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BeeWhere Release Notes

Latest Release - Version 3.0.0

Version 3.0.0

  • Redesigned the user interface for compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards. Included mobile-freidnly layouts for all public-facing pages for easier use on phones and other mobile devices.
  • Updated language on Bee Check Reports to include information required by regulation to be included in notifications from Pesticide Applicators to Beekeepers.
  • Added a feature to allow counties to opt-int to email notifications when bee checks are run by non-county employees. To opt-in to these notifications use the Manage Email Notification Settings page.

Version 2.0.8

  • Add a Broker grid to the CAC Admin page to display broker information.
  • Fixed Add and Move features on the Manage Locations - Map View.

Version 2.0.7

  • Fixed the Add Colony Location Here button for Address searches and Lat/Long searches on the Manage Locations - Map view.
  • Added a beekeeper search page for Calico Admin.

Version 2.0.6

  • Added late fee calculation for payments received after January 31st of each calendar year.
  • Fixed error that occurs when Grower/Applicators login with multi-county CAPs SSO accounts.

Version 2.0.5

  • Fixed renew registration click error that occurs when a beekeeper logs in with an SSO account that is linked to multiple counties.

Version 2.0.4

  • Updated instructions for creating a new Statewide Beekeer ID or accessing an existing one.
  • Added a new payment status of "No Fees Due" for beekeepers that had no colonies in the prior year.

Version 2.0.3

  • Fixed issue where beekeepers were being directed to the broker renewal page.

Version 2.0.2

  • Fixed the address lookup function on the locations management map view.

Version 2.0.1

  • Fixed the payment processor so beekeepers logged in with their CAPs user account can make payments.

Version 2.0.0

  • Enabled online payment processor.

Version 1.9.0

  • Preparation for registration fee collection for 2026.

Version 1.8.5

  • Fixed some transactional issues that were causing occasional failures when saving new locations.

Version 1.8.4.1

  • Fixed bug where approving/denying requests from CalAgPermits users to link state beekeeper id's was failing.

Version 1.8.4.0

  • Added updates for the CalAgPermits SSO Account feature.
  • Fixed bug where "Bees Sold To"" input was enabled and required when Bees Removed is checked on the Beekeeper Information page.

Version 1.8.3.0

  • Remove apiary fee requirement for 2025.

Version 1.8.2.0

  • Added handling of automatic waivers for hobbyist beekeepers - when registering for 2025 the system will check the prior year max colonies for a beekeeper and it that number is 9 or less AND the beekeeper home county has an automatic fee waiver in place then the initial status for 2025 will be set to WAIVED.

Version 1.8.1.0

  • Remove beekeepers from notifications if unregistered in current year.
  • Remove beekeepers from notifications if payment for current year is not received by March 1st.
  • Added notification status (Unregistered, Unpaid, Paid/Pending/Waived) to GIS display in CalAgPermits.
  • Updated handling of beekeepers who go out of business:
    • Added popup warning on beekeeper information form when the No Longer in Beekeeping Business checkbox is checked
    • Show beekeeper status as Out of Business in CAC beekeeper list
    • Prevent changes and updates to beekeeper account when out of business
    • Added an out of business date to the beekeeper record indicating when the status was updated
    • Filter out of business beekeepers out of the CalAgPermits BeeWhere Colony Locations GIS layer and Bee Check reports
  • Added a daily update procedure for beekeeper location histories.

Version 1.8.0.0

  • Added updates to home page for 2025.

Version 1.7.2.1

  • Fixed issue with missing date picker calendar icon.

Version 1.7.2.0

  • Add password reset function for CAC users on Beekeeper listing. Also added temporary password flag so beekeepers can change password after CAC reset.

Version 1.7.1.0

  • Added help for CAC users on updating beekeeper payment status.
  • Added help for beekeepers on paying fees.
  • Allow beekeepers in UNPAID status to generate certificate with note on payments being waived until CDFA payment portal is available.

Version 1.7.0.1

  • Added feature to allow beekeepers to view Broker access requests.
  • Fix file uploader buttons on the location tabular management screen.
  • When a broker submits a request to link a beekeeper, save the broker's IP address to the database.
  • Fix bug with payment save feature on the Beekeeper Registrations Page.
  • Fix beekeeper out of business column on the beekeeper Excel export
  • Added columns Bees Removed and Bees Sold To to the beekeeper Excel export

Version 1.7.0.0

  • Updated user interface and improved layout throughout the site.
  • Bee Brokers
  • Tabular location management
  • Download/Upload location information
  • Added login info to beekeeper listing on County User home page
  • Added an All Years option to the registration year filter on the County User home page

Version 1.6.1.0

  • Updated language for Grower/PCB Bee Check reports on front page.
  • Added disclaimer on Grower/PCB Bee Check reports regarding confidentiality.
  • Tidied up format of Bee Check reports and made PDF content consistent with on-screen content.

Version 1.6.0.0

  • On the Grower BeeCheck Report change the print feature to print the screen instead of a PDF when no colonies are within 1 mile of the selected site.

Version 1.5.7.1

  • When a beekeeper renews their registration in a home county for an upcoming year, renew registrations for out of county colony locations also.

Version 1.5.4.2 - 10/2/2020

  • Fix issue deleting beekeeper created by external vendor.

Version 1.5.4.1 - 5/7/2020

  • Fix beekeeper renewal.

Version 1.5.4.0 - 5/4/2020

  • Add monthly activity report export, available to county staff.
  • Added an 'unknown toxicity' message, displayed when bee checks are run using inactive products.

Version 1.5.3.0

  • Allow selecting between Grower and Applicator when a user is both.
  • Allow selecting specific applicator license when multiple licenses are available.

Version 1.5.2.3

  • Fix error that might occur when county staff logs in to BeeWhere.
  • Fix issue that might cause an error for PCA bee checks.

Version 1.5.2.2

  • Fix issue where profile page may not load when changing password or security questions.
  • Fix issue where bee check report may fail with entity validation error.

Version 1.5.2.1

  • Fix issue where bee check form may not show all available permits.

Version 1.5.2.0

  • Fix issue where beekeeper may not be able to renew their registration.

Version 1.5.1.0

  • Added ability for CAC staff to change the home county of a beekeeper. Use the new Change Home County button on the beekeeper home page.
  • Block PCA/Grower/Pest Control Business attempts to run a Bee Check report using a date earlier than the current date (via web and API).

Version 1.5.0.0

  • Added triggered emails when public users request access to use BeeWhere.
  • Added an activity summary email that provides a daily summary of BeeWhere activity in your county.
  • Added a screen where you can set your County email preferences including a list of the email address that should receive BeeWhere emails. Access the new screen under the Manage Account menu.
  • Added a data export button on the County Staff user Home page. The data export includes all beekeeper and colony location data for your county in an Excel format.
  • Modified the error handling in the web application to show a more friendly error screen with some additional error details. Also all uncaught errors are logged.
  • Added CDFA access (read-only) to all data
  • Fixed issue with viewing prior-year beekeepers who have not yet renewed
  • Added code to automatically renew out-of-county registrations for all counties where a beekeeper has current locations when that beekeeper renews their home county registration

Version 1.4.5.0

  • Enable 2020 registration renewal.
  • Allow county staff to update CAC reference number.

Version 1.4.4.0

  • Improved data collection for Bee Check audit reports.
  • Added audit reports for Bee Checks run by CAC staff in CalAgPermits.

Version 1.4.3.2

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.
  • Addition of a "Waived" payment status.

Version 1.4.3.1

  • Fixed issue where a CAC user registers a new beekeeper and the confirmation message for a non-CAC user is displayed.

Version 1.4.3.0

  • County users can now edit connected beekeepers.
  • Increase email confirmation link validity to 48 hours.

Version 1.4.2.2

  • CalAgPermits public web users can now be connected to beekeepers.

Version 1.4.2.1

  • Bee check reporting layout improvements.
  • Bee check disclaimer no longer mentions that data is incomplete. (Certain counties only)
  • Add an error message when a location name is longer than 50 characters.
  • Fix an issue where the place search would fail if the search text contained an ampersand.

Version 1.4.2.0

  • Release Notes Coming Soon