GIS &

Data ManagementUpdate

1.1. SERBD WebsiteSERBD Website

2.2. National WebGISNational WebGIS

3.3. EDEN EDEN

(Environmental Data Exchange Network)(Environmental Data Exchange Network)

4.4. Post RBD Project Post RBD Project

(Regional Management Unit)(Regional Management Unit)

www.serbd.com

• Background information on WFD, SERBD, SERBD project, stakeholders involved etc

• WFD-related reports including the ‘Water Matters’ report and the Characterisation Report

• POMS studies progress reports

• Register of Protected Areas

• Agendas and minutes of Advisory Council, Management Group and Steering Group meetings

• News about upcoming events/publications etc

• Links to relevant websites

WFD National WebGIS

• Extra-net system (Geomedia software)– Restricted access due to data license issues– LA users (CCMA Agreement)

• Hosted by LGCSB

• Funded by DEHLG

• Phase 1 available – end Nov 2007

WFD National WebGIS

WebGIS – phase 1 data

• Water bodies (with risk assessment results)– River, lake, transitional, coastal and groundwater

• Point Sources (with risk scores where relevant)– abstractions, hydrometric stations, Q-stations, IPPCs, WWTPs,

WTPs, CSOs, S4s, quarries/mines, landfills

• GSI data– rock units, aquifer types, chemical types, gravels

• Corine landcover• OS maps & orthophotos• Protected areas

– SACs, SPAs, NHAs

National WebGIS – Select by circle/polygonNational WebGIS – Select by circle/polygon

National WebGIS - gazateerNational WebGIS - gazateer

National WebGIS – pop-up attributesNational WebGIS – pop-up attributes

National WebGIS – pop-up-attributesNational WebGIS – pop-up-attributes

National WebGIS – attribute queriesNational WebGIS – attribute queries

National WebGIS – attribute queriesNational WebGIS – attribute queries

National WebGIS – print mapsNational WebGIS – print maps

WebGIS – Phase 2

• Additional data will be added

• Monitoring Stations– Investigative, Surveillance, Operational, SSRS access points– May be linked to EDEN and hold data

?? Other ??

WebGIS - Training

• LA staff will be trained by RBD staff

?? What LA Staff ??• Departments (Environment, Planning, IT, Water Services)• How Many?• Does LA have training facilities?

Overview

• EDEN – Environmental Data Exchange Network

• Primary objective is the sharing of environmental data between interested parties

• EDEN joint initiative between LGCSB & EPA and funded by DOEHLG

• Data Gathering• Validation & Exchange• Data Repository• Reporting

Key Functions

EDEN

Work Flow

RBD Labs

LA Lab

s

Third Party Labs /Orgs

EPA

Database Server

EDEN System

Web Service

Web Service

Web Service

Web Service

Web Server

Benefits

• Simplifies the process of data sharing• Allows data to be shared in a timely manner and

used to maximum benefit• Eliminates multiple entries and multiple reports • Allows checking of the quality of data and

provides constructive feedback when errors are found

• Helps in meeting reporting commitments

Project Status

Scoping Document Complete

Definition Phase Complete

Prototype Complete

Contracting Complete

Requirements Definition Complete

Development Ongoing

Pilot - Wicklow, Tipperary South, Offaly & Kildare , EPA Kilkenny Laboratory

Nov 2007

Begin Roll Out to LA 1st Quarter 2008

Post RBD Projects 2009Post RBD Projects 2009Regional Management UnitRegional Management Unit

Regional Management UnitRegional Management Unit

• Recommendation from RBD Handover Issues Seminar, Athlone, Oct 2006

• Full time unit • Dedicated space in lead Local Authority,

reporting to the DOS Environment • Supported by expertise on a needs basis• River Basin District Advisory Council (RBDAC)

will continue to provide advice and support

RMU - Proposed CompositionRMU - Proposed Composition

• Regional Management Unit Coordinator

• Secretariat

• Data/GIS Manager

• Scientific Officer

• Water Awareness Officer

RMU - BenefitsRMU - Benefits

• Facilitates continuation of integrated WFD implementation-cross boundary issues, administrative issues & IT issues

• Reduce and streamline costs to Local Authorities and their partner organisations

• Facilitate ease of data returns to the EPA

WebGIS Development

•What data should be included?

•Training What departmentsNo. of staffTraining facilities