USDA program flying statewide color orthophotos in 2005
July 15, 2005
Planes are in the air now for the USDA National Aerial Imagery Program (NAIP). The summer “leaf-on” color imagery will have a one meter spatial resolution.
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ESRI Wisconsin Users’ Group moves north for 2005
The annual ESRI-focused conference will be held November 10-11 in Green Bay. Help support the event by submitting a presentation abstract.
New Ice Age Trail Atlas available for 2005
The attractive new atlas is a must-have for anyone interested in hiking Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail.
Charles Groat resigns as Director of U.S. Geological Survey
July 14, 2005
In response to Groat’s resignation, Interior Secretary Gale Norton named Dr. P. Patrick Leahy as acting director.
Nicaragua and Wisconsin share a common language: GIS
Chris Diller, GIS Manager for the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, describes his experiences in a recent trip to learn about Nicaraguan GIS and emergency management. He found a surprising number of similarities to issues in Wisconsin.
A year of many challenges and opportunities
May 5, 2005
Alissa Bails talks about her experience as President of the Wisconsin Land Information Association.
Update on digital orthophoto QA/QC workshop
Digital orthophoto quality assessment workshop is tentatively scheduled for October in La Crosse.
Wisconsin state agency GIS to be examined at May 17 workshop
Madison workshop will address the need for better GIS coordination between Wisconsin state agencies.
WLIA regional meeting set for June 15-17
The next Wisconsin Land Information Association regional meeting will be held at the Hayward Inn and Suites in Hayward, WI on June 15-17, 2005. Orthophotos, addressing, and wireless 911 will be the major topics covered.