Information Technology

Quick Facts

Source: 
Parks & Trails Fund
Status: 
In Progress
Counties Affected 
Statewide
This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data.

About the Issue

MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails.
Status: 
In Progress
Start Date: 
July 2010

Project Details by Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year(s): 
2014
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s) 
Ability to use Parks and Trails authoritative divisional data with other divisions' and department authoritative data.
Measurable Outcome(s) 
Automated processes are being established to allow data sharing with existing DNR databases.
Fiscal Year(s): 
2013
Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 3, Sec. 3(a) (1)
Appropriation Language 
Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14,262,000 the first year and $14,603,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan
Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$210,000
Fiscal Year(s): 
2012
Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 3, Sec. 3(a) (1)
Appropriation Language 
Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14,262,000 the first year and $14,603,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan
Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$210,000
Fiscal Year(s): 
2011
Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 3, Sec. 2 (1)
Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$300,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s) 
Increase business processes and reporting through the use of single source authoritative data.
Measurable Outcome(s) 
The a process has been established with Content Authorities to confirm divisional authoritative data. The identification of the data will be ongoing.
Fiscal Year(s): 
2010
Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 3, Sec. 2 (1)
Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$280,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s) 
Establish a plan to manage data centrally will eliminate redundant and outdated information.

Project Manager

Shannon
Flynn
MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails
500 Lafayette Rd
St Paul
55155
651-227-3555
Email: 
shannon.flynn@state.mn.us
Related Topics: 
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Parks & Trails Fund, Statewide