The document outlines how several Maine state agencies use and rely on accurate statewide parcel data for various purposes: 1) Agencies such as Agriculture, Atlantic Salmon Commission, and Coastal Program use parcel data for land protection programs, assessing property owner impacts, and coastal land and sea interfaces. 2) Conservation uses parcel data for its massive responsibility managing 17 million acres of land and forests. 3) Drinking Water Program and Economic Development use parcel data for water system planning, site prospecting, and grant tracking. 4) Education, Emergency Management, and Energy Resources also utilize parcel data for functions like school planning, disaster recovery, and wind siting assessments.

1. Maine Statewide Parcels: Business Drivers: State Agencies