Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers

Welcome to the Groupsite for OFWIM!

The Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers (OFWIM) has been bringing together state, federal, and non-profit fish and wildlife information managers since 1993 to coordinate and share information technologies, management strategies, and standards on a national level.

OFWIM Groupsite is our meeting place that provides members of the organization with a shared calendar, discussion forums, member profiles, photo gallery, file storage and more.

To become an OFWIM member, go to our public website and join online or mail in membership form.

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OFWIM 2025 Annual Conference - Hold the Date

Hold the Date!October 5-9, 2025Please join us at the Virden Retreat Center in Lewes, Delaware for the 2025 OFWIM Annual Conference.Registration information and call for abstracts will be coming soon.

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Shefali Azad

Ben Wasserstein

Research & Species Conservation Database A...

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Susan Watson

Wildlife Information Biologist

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

Andrew Treble

Aquatic Research Data Analyst

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Brandy Bachman

GIS Programmer Analyst

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

Zach Collins

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Michael Barbour posted a new Topic

Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018 at 9:05 AM

Geo4All Webinar: Thinking About QGIS as a Consultant and Educator

: "Thinking About QGIS as a Consultant and EducatorFriday April 13, 12:00 PM Mountain Central Time (7:00 PM GMT)
Presenter: Kurt Menke
Join URL: https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/943614121
Abstract: I first downloaded QGIS in 2005 when it was version 0.6.(Simon) At that point it was out of curiosity and I it wasn't something that was terribly useful for ..."

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James Husband posted a reply on Re: Permitting Systems

Friday, Mar 23, 2018 at 11:19 AM

Said: : "Hi Jon, I hope you are doing well! Here in Virginia we have developed an automated process and are in process of enhancing the experience through our new online licencing system. Feel free to give me a call and I can share our experiences...

Jon Purvis posted a new Topic

Thursday, Mar 22, 2018 at 3:44 PM

Permitting Systems

: "At TPWD we are starting the process to move many of the permits we issue to an online process. Currently, people send in a paper application form and a check, and these get entered into databases or spreadsheets, or in a couple cases, remain as paper in a file cabinet. When permittees send in their annual reports, amendment requests, or renewa..."

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Kristin Rogers posted a new Topic

Friday, Mar 16, 2018 at 9:32 AM

FL Fish & Wildlife Job Posting: Shorebird Program Data Quality Manager

: "OPS F&W BIO SCI III (DATA QUALITY MGR) - 77907595Date: Mar 15, 2018 Location: ALACHUA, FL, US, 32601 Apply now >> The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify website. Requisition No: 32130 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionWorking Title: OPS F&W Bio Sci III (Data Quality M..."

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Michael Barbour posted a new Topic

Thursday, Mar 15, 2018 at 8:48 AM

Recorded Webinar: Data Management Plans 2.0: Helping You Manage Your Data

: "DataONE Webinar: Data Management Plans 2.0: Helping You Manage Your Data
A recording of this DataONE webinar is available at:https://www.dataone.org/previous-webinars
AbstractData management plans (DMPs) are becoming commonplace across the globe as a result of funders requiring them with grant proposals, but they are not being employed in ways ..."

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