Gilly

gil·ly /’gilē/ noun 1. an ancient Geallic term for a guide on an expedition in the wilderness or on a river. 2. a software platform that guides river restoration and preservation. The Gilly software suite is designed to improve the permit process for building on Montana's waterways, while also providing tools for analyzing and gaining insight on water management. PHASE 1 • Create a user-friendly, secure way to manage permit applications • Fill out 310 Joint Permit application online • Ensure ease of use for the applicant • Streamline CD staff time now and in the future • Save and efficiently save and search permit data • Institutionalize historic data. PHASE 2 • Current and historic permit data is collected, stored, and mapped • Mapping combines permit data with additional layers of information (such as floodplain, wetland, and channel migration areas) relevant to analyzing water systems. • Advanced query and data visualization tools may be added if necessary. Gilly is a non-profit fully funded by the Four Corners Foundation.