Tagged As: Wisconsin Geospatial News

Wisconsin geospatial news published by the Wisconsin State Cartographer’s office, Madison, WI.

Lacy, Jim

December 20, 2016

Jim Lacy joined the SCO in 2004 as the Associate State Cartographer. He provides technical and managerial leadership for projects in our office, and frequently answers public inquiries on GIS, mapping, and technology topics. In addition, he serves as the primary coach for our student staff members, and working with them to build real-world skills for the future.

Moving Forward on a Statewide Wisconsin Geospatial Data Portal

December 7, 2016

SCO presents a concept for a state geospatial data portal that maximizes the return on the investment made over the last three decades through the Wisconsin Land Information Program.

DOA seeking input on future directions of Land Information Program

December 2, 2016

Responses to an online survey will help define “benchmarks” for counties to meet.

Suukjak Sep and other recent decisions by the Wisconsin Geographic Names Council

December 1, 2016

The Wisconsin Geographic Names Council is the state’s official geographic names authority.

LTSB receives national GIS award

November 18, 2016

The Wisconsin Legislative Technology Services Bureau was recently honored with the National States Geographic Information Council’s 2016 Geospatial Excellence: Innovator Award. 

How can geography help your business or organization?

November 3, 2016

Learn about mapping and GIS resources at UW-Madison at an exciting event on November 11, 2016.

Science Hall After Dark – November 11th

October 28, 2016

On Friday, November 11, 2016 we will celebrate 75 years of making maps in Science Hall; we hope you will join us!

Results of LiDAR training survey now available

October 26, 2016

See the results of our recent survey of lidar training needs.

V2 statewide parcel web app now available

October 21, 2016

The Version 2 Statewide Parcel Database Web Application is now available online.

UWM GIS Day scheduled for November 16th

The UWM GIS Council has again planned a full day of activities on campus that showcase Milwaukee-area GIS projects and resources.