ENS Geospatial Governance Program

This presentation examines the integration of Feature Manipulation Engine (FME), including FME Flow, FME Form, and FME Workbench, into a geospatial governance program designed to optimize ArcGIS Online (AGOL) usage in an Environmental Consulting business line supporting over 400 users across 75 regional offices. The program focuses on tracking project details, enforcing accurate coordinate systems, maintaining standardized schemas, and conducting rigorous quality reviews. Standardized symbology ensures consistency across projects, field crews, and offices. FME Workbench automates complex data transformation tasks, such as schema validation and dataset integration, while FME Flow powers automations for data transfers, error detection, and notifications. FME Form streamlines user interaction with workflows, minimizing manual interventions and errors.

These tools automate field app deployment, validate datasets, and generate standardized dashboards, enhancing consistency and reducing redundant data. Common tasks like photo sheet generation and field reporting have been streamlined, enabling quicker field deployments and faster responses to operational needs. The program is projected to save 6,000 hours annually, demonstrating significant efficiency in managing geospatial data. This presentation highlights how FME and AGOL integration enhances data quality, governance, and operational efficiency, driving substantial improvements across environmental consulting workflows.