WIGICC dissolves
August 28, 2015
Today WIGICC passed a resolution to dissolve the Council.
Tagged As: Wisconsin Geospatial News
Wisconsin geospatial news published by the Wisconsin State Cartographer’s office, Madison, WI.
New Wisconsin State Geologist named
August 19, 2015
Dr. Ken Bradbury has been named as the new State Geologist.
SCO Annual Report now available for 2014-15
August 18, 2015
The SCO has published its 2014-15 Annual Report.
Reduction to State Cartographer’s Office budget anticipated
August 14, 2015
Information about an anticipated cut in funding to the State Cartographer’s Office, and possible implications.
Report on plans for a new national spatial reference system now available
August 6, 2015
The National Geodetic Survey has announce that the final “Report from the 2015 Geospatial Summit on Improving the National Spatial Reference System” is now available.
Statewide parcel database of Wisconsin now available online
July 31, 2015
The Version 1 Statewide Parcel Database, the state’s first publically available statewide digital parcel map, is now available online.
UW-Madison implements drone policy
July 29, 2015
Details of UW-Madison’s new policy on aerial drone (unmanned aircraft) use on UW-Madison property or where university-affiliated activities occur.
USGS now accepting proposals for FY15/16 3D Elevation Program
July 23, 2015
The U.S. Geological Survey recently issued the FY15/FY16 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for their 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). The BAA provides detailed information on how to partner with the USGS and other Federal agencies to acquire high-quality 3D Elevation data.
Giglierano takes over as Geographic Information Officer
July 20, 2015
Jim previously worked at the Iowa Geological and Water Survey, and most recently at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Version 1 Interim Report – Webinar
July 16, 2015
Thanks to all who attended the V1 Interim Report Webinar. We had a great turn-out with a total of 72 attendees and we received about 22 different questions from the audience.