Several nationally-known speakers plus the usual mix of local talent will discuss topics revolving around the conference theme of “Democratizing the Multi-Purpose Land Information System: Impediments and Opportunities.”
An interesting pilot project looks at the feasibility of bringing selected maps from the Wisconsin Land Economic Inventory (a.k.a., the “Bordner Survey”) into Google Earth.
The popular ESRI Wisconsin User Group annual conference is scheduled for October 9-10 at the Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton.
Philanthropist, map collector, cartographer, and technology guru David Rumsey will speak on the UW-Madison campus on May 9th.
Ayres Associates recently announced the promotion of two veteran staffers.
After many months of work, the 2008 National Agriculture Imagery Program digital orthophoto project is now a reality, with flights scheduled to begin in June.
A new grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will develop a Geographic Information Systems Center at UW-Stevens Point.
Michelle Schultz steps into a new role for Rock County.
The agreement used by state and local governments in Wisconsin to purchase Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. software has expired, but the company is considering interim pricing options while the contract is negotiated with the WI Department of Administration.
Staff and friends of the world renowned geographic and map library at UW-Milwaukee will mark 30 years in Wisconsin on May 30th.
