December 30, 2008 -- The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) recently selected Marshall and Associates, Inc. (Marshall) to combine two existing systems into a single integrated Well Construction & Licensing System (WCLS). The new WCLS will include a map search interface that uses ArcGIS Server and the JavaScript API for customizations.

Ecology currently uses two systems to track well construction and licensing data. Users include the United States Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, the State Department of Health, local health districts, realtors, developers, well drillers, drilling companies, college students and property owners access data from both systems through the internet. Currently, Ecology staff enter information into the two systems manually from paper documents. Maintaining two systems with different information for the same asset introduces the potential for data mismatches and synchronization issues.

The new, integrated system will enable applicants to submit well construction applications and reports via the Internet, reducing data entry requirements for Ecology staff and making it faster and more convenient for customers.

About The Washington State Department of Ecology
Created in 1971, the Department of Ecology administers laws and regulations in the areas of water quality, water rights and water resources, shoreline management, toxics cleanup, nuclear waste, hazardous waste and air quality. It also conducts monitoring and scientific assessments. Their mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment, and promote the wise management of our air, land, and water.

About Marshall
Marshall is a nationally recognized software development company that streamlines resource management for our clients by applying GIS technology to their business. Marshall's GeoResults software suite improves business operations by integrating enterprise business systems with ESRI’s leading GIS technology. GeoResults Mobile, Marshall's flagship software product, provides a mobile mapping and field automation solution for the enterprise mobile workforce.