SCO welcomes new staffer
August 20, 2010
Timothy Kennedy recently joined our office to assist with the development and implementation of new geospatial technologies for many of our ongoing projects.
Tagged As: Wisconsin Geospatial News
Wisconsin geospatial news published by the Wisconsin State Cartographer’s office, Madison, WI.
Clint Brown tagged as EWUG keynote speaker
August 10, 2010
The ESRI Director of Software Products will open the popular Wisconsin conference scheduled for November 3-4 in Middleton.
DuMez honored by Brown Co. Home Builders for LiDAR project
August 3, 2010
Jeff DuMez, GIS/LIO coordinator for the Brown County Planning and Land Services Department, was recently recognized by the Brown County Home Builders Association for Brown County’s 2010 LiDAR project.
NSGIC offers free online National Grid training presentation
Check out this recording from a recent online session sponsored by the National States Geographic Information Council on the U.S. National Grid “geoaddressing” system.
New USGS topographic maps now available for Wisconsin
August 2, 2010
In response to the need for updated topographic maps, the U.S. Geological Survey has developed a national map series called the US Topo.
2010 NAIP flights making headway, IR band to be included
July 28, 2010
For the first time in Wisconsin, users will have access to a fourth near-infrared band as part of the popular federal imagery program.
Wisconsinites honored by ESRI
July 27, 2010
Mapping Specialists, Ltd. and the City of Marshfield both received Special Achievement in GIS awards at the 2010 ESRI International User Conference in San Diego.
Too many cooks?
July 23, 2010
State Cartographer Howard Veregin shares some thoughts on the changing geospatial landscape and the role of the Wisconsin Geographic Information Coordination Council.
New WROC publication answers questions on statewide ortho product
July 16, 2010
The Wisconsin Regional Orthophotography Consortium’s latest “FAQ” explains the key specifications of a statewide 18-inch resolution orthophoto product expected during the summer of 2011.
WIGICC report ready for public review
June 11, 2010
The report identifies the major accomplishments of the WI Geographic Information Coordination Council since its inception in September 2008, and makes recommendations for the future.