2022 User Manual

Program: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Biocontrol 

Application: ArcGIS Field Maps

Host: MRP GIS Enterprise (portal)

Map Title: PPQ EAB WI Biocontrol 2022 Field Map

CHECK MRP Portal URL! https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/

** Refer to the “Mobile Collection Tools” public webpage for all training support. 

2022 Disclaimer: Training techniques or workflows held within are designed as basic job aids. Mobile collection tools and technology 

used are constantly being improved upon. End users should consult with management for current workflows and standards.

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Contents 

Overview and What’s New 2022 .................................................................................................................. 3

ArcGIS Enterprise (USDA-MRP GIS Portal).................................................................................................... 4

Sign In........................................................................................................................................................ 4

Training Maps ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Sign Out..................................................................................................................................................... 6

Disconnected Data Collection ....................................................................................................................... 6

Before You Go............................................................................................................................................... 7

Download Map Area(s) ............................................................................................................................. 7

Parking Lot Tests....................................................................................................................................... 7

Collect Data................................................................................................................................................... 8

Place an Ash Tree Biocontrol Point........................................................................................................... 8

Daily Data Sync.............................................................................................................................................. 9

Getting Help.................................................................................................................................................. 9

APHIS PPQ................................................................................................................................................. 9

Cooperators & Other Nonfederal Users ................................................................................................... 9

All Training Resources............................................................................................................................... 9

 
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Overview and What’s New 2022 

This document provides guidelines for conducting electronic data collection for the 

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Biocontrol program using the ArcGIS Field Maps application 

on mobile devices. The application was developed to reflect program specifics and is 

intended to replace paper surveys.

The look and feel of the map for EAB Biocontrol remains very similar to that of 2021 except for a 

few small changes/reminders as described below:

• The basemap changed from “World Imagery with Labels” to “World Transportation”.

• Last year’s data collection layer (PPQ EAB WI Biocontrol 2021) is in the map as a 

non-editable, reference layer. It is originally turned off, and you must go to the layer 

list and toggle the layer on to view it. 

CHECK YOUR PORTAL URL!! Sign out of the “OLD” 

In the fall of 2021, the APHIS GIS Enterprise (portal) migrated from Esri management to MRP 

management. The “old” Esri managed Enterprise portal URL is no longer in use. 

For detailed steps to sign into the “new” MRP GIS Enterprise (portal), see Sign into ArcGIS Enterprise. 

 

ArcGIS Field Maps 

Mobile Application
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ArcGIS Enterprise (USDA-MRP GIS Portal) 

Sign In 

Requires Wi-Fi connection and eAuthentication Level 2 User ID and Password.

You will need to sign into ArcGIS Enterprise (USDA-MRP GIS Portal) to locate maps shared with your 

USDA-MRP GIS Portal user account. Once signed in, ArcGIS Field Maps will retain your sign in for 

offline data collection.

Locate the ArcGIS Field Maps application icon and tap to open it. (Figure 1)

Field Maps presents with sign-in options for “Sign in with ArcGIS 

Online” or “Sign in with ArcGIS Enterprise”. (Red box in Figure 2) 

Select “Sign in with ArcGIS Enterprise”.

On first opening the application, you will have to add the ArcGIS Enterprise URL. Once established, 

your device saves this as a sign in option. The red box in Figure 3 indicates a saved URL and the 

yellow box in Figure 3 highlights the option to “Specify a New URL”.

The USDA-MRP GIS Portal URL is: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis

Specify a New URL 

If choosing to “Specify a New URL”, this is entered manually using the keyboard. Check it carefully 

and then tap “Ok”. (Figure 4) 

Figure 2. ArcGIS Field Maps Sign in screen

Figure 3. Sign in with ArcGIS Enterprise options Figure 4. Specify a New URL

Figure 1. ArcGIS Field 

Maps application icon
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Next you may be asked to confirm “usda.gov” to Sign In. Tap “Continue”. 

(Figure 5) 

Again, choose the Enterprise login by tapping on the blue “eAuth 

Account” button. (Figure 6) 

Finally, you will be presented with the eAuthentication Sign In screen. Enter your eAuthentication 

User ID and password. Then tap “Log In with Password” or “return” on the keyboard. (Figure 7) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHECK YOUR PORTAL URL!! Update to the “NEW” URL 

In the fall of 2021, the Enterprise environment migrated from Esri management to USDA-MRP 

management. The “old” Esri managed Enterprise portal URL can no longer be used. 

To update this URL connection, tap “Sign in with ArcGIS Enterprise” and then “Specify a new 

URL” as indicated in Figure 3 above. 

Manually enter the USDA-MRP GIS Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis

 

Figure 5. Confirm usda.gov sign in

Figure 6. Sign in to USDA-MRP with eAuth Account Figure 7. eAuthentication User ID and Password
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Training Maps 

Requires Wi-Fi connection and eAuthentication Level 2 User ID and Password.

In 2022, with training maps hosted in the stage environment, users may “Specify a New URL” to 

access training maps for practice and must sign out when training exercises are completed to avoid 

accidental data entry when performing “real” survey activities. 

The stage URL (hosting training maps) is: https://maps-stg.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis

**BE SURE TO ENTER REAL DATA IN PRODUCTION MAPS ONLY!!!** 

The production URL (hosting official survey maps) is: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis

 

Sign Out 

To sign out of any environment, tap the profile icon on the Maps page in the upper left, 

scroll down, and tap “Sign Out”. 

Tap “Sign Out” again to confirm the action. (Figure 8) 

Then choose “Sign In with ArcGIS Enterprise” to enter the correct 

URL. For reminders on signing in, see Sign In section.

Disconnected Data Collection The ArcGIS Field Maps application is specifically designed to operate in disconnected mode. An area 

of interest is downloaded to your device while connected to a Wi-Fi network. Then the device is 

disconnected from the internet and field data collection is performed. Once a reliable network 

connection is regained, the data is synchronized with the online map hosted in the USDA-MRP GIS 

(Portal). 

It is common for a pest program surveyor to download a map area for a season/year and continuously 

use it. This means daily sync of data collected in the morning (before start) to pull new data into the 

map view and in the evening (end of daily data collection) to push out data collected for the day on 

that device. This workflow, using the same downloaded map over a period of time, allows the user 

to cycle through steps 3-6 (shown in the dotted circled arrows below) throughout a data collection 

season.

The diagram below (Figure 9) represents the workflow of the disconnected mode concept.

Never assume you are prepared for offline data collection. ALWAYS perform a few tests in the 

parking lot before you go. For a sample set of steps, see the next section on Before You Go. 

Figure 8. Sign out confirmation

Figure 9. Disconnected Workflow Diagram
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Before You Go Be sure all is ready for field data collection in disconnected mode before you leave.

This includes downloading and testing a map area and performing a data sync. 

Download Map Area(s) 

This step may be carried out or overseen by your supervisor or local GIS Specialist. If performing 

yourself, make sure of the Level of Detail and Area of Interest. 

A strong Wi-Fi connection is key to success. For detailed steps, refer to the ArcGIS Field Maps 

Getting Started Guide. 

Parking Lot Tests 

From the Settings application on your iPad, turn Wi-Fi OFF and Location Services ON. 

1. Unlock the iPad

2. Open the ArcGIS Field Maps app.

3. Locate and open the offline map area: 

a. Zoom in/out 

b. Tap the add data button to be sure the data form appears to the left with GPS reading 

in blue (not red). 

c. Tap “Cancel”. 

d. Then “Discard” that point

Now you are ready to head out to the field!

If you do not see your map or it does not open as expected, you are not signed in or the offline map 

download was unsuccessful. Go back inside, connect back to Wi-Fi, and try again.

 
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Collect Data Reminder! Synchronize your map at the beginning and the end of each workday. 

ArcGIS Field Maps opens in the last map view used. If the Before You Go steps were performed, 

opening ArcGIS Field Maps should also open the previously downloaded map area. Tap the back 

arrow at the top left of the screen to locate the appropriate downloaded map area for data 

collection, if needed.

Place an Ash Tree Biocontrol Point 

**Always follow program survey protocol to determine suitable locations to place ash tree 

biocontrol points. 

Enable reference layers, if appropriate by tapping on the “Layers” 

icon in the top right. Tap the toggle next to the layer name to blue 

to turn layer on. (Figure 10) 

For details on using the Markup layer, see the ArcGIS Field Maps 

Getting Started Guide. 

 

1. Stand near the ash tree. 

2. Tap the blue icon with the white plus sign located in the 

lower-right corner of the screen to add an ash tree biocontrol 

point. 

3. Since the ash tree biocontrol layer is the only editable layer, it will open automatically to the 

form. The point on the map has a blue circle around it if your location meets GPS accuracy 

requirements and red if not. 

4. Fill out the main data form. 

* Asterisks indicate mandatory fields. 

Optional fields should be completed following survey protocol. 

5. Review your entered data carefully prior to submitting the form. 

6. Tap the Submit button on the upper-right corner of the form to save the new ash tree 

biocontrol record. 

Note:

If the Submit button fails, you have not completed all required fields or GPS accuracy requirements 

were not met.

 

Figure 10. EAB Biocontrol Layers menu
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Daily Data Sync Be sure you are connected to a strong Wi-Fi network.

 

**Sync your data first thing in the morning AND last thing at night – DAILY!

This both pushes your data collection out and brings in other edits to your map.

Locate the Map Area containing data collection points from the day. 

1. You may choose the sync icon from within a map 

area. Tap the sync icon at the top right of the 

map. (Figure 11) 

OR 

2. You may also choose to sync by 

choosing the ellipsis menu found on 

each Map Area. You will have the 

option to Sync, Rename, or Remove 

Area. (Figure 12) 

 

 

 

 

Getting Help 

APHIS PPQ 

Be as specific as possible. Include screenshots, error messaging, any troubleshooting you have 

performed, and indicate the type of device (iPad, laptop, phone, etc.).

For APHIS PPQ users, if you are having issues with the iPad, laptop, Wi-Fi settings, or issues dealing 

with installing software, open a ticket with CEC IT. CECHelpDesk@usda.gov or 877-873-0783

If you need technical support or help using the ArcGIS Field Maps application, follow this hierarchy:

1. Your supervisor

2. Local GIS Specialist that supports your area

3. Email WebGIS.Connect@usda.gov

Cooperators & Other Nonfederal Users 

Contact your State Plant Health Director’s office for assistance.

All Training Resources 

As new applications and programs are supported, newly created training documents and self-paced 

training videos are shared on the APHIS public facing website:

Mobile Data Collection Tools

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Figure 11. Sync button

Figure 12. Map Areas and overflow menu