NLIS 5
November 14, 2005
(Environment and Conservation)
Water resources management
division wins Atlantic award of excellence
Tom Osborne, Minister of Environment and
Conservation, today announced that the department has been named the recipient
of the 2005 ESRI Canada Award of Excellence for the Atlantic region.
ESRI Canada is the leading geographic information systems (GIS) provider in
Canada. The ESRI Canada Award of Excellence is presented annually to one
organization in five regions across the country for innovation in the
application of GIS technology. The department was named a winner for the water
resources management division�s drinking water quality GIS Internet application.
�I wish to take this opportunity to extend congratulations to our water
resources division on winning this prestigious award,� said Minister Osborne.
�Our officials are to be commended for their efforts in the drinking water
quality GIS Internet application, as well as their overall dedication and work
in the area of water quality management.�
The minister added: �It is through the efforts and valuable expertise of such
individuals in our department that we continue to make positive strides in
ensuring safe drinking water for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Indeed, the
GIS internet application represents another important step forward in our
drinking water safety efforts.�
The GIS Internet application allows drinking water quality data sharing between
all four government departments involved in ensuring safe drinking water through
the province�s Multi-Barrier Strategic Action Plan. The water resources division
is also providing training to other government departments on using the GIS
Internet application. The application is currently only available to government
users, however there are plans to include a public portal in the near future.
Representatives from the water resources management travelled to Halifax, Nova
Scotia to receive the award of excellence at an awards ceremony and participated
in ESRI Canada�s annual regional user conference where they showcased their
application during a live demonstration. The event took place November 9-10.
Media contact: Diane Keough, Communications, (709) 729-2575, 685-4401
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