Air
Haz
Land Use
Sample
Wildlife
Earth
Haz
Infra
Pol Bound
Sample
Water
Data Layer
Living resources
Population or pop density
Data Layer
Hypsography (elevation contours)
Wells (community)
Wells (non-community)
Farmland
Wellhead protection areas
Rare and endangered species
Ozone study
Underground storage tanks
Land cover
Land use
Zoning
Marine sediment sampling
Rare and endangered species
Wildlife habitats
Bathymetry
Bedrock geology
Coastal zones
Earthquake epicenters
Hydrography
Landfills
Sand/salt piles
Roads
Town boundaries
Marine sediment sampling
Aqui f ers
Wells (community)
Wells (Ind, Ag. Conner)
Wells (non-community)
Wells (private)
Source
Scale
Source
Scale
POINT
POINT
POINT
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:2.400
POINT
1:250,000
1:24,000
1:62,500
1:62,500
POINT
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
POINT
POINT
POINT
POINT
Data
Accuracy
Data
Accuracy
GPS
GPS
123m
12m
32H
32m
10.000m
12m
12m
12m
12m
12m
12m
12m
100m
100m
100m
100m
tilt
in!?
QUAD?. 5
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
REGION
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
TOWN
TOWN
TOWN
TOWN
Data
Extent
Selected embayments
only
Data
Extent
4 quads in
AroostooK County
Fore River watershed
Fore River watershed
Fore River watershed
Fore River
watershed, Harspwell
Casco Bay watershed
Casco Bay watershed
Regional
Additional Comments
Mini Bays will collect data (shellfish, etc).
Additional Comments
Currently being digitized and will be made available when
Part of pilot farmland mapping project.
Planned by Department of Human Services - Drinking Water
Planned by the Maine State Planning Office.
Taken from National Heritage database.
Taken from National Heritage database
Ongoing automation project.
Cooperative program with several agencies.
To be located on sand and gravel aquifer maps.
To be located on sand and gravel aquifer maps.
Cooperative with several agencies.
Cooperative program with several agencies.
Ongoing data acqusition and automation.
Sand & gravel, ongoing data acquistion and automation.
? rillers have been required for 5+years to provide MGS with
oca t ions * pertinent data. for wells drillea (no water usage
or pop servea). Data acquired since 'vO; accurately mapped.
? fillers have been required, for 5+years.tp provide MGS with
oca t ions * pertinent data. for wells drilled (no water usage
or pop served). Data acquired since '90; accurately mapped.
Drillers have been required for 5+years.to provide MGS with
locations * pertinent data. for wells drillea (no water usage
or pop servea). Data acquired since r9u; accurately mapped.
Drillers have been required for 5+years to provide MGS with
locations * pertinent data for wells drillea (no water usage
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Data & Applications Catalogue
Table D-2:PIarmed CIS Data by Organization - PAGE
Organization Data
Reference Type
NE-OGIS Mi seel Ian
NEW HAMPSHIRE
sssssssssssss
Organization Data
Reference Type
NH-CSRC Air
Earth
Infra
Land Use
Pol Bound
Water
NH-DES Haz
NH-OSP Land Use
Wildlife
RHODE ISLAND
========»===
Organization Data
Reference Type
RI-EDC Water
Data Layer
Miscellaneous comment
Data Layer
Forest cover; forest type
Hydrography
Soils
Roads
Land cover
Publically owned lands
County boundaries
Political districts
State boundaries
Wetlands
Pollutions sources
Historic sites
Land cover
Publically owned lands
Recreation facilities
Wildlife habitats
Data Layer
Wellhead protection areas
Scale
Source
Scale
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
ISaTI'
1:24,000
Data
Accuracy
Data
Accuracy
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
*- 100 ft.
Data
Accuracy
NMAS
unit
Unit
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.S
QUAD7.S
QUAD7.S
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.S
QUAD7.S
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.S
OUAD7.S
QUAD7.5
Un!f
Data
Extent
Data
Coos County
40X of State
Hillsborough.
Cheshire Coum
40X of state
40X of state
40X of state
40X of state
State
None
None
None
None
None
None
Data
Extent
Additional Comments
or pop served). Data acquired since '90; accurately mapped.
No current. funding for major layers: individual agency
projects wi 1 1 contribute to database.
Additional Comments
Ongoinaproject in Coos County - due to be completed in
Iberemfining 40X.of State due to be complete by summer,
1992. This data is from the DLG files.
Coos, These counties are in progress.
cies
Remaining 40X of state due for completion by summer, 1992.
Data are from the DLG files.
Ongoing project. Initial efforts focusing on Coos County.
Remaining 40X of state due for convict ion by sinner, 1992.
This data are from the DLG files.
The remaining 40X of state due for completion by summer,
Remaining 40X of state due for completion by sunnier, 1992.
This datS is from the OUT files. ^
Based on LANDSAT Thematic Mapper. Due for completion by
NH DES is helping to. fund Regional Planning Agencies (RPAs)
to locate aneTmap point/non-Boint pollution sources. Much
of water pollution sources mapped but need updating.
Discussions underway to develop pilot project. to automate
existinglii stone inventories maintained by Historic
Resources.
Imagerv is available, and.classif ication taking place on an
as needed basis. Currently, 20 classes of 1 ana coyer have
been classified for three towns in Carroll and Graf ton Co.
Sources of this data will be: USGS DLG data (24K scale). .
parcel boundaries, ang current mapping of LCIP parcels being
undertaken by the Society of Protection of NH Forests.
During fall qf 1991, recreation areas in Coos County will be
located and. digitized as part of Northern. Forest Lands Proj-
ect. OSP will be starting statewide public access to waters
This data.layer will be derived from the LANDSAT imagery.
already optained.by the State. Future. plans. are, to (ink
data to the Fisn&Game's computerized Fiih&Wildlife Info. Sys
Additional Comments
Ongoing project to apply groundwater models to. determine
aclualTWHPAs 29 veils;; These are thenbeing digitized for
inclusion in RIGIS.
UNITED STATES - FEDERAL
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Organization - PAGE 4
VERMONT
Organization Data
Reference Type
VT-ANR
Infra
Land Use
Data Layer
Roads
Publically
Recreation
Source Data
Scale Accuracy
owned lands
facilities
1:5.
1:24
000
,000
Tile Data
Unit Extent
State
State
Additional Comments
Orthophoto -
Part of SCORP
from OGIS
effort (due
1993)
Pol Bound TIGER (reprocessed)
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Table D- 3: Needed CIS Data
CONNECTICUT
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Organization Data
Reference Type
CT-NRC Haz
Water
MASSACHUSETTS
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Organization Data
Reference Type
HA-BBP Earth
Land Use
Sample
Wildlife
MA-DFA Earth
Land Use
MA-EOEA Sample
MA-EOEAD Earth
MA-MBP Backgroun
Haz
Land Use
Sample
Water
Source Data
Data Layer Scale Accuracy
Pesticide areas
Wetlands
Source Data
Data Layer Scale Accuracy
Hydrography 1:25,000
Land use 1:25,000
Marine sediment sampling POINT
Water quality POINT
Shellfish areas
Soils
Land use 1:25,000
Sediment Chemistry
Soils
Land base map 1:5,000
Non-point pollution sources
Sewage disposal type
Land use
Population or pop density
Marine sediment sampling
Coastal features
Coastline 1:5,000
Dams
Floodplains
NPDES sites
Offshore base map
Saltwater intrusion
Volume of vater flow
by Organization
Tile Data
Uni t Extent
Tile Data
Unit Extent
Buzzards Bay
watershed
Buzzards Bay
watershed
Buzzards Bay
Buzzards Bay
Buzzards Bay
State
State
Coast and rivers
State
Estuaries
Rivers
:
Additional Comments
Existing coverage does not meet regulatory criteria.
Additional Conroents
Need 1:25,000 scale DLG hydrography.
Need updated land use - current MassGIS data layer is too
old (1985).
Would, like to. add station locations where data on sediments
have been collected.
Water quality sampling data
Need shellfish habitat data (at 1:25.000 scale or laraec:
preferably 1:5.000 scale to go with the existing shellfish
management areas data layer).
Need updated land use - current MassGIS land use is too
old (1985).
Data tbat will allow estimates of nonpojnt source input
including actual area (acres) or impervious surfaces.
Need update.
From USGS.
For oil spill and emergenccy response. Including. march.
dune, armored shreline, piers, marinas, bird nesting areas,
fish spawning areas.
Accurate for entire coastline.
Comparable to land base info: including bathymetry.
Wetlands
Wildlife Anadromous fish runs
Living resources
Shellfish areas
1:5,000
Including locations of dams.
Living resources of the marine environment.
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- PAGE 2
Organization Data Source Data
Reference Type Data Layer Scale Accuracy
MA-MWRA Earth Bathymetry
Elevation - DEM
Infra Roads
Tile Data
Unit Extent
Additional Comments
Land Use Land use
1:25,000
Gulf of Maine
MURA Service Area
HURA Service Area
NURA Service Area
MAINE
Organization Data
Reference Type Data Layer
ale
Data
Accuracy
Tile Data
Unit Extent
Need bathymetry data for Gulf of Maine. Currently only
have data for Massachusetts Bay.
Need 30-meter DEM data for entire MURA service area - only
select quads currently exist.
NeedL larger-scale roads coverage. than the 1:100.000 scale
which exists. Also, would Tiki it to be annotated with
road names.
Need updated land use.
Additional Comnents
ME-BOH
ME-DEP
Haz
CERCLIS sites
Landfills
RCRA facilities
Sand/salt piles
Sewage lagoons
Spill sites
Underground storage tanks
Overl
ass
ns
irlays to be.used.for wellhead protection and risk
lessment to identify water sources considered to be
ik.
at
Contracts are planned tp fund the location of point source^
contaminants and to build the appropriate database for each
Water
Drainage basins
Reservoi rs
River basins
Water supply watersheds
Wellhead protection areas
Air Pesticides
Haz Spill sites
Infra Railroads
Rights of Way
Land Use Golf courses
Water Wells (private)
No available funding for mapping use data.
Would be desirable to locate pesticide spill areas.
Would like to locate those private domestic wells w/ residue
levels on CIS.
Earth
Haz
Earth
Elevation - DEM
Underground storage tanks
Bathymetry
Elevation - DEM
Soils
Land Use Land use/Iand/cover
Water Wetlands
North
Maine
POINT
POINT
POINT
ntral
Fore River watershed
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
on all l
t 1:24,000 for. u
al
ycus
'rlc
Mulh^rtiie1^!,!'^
recompiled before digitizing.
Focus on all layers at 1:24,000 for urban and coastal Maine.
Much of the. data (e.g. wetlands and soils) need to be
recompiled before digitizing.
Focus on all layers at 1:24.000 for urban and coastal Maine.
Much of the data (e.g.. wetlands and soils) need to be
recompiled before digitizing.
Focus on all layers at 1:24.000 for urban and coastal Maine.
Muchof the data (e.g., wetlands and soils) need to be
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?S6teVS?Nelded GfSC8a?a°gy*Or9amzation - PAGE
Organization Data
Reference Type
Data Layer
Sourc
Scale
ce
Data
Accuracy
unit
gata
xtcnt
Additional Comments
recompiled before digitizing.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Organization Data
Reference Type
NH-CSRC
NH-DES
Air
Earth
Land Use
Water
Infra
Water
Data Layer
Forest cover; forest type
Elevation - DEN
Land cover
Land use
Aquifers
Sewer service areas
Aquifers
Wetlands
Source
Scale
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
Data
Accuracy
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
?
Tile
Unit
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
?
OUAD7.5
7
Data
Extent
State
State
State
State
None
State
None
Additional Comments
Current project, in Coos County is developing this data..
however future funding to increase coverage does not exist
Statewide coverage needed, however not all quads are
available.
This layer will contain. the extent of areas served by, public
sewer as well as the collection system and treatment faciht
les. Data on population served, etc. will be included.
Completed statewide aquifer data layer.
Wetlands mapping has been. completed for. entire State by the
US Fish.ancfwiiaiife Service. It is being considered for
NH-OSP
Land Use Zoning
QUAD/.5 None
Regional Planning Agencies may contribute zoning districts.
RHODE ISLAND
Organization
Reference
RI-EDC
Data
Type
Backgroun
Land Use
Pol Bound
Data Layer
Orthophoto images
Land use
TIGER (reprocessed)
Source
Scale
1:24,000
Data
Accuracy
Tile
Unit
Data
Extent
State
State
State
Additional
Would like
data.
Would like,
1988 aerial
Would like
Comments
orthophoto images as background to ARC/ INFO
updated land use - current land use is from
photos.
complete address-matched roads for the state.
RI-NBP Earth Bathymetry
Sample Marine sediment sampling
Wildlife Marine Finfish
Marine Invertebrates
Marine macrophytes
RI-OEC Land Use Land use
1:24,000
State
Updates beyond the first base line data will be needed.
Updates beyond the first base line data will be needed.
Updates beyond the first base line data will ne needed.
Need updated land use for Non-point source program.
UNITED STATES FEDERAL
VERMONT
Organization Data
Reference Type
Data Layer
ISafe"
Data
Accuracy
Unit
Extent
Additional Comments
VT-ANR Air Air quality
Forest cover; forest type
Backgroun USGS reference marks
Earth Hydrography
Surficial geology
Priority 27, status 0 on Needs Analysis Sunmary Table.
Priority 27, status 1 on Needs Analysis Sunmary Table.
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Table D-3:Needed b.. Data by Organization - PAGE 4
Organization Data
Reference Type
Haz
Infra
Data Layer
Landfills
Underground storage tanks
Drainage
Source
Scale
1:5.000
Data
Accuracy
Tile
Unit
Data
Extent
State
Additional Comments
Using GPS; conversion to CIS not funded.
NPDES, CSO'S
Roads
Land Use Archaeoligical sites
Historic sites
Land cover
Land use
Protected areas
State owned lands
Pol Bound Census tracts
Zip code boundaries
Sample Stream gaging
Water Aquifers
Floodplains
Groundwater classifications
Surface water classifications
Water supply watersheds
Wells (private)
ther than Winooski
iver basin
Priority 27, status 1 on Needs Analysis Summary Table.
Priority 27, status 1 on Needs Analysis Summary Table.
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Table D-4:Existing GIS Data by Data Layer
irr>« Data Layer
Air Aeroradioactivity
Emissions source
Forest cover; forest type
Pesticides
Radon
Backgroun 7.5' quad boundaries
Census tracts
DIG tile boundaries
Geodetic survey benchmarks
Geographic names
Land base map
Orthophoto boundaries
State plane grid (10000 ft)
Earth Areas of high elevation
Bathymetry
Bedrock geology
Bedrock outcrops
Coastal zones
Earthquake epicenters
Elevation DEN
Generalized bedrock
Geologic terrains
Org Source
Reference Scale
CT-NRC 1:250,000
Rl-EDC 1:250,000
CT-NRC POINT
NH-CSRC 1:24,000
NH-OSP
Rl-EDC 1:24,000
MA-USGS 1:250,000
ME-GS 1:24,000
NH-CSRC 1:24,000
NH-DES 1:24,000
US-EPAI 1:24,000
CT-NRC 1:24,000
CT-NRC
NA-EOEAD 1:25,000
RI-NBP
US-EPAI 1:24,000
US-EPAI 1:24,000
US-EPAI 1:24,000
US-EPAI 1:24,000
VT-OGIS ?
HA-EOEAD 1:100,000
NA-EOEAD 1:250,000
VT-OGIS ?
RI-NBP POINT
RI-NBP
CT-NRC 1:100,000
VT-OGIS 1:5,000
NA-EOEAD 1:25,000
HE-OGIS 1:100,000
NA-BBP POINT
HA-EOEA
HA-EOEAD 1:25,000
HA-HWRA
NE-GS 1:250,000
NH-CSRC 1:24,000
Rl-EDC POINT
CT-NRC 1:24,000
CT-NRC 1:125,000
MA-MURA 1:25,000
NE-BOPC
HE-GS 1:62,500
HE-GS 1:24,000
NE-OGIS 1:500,000
NH-CSRC 1:250,000
NH-OSP 1:250,000
Rl-EDC 1:125,000
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
US-EPAI
CT-NRC
HA-EOEA
HE-GS
HE-GS (
US-EPAI F
CT-NRC
HA-EOEAD
NA-EOEAD
HA-EOEAD
HA-HWRA
HE-DEP
HE-OGIS
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
Rl-EDC
RI-OEC
US-EPAI
VT-OGIS
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
CT-NRC
: 250, 000
: 250, 000
: 24, 000
: 62, 500
: 24, 000
: 25. 000
: 62, 500
>OINT
OINT
: 24, 000
: 250, 000
: 25, 000
: 250, 000
: 250, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24 ,000
:5,000
: 150,000
: 1,000, 000
: 250, 000
Data
Accuracy
NHAS
NHAS
NHAS
12m
NHAS
?
questionable
good
excellent
good
good
NHA
125m
7
NHA
32m
12m
NHAS
Generalized
accurate
poor
32m
10,000m
9OOG
NHA
NHA
NHAS
NHAS
NHAS
good
poor
fair
Tile
Unit
STATE
QUAD7.5
COUNTY
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
?
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
QUAD7.5
HARBOR
QUAD250
QUAD 15
OUAD7.5
STATE
STATE
?
?
QUAD 15
REGION
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
VT-OP4
Data
Extent
State
State
State
Coos County
State
State
National
Feu quads, Presque Isle area
State
State
16 quads in New Hampshire
State
State
state
NH, 16 quads
CT
VT
RI
State
2 halves of state
3 250k quads
State
state
Long Island Sound
State
state
State
Buzzards Bay
selected quads
Boston Harbor
One quad
Bathymetry for 2 uaterbodies in NH
Narragansett Bay
10X of state
10X of state
Four quadrangle area
Few quads completed
Few quads completed
State
State
100X of State
State
Hass.
HA
limited
HE 2 quads
State
Several quads
Regional
Region 1,11 & Eastern Canada
State
state
189 25k quads
28 unique grid
State
Fore River watershed - in progress
15 quadrangles
5 partial quads
CT
Chit tender) county except along borders
CT
Region 1
State
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Data
Type
Haz
I Applications Catalogue
D-4:Existing CIS Data by Data Layer
Data Layer
Glacial deposits
Hydrography
Hydrography (detailed)
Hydrography (subset)
Hypsography (elevation contours)
Lakes
Metamorphic geology
Mineral resources
Photo- lineament
Quaternary geology
Sand dunes
Slope
Soils
Stratified drift
Surficial geology
Tidal flats
Above ground storage tanks
Ash disposal sites
CERCLIS sites
Dry cleaning facilities
Hazardous waste sites
Landfills
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Org
Reference
US-EPAI
NA-EOEAD
MA-MWRA
KA-USGS
ME-BOPC
ME-OGIS
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
RI-EDC
Rl-OEC
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-ANR
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
NA-EOEAD
MA-USGS
ME -BOH
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
ME-OGIS
US-EPAI
ME-GS
CT-NRC
ME-GS
NH-CSRC
RI-EDC
CT-NRC
MA-MWRA
ME-BOPC
ME-DEP
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
RI-EDC
RI-OEC
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
US-EPAI
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
MA-EOEAD
MA-EOEAD
MA-MWRA
ME-BOPC
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
RI-EDC
US-EPAI
MA-EOEA
RI-DEMGW
CT-NRC
RI-OEC
RI-DEHGW
US-EPAI
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
Source
Scale
1:24,000
1:100,000
1:100,000
1:24,000
1:100,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:100,000
1:2,000,000
1:100,000
1:20,000
1:5,000
1:20,000
1:100,000
1:5,000
1:100,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:25,000
1:250,000
1:2,000,000
:24,000
:5,000
: 100,000
: 1,000,000
: 24, 000
: 100,000
: 80, 000
:4,800
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
1:250,000
1:25,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:15,840
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:20,000
1:20,000
1:125,000
1:125,000
1:125,000
1:24,000
1:125,000
1:250,000
1:25,000
1:250,000
1:24,000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
:24,000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
1:24,000
?
1:25,000
1:24,000
Data
Accuracy
draft
NMA
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
good
good
good
good
good
fair
good
good
50m
5m
NMA
NMAS
good
good
Generalized
NMA
NMAS
NMAS
good
Tile
Unit
BASIN
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD?. 5
VT-OP16
VT-DLG
VT-OP12
QUAD 15
VT-OP4
STATE
QUAD 100
TOWN
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
COUNTY
VT-OP16
?
OUAD250
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
?
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
STATE
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Data
Extent
Rl 12 quads
5 panels
State
Cape-wide
State
30-50X of state
60X of state
State
CT, 30 quads
ME, 2 quads
RI
Region I
Region I
State
Limited areas
Limited areas
Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle
State
Addison, Orange, Rutland, Windham
State
State
State
2X of state (Bound Brook, Ellington)
189 25k quads
Cape Cod
Region I
ME, 2 quads
Chittenden County except along boundary
State
State
VT 31 quads
Lincoln, Lewis ton
State
Sand beaches
Same extent as DEM data
State
Four quadrangle area
Fore River watershed - in progress
Approximately 10X of state
Carroll, Graf ton, Rockingham.Straf ford Co.
About 2/5 of the State
State
24 quads in Vermont
ME, 2 quads
7 Counties
Addison, Orage, Rutland, Windham ctys
State
Connecticut
State
75X of state
3 250K quads
3 panels, statewide
Four quadrangle area
State
6 quads
6 quadrangles
State
ME 2 quads
state
State
state
VT, 31 quads
State
State
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Table D-4:Existing CIS Data by Data Layer
Data
Type Data Layer
Leaking USTs
Marine fisheries sanitary survey
Misc. hazardous waste site
NPDES outfalls
Oil spill sites
Polluted wells
Pollutions sources
RCRA facilities
RCRA generators
RCRA storage facailities
RCRA treatment, storage, disposal
Sand/salt piles
Spill sites
Surface impoundments
Undergrnd injection control site
Underground storage tanks
Infra "Segments" data
Aqueducts
Buildings
Combined Sewer Overflows
Dredged channels
Electric
Gas
Pipelines
Power generating facilities
Railroads
«
Rights of Way
Roads
PAGE 3
Org Source
Reference Scale
NA-HURA
ME-DEP POINT
ME-GS 1:24,000
NH-DES 1:24,000
RI-DEMGU 1:24,000
RI-OEC
US-EPAI POINT
US-EPAI POINT
US-EPAI POINT
US-EPAI POINT
RI-DENGU 1:24,000
MA-BBP
RI-DEMGU 1:24,000
MA-BBP POINT
US-EPAI POINT
US-EPAI POINT
RI-NBP
CT-NRC 1:48,000
CT-NRC 1:50.000
NH-DES 1:24,000
US-EPAI ?
VT-OGIS 1:63,360
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
ME-GS 1:24,000
RI-DEMGU 1:24,000
RI-OEC
D I nCUf*LJ 1 9/ flflfl
R I DcNuW 1 : CH f UUu
RI-DEMGU 1:24,000
CT-NRC POINT
MA-MURA
HE-DEP. POINT
NH-DES 1:24,000
RI-DEMGU 1:24,000
RI-OEC
US-EPAI
MA-BBP 1:25,000
MA-EOEAD 1:100,000
ME-DEP 1:2,400
RI-EDC
MA-BBP
RI-NBP
RI-EDC 1:24,000
RI-EDC
MA-EOEAD
ME-OGIS
ME-OGIS
NH-OSP
CT-NRC
MA-EOEAD
ME-OGIS
ME-OGIS
NH-OSP
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
VT-OGIS
MA-DFA
CT-NRC
MA-EOEAD
MA-EOEAD
MA-MURA
ME -BOH
ME-BOPC
HE-OGIS
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
RI-EDC
: 24, 000
: 100,000
: 100,000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 100,000
MOO, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
:100.000
: 25, 000
: 100,000
:25,000
: 100, 000
: 100,000
: 100,000
: 100,000
: 24, 000
MOO, 000
: 100,000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
RI-OEC
US-EPAI 1:2,000,000
Data
Accuracy
12m
*- 200 ft.
fair
fair
fair
fair
unknown
good
good
+- 200 ft.
poor
Fair
Fair
Fair
Varied
12m
+- 200 ft.
Fair
NMA
unknown
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
good
good
+ 100 ft.
NMA
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
good
Tile
Unit
QUAD7.5
?
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
?
STATE
?
?
?
STATE
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
fti iAi\7 c
QUADr .9
OUAD7.5
?
OUAD7.5
?
STATE
?
STATE
QUAD 100
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
STATE
QUAD100
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
VT-DLG
STATE
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.S
QUAD 100
QUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
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Data
Extent
Fore River watershed
10X of state
90X of State
state
CT
Conn.
RI
States of CT, RI
state
state
Buzzards Bay
NH, 16 quads
Blacks tone Basin
State
State
90X of State
VT, 31 quads
State
EPA Region I
EPA Region 1
EPA Region I
EPA Region I
10X of state
state
state
state
State
Uatersheds
Fore River watershed
90X of State
state (except Block Island)
Connecticut
Buzzards Bay
state
Camp Ellis
University of Rhode Island campus
New Bedford Harbor
State
State
state
State
30-50X of state
41 quads
State
state
State
30-50X of state
41 quads
Region 1
MA, 4 quads
State
Part of Plymouth/Barnstable counties
State
189 25k quads
state
State
30-50X of state
State
State
60X of state
41 quads
State
Region 1
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Data & Applications Catalogue
Table D-4:Existing CIS Data by Data Layer
Data
Type Data Layer
Land
Roads and trails
Sewage treatment plants
Sewer
Sewer service areas
Trails
Transmission lines
Transportation
Water
Water service areas
Use Archaeoligical sites
Areas of critcal env. concern
Farmland
Golf courses
Historic sites
Land cover
Land use
Land use/ I and/cover
Managed areas
Municipally owned lands
Open space
Population or pop density
Privately owned land
Protected areas
Publically owned lands
Recreation facilities
State owned lands
TIGER data
Zoning
- PAGE 4
Org
Reference
US-EPAI
US- EPA 1
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
MA-MWRA
NA-USGS
RI-EDC
RI-OEC
CT-NRC
HA-MURA
MA-USGS
NE-DEP
NH-CSRC
NH-DES
ME-OGIS
HE-OGIS
ME-OGIS
ME-OGIS
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
MA-MWRA
RI-OEC
CT-NRC
MA-MWRA
NH-CSRC
NH-DES
NH-DES
NH-OSP
RI-EDC
MA-EOEAD
CT-NRC
US-EPAI
CT-NRC
RI-EDC
NH-CSRC
RI-OEC
CT-NRC
MA-EOEAD
MA-MBP
MA-MWRA
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
RI-EDC
RI-OEC
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
US-EPAI
MA-USGS
VT-ANR
ME-OGIS
MA-EOEAD
NA-USGS
RI-OEC
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
MA-MWRA
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
RI-EDC
RI-OEC
RI-EDC
CT-NRC
US-EPAI
MA-EOEAD
MA-EOEAD
CT-NRC
Source
Scale
1:24,000
:24.000
: 100, 000
: 100,000
:100,000
: 24, 000
:24,000
1:100,000
1:24,000
1:100,000
POINT
1:125,000
1:125,000
1:100,000
1:24,000
1:100,000
1:24,000
1:100,000
1:20,000
1:24.000
1:125,000
1:125,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:25,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:25,000
1:25,000
1:25,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
30M
1:24.000
?
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:100,000
1:25,000
1:24,000
1:62,500
1:25,000
1:25,000
1:100,000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:100,000
1:100,000
Data
Accuracy
good
good
good
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
95X
?
?
NMAS
fair
NMAS
NMAS
?
NMAS
?
Good
unknown
good
unknown
poor
accurate
NMAS
NMAS
unknown
Tile
Unit
VT-DLG
QUAD7.5
STATE
?
QUAD 100
QUAD7.5
QUAD 100
QUAD7.5
VT-DLG
VT-OP16
STATE
STATE
?
?
STATE
STATE
STATE
QUAD7.5
TOWN
TOWN
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
?
7
STATE
QUAD 100
GRPCNTY
BASIN
QUAD 100
QUAD7.5
TOWN
COUNTY
Data
Extent
Rl
ME, 2 quads
Region I
State
State
State
State
Cape-wide
State
State
Cape-wide
Portland, South Portland
State
State
State
30-50X of state
State
30-50X of state
State
02/12/92
3:58 PN
. Westbrook
Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle
State
MWRA Service Area
State
State
Very limited
Very limited
State
state
BOX of state
ME, 2 quads
State
State
Coos County
3X of state (4 quads at
351 towns
very partial coverage
7 full quads, 24 partial
State
Most of Rhode Island
2 quads in Connecticut?
24 quads in NH
State of MA
State
15X of state
State of RI
Nation
State
6 panels
Cape-wide
NH
MA
State
partial coverage of Coos
State
Some towns
State
State of CT
351 towns
14 counties
SOX of state
level 3 detail)
quads
County
-------
Data & Applications Catalogue
Table 0-4:Existing CIS Data by Data Layer
Data
Type Data Layer
Pol Bound Census tracts
County boundaries
Indian reservations
Political boundaries
Political districts
Population
Postal carrier routes
Regional environmental districts
Regional Planning Conmission
Senate districts
State boundaries
TIGER (reprocessed)
Town boundaries
Zip code boundaries
Zip code centroids
Marine sediment sampling
Ozone monitoring stations
Precipitation monitoring
Sediment Chemistry
Soil boring sampling
PAGE 5
Org Source
Reference Scale
MA-MVRA
NH-CSRC
RI-EDC
CT-NRC
MA-EOEAD
MA-MVRA
ME -BOH
ME-BOPC
ME-OG1S
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
ME-OGIS
: 100, 000
: 100,000
: 250, 000
: 25, 000
: 25, 000
MOO, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
:2,000,000
: 24. 000
: 250, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 500, 000
NH-CSRC 1:24,000
NH-OSP 1:24.000
US-EPAI POINT
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
VT-OGIS 1:250,000
CT-NRC 1:250,000
MA-EOEAD 1:25,000
VT-OGIS 1:250,000
MA-EOEAD 1:25,000
MA-MURA 1:25,000
ME-BOH
ME-BOPC
ME-OGIS 1:100,000
ME-OGIS 1:24,000
NH-CSRC 1:24,000
RI-EDC 1:24,000
RI-OEC
US-EPAI 1:2,000,000
VT-ANR 1:24,000
MA-MURA 1:100,000
RI-EDC 1:100,000
CT-NRC 1:24,000
CT-NRC 1:250,000
MA-EOEAD 1:25,000
MA-MVRA 1:25,000
ME-BOH
ME-BOPC
ME-OGIS
ME-OGIS
RI-EDC
RI-OEC
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
MA-EOEAD
: 24, 000
: 100,000
: 24 ,000
: 24, 000
: 250, 000
:125,000
: 25, 000
:24,000
:24,000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
:24,000
: 250.000
: 62, 500
: 24, 000
:2,000,000
US-EPAI POINT
ME-GS 1:24,000
RI-EDC POINT
US-EPAI POINT
CT-NRC
US-EPAI POINT
MA-EOEA
RI-EDC 1:15,840
Data
Accuracy
NMAS
NMAS
NMA
NMAS
90OQ
poor
poor
poor
poor
good
NMAS
NMAS
good
NMA
NMAS
NMAS
good
NMA
NMAS
NMA
NMAS
good
poor
good
good
good
good
good
good
poor
12m
fair
flood
NMAS
Tile
Unit
OUAD7.5
STATE
STATE
OUAD7.5
QUAD 100
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
STATE
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
QUAD/. 5
QUAD 100
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
STATE
STATE
STATE
OUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
QUAD 100
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
02/12/92
3:58 PM
Data
Extent
Raw TIGER for entire State.
Partial coverage
State
state
State
State
30-50X of state
60X of state
Region I
State
State
ME, Houlton Mali sett
CT, Mashantucket Pequot
ME, Passamoquoddy/PP
ME, Passamodquoddy/Town
MA, Uampanoag
60X of state
41 quads
Region 1
Region I
State
State
state
State
state
State
State
35-50X of state
60X of state
State
Region 1
State
Service area
partial coverage
State
State
state
State
30- SOX of state
State
State
VT.31
VT31 Q
NH
MA
ME. 2 quads
16 quads NH
CT
RI
State
State
state
Addison, Orange, Rutland, uindham
state
Region I
5X of coast
Narragansett Bay
Region I & II
CT
State
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Data & Applications Catalogue
Table D-4:Existing CIS Data by Data Layer
Data
Type Data Layer
Stream gaging
SUUDS
Water quality
Water quality monitoring network
Water Aquifer protection areas
Aquifers
Buffered wellhead prot areas
Coastal water use
Coastal wetlands
Coastline
Dams
Drainage basins
Drainage sub-basins
Floodplains
Groundwater classifications
Groundwater recharge areas
Groundwater reservoirs
Hydrologic Unit Codes
Lake/pond drainage basins
Major drainage basins
Monitoring wells
Ponds
Public water supply
Reservoirs
River basins
PAGE 6
Org Source
Reference Scale
MA-MWRA POINT
MA-USGS
NH-DES
MA-USGS
MA-BBP POINT
MA-USGS
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
MA-EOEAD
MA-MWRA
HE-BOPC
ME-GS
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
NH-DES
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
RI-EDC
VT-OGIS
: 24, 000
-.24,000
: 125, 000
: 48,000
:24,000
:50,000
:24,000
:24,000
:62,500
:24,000
:24,000
: 48,000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 25, 000
RI-NBP
NH-OSP 1:24,000
US-EPAI 1:25,000
NH-DES
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
MA-BBP
MA-EOEAD
MA-MBP
MA-MWRA
ME-GS
NH-CSRC
NH-DES
RI-NBP
VT-ANR
MA-EOEAD
:24,000
:2, 000. 000
: 24. 000
: 24, 000
:250,000
:24.000
:25,000
: 25. 000
:25,000
:24,000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24. 000
:25,000
ME-BOPC
ME-DEP 1:2,400
RI-EDC 7
RI-DEMGW 1:24,000
RI-EDC 1:24,000
RI-EDC 1:24,000
US-EPAI 1:2,000,000
VT-OGIS 1:25,000
RI-EDC 1:24,000
MA-USGS
US-EPAI POINT
US-EPAI POINT
NA-EOEAD 1:100,000
CT-NRC 1:250,000
NH-DES 1:24.000
US-EPAI 1:24,000
US-EPAI POINT
CT-NRC 1:24,000
MA-MWRA
MA-USGS 1:250,000
RI-OEC
VT-ANR 1:24.000
MA-NWRA
ME-GS 1:500,000
RI-OEC
US-EPAI 1:125,000
US-EPAI 1:125,000
US-EPAI 1:100,000
US-EPAI 1:24,000
US-EPAI 1:24,000
VT-ANR 1:100,000
Data
Accuracy
NMAS
NMAS
unknown
NMAS
12m
NMAS
7
fair
good
good
accurate
good
7
Fair
*- 100 ft.
good
good
draft
unknown
12m
NMAS
7
140ft
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
good
good
7
Good
good
250m
Fair
Generally
Good
Poor
Tile
Unit
STATE
STATE
BASIN
BASIN
QUAD7.5
QUAD50
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
7
STATE
QUAD7.5
7
STATE
STATE
QUAD7.5
QUAD7.5
BASIN
GRPBASIN
STATE
STATE
7
STATE
GRPBASIN
QUAD7.5
7
STATE
7
7
7
7
7
02/12/92
3:58 PH
Data
Extent
Service area watershed
State
State
State
Buzzards Bay
State
State
10X of state
State
25 panels
10X of state
State
Nashua, Lamprey, Exeter
27 quadrangles
2 quads Maine
2 quads, ME
Plymouth, MA
MA
State of RI
State
State
About 4 quads on coast
Mass. Bay and Portland, HE
State
Region I
RI 12 quads
VT 31 quads
State
State
Buzzards Bay drainage basin
state
Cape Code Bay watershed
State
State
100X of State
Narragansett Bay
Limited
4 panels
Camp Ellis
State
State
EPA Region I
State
State
State
RI 2 quads
NH, 16 quads
5 panels
State
More than half of State
Connecticut
NH, 16 quads
State
Nation
State
State
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Mass.
Rhode Island
Lake Champlain, VT
State
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Data & Applications Catalogue
Table D-4:Existing CIS Data by Data Layer
Data
Type Data Layer
River drainage basins
Snow survey results
Sole source aquifers
Streams
Sub-drainage basins
Supply wells
- PAGE 7
Org Source
Reference Scale
Data
Accuracy
VT-OGIS 7
ME-GS
MA-EOEAD
MA-USGS
RI-EDC
CT-NRC
MA-EOEAD
RI-EDC
MA-EOEAD 1
MA-USGS
: 25 .000
: 24. 000
: 24. 000
: 250, 000
: 100, 000
: 24. 000
: 25, 000
US -EPA I POINT
US-EPAI POINT
Surface water (ponds, streams)
Surface water classifications
Water diversions
Water quality classifications
Water supply watersheds
Wellhead protection areas
Wells (community)
ME -BOH
HE-BOPC
VT-ANR
VT-ANR
VT-ANR
VT-ANR
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
MA-MWRA
ME-OGIS 1
RI-EDC 1
RI-OEC
US-EPAI 1
US-EPAI 1
VT-OGIS 1
MA-EOEAD 1
MA-MWRA
MA-USGS 1
VT-ANR 1
VT-OGIS 1
CT-NRC 1
: 100,000
: 20, 000
:5.000
:100,000
: 24. 000
: 24. 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24. 000
: 24, 000
: 25, 000
: 25, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 25, 000
: 24 ,000
50m
Tile
Unit
STATE
STATE
STATE
GRPBASIN
NMAS
NMAS
good
good
NMAS
Good
unknown
MA-MWRA POINT
MA-USGS
: 24, 000
HE-GS POINT
NH-CSRC
RI-EDC 1
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
US-EPAI POINT
US-EPAI POINT
US-EPAI POINT
Wells (Ind, Ag, Conner)
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
MA-MWRA
: 25, 000
HE-GS POINT
Wells (non-community)
MA-MWRA
NE-GS POINT
Wells (private)
Wetlands
Wildlife Eelgrass beds
Endangered invertebrate species
Endangered natural communities
Endangered plant species
NH-CSRC
RI-EDC
US-EPAI
MA-MWRA
MA-USGS
ME-GS
US-EPAI
CT-NRC
MA-EOEAD
ME-BOPC
ME-DEP
ME-OGIS
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
RI-EDC
RI-OEC
US-EPAI
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
MA-BBP
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
:24,000
:24,000
>OINT
: 24, 000
>OINT
>OINT
: 24, 000
: 100, 000
: 24, 000
: 100,000
:2SO,000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 24, 000
: 80, 000
: 24, 000
:25,000
: 25, 000
: 25, 000
: 25, 000
100m
NMAS
NMAS
good
good
excellent
100m
100m
NMAS
NMAS
good
100m
good
7
STATE
OUAD7.
OUAD7.
7
STATE
STATE
STATE
STATE
TOWN
QUAD7.
7
STATE
TOWN
TOWN
QUAD7.
OUAD7.
TOWN
STATE
5
5
5
5
5
QUAD 100
OUAD250
NMAS
30m pixel sz
NMAS
good
Good
OUAD7.
OUAD7.
OUAD7.
7
5
5
5
VT-DLG
very poor
STATE
STATE
STATE
02/12/92
3:58 PM
Data
Extent
State
State
state
State
State
5 panels
State
state
State
NH. 16 quads
States of RI, NH
State
Limited areas
Limited areas
Winooski River basin only
25X of state
20X of state
State
State
State
New Hampshire
State of CT
State
state
State
State
State
State
Southeast Mass.
10X of state
SOX of state
State
NH 16 quads
CT
MA
State
10X of state
10X of state
SOX of state
1 town
NH, 16 quads
Eastham
10X of state
ME, 2 quads
State
state
York - in progress
State
State
24 quadrangles
24 quadrangles
State
VT, 18 quads
Rhode Island
70X of state
QUA016 tiles 11-15,21,23,24,31-33
Buzzards Bay
State
State
State
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Data
Table
Data
Type
& Applications Catalogue
D-4:Existing CIS Data by Data Layer
Data Layer
Endangered vertebrate species
Rare and endangered species
Shellfish areas
Wildlife habitats
- PAGE 8
Org
Reference
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
ME-DEP
NH-OSP
RI-EDC
US -EPA I
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
MA-BBP
ME-DEP
RI-NBP
VT-ANR
Source Data
Scale Accuracy
1:25,000
1:24,000
POINT
1:24,000
1:24,000 NMAS
7
1:24,000
1:25,000
1:24,000
1:25,000 NNA
POINT
1:4,800
1:24,000
Tile
Unit
STATE
OUAD7.5
STATE
STATE
Data
Extent
State
SOX of state
Casco Bay watershed
State
State
VT, 31 quads
State
State
20X of state
Buzzards Bay
Casco Bay watershed
30X of state
02/12/92
3:58 PN
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TABLE D-5
Planned Data by Data Type
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NEUMOA
Data & Applications Catalogue
Version 3.01.03
OZ/12/92
4:07 PN
Table D-5:Planned GIS Data by Data Layer
Air
Earth
Haz
Infra
I Use
Niscellan
Pol Bound
Sample
Water
Data Layer
Forest cover; forest type
Ozone study
Bathymetry
Bedrock geology
Coastal segmentation
Coastal zones
Earthquake epicenters
Hydrography
Hydrography (network)
Hypsography (elevation contours)
Soils
CERCLIS sites
Landfills
NPDES outfalls
Pollutions sources
RCRA facilities
Sand/salt piles
SARA sites
Spill sites
Underground storage tanks
Combined Sewer Overflows
Roads
Stormdrains
Farmland
Historic sites
Land cover
Land use
Population or pop density
Publically owned lands
Recreation facilities
Zoning
Miscellaneous comment
County boundaries
Political districts
Regional Planning Commission
State boundaries
TIGER (reprocessed)
Town boundaries
Marine sediment sampling
Water quality
Aqui f ers
Drainage sub- basins
NPDES sites
Public water supply
Water quality and circulation
Wellhead protection areas
Wells (community)
Wells (Ind, Ag, Conner)
Wells (non-community)
Wells (private)
Org
Reference
NH-CSRC
ME-DEP
MA-MBP
ME-GS
ME-GS
ME-GS
MA-MBP
ME-GS
ME-GS
ME-GS
NH-CSRC
CT-NRC
ME -BOH
CT-NRC
NH-CSRC
CT-NRC
ME-GS
MA-MBP
NH-DES
CT-NRC
ME-GS
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
ME-DEP
MA-MBP
ME-GS
NH-CSRC
VT-ANR
HA-MBP
ME-BOPC
NH-OSP
ME-DEP
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
CT-NRC
ME-DEP
MA-MWRA
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
VT-ANR
NH-OSP
VT-ANR
ME-DEP
ME-OGIS
CT-NRC
NH-CSRC
NH-CSRC
CT-NRC
NH-CSRC
VT-ANR
CT-NRC
ME-GS
CT-NRC
MA-MBP
ME-DEP
HE-GS
NA-BBP
ME-GS
MA-MBP
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
MA-MBP
ME-BOPC
RI-EDC
ME -BOH
ME-GS
ME-GS
ME -BOH
ME-GS
ME-GS
Source
Scale
1:26,000
1:250,000
1:62,500
1:24,000
Data
Accuracy
123m
32M
12m
Tile
Unit
QUAD7.
QUAD/.
OUAD7.
QUAD7.
5
5
5
5
Data
Extent
Coos County
MA & Cape Cod Bays, Merrimack
Embayment
From NH border to Provincetown
1:62,500
POINT
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:15,840
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
POINT
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:5,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:2,400
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:80,000
1:24,000
POINT
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24.000
1:24,000
POINT
POINT
POINT
POINT
POINT
POINT
32m
10,000m
12m
NNAS
NMAS
12m
*- 100 ft.
12m
12m
NNAS
30 meters
NMAS
QUAD7.
REGION
QUAD7.
QUAD7.
OUAD7.
QUAD7.
QUAD7.
OUA07.
QUAD7.
QUAD7.
OUAD7.
QUAD7.
QUAD7.
OUAD7.
QUAD7.
OUAD7.
QUAD7.
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Regional
40X of State
None completed
Hillsborough, Coos, Cheshire
Selected embayments only
None
Fore River watershed
Selected embayments only
40X of state
State
Selected embayments only
4 quads in Aroostook County
None
Fore River watershed
None
State
Fore River watershed
None
None
State
Counties
Fore River watershed. Harspuell
NMAS
NMAS
NMAS
12m
12m
unknown
12m
NMAS
GPS
100m
100m
GPS
100m
100m
QUAD7.
QUA07.
QUAD7.
OUAD7.
QUAD7.
QUAD?.
TOWN
TOWN
TOWN
TOWN
5
5
5
5
5
5
40X of state
40% of state
40X of state
Buzzards Bay
Selected embayments only
Mass and Cape Cod Bays
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Data & Applications Catalogue
Table D-5
Data
Type
Wildlife
: Flawed CIS Data by Data Layer - PAGE 2
Data Layer
Wetlands
Living resources
Rare and endangered species
Wildlife habitats
Org
Reference
NH-CSRC
MA-HBP
ME-BOPC
HE-OEP
ME-OEP
NH-OSP
Source Data
Scale Accuracy
1:24.000 NMAS
POINT
1:24.000
Tile
Unit
OUAD7.5
OUAD7.5
Data
Extent
State
Selected enbayments
Casco Bay watershed
Casco Bay watershed
None
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TABLE D-6
Needed Data by Data Type
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NEUMOA
Data & Applications Catalogue
Version 3.01.03
02/12/92
4:09 PM
Table D-6:Needed GIS Data by Data Layer
Air
Backgroun
Earth
Haz
Infra
Land Use
Pol Bound
Sample
Water
Data Layer
Air quality
Forest cover; forest type
Pesticides
Land base map
Orthcphoto images
USGS reference marks
Bathymetry
Elevation - DEN
Hydrography
Soils
Surficial geology
CERCLIS sites
Landfills
Non-point pollution sources
Pesticide areas
RCRA facilities
Sand/salt piles
Sewage disposal type
Sewage lagoons
Spill sites
Underground storage tanks
Drainage
Railroads
Rights of Way
Roads
Sewer service areas
Archaeological sites
Golf courses
Historic sites
Land cover
Land use
Land use/ I and/cover
Population or pop density
Protected areas
State owned lands
Zoning
Census tracts
TIGER (reprocessed)
Zip code boundaries
Marine sediment sampling
Sediment Chemistry
Stream gaging
Water quality
Aquifers
Coastal features
Org
Reference
VT-ANR
NH-CSRC
VT-ANR
HE-BOPC
HA-MBP
Rl-EDC
VT-ANR
MA-NWRA
ME-OGIS
RI-NBP
NA-NWRA
ME-OEP
ME-OGIS
NH-CSRC
MA-BBP
VT-ANR
MA-DFA
MA-EOEAD
ME-OGIS
VT-ANR
ME -BOH
ME -BOH
VT-ANR
MA-MBP
CT-NRC
ME -BOH
ME -BOH
MA-MBP
ME -BOH
ME -BOH
ME-BOPC
ME -BOH
ME-DEP
VT-ANR
VT-ANR
ME-BOPC
ME-BOPC
MA-MWRA
VT-ANR
NH-DES
VT-ANR
ME-BOPC
VT-ANR
NH-CSRC
VT-ANR
MA-BBP
MA-OFA
MA-MBP
MA-MWRA
NH-CSRC
RI-EDC
RI-OEC
VT-ANR
ME-OGIS
MA-MBP
VT-ANR
VT-ANR
NH-OSP
VT-ANR
RI-EDC
VT-ANR
MA-BBP
MA-MBP
RI-NBP
MA-EOEA
VT-ANR
MA-BBP
NH-CSRC
NH-DES
VT-ANR
MA -HBP
Source Data
Scale Accuracy
1:24,000
1:5,000
POINT 1:24,000
POINT 1:24,000
1:24,000 NMAS
1:25,000
POINT
1:5,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:25,000
1:25,000
1:25.000
1:24,000 NMAS
1:24,000
1:24,000
1:24,000
POINT
POINT
1:24,000 NMAS
1:24.000
Tile Data
Unit Extent
QUAD7.5 State
State
Gulf of Maine
MWRA Service Area
All but North Central Maine
QUAD?. 5 State
Buzzards Bay watershed
State
Fore River watershed
State
MWRA Service Area
7 None
OUAD7.5 State
Buzzards Bay watershed
State
MWRA Service Area
QUAD7.5
State
State
QUAD7.5 None
State
Buzzards Bay
Buzzards Bay
OUAD7.5 State
OUAD7.5 State
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Table D-6:Needed CIS Data by Data Layer -
Data
Type Data Layer
Wildlife
Coastline
Dams
Drainage basins
Floodplains
Grounduater classifications
NPDES sites
Offshore base map
Reservoi rs
River basins
Saltwater intrusion
Surface water classifications
Volume of water flow
Water supply watersheds
Wellhead protection areas
Wells (private)
Wetlands
Anadromous fish runs
Living resources
Marine Finfish
Marine Invertebrates
Marine macrophytes
Shellfish areas
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Org Source Data Tile Data
Reference Scale Accuracy Unit Extent
MA-MBP 1:5,000
MA-MBP
ME-BOH
MA-MBP Coast and rivers
VT-ANR
VT-ANR
MA-MBP
MA-MBP State
ME-BOH
ME-BOH
MA-MBP Estuaries
VT-ANR Other than Winooski River basin
MA-MBP Rivers
ME-BOH
VT-ANR
ME-BOH
ME-BOPC
VT-ANR
CT-NRC
MA-MBP 1:5,000
ME-OGIS 1:24,000
NH-DES 1:24,000 ? ? None
MA-MBP
HA"HHK
RI-NBP
RI-NBP
RI-NBP
MA-BBP Buzzards Bay
MA-MBP
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APPENDIX B
Application Summaries
Table E-l Existing Applications by Organization
Table E-2 Planned Applications by Organization
Table E-3 Needed Applications by Organization
Table E-4 Existing Applications by Application
Table E-5 Planned Applications by Application
Table E-6 Needed Applications by Application
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TABLE E-l
Existing Applications by Organization
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catal°9ue
Table E-l:Existing CIS Applications by Organization
CONNECTICUT
===========
Organization Application
Reference Type
Type
CT-NRC Miscellaneous"
Application
Data storage and transfer
Nap products
Radon
Aquifer mapping
Marine studies
Non-point source pollution
Watershed/wellhead protection
User
Additional Comments
Data distribution.
Only provide mapping production internally.
Part of state groundwater protection program.
Long Island Sound Resources Center in cooperation with
many groups.
Uses land use data from Long Island Sound Study.
Part of state groundwater protection program.
Hater Management
Govt agencies, business, individuals
DEP
DEP, health dept, towns
DEP, water companies, towns
USGS, DEP, UConn, Univ. New Haven, SCS
DEP, EPA, towns, businesses
DEP, water companies, towns
MASSACHUSETTS
sssssssssssss
Organization Application
Reference Type
MA-BBP Miscellaneous
Application
Land use planning
Map products
End
User
Buzz. Bay Program office
Many users
Additional Comments
Spent a lot of time developing land use acreage statistics
by watershed and sub-watershed.
Requesters fpr maps other than program office: towns,
SCS, university ex tent ton, private non-profit, state
MA-DFA
MA-EOEAD
Water Management
Miscellaneous
Water Management
Air Pollution
Miscellaneous
Waste Management
Water Management
Marine studies
Buzz. Bay Program office
Watershed/wellhead protection private non-profit
MA-MBP
Miscellaneous
Agricultural studies
Land use planning
Non-point source pollution
Watershed/wellhead protection
Air pollution pesticide studies
Acid Rain
Address to coordinate matching
Demographics
Epidemiologic studies
Map products
Hazardous waste
Municipal solid waste management
Aquifer mapping
Marine studies
Non-point source pollution
Watershed/wellhead protection
Wetland studies
Map products
DFA, EOEA, Fanning community
DFA, Farmers
DFA
OFA, EOEA, Farmers
DPH, DFA. DEP tech serv branch
UMASS/ARH (acid rain monitoring)
DPH
public + private
OEP/DUSC (div of waste site cleanup)
DEP/DSW
DEP/DUS (div of water supply)
CZN (coastal zone management)
DEP/DWU (div of wetlands & waterways)
CZM. EPA, RPAs, MiniBays
We've linked ARC/INFO monitoring stations coverage to.
ORACLE database or monitoring data via.RDBI-0. Focus is
using spatial criteria to select data for analysis.
TIN to create educational poster illustrating water-
concept.
Pesticide regulation
Regulation of pesticide application within Zone II areas.
Spraying, monitoring stations.
Based on TIGER file.
TIGER file from US Census for studies.
Eastern equine encephalitas.
21 sites being mapped.
Location of solid waste landfills.
Bf water quality monitoring points; marinas,
areas.
Numerous projects based on landuse class, agricultural
chemicals; road salt, etc.
Zones of contribution to public water supply wells.
Wet lands.conservation program mapping from CIR photos for
restrictions.
Used.by program for public outreach; will be distributed
to wider audience in the future.
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Table E-f?ExiitingSGT§t|pp?Vcations by Organization - PAGE 2
Organization Application
Reference Type Application
End
User
Additional Comments
NA-MWRA
Water Management
Miscellaneous
Waste Management
Water Management
MA-USGS
Miscellaneous
Water Management
Aquifer mapping
Non-point source pollution
Data storage and transfer
Demographics
Epidemiologlc studies
Forestry planning
Global warming/climate change
Land use planning
Map products
Risk assessments
Fate/transport/dispersion model
Waste facility siting
Aquifer mapping
Marine studies
Non-point source pollution
Water pollution control
Water supply and demand
Watershed/wellhead protection
Basin delineation
Map products
CZM, MBP
To show contribution of watersheds to bays on MA coast.
Developed with ggidance.of MassGIS. Consists of aggregation
of lano use statistics in INFO from MassGIS land use data.
Giardia tracking
MDC lands
Harbor studies
Sewerage Division
Waterworks Division
State. USGS
Cape Cod
Aquifer mapping State, USGS
Watershed/wellhead protection Cape Cod, USGS
Wetland studies State
iect.for wellhead protection includes map products.
oA Hill also be using Gls for all mampping requirements.
s will be extensive.
Modeling 90 Cape Cod has and is being done extensively for
water quality and quantity.
Modeling 90 Cape Cod has and is being done extensively for
water quality End quantity.
MAINE
Organization Application
Reference
Type
ME-BOH Miscellaneous"
ME-BOPC Water Management
NE-DEP Miscellaneous
Water Management
ME-GS Hi- 'aneous
Application
Demographics
Epidemiologic studies
Socio-economic factors
Aquifer mapping
Map products
Oil spill preparedness
Wildlife management
Stormuater management
Water pollution control
Wetland studies
End
User
Additional Conments
Anyone who requests maps
State of Maine
State of Maine
Casco Bay National Estuary Program
Casco Bay National Estuary Program
Town of York
Comnunfty growth mgmt planning Municipalities
Held by ME-OGIS
To be incorporated with oil spill preparedness.
Cooperative project with Tom Burns, York and DEP.
All MGS digital data is used in this application
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Organization Application
Reference Type
by Organization - PAGE 3
Application
End
Us
;er
Additional Comments
ME-OGIS
Waste Management
Water Management
Miscellaneous
Land use planning
Map products
State planning agencies, municipalities
State & federal agencies, public
Waste facility siting ME Low Level Radioactive Waste Auth.
Aquifer mapping State agencies, municipalities
Grounduater resrc characterizatn State agencies, municipalities
Marine studies
Marine Oil Spill Response
Northern Forest Lands Study
MGS, Federal agencies
OEP, Marine Resources...
Conservation, State Planning...
All MGS digital data is used in this application.
To the best of MGS ability, map products are now generated
Uses MGS digital maps.
Characterize quality, quantity, availability of groundwater
resources.
Mapping sea floor sediments, access sub-sea sand supplies.
Additional users include Inland Fisheries and wildlife.
Conservation, Coast Guard, NOAA.
Addjtinal users include Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and
National Forest Service.
NEW_HAMPSJURE
Organization Application
Reference Type
NH-CSRC Air Pollution
Miscellaneous
Application
Air pollution pesticide studies
Data storage and transfer
Forestry planning
Land use planning
Map products
Socio-economic factors
Aquifer mapping
Wetland studies
Additional Comnents
Water Management
NH-DES Water Management
NH-OSP Air Pollution
Miscellaneous
NH Dept. of Agriculture
Multiple users
NH Dept of Resources and Economic Devt
OSP, and US Forest Service
Multiple users
US Forest Service
Municipalities
Municipalities
Non-point source pollution DES
Watershed/wellhead protection DES
Air pol. fate/transport analysis OSP
Data js routinely.transferred to.state agencies, federal
agencies, regional planning commissions, private consultants
A study of socio-economic factors constitutes one aspect of
the Northern Forest Lands study.
lojng statewide wetlands mappi
s will become inputs to varTe'
i. to municip. so prime wet
t u$i
>r<
91
LANDSAT TM
ojects, ana be
itor work begin
issem. to municip. so'prime
Wellhead Protection Program
Wellhead Protection Program
By combining TIGER data which includes census tracts t block
-tj ir air no[[u»|On model u ~~
Land use planning
OSP, municipalities
afid air pollution sources, an
simulate fallout of chemicals to determine no. peop
Many land use planning applications.
s used to
le aff
ect
RHODE ISLAND
============
Organization Application
R.-DADP Miscellaneous"
Application User
Community growth mgmt planning Rl cities and towns
Additional Comnents
Provided RIGIS data of maps.
Greenspace Management Plan, in progress.
RI-DEMGW Water Management
RI-ERIC
Miscellaneous
Land use planning
Aquifer mapping
Facility inventory
Groundwater class mapping
Wellhead protection
Land use planning
Rl DEM. State planning
DEM GU
DEM GW
Division of Planning
Statewide.Open Space Program, land acquisitions.
of specific features and green belts, Greenspace
ectiort
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e E-lTExisting CIS Applications by Organization - PAGE 4
Organization Application
Reference Type Application
End
Additional Comments
Waste Management
Water Management
RI-NBP
RI-OEC
Miscellaneous
Uater Management
Water Management
Oil spill preparedness
Wildlife management
Hazardous waste
Waste facility siting
Waste pernit/license/registratn
Aquifer mapping
Inland water quality
Marine studies
Non-point source pollution
Water pollution control
Water supply and demand
Watershed/wellhead protection
Wetland studies
Community growth ngtnt planning
Land use planning
Map products
Marine studies
Non-point source pollution
Stormuater management
Water pollution control
Non-point source pollution
Stormuater management
Water pollution control
Groundwater Division
Natural Heritage Program
Hazardous Materials Division
Hazardous Materials Division
Hazardous Materials Inventory
Groundwater Division
Water Resources Division
Water Resources Division
Office of Environmental Coordination
Water Resources Division
Groundwater Div.. Air & Haz. Mater. Div
Groundwater Div., and OEC
Wetlands Division
Municipal planners, state planning divs
Project staff, state planning divisions
Municipal & state agencies, public
Project staff, public education
Proj staff, pub educ, state planning div
state reg agencies, public education
Muni, state reg agencies, pub education
DEM NPS Program, Muni & State Agencies
DEM NPS Program, Muni & State Agencies
DEM NPS Progam, Muni & State Agencies
Site specific.smalI projects for Emergency Response
Protection, evaluation.of habitat for rare & endangered
state and federal species.
CERCLIS4RCR is inventory, prep, site eve I. to EPA for rank
ings and field investigations. Facility inventory
Maintain Facility Inventory - Solid Waste.Mgnt. Corp. has
multiple applications used for siting projects.
Facility Inventory
Surface water quality
Surface water quality, shellfish closure map, shellfish
growing areas sampling.
OEC assessment for.report to.Congress "The
Staters waters", also assessing SPS pollut
drinking water supplies.
OLD RIPDES site inventory, awaiting EPA update of info.,
other uses planned.
Project from EPA and RI DOH wells siting inventory.
Multiple applications for GW diy.
OEC gifinetrwatersheds & sufabasins for production with
drinking water supply watersheds.
Regulatory guidance, assist in site evaluations.
. state of the
utant potential to
Also used by regional waste treatment organizations and
project staff.
UNITED STATES - FEDERAL
Organization Application
Reference
End
Application User Additional Comments
US-EPAI Air Pollution
Miscellaneous
Waste Management
Water Management
Air pollution emissions tracking Air and Environ Services Divisions
Chemical spill preparedness
Multi-media initiatives
Industrial waste management
Waste facility prioritization
Stormwater management
Watershed/wellhead protection
Wetland studies
Enforcement and Preparedness Section
Various programs
RCRA and Superfund Programs
RCRA and Superfund Programs
Non-point source Program, Nerrimack Init
Various programs
Wetlands Protectfc tion
SARA Title III. Ambjent Air and Emissions Programs
interested in emissions.
Identify priority Local Emergency Planning Comnissions for
each state.
Geographically targeted enforcement activities.
Site remediation project.
Prioritize sites for remediation.
Multi-media ___,
assessments, we'
Advanced identification of wetlands using Lands
data.
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cations by Organization - PAGE 5
Organization Application . End
Reference Type Application user Additional Comments
VERMONT
Organization Application
Reference Type
End
User
Application
Air pollution emissions tracking
Data storage and transfer
Nap products
Wildlife management
Hazardous waste
Water permit/license/registratn
Watershed/wellhead protection
Wetland studies
Community growth mgmt planning
Data storage and transfer
Wildlife management State game authorities
Municipal solid waste management Several regional waste authorities
Stormwater management City government
Watershed/wellhead protection State & local government
Additional Comments
Preliminary version; un-verified
VT-ANR Air Pollution
Miscellaneous
Waste Management
Water Management
VT-OGIS Miscellaneous
Waste Management
Water Management
Town government
VT OGIS fills role as data distributor and archive.
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TABLE E-2
Planned Applications by Organization
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Version 37
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Table E-2:Planned CIS Applications by Organization
CONNECTICUT
Organization Application
Reference
T$e
CT-NRC Air Pollution
Miscellaneous
Waste Management
Water Management
6S"
Application User
Air pol. fate/transport analysis DEP, EPA
Air quality studies DEP, EPA
Risk assessments DEP, EPA, towns, applicators
Hazardous waste DEP, EPA
Waste facility siting DEP, EPA
Waste generation studys/analysis DEP.EPA
Waste permit/license/registratn DEP, EPA
Wetland studies DEP. towns
Additional Comments
Ozone studies/ models with NY, NJ.
Ozone studies/ models with NY, NJ.
Pesticides/EPA ground water protection program.
Part of EPA/LT core grant CIS add-on.
Part of EPA/LT core grant add-on.
Part of EPS/LT core grant CIS add-on.
Part of EPA/LT core grant add-on.
Awaiting UNIX ARC/INFO - application/database defined, parts
in place.
MASSACHUSETTS
Organization
Reference
MA-BBP
MA-EOEAD
MA-MBP
Application
Miscellaneous
Water Management
Water Management
Water Management
Application
Oil spill preparedness
Marine studies
Water pollution control
Marine studies
User
Buzz. Bay Program office
CZN. MBP Office. MWRA, communities
Additional Comments
Have plans to develop, a. series Qf.maps to support oil spill
response. Naps would show sensitive resources.
3056 reporting.
Show. location and results of offshore (bay) circulation
MA-MWRA
MA-USGS
Waste Management
Water Management
Water pollution control
Wetland studies
Waste facility siting
Inland water quality
Non-point source pollution
Stormuater management
Water facility siting
Water pollution control
Water supply and demand
Watershed/wellhead protection
Wetland studies
CZM, MBP office, MWRA, communities
Sewerage Division
State, USGS
State, USGS
State, USGS
State, USGS
State. USGS
State, USGS
Cape Cod, USGS
State
Show location of NPDES discharges, shellfish areas, nonpoint
source (through landuse).
Through grants program, analyze wetland acreage around a bay
Applications at a local and national scale are being
programmed and tested.
Applications at a local and national scale are being
programmed and tested.
Buzzard Bay potential.
Applications at a local and national scale are being
programmed and tested.
A statistical package thru AMC has been put together.
Modeling on Cape Cod has and is being done extensively for
water quality and quantity.
MAINE
=====
Organization
Referi
Terence
ME-BOPC
lication
e
Water Management
Application User
Water pollution pesticide study State, municipal
Watershed/wellhead protection
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Evaluate vulnerability of gw to pesticide contamination.
Need current farmland and Crop maps.
Planned by Department of Human Services - Drinking Water
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Tabfe E-§?pIameSnGIsalpp??citions by Organization PAGE 2
ization Application
Reference
End
User
Application
Air pollution emissions tracking AIR Bureau
Additional Comments
NE-DEP Air Pollution
Miscellaneous
Water Management
ME-GS Miscellaneous
Water Management
Ozone stud/
Oil spill preparedness
Wildlife management
Marine studies
Stormwater management
Water pollution control
Oil spill preparedness
Aquifer mapping
Grounduater resre characterizatn
AIR Bureau
State of Maine
State of Maine
Casco Bay National Estuary Program
Casco Bay National Estuary Program
Casco Bay National Estuary Program
Maine DEP
State agencies, municipalities
State agencies, municipalities
Ibt fKil'tv Bnd mobil emissions are currently stored in the
EPA AIRS computer system and are spatially referenced.
This study is just beginning.
Focused on marine oil spill.
To be incorporated with oil spill preparedness.
Provide various data for multi-agency effort.
Characterize quality, quantity, availability of grounduater
resources.
NEW_HAMPSHIRE
Organization Application
Reference Type
NH-OSP Miscellaneous
Water Management
RHODE ISLAND
============
Organization Application
ererence Type
RI-ERIC Air Pollution
Miscellaneous
RI-NBP Miscellaneous
Application
Community growth mgmt planning
Watershed planning
Application
Air pollution pesticide studies
Agricultural studies
Community growth mgmt planning
gjr
Municipal planners
Community/watershed groups
End
User
Division of Agriculture
Municpal planners, state planning divs
Additional Comments
Additional Comments
Awaiting hardware delivery, project with. EPA.
with Groundwater and Air ft Hazardous Division
Resources.
ttfh'Grluno^er? WmJBlffltiMtJR-
B coordinate
, Water
coordinate
Water Resources
Land use planning
Project staff, state planning divisions
UNITED STATES FEDERAL
Srganization Application
eference
End
Application User
Municipal solid waste management Superfund Program
Non-point source pollution Non-point Source Program
Additional Comments
US-EPAI Waste Management
Water Management
VERMONT
=======
Organization
Reference
lication
Application
Data storage and transfer
Forestry planning
Socio-economic factors
Transportation
Hazardous waste
Jser
Additional Comments
VT-ANR Miscellaneous
VT-OGIS Miscellaneous
Wa* "magement
State
Legislation
Municipality & state government
State authority
Northern Forest Lands Council
Reappointment
Road mapping and planning
Low level radioactive waste
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Organization Application End
Reference type Application User Additional Comments
Water Management Wetland studies State & local government
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Table E-3:Needed CIS Applications by Organization
CONNECTICUT
Organization
Refer
ference
CT:NRC
lication
e
Air'poiiution"
Miscellaneous
Waste Management
Water Management
End
Application User
Air pollution emissions tracking DEP
SARA Title III DEP, EPA, towns
Address to coordinate matching DEP
Forestry planning DEP
Land use planning DEP, 0PM, towns
Oil spill preparedness
Recycling and waste minimization DEP, recycling regions
Water facility siting DEP, business
Water permit/license/registratn DEP, business
Water pollution control DEP, businesses
Water supply and demand DEP, water companies
Additional Comments
Basic data inventory needed.
Needed for many applications.
Some will be done as part of CT.
CIS to support water quality models
Regional water supply planning program existed ft used
ARC/INFO, currently inactive.
MASSACHUSETTS
Organization Application
Reference Type
ference
HA-BBP"
MA-MBP
MA-MURA
Application
Non-point source pollution
Non-point source pollution
Address to coordinate matching
Demographics
Stormuater management
5?
ser
Additional Comments
Water Management
Water Management
Miscellaneous
Water Management
Non-point.source analysis, particularly of storm d
needed, although not all necessary data available.
drains
MAINE
Srganization Application
ef
eference Type
ME-BOH Miscellaneous
End
Application User
Community growth mgmt planning
Land use planning
Oil spill preparedness
Radon
Risk assessments
Hazardous waste
Industrial waste management
Municipal solid waste management
Recycling and waste minimization
Waste facility siting
Waste generation studys/analysis
Aquifer mapping
Water pollution control
Additional Comments
Waste Management
Water Management
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e E-3:Needed G
mization Application
eTerence Type
at ions by Organization - PAGE 2
Application
End
User
Additional Comments
ME-BOPC
NE-OEP
ME-GS
ME-OGIS
Water Management
Water Management
Water Management
Water Management
Watershed/wellhead protection
Water pollution control
Stormuater management
Water pollution control
Wetland studies
Water supply and demand
Wetland studies
Groundwater management
Casco Bay National Estuary Program
Casco Bay National Estuary Program
National Estuary Program
DOT, DOC, OEP, MGS, OOA, SPO
Would like to use
permitti
and f
or s
ing
§]S.in vulnerability assessment and
icides prone to '
pesticide storage
o groundwater.
oao areas.
Wetlands for Casco Bay watershed.
Has been discussed as necessary for several years.
Has been discussed as necessary for several years.
Groundwater management has.t
Steering Comnittee as a.
re currently aval
has.been identified by the GIS
a.priority application. No state
NEW_HANPSH^RE
Organization Application
Reference Type
ference
NH-CSRC
NH-DES
Application
Epidemiologic studies
Transportation
Watershed/wellhead protection
Bf"1
ser
Additional Comnents
A commitment has been made to.fund a project related to
cancer incidence, out no specifics have been finalized.
Preliminary discussions are focusing on a corridor study of
Prioritize watershed control program activities based on
non-point sources of pollution.
Miscellaneous
Water Management
NH Div. of Public Health Services
NH Oept. of Transportation
OES
RHODE ISLAND
Organization Application
Reference Type
Application
R1-ER1C Miscellaneous Address to coordinate matching
Forestry planning
Wildlife management
Water Management Inland water quality
Marine studies
Non-point source pollution
Stormuater management
Water pollution control
Wetland studies
Rl-NBP Miscellaneous Community growth mgmt planning
Land use planning
End
User
Additional Comnents
Regulatory Divisions
Division of Fish & wildlife
WRD, and GW & ISDS Divisions
Water Resources Division
Office of Environmental Coordination
WRD and OEC
Water Resources Division
Wetlands Division
Municipal planners, state planning divs
Project staff, state planning divisions
Primarily.for complaints and remediation, but perhaps foe
facility identification, permit.applications, and ih conjun-
ction with census info. - for risk assessment.
Need.updated.vegetation & wetlands info for general and
species specific management models; determine land ownership
abutting management areas for future acquisition.
Information on sewered areas vs. I SOS and soil type for
groundwater & surface water pollution potential.
Surface water quality, shellfish closure map, shellfish
sampling.
growing areas
Wetland delineations and NPS foi
review and enfc
develop/refine
planners.
. Tr-jte.of RIPDES site inventory - awaiting EPA update
nfSrmation. J ^
Permit application review, complaints, enforcement tracking.
UNITED STATES - FEDERAL
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Organization Application
Reference Type
US-EPM Air'poiiution
Miscellaneous
Water Management
VERMONT
sssssss
Organization Application
Reference Type
by Organization - PAGE 3
Application
Air~quaiity~studies
On-line data catalog
Wetlands permit tracking
End
Use
ser
Air'oivision
Various programs and states
Wetlands Protection Section
End
Additional Comments
Mobile source emissions tracking.
On-line data catalog with interface.
Terence
VT-ANR
Application User Additional Conroents
Air pol. permit/Iicence/registr
Air pollution facility siting
Air quality studies
Acid Rain
Demographics
Forestry planning
Land use planning
Socio-economic factors
Industrial waste management
Municipal solid waste management
Waste permit/lieense/registratn
Aquifer mapping
Non-point source pollution
Water pollution control
Air pol. fate/transport analysis
Air pol. permit/Iicence/registr Proposals made, some funded.
Air pollution emissions tracking
Air pollution facility siting State environmental quality authorities Proposals made, some funded.
Air pollution pesticide studies
Air quality studies
Industrial waste management
Recycling and waste minimization
Waste generation studys/analysis
Waste Hauling
Air Pollution
Miscellaneous
Waste Management
Water Management
VT-OGIS Air Pollution
Waste Management
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Existing Applications by Application
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Table E-4:Existing CIS Applications by Application
cation
Air Pollution
Miscellaneous
Waste Management
Application
Organization End
Reference User
Air pol. fate/transport analysis
Air pollution emissions tracking
Air pollution pesticide studies
Acid Rain
Address to coordinate matching
Agricultural studies
Basin delineation
Chemical spill preparedness
Community growth mgmt planning
Data storage and transfer
Demographics
Epidemiologic studies
Forestry planning
Global Harming/climate change
Land use planning
Hap products
Marine Oil Spill Response
Multi-media initiatives
Northern Forest Lands Study
Oil spill preparedness
Radon
Risk assessments
Socio-economic factors
Wildlife management
Fate/transport/dispersion model
Hazardous waste
Industrial waste management
Municipal solid waste management
Waste facility prioritization
Waste facility siting
NH-OSP
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
MA-EOEAD
NH-CSRC
MA-EOEAD
MA-EOEAD
MA-DFA
MA-USGS
US-EPA1
ME-GS
RI-DADP
RI-NBP
VT-OGIS
CT-NRC
MA-MURA
NH-CSRC
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
MA-EOEAD
MA-MWRA
MA-MURA
ME-BOH
MA-EOEAD
MA-MWRA
ME-BOH
MA-MWRA
NH-CSRC
MA-MWRA
MA-BBP
MA-DFA
MA-MWRA
ME-GS
NH-CSRC
NH-OSP
Rl-DADP
Rl-ERIC
RI-NBP
CT-NRC
MA-BBP
MA-EOEAD
MA-MBP
MA-MWRA
MA-USGS
ME-DEP
ME-GS
NH-CSRC
RI-NBP
VT-ANR
ME-OGIS
US-EPAI
ME-OGIS
ME-DEP
Rl-ERIC
CT-NRC
MA-MWRA
ME-BOH
NH-CSRC
ME-DEP
Rl-ERIC
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
MA-MWRA
MA-EOEAD
Rl-ERIC
VT-ANR
US-EPAI
MA-EOEAD
VT-OGIS
US-EPAI
MA-MWRA
OSP
Air and Environ Services Divisions
DPH, OFA, DEP tech serv branch
NH Dept. of Agriculture
UMASS/ARM (acid rain monitoring)
DFA, EOEA, Farming community
State, USGS
Enforcement and Preparedness Section
Municipalities
RI cities and towns
Municipal planners, state planning divs
Town government
Govt agencies, business, individuals
Multiple users
DPH
NH Dept of Resources and Economic Devt
Buzz. Bay Program office
DFA, Farmers
State planning agencies, municipalities
OSP. end US Forest Service
OSP, municipalities
RI DEM, State planning
Division of Planning
Project staff, state planning divisions
DEP
Many users
public * private
CZM. EPA, RPAs. MiniBays
Cape Cod
Anyone who requests maps
State & federal agencies, public
Multiple users
Municipal & state agencies, public
DEP, Marine Resources...
Various programs
Conservation, State Planning...
State of Maine
Groundwater Division
DEP, health dept, towns
US Forest Service
State of Maine
Natural Heritage Program
State game authorities
Harbor studies
DEP/OUSC (div of waste site cleanup)
Hazardous Materials Division
RCRA and Superfund Programs
DEP/DSW
Several regional waste authorities
RCRA and Superfund Programs
Sewerage Division
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Application
Type
Application
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Organization End
Reference User
Water Management
Waste permit/Iicense/registrain
Aquifer mapping
Facility inventory
Groundwater class mapping
Groundwater resre characterizatn
Inland water quality
Marine studies
Non-point source pollution
Stormwater management
Water permit/Iicense/registratn
Water pollution control
Water supply and demand
Watershed/wellhead protection
Wellhead protection
Wetland studies
ME-GS
HI-ERIC
RI-ERIC
CT-NRC
MA-EOEAD
NA-MBP
MA-MWRA
MA-USGS
ME-BOPC
ME-GS
NH-CSRC
RI-DEMGW
RI-ERIC
Rl-OEMGW
RI-OEMGW
ME-GS
RI-ERIC
CT-NRC
MA-BBP
MA-EOEAD
MA-MWRA
NE-GS
RI-ERIC
RI-NBP
CT-NRC
MA-DFA
MA-EOEAD
MA-MBP
MA-MWRA
NH-DES
RI-ERIC
RI-NBP
RI-OEC
ME-DEP
RI-NBP
RI-OEC
US-EPAI
VT-OGIS
VT-ANR
MA-MWRA
ME-DEP
RI-ERIC
RI-NBP
RI-OEC
MA-MWRA
RI-ERIC
CT-NRC
MA-BBP
MA-DFA
MA-EOEAD
MA-MWRA
MA-USGS
NH-DES
RI-ERIC
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
RI-DEMGW
MA-EOEAD
MA-USGS
ME-DEP
NH-CSRC
RI-ERIC
US-EPAI
VT-ANR
ME Lou Level Radioactive Waste Auth.
Hazardous Materials Division
Hazardous Materials Inventory
DEP, water companies, towns
DEP/DWS (div of water supply)
State, USGS
State agencies, municipalities
Municipalities
DEM GW
Groundwater Division
State agencies, municipalities
Water Resources Division
USGS, DEP, UCorm, Univ. New Haven, SCS
Buzz. Bay Program office
CZM (coastal zone management)
MGS, Federal agencies
Water Resources Division
Project staff, public education
DEP, EPA, towns, businesses
DFA
CZM. HBP
DES
Office of Environmental Coordination
Proj staff, pub educ, state planning div
DEM NPS Program, Muni & State Agencies
Casco Bay National Estuary Program
state reg agencies, public education
DEM NPS Program, Muni & State Agencies
Non-point source Program, Merrimack Init
City government
Caseo Bay National Estuary Program
Water Resources Division
Muni, state reg agencies, pub education
DEM NPS Progam. Muni & State Agencies
Waterworks Division
Groundwater Div., Air & Haz. Hater. Div
DEP, water companies, towns
private non-profit
DFA, EOEA, Farmers
Cape Cod. USGS
DES
Groundwater Div.. and DEC
Various programs
State & local government
OEM GW
OEP/DWW (div of wetlands & waterways)
State
Town of York
Municipalities
Wetlands Division
Wetlands Protection Section
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Planned Applications by Application
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sation
Air Pollution
Miscellaneous
Waste Management
Water Management
Application
Organization End
Reference User
Air pol. fate/transport analysis
Air pollution emissions tracking
Air pollution pesticide studies
Air quality studies
Ozone study
Agricultural studies
Community growth mgmt planning
Data storage and transfer
Forestry planning
Land use planning
Oil spill preparedness
Risk assessments
Socio-economic factors
Transportation
Wildlife management
Hazardous waste
Municipal solid waste management
Waste facility siting
Waste generation studys/analysis
Waste permit/Iicense/registrain
Aquifer mapping
Groundwater resrc character!zatn
Inland water quality
Marine studies
Non-point source pollution
Stormwater management
Water facility siting
Water pollution control
Water pollution pesticide study
Water supply and demand
Watershed planning
Watershed/wellhead protection
Wetland studies
CT-NRC
ME-DEP
RI-ERIC
CT-NRC
ME-DEP
RI-ERIC
NH-OSP
RI-NBP
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
RI-NBP
MA-BBP
ME-DEP
ME-GS
CT-NRC
VT-OGIS
VT-OGIS
ME-DEP
CT-NRC
VT-OGIS
US-EPAI
CT-NRC
MA-MWRA
CT-NRC
CT-NRC
ME-GS
ME-GS
MA-USGS
MA-BBP
MA-MBP
ME-DEP
MA-USGS
US-EPAI
MA-USGS
ME-DEP
MA-USGS
NA-EOEAD
MA-MBP
MA-USGS
ME-DEP
ME-BOPC
MA-USGS
NH-OSP
MA-USGS
ME-BOPC
CT-NRC
MA-MBP
MA-USGS
VT-OGIS
DEP, EPA
AIR Bureau
Division of Agriculture
DEP, EPA
AIR Bureau
Division of Agriculture
Municipal planners
Nunicpal planners, state planning divs
State
Project staff, state planning divisions
State of Maine
Maine DEP
DEP, EPA, towns, applicators
Legislation
Municipality & state government
State of Maine
OEP, EPA
State authority
Superfund Program
DEP, EPA
Sewerage Division
DEP,EPA
DEP, EPA
State agencies, municipalities
State agencies, municipalities
State, USGS
Buzz. Bay Program office
CZM, MBP Office, MWRA, communities
Casco Bay National Estuary Program
State, USGS
Non-point Source Program
State, USGS
Casco Bay National Estuary Program
State, USGS
CZM, MBP office, MWRA, communities
State, USGS
Casco Bay National Estuary Program
State, municipal
State, USGS
Comnunity/watershed groups
Cape Cod, USGS
DEP, towns
State
State & local government
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Needed Applications by Application
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Table E-6:Needed GIS Applications by Application
cation Organization
Application Reference
Air Pollution Air pol. fate/transport analysis VT-OGIS
Air pol. permit/I icence/registr VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
Air pollution emissions tracking CT-NRC
VT-OGIS
Air pollution facility siting VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
Air pollution pesticide studies VT-OGIS
Air quality studies US-EPAI
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
SARA Title III CT-NRC
Miscellaneous Acid Rain VT-ANR
Address to coordinate matching CT-NRC
HA-NURA
RI-ERIC
Community growth mgmt planning ME -BOH
RI-NBP
Demographics MA-MURA
VT-ANR
Epidemiologic studies NH-CSRC
Forestry planning CT-NRC
RI-ERIC
VT-ANR
Land use planning CT-NRC
ME -BOH
RI-NBP
VT-ANR
Oil spill preparedness CT-NRC
ME -BOH
On-line data catalog US-EPAI
Radon ME -BOH
Risk assessments ME -BOH
Socio-economic factors VT-ANR
Transportation NH-CSRC
Wildlife management RI-ERIC
Waste Management Hazardous waste ME -BOH
Industrial waste management ME -BOH
VT-ANR
VT-OGIS
Municipal solid waste management ME-BOH
VT-ANR
Recycling and waste minimization CT-NRC
ME-BOH
VT-OGIS
Waste facility siting ME-BOH
Waste generation studys/analysis ME-BOH
VT-OGIS
Waste Hauling VT-OGIS
Waste pernft/license/registratn VT-ANR
Water Management Aquifer napping ME-BOH
VT-ANR
Groundwater management ME-OGIS
Inland water quality RI-ERIC
Marine studies RI-ERIC
Non-point source pollution MA-BBP
MA-MBP
RI-ERIC
VT-ANR
Stormwater management MA-MWRA
ME-DEP
RI-ERIC
Water facility siting CT-NRC
Water permit/I icense/registratn CT-NRC
Water pollution control CT-NRC
ME-BOH
ME-BOPC
ME-DEP
RI-ERIC
VT-ANR
Water supply and demand CT-NRC
End
User
DEP
State environmental quality authorities
Air Division
DEP. EPA, towns
DEP
Regulatory Divisions
Municipal planners, state planning divs
NH Div. of Public Health Services
DEP
DEP. 0PM, towns
Project staff, state planning divisions
Various programs and states
NH Dept. of Transportation
Division of Fish & Wildlife
DEP, recycling regions
DOT, DOC, DEP. MGS, DOA. SPO
WRD, and GW & ISDS Divisions
Water Resources Division
Office of Environmental Coordination
Casco Bay National Estuary Program
WRD and DEC
DEP, business
DEP, business
DEP, businesses
Casco Bay National Estuary Program
Water Resources Division
DEP, water companies
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Application
Type
Application
Organization End
Reference User
Watershed/wellhead protection
Wetland studies
Wetlands permit tracking
ME-GS
NE-BOH
NH-DES
NE-DEP
ME-GS
RI-ERIC
US-EPAI
DES
National Estuary Program
Wetlands Division
Wetlands Protection Section
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