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Damon Anderson dies unexpectedly

Damon Anderson, an active member of the Wisconsin GIS/LIS community from Ozaukee County, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 8. UPDATE: memorial service will be on August 20th.

History of Cartography project releases “Cartography in the Renaissance”

The latest volume in the renowned History of Cartography series explores the period of 1450-1650.

New 2007 state highway map hits the streets

The latest official state highway map of Wisconsin is now available. 

New Dane County Map for Bicyclists goes digital

Bicyclists in the Madison area are happy to see a long-awaited update to the popular 2002 county-wide bicycle route map. New distribution methods include ESRI ArcReader and Google Earth KML.

USDA seeks partnerships for 2008 orthoimagery

The Farm Services Agency hopes to secure $300,000 in partnership funding to make a 2008 NAIP flight more likely in Wisconsin.

GeoAnalytics heads downtown

The Madison-based firm recently moved to downtown Madison from their former eastside location.

Registration open for Madison NSGIC conference

The National States Geographic Information Council annual conference is coming to Madison on September 23-27, 2007.

Trimble WAAS users, check your firmware

In order to support changes in the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), users of certain Trimble GPS receivers should check their firmware and upgrade if necessary.

 

Mockert steps down as GIO

Dave Mockert announces his plans to leave state government effective August 3 for a job in the private sector.

Statewide orthophoto task force underway

With the goal of making orthoimagery acquisition more efficient and cost-effective through a proposed statewide program in 2010, the Wisconsin Land Information Association Orthoimagery Task Force (WOTF) recently held their first meeting in conjunction with the WLIA regional conference in Stevens Point.