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This site is designed to provide you with information regarding the Conservation Registry, as well as the ability to view Registry development documents, learn about recent updates, and share comments and suggestions with the development team and other users. Since this is a dynamic project, please continue to visit the site to view the latest information and track the progress of the Registry.
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Progress on the development of the Conservation Registry has been very successful. Attached is an outline of which features are currently slated for release. Following internal testing and external beta testing, the Registry will be made available to the public during a Northwest pilot rollout during the Summer of 2008.
Please note that public release of specific features will rely on successful testing. All dates listed are achievable targets but cannot be guaranteed until testing is complete.
Registry Development Plan (Summer 2008)
March 3rd, 2008
We have completed our initial round of beta testing and want to thank all of the participants who provided their feedback.
This testing period (from January 31 to February 24) was focused on user accounts and data entry (adding a project, using mapping features, etc.). Data entry is the cornerstone of the registry as this area of the application defines the majority of the database fields, the database structure and data interactions used to capture and present conservation project information.
Our testing group was comprised of more than 40 individuals representing Federal and State agencies, national and regional organizations as well as private companies and individuals. Their comments are now being organized, prioritized and will be implemented as appropriate in the coming stages of development.
We’re pleased at the consistently positive comments we received about the Conservation Registry as a whole as well as specific features we have developed. This is an exciting time for our team and we’re grateful to all who participated.
February 28th, 2008
The Registry will include a section on the types of conservation actions which will be tracked in the data entry form. Users will be able to choose their action from a list of options. The conservation actions are based on three broad levels of categorization that will expand into lists of more specific actions. This list is especially important for the Conservation Registry because it needs to capture what conservation actions are being done on-the-ground. Attached is a list of categories and specific conservation actions that we have developed. However, we still need your input and feedback to make the list as comprehensive as possible so please feel free to give us any comments that you may have on the list.
Download: conservation-registry-action-list.doc
January 25th, 2008
This brochure provides an overview of the Conservation Registry, including general information, features, and design. Please feel free to view, download, and share this document by clicking the link below.
Download: registry-brochure_09.07.pdf
September 24th, 2007
The Conservation Registry project team has been busy introducing our efforts via a series of workshops. These events have given us the opportunity to present the registry during development and invite questions and feedback from workshop participants. To date, we’ve participated in nearly 20 workshops and are grateful for the time, comments, and positive feedback we’ve received.
If you are interested in hosting or participating in a Conservation Registry Workshop, please contact Gina LaRocco, Conservation Registry Project Manager.
Click on the links below to view a list of attending organizations and questions and responses generated by recent workshops.
demo-attendees.doc
registry_workshop_questions_comments_12_07.doc
August 9th, 2007
The attached screen shots provide a peek behind the scenes while development nears the Beta Testing phase. Click on the links below to see current versions of the registry home page, search (by term and keywords) and selected screens from the “Add a Project” feature.
Screen Shot - Home Page
Screen Shot - Search Term
Screen Shot - Keywords
Screen Shot - Location
Screen Shot - Actions
Screen Shot - Funding
Screen Shot - Habitat
Screen Shot - Species
August 1st, 2007
This PowerPoint presentation is the tool we use for educating and promoting the Registry to audiences that would benefit from its use. It’s a quick, simple, and visually pleasing tool that allows us to more effectively spread the word. Please give us your feedback on the presentation and invite us to come speak about the Conservation Registry.
Download: demo-presentation_02.08.ppt
August 1st, 2007
The site map documents all pages of the site as well as key functionality. This document ensures that all desired content is identified and given a location that is logical and user-friendly. As development continues, this document will be revised to reflect changes. Revised March 14, 2007.
Download:DOW_Registry_Site_Map_v2_1.pdf
March 14th, 2007
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