Project Goal
The Trails Bureau was seeking to create a centralized location where authoritative trails data and resources can be managed and accessed for internal operations. The project took the current GIS database for the Bureau of Trails by expanding and upgrading it to become a world class administrative tool for management of the state of NH's trail system. These upgrades and new tools have set up the bureau for future operations of the state’s management of the state trail system.Business Problem Solved
We solved the need to document maintenance activities on infrastructure we manage and maintain. This includes both point and linear maintenance. The linear maintenance documentation was something that that ESRI came up with a unique solution to. We also integrated other state department data into our tools to use in real time when making management decisions.
Technology Implemented
ArcGIS Pro & Arc GIS online. Online tools such as experience builder, dashboards, web mapper, sites & pages. Field maps for mobile application.
Development Team Biography
Alexis Rudko: Deputy Chief for Bureau of Trails. Alexis built the original GIS database for the Trails Bureau using her skills acquired while obtaining her Master of Science degree at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) in Natural Resources. Her thesis was creating habitat suitability models using ArcGIS to study common loon (Gavia immer) distribution throughout NH. Alexis has been with the Trails Bureau for over 10 years and continues to promote and expand recreation opportunities for all users through the state. Alexis oversees the Bureau’s grant programs for trail maintenance including the federally funded Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant and has become a resource for other states when managing their own RTP grants.
Craig Rennie: Chief for Bureau of Trails. Craig is a certified wetlands scientist and wildlife biologist for the state of NH. He used GIS while working in wetland permitting for the State of NH’s Department of Environmental Services (NHDES).