There is increasing interest by states across the nation, in addressing digital geospatial data preservation.

The State of Utah is working with the states of North Carolina and Kentucky along with the Library of Congress to implement processes for archival preservation of this data. This coincides with the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) and the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) approach to encourage and assist state strategic planning efforts.

The Division of State Archives and Records Service (State Archives) along with the Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC) have begun a partnership to lead the effort of preserving digital geospatial data for Utah. The intent is to do this through joint policy development, infrastructure provisioning, training, technical assistance, and implementation.

To this effect, a business plan has been developed to guide the incorporation of geospatial data into the State's Archives.

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