Enhancing Stream Field Data Collection Methods Using ArcGIS FieldMaps
Jenny Sawyer
Rick Anthes, Jr.,
Michael Romankiewicz
Philadelphia Water Department
Philadelphia, PA
Authors: Jenny Sawyer, Michael Romankiewicz, Jiujia Guo, Rick Anthes Jr.
The Ecological Restoration Planning team at the Philadelphia Water Department conducts visual assessments on streams and PWD-owned riparian assets for capital project identification and prioritization for infrastructure protection and habitat enhancement.
Previously, field staff took paper maps to the field, recorded field data observations with pen and paper, and completed digital data entry and photo processing after returning to the office. To improve assessment efficiency and locational precision, GIS staff worked with the Ecological Restoration team to design a digital field data collection process using the ArcGIS Field Maps mobile platform. Developing the digital field data collection process required GIS staff to build and integrate customized infrastructure reference layers, related inspections tables, and infrastructure assessment forms in ArcGIS Field Maps and the ArcGIS Online platforms. The new process is expected to result in many positive impacts for the Ecological Restoration Planning team, including simplified data entry, increased efficiency of field visits, increased data accuracy and consistency, and the ability to track previous inspections and easily compare conditions over time. This presentation will summarize the development of the data collection process using ArcGIS Field Maps and highlight the resulting process improvements for the Ecological Restoration Planning team.
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