Koch retirement reception set for June 19th
June 2, 2009
Join us at the Lowell Center on the UW-Madison campus to send retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch off in style.
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Search begins for next State Cartographer
May 21, 2009
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a person to fill the position of State Cartographer, currently held by retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch.
New SCO coordinate reference systems guide now available
The newly-revised 119-page publication contains general background information on map projections and coordinate systems, as well as specific coordinate systems design parameters used in Wisconsin.
WIGICC visits Homeland Security Council
April 29, 2009
The Wisconsin Homeland Security Council heard a brief presentation on April 15th regarding value of good geographic information, and the necessity of coordination to share and make use of that information.
Geospatial data eligible for 911 funding
April 23, 2009
An amendment passed by the Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance adds a provision to the state budget bill that would allow local governments to recoup certain expenses associated with maintaining 911 systems.
UW Applied Population Lab holding open house
April 14, 2009
The UW-Madison experts on population information and school enrollment projections invite you to stop by on April 23rd to learn more about their projects and ongoing activities that utilize GIS.
Lillesand named as next Honorary Member of ASPRS
April 13, 2009
Wisconsin’s own Tom Lillesand receives the highest honor bestowed upon members of the American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing.
Council builds collaborations with Homeland Security Council, next meeting set
Following up on their February 11th meeting, the Council will gather this Thursday April 16th in Stevens Point to discuss next steps in their development.
SCO receives WLIA Outstanding Contribution Award
March 9, 2009
The State Cartographer’s Office gets kudos for their combined service of 55 years to the Wisconsin Land Information Association.
Maps really do matter!
State agencies unite on February 13th to demonstrate the power of GIS.