Data management plan for the Chihuahuan Desert Network

Richie, James

The purpose of the Chihuahuan Desert Network Data Management Plan is to provide I&M and other park staff with a conceptual framework for a system that will ensure the production and dissemination of timely and usable scientific information about the status and trends of park resources to park managers. Strategy for achieving this goal can be summarized as follows: Ensure the quality, interpretability, security, longevity, and availability of our natural resource data. Objectives include: Use of a sound infrastructure that offers easy access to most information and appropriate safeguards for sensitive information; Implementation of a management strategy that ensures all tasks are completed, responsibilities are clear, resources are available, and overall workflows are synchronized; A collaborative effort of all parties involved; Creation and use of databases that are developed as well-functioning vehicles to provide security, flexibility, and ease of use; Making available standards for acquiring, processing, and reporting data that inspire confidence; provide comprehensive and detailed instruction; ensure quality assurance/quality control; and lead to high quality, vetted results; Providing metadata to ensure the longevity and usability of all data; Preparation and use of a project tracking system that provides usability, longevity, and security. Specifically, this plan describes how the network will support NPS I&M Program objectives: Acquire and process data; Assure data quality; Document, analyze, summarize, and disseminate data and information; Maintain nationally developed data management systems; Maintain, store, and archive natural resources data and information.

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