Numerous federal, state, and local agencies are involved in restoration and planning efforts within Lake Tahoe.  These agencies collect, analyze and publish data and reports concerning the state of the environmental health of the Basin.  Each year, these entities receive a myriad of requests from other agencies, research scientists and concerned citizens for their data and information.  They also spend enormous resources conducting public outreach activities to inform stakeholders about their work and enlist participation and interest in their agency's efforts.  During workshops and meetings, a recurring concern voiced by different agencies was the need to efficiently exchange data and information with each other and the public.

TIIMS was developed to meet this need.  The system provides a "one-stop-shopping center" that allows the seamless sharing of all types of information and data within the Basin.  By enabling a more efficient means of searching and retrieving data, as well as conducting public outreach activities, TIIMS will save valuable resources.