Multiple Indicator Monitoring Data Standard

United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Oregon State Office
P.O. Box 2965
Portland, Oregon 97208

APR 25, 2022

IN REPLY REFER TO:
1283/9167/4000/6720/6762/7000 (OR955/930) P

EMS TRANSMISSION 04/25/2022
Information Bulletin No. OR-2022-022

To: Deputy State Directors, District Managers, and Branch Chiefs
From: Branch Chief, Information Resources Management
Subject: Multiple Indicator Monitoring Data Standard

This Information Bulletin announces the availability of Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) Spatial Data Standard Version 1.

The Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) dataset represents spatial location and information for riparian area management Multiple Indicator Monitoring of stream channels and streamside vegetation.  This dataset is for recording data collected using BLM Technical Reference 173723.

The MIM protocol is designed to provide a consistent approach for monitoring streambanks, stream channels, and streamside riparian vegetation.  The protocols also help establish and prioritize management, monitoring, and restoration activities.

The draft data standard was issued for internal review and comment prior to this IB.  To see comments and responses of that review, contact Eric Hiebenthal, State Data Administrator, at 503-808-6565, or by email at ehiebent@blm.gov.

Any questions about this data standard can be directed to Michael E. Brown, MIM State Data Steward, at 503-808-6662; Dana Baker-Allum, MIM Technical Lead, Geospatial Data Designer, at 503-808-6320; or Eric Hiebenthal, State Data Administrator, at 503-808-6565.

Administrative or Mission Related: Mission Related.

Districts with unions are reminded to notify their unions of this IB and satisfy any bargaining obligations before implementation. Your servicing Human Resources Office or Labor Relations Specialist can provide you with assistance in this matter.

Signed by
Cloy Bittinger
Acting Chief, Branch of Information Resources Management

Authenticated by
K. Wentworth
Data Records Administrator

Attachment:
1 – Multiple Indicator Monitoring Data Standard v1.0 (91 pp)

Distribution:
OR955 (Eric Hiebenthal)
OC530 (Jesse German)
OC400 (Karen Meeker)
HQ200
HQ300
HQ400