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2010 NAIP flights making headway, IR band to be included

For the first time in Wisconsin, users will have access to a fourth near-infrared band as part of the popular federal imagery program.

Wisconsinites honored by ESRI

Mapping Specialists, Ltd. and the City of Marshfield both received Special Achievement in GIS awards at the 2010 ESRI International User Conference in San Diego.

New WROC publication answers questions on statewide ortho product

The Wisconsin Regional Orthophotography Consortium’s latest “FAQ” explains the key specifications of a statewide 18-inch resolution orthophoto product expected during the summer of 2011.

WIGICC report ready for public review

The report identifies the major accomplishments of the WI Geographic Information Coordination Council since its inception in September 2008, and makes recommendations for the future.

3-D Wisconsin map now available

Check out a cool new map recently published by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey.

Want to work for the SCO?

The State Cartographer’s Office in Madison has a new part-time position available.  Check it out!

Mickelson moves to OCI

Erik Mickelson, formerly with the DOA Geographic Information Office, recently started in a new position at the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.

Statewide parcel coordination underway

Wisconsin GIO Curtis Pulford sheds some light on recent and upcoming efforts to assemble a statewide parcel database from local government data.

WLIA task force needs your input

The Wisconsin Land Information Association (WLIA) Geospatial Preparedness Task Force (GPTF) is currently conducting a survey to identify the spatial data needs for emergency management and homeland security in Wisconsin.

WIGICC speaks out on USGS budget cuts

Cuts proposed would eliminate USGS Partnership funds used to leverage local and state efforts to acquire new geospatial data.  Wisconsin has benefited significantly from USGS partnership funds in the past.