The Information Systems and Services (ISS) program is responsible for maintaining WYNDD's central database and for expanding and improving access to that database through web applications and other means. Our central database organizes most of our core data and information products in a single location, facilitating maintenance and updates by our biologists, to ensure the data and information required by our partners are accurate and up-to-date.

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Program Highlights

• Developed and deployed database components to manage structured survey/sampling data, and incorporated available information into the Data Explorer application (2023)
• Launched Data Explorer application (2023)
• Synchronized vascular plant taxonomy with the Rocky Mountain Herbarium (RM), and made RM specimen data available via our Data Explorer (2023)
• Surpassed 5 million observation records in our database (2023)
• Added Nonvascular Plants to our database and web applications (2023)
• Added Bryophyte and Lichen species to our web applications (2022)
• Surpassed 4 million observation records in our database (2021)
• Improved backup and security processes across our stack (2021)
• Improved tracking of usage stats and data requests for better reporting (2021)
• Made numerous enhancements to data input applications used by our partners (2021)
• Integrated invasive species information into our database and web apps (2021)
• Augmented automation and reporting within our database (2021)
• Redesigned WYNDD homepage for easier navigation and modernized look (2020)
• Launched searchable Reports Page application (2020)
• Added nearly 1.7 million eBird records into our database and web applications (2020)
• Added complete lichen flora to database and Species List application (2020)
• Launched Species List application (2019; this application has now been replaced by the newer Data Explorer application)
• Improved automated quality control procedures in central database (2019)
• Launched Wyoming Field Guide (2018)
• Launched Data Explorer application (2017; this legacy application has now been replaced by the newer Data Explorer application)
• Completed transition to new database platform (2016)

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Expertise

• Database Development and Administration
• Front-End (Web Application) Development
• APIs
• Taxonomic Standards and Best Practices
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

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2024 Program Focus

• Develop internal tools that allow our biogists to efficiently review and maintain observation records, range maps and other data in our central database
• Add nonvascular plant flora to our database and Data Explorer application
• Improve automation and testing throughout our system for better performance and reliability
• Continue adding structured survey datasets to our database
• Continue to identify priority datasets and add them our central database and web apps
• Expand coverage of data for invasive species in our database and web applications
• Facilitate adoption of a statewide standard for raptor nest surveys
• Continue refining all of our data access applications, and conduct trainings and Q&A sessions on these applications with our partners