Data Collection

Give back while you recreate with CMC RIMS

start monitoring!

1 ) Watch the Online Training Video
2) Take the Quiz 
3) Download the App by searching "CMC RIMS" in the Google Play or Apple App Store
4) Collect data any time you're out on the trail or sign up for a volunteer assignment HERE

FREE & EASY TO USE MOBILE APP

  • Map-based interface with GPS locating 
  • Offline maps & functionality
  • Drop-down surveys & objective metrics
  • Upload photos of conditions
  • Used by agency staff, stewardship organizations, & volunteers
  • Available for Apple & Android devices

TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS

Trail, Campsite, Sign, Facility, Stewardship, Visitor Use, and Violations & Conflicts Assessments
  • Report trail & facility issues like downed trees, erosion, signs & structure damage
  • Inventory campsites to document fire rings, tree damage and trash
  • Track visitor use to understand user types and seasonal trends
  • Record stewardship reports to track personal and group volunteer work
  • Report User Conflicts & Violations to help land managers address problem areas

HOW RIMS BENEFITS LAND MANAGEMENT

  • Data collected using CMC RIMS is available to land managers through dashboards and mapping platforms so they can prioritize hot spots and deploy crews to work on issues
  • Land managers can see trends in recreation impacts over time
  • Agencies & stewardship groups can increase efficiency, generate reports for grant writing, track volunteer time and much more
  • Check out these reports from RIMS projects across the country