Findings of the Hydrography Business Sessions

November 1997

For More Information contact: Joy Denkers, Department of Ecology (360) 407-7128

The Hydrography Project sponsors extend their thanks to the individuals and organizations who participated in the business requirements sessions. Fifteen organizations participated in the sessions that took place in September and October 1997. All three meetings were successful in that we were able to develop:

• a hydrography project goal;
• identify hydrography data requirements; and
• identify the business drivers behind those requirements.

At the start of each session, Framework Management Work Group members were asked to help develop a Hydrography Project Goal. Discussion and edits transpired at all three meetings. Many memebers felt that the goal should tie into the Washington Framework Vision. As a result, the Hydrography Framework Project Goal carries the same bullets as the Washington Framework Vision (see Hydrography Framework Project Charter.)

Hydrography Framework Project Goal

Create and maintain a shared statewide hydrography geospatial database

within two years that are aligned with the Washington Framework Vision:

• Promote enduring cooperation and partnerships
• Embody the needs of the stakeholders
• Utilizes common standards
• Facilitate the exchange of ideas and suggestions

Organizations’ Business Requirements

Please reference the Business Requirements Document for a detailed listing.