Dear Geospatial Advocate,

We still need your assistance in weekly updates of ground conditions across the state of Maine. The Maine GeoLibrary has coordinated Spring 2022 acquisitions for over 16,000 square miles of aerial imagery and approximately 4,800 square miles of LiDAR for the State; this includes the rollovers from 2021 as well. A short survey form is available here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/47f25b540e5242af80ed5af0b70a5b5e.

Directions on how to fill out the form are listed below. Please note that your once- or twice-weekly submissions through May are greatly appreciated!

Prefer email? Feel free to email me your condition reports at [log in to unmask].

Thanks again for assisting with the collection of this important information.

Sincerely,

Claire Kiedrowski
Executive Director
Maine Library of Geographic Information
Email: [log in to unmask]
Cell: (207) 266-7087

Survey Form Directions

Step 1: Once you have loaded the survey on your browser, select the date (day/month/year) of your condition report.

Screenshot of an online survey question for the Maine GeoLibrary 2022 Spring Ground Conditions. The question asks the user to fill in the date of their survey report by clicking a small calendar icon.

Step 2: Enter the address of your location. Click on the icon that looks like a magnifying glass and the survey will map this location. If you are using a device with GPS tracking enabled, the application will register your location’s latitude and longitude. Alternatively, you can click and drag on the map to manually pan and zoom to the location of your report; then click on the map to place the blue locator pin.

Screenshot of the second survey question, which presents a map showing roads, building outlines, and place labels. There is a toolbar that allows users to type in an address and search its location automatically on the map.


Step 3: Tell us if your area still has snow on the ground. If you select the “Yes” button the form will open a box where you may enter a brief description such as “Several inches covering everywhere” or “Just piles from the snowplow hanging on.” You can also load a photo either from an existing file or, if you allow access, the application can take a photo with your device’s camera.

Screenshot of the third survey question, asking whether there is snow on the ground. If yes, users need to fill in a general location description and have the option to add a photo.


Step 4: Tell us if leaves are starting to develop and at what stage. Again, you will be provided the option to load a photo showing the typical scene around you. Don’t forget to hit the submit button when you have filled in the last of your information and images.

Screenshot of the fourth survey question, asking about leaf conditions with four options: budding in progress; buds turning into leaves; leaves turning green; or no leaves. Users can add a photo as well.

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