Implementing 3DEP for the nationproject period: 10 01 2023 - 09 30 2028 project abstract: the national states geographic information council (nsgic) will coordinate with USGS to engage state and…

Implementing 3DEP for the nationproject period: 10 01 2023 - 09 30 2028 project abstract: the national states geographic information council (nsgic) will coordinate with USGS to engage state and regional 3DEP stakeholders in sharing 3DEP information and experiences and explore strategies for the effective implementation of 3DEP. This work intends to leverage the achievements of the previous USGS cooperative agreement (G19AC00202), which ended in may of 2023, to assist state and regional governments in managing and applying the 3DEP data acquired as part of the current project. The project approach will adapt the existing nsgic 3DEP for the nation (3DEP FTN) communities, workspace, and activities to build upon the findings of the 3D nation elevation requirements study and provide state and regional input and assistance to the development and implementation of the proposed 3D national terrain model call for action part 2: 3DEP. Nsgic will undertake the following activities in pursuit of these goals:1. Collaborate with USGS to develop and implement a project plan and timeline that supports 3DEP implementation.2. Coordinate outreach and communications among nsgic 3DEP stakeholders.3. Participate in federal 3DEP working groups and communities of practice as requested by USGS.4. Facilitate coordination with allied communities such as the american association of state geologists (aasg) and the national tribal GIS council (ntgisc).5. Manage and maintain the online nsgic 3DEP for the nation information hub as a collaborative workspace.6. Assist state and regional stakeholders in developing and implementing 3DEP data update, management, and distribution strategies that facilitate data access and use.7. Assist state and regional stakeholders in the development of 3DEP outreach and education materials.8. Assist state and regional stakeholders in the application of 3DEP data to address environmental and socio-economic issues.9. Manage research and development efforts that build upon the findings of the 3D nation elevation requirements study and address state and regional 3DEP acquisition and implementation issues.primary objectives include increasing elevation data knowledge and use among stakeholders compiling information about the data refresh needs that support state-wide planning and informing and engaging state and regional elevation data stakeholders, and their private sector partners, in exploring strategies, best practices, and resources that support the long-term management, quality, and application of 3DEP data. Expected deliverables include an inventory of existing state 3DEP training and outreach methods and materials an online library of state 3DEP training websites and materials guidance for 3DEP education and outreach strategies to support stakeholder use of 3DEP data documentation of 3DEP data refresh needs relative to specific environmental and socio-economic issues guidance for 3DEP data refresh strategies to support environmental and socio-economic issues and developing materials, organize forums, and mentor states and other entities in developing implementation strategies, best practices, and resources.