Helped secure funding for research to correct distortions in published soil maps, meeting the highest priority data need in the state. Established guidelines for a Minnesota Data Clearinghouse, now being implemented to help users find existing data. Back to top Recognizes exemplary projects through an annual Governor s commendation program. Developed a process for establishing official state standards. Standard Minnesota codes now exist for states and counties.
Work is underway on standard codes for cities and townships.
Documented unofficial standards used by public agencies in Minnesota. Modified and annotated federal standards to make them more useful to Minnesota users. Key examples are the Positional Accuracy Handbook and Minnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines . Develops and presents important information at the consortium s annual GIS conference and publishes articles in the consortium s newsletter. Back to top As the Fourth Cooperating Partner of the Federal Geographic Data Committee, the council influences federal policy and how federal agencies interact with state and local government.