In 2002, TEEM identified the need for a centralized database to store all previous and current TEEM Program datasets. As a result, TEEM contracted a consultant to develop a regional database designed to store TEEM data as well as other relevant datasets that might be utilized for future TEEM Programs. The TEEM database will include both primary (e.g., field and laboratory) and secondary (e.g., data analysis) data. In addition, the TEEM database includes files that describe the data in terms of data collectors, date of collection, as well as other descriptive information.