Geographic Information System (mapping) Program at Joshua Tree National Park

The National Park Service is providing notice of its intention to award a cooperative agreement to the Great Basin Institute for the Geographic Information System (mapping) Program at Joshua Tree National Park. The project aims to continue the mapping program that has created working maps of the park. The program will assist with cultural and endangered species compliance, work with engineering drawings and documents, and maintain the park's GIS database. The project will also develop new databases, create cartographic products, and provide technical support to park staff. The anticipated period of performance is from June 6, 2019, to December 31, 2020. • The project will assist with cultural and endangered species compliance through the creation of project documents that clarify Areas of Potential Effect, disturbance limits, and planned construction footprint. • The project will work with engineering drawings and documents to overlay park resources in order to document possible effects that projects have on natural and cultural resources. • The project will maintain the park's GIS database by ensuring the park stays current with software, shape files, and maintaining necessary licenses and certifications. • The project will develop new databases to include a directional sign GIS layer with photos and assist with the development of long-term facility enhancements. • The project will provide technical support to technicians, managers, and external organizations.