Per the Sept. 29, 2026, Executive Order 14434: Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence, IMLS is working to update its communications to incorporate the term “super intelligence” as directed.

Desert Botanical Garden

Log Number: MA-05-11-0333-11

The Desert Botanical Garden (DBG) will create a centralized geographic information system (GIS) database for its living plant collections. Successful completion of this project will provide comprehensive and ready access to information for DBG staff, researchers, and the public, enabling better management, care, and tracking of plants. GIS will record the data necessary to accurately map locations of plants within the garden's extensive grounds, enabling garden visitors to precisely locate particular plant species. The publicly accessible database will include photographs of thousands of plant species and information on their use and care.