Version 4 of the SIR-SAPAA application will support organizations who manage sites. These SAPAA members have very different needs relative to individual members. A proof of concept will gather insights from this group leading to a field test in December. Interested panelists are asked to sign up via the form below before October 29, 2026.
SAPAA has two member types—individuals and organizations. Some of the organizations are also site managers. For example Wagner, Riverlot 56, Halfmoon Lake, or J.J. Collett Natural Areas are maintained by the respective nonprofits who hold a Crown Lease. Site managers have different information needs as compared to an individual SAPAA member.
, or J.J. Collett Natural Areas are maintained by the respective nonprofits who hold a Crown Lease. Site managers have different information needs as compared to an individual SAPAA member.
Background
SAPAA launched the Site Inspection Report (SIR) SIR‑SAPAA app last spring. Versions 2 and 3 improved mapping and field usability with a focus on individual users. Version 4 will focus on the needs of site managers.
To understand the diverse requirements of the site managers, SAPAA is conducting a proof of concept (PoC). Lessons learned will be incorporated into version 4 of SIR-SAPAA and available starting in the Winter of 2027. PoC Advisory Panel will guide SAPAA and the development team.
About the PoC and the Advisory Panel
The advisory panel is an ad hoc group made up of SAPAA Members and select peer organizations. It has a very short duration with the anticipated timeframe as follows:
- October: Recruit PoC members, survey of participants.
- November 1, 7pm: Kick off Zoom Meeting
- November: One or two meetings to monitor build progress, early testing.
- December: Field test the prototype, update requirements.
- Winter 2027: Develop Version 4 based on requirements gathered in the PoC.
- January 31: Disband PoC Advisory Panel
What’s It Going to Cost Me?
The commitment is small: A few meetings … A survey … One December field test … and a January Wrap‑up meeting.
There is no ongoing obligation. In return, participants get to directly influence the requirements for the Site Manager version of SIR‑SAPAA. Even if you cannot commit to the Advisory Panel, please consider completing the requirements survey coming out in October.
Next Steps
SAPAA Members (and peer organizations) who want to participate are ask to sign up below before October 29, 2026. A kick off meeting is planned for Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 7pm (virtual). SAPAA is hoping for 5–7 organizations on the panel.
Links to the survey and meeting invitations will be sent out to everyone who has registered.
