US Geological Survey LiDAR partnership opportunity extended

The US Geological Survey’s LiDAR partnership grant opportunity has been extended to September 30, 2015.

National Geospatial Data bill introduced

A bill has been introduced to promote data transparency in the management of federal geospatial data.

Dane and Racine counties added to WisconsinView’s online LiDAR collection

LiDAR-derived digital elevation models (DEMs) for Dane and Racine counties have been added to WisconsinView.

Save the date for the UW-Madison Geospatial Summit – April 20, 2015

Details on the 2015 UW-Madison Geospatial Summit.

WLIA map competition winners use diversity of mapping software

WLIA map competition winners and the software used to create their winning compositions.

Coalition of geospatial organizations urges improvements to National Spatial Data Infrastructure

Coalition of Geospatial Organizations’ (COGO) Report Card on the U.S. National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) highlighted at news briefing.

Changes to the GISP Certification process announced

The process for GISP certification will change effective July 1, 2015.

Agenda finalized for County Surveying and Parcel Mapping Forum

Agenda and registration for County Surveying and Parcel Mapping Forum in Stevens Point on March 12, 2015.

FAA proposes new rules for small unmanned aircraft systems

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new regulations allowing routine use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or “drones.”

Governor’s 2015-17 budget introduces several geospatial initiatives

Summary of geospatial initiatives in the Governor’s proposed budget for 2015-17.