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LU/LC Work Group Task List

 

1. Create a Mission Statement. – Coordinating Body approved - completed
   
   
2. Definition of Land Use and Land Cover (stratify fields). – In Progress
   
   
3. Ensure that existing data is made available to users in formats they can use.
   • One location for all data, all users.
   • Develop Statewide Land Cover and Land Use standards (?)
   
   
4. Determine the need and feasibility of developing a statewide Land Cover program.
   • Other statewide programs?
   
   
5. Determine the need and feasibility of developing a statewide Land Use program.
   • Other statewide programs?
   

Long-term/ Ongoing Tasks

1. Coordinate and foster data development and partnerships with national programs, other states and among LU/LC developers and users.
   
   
2. Identify and synthesize LU/LC needs and requirements at the State & Local level.
   a. Surveys at GIS Conference
   
   
3. Facilitate collection and exchange of information regarding LU/LC-related projects, methodologies, and data sources.
   a. Database development/webpage – In progress
   
   
4. Promote technical interchange, research and development regarding LU/LC issues.
   a. Interoperability
   b. Crosswalk data between programs
   c. On-line remote sensing training material (Use & development of RS) – Researching
   d. Statewide help desk/Listserve - Researching
   e. Conference participation - Continuing