The GIS and Critical Trends 
To develop the integrated environmental database and 
conduct the statewide assessment, GIS professionals will: 
1. Build the database 
a. Design the database 
b. Input spatial data 
c. Edit and create topology 
d. Input attribute data (i.e., water temperature or soil 
type) 
2. Analyze the data (determine relationships, patterns) 
3. Present the results of the analysis narratively and 
graphically 
