Tagged As: Wisconsin Geospatial News

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

Save the date: WROC Webinar September 10th

August 18, 2009

Fire up your favorite Web browser at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10th to hear the latest on the Wisconsin Regional Orthophotography Consortium, and plans for 2010 imagery in Wisconsin.

Looking Forward – Part Two

July 2, 2009

In Part Two of this series, retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch challenges the Wisconsin geospatial community to stay the course, and tackle the issues that may seem daunting.

Looking Back – Part One

June 17, 2009

Retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch reflects on the last 18 years, describes where he thinks things are headed, and what it will take to get there.

SCO and GIO to host second live broadcast

June 12, 2009

On June 18th staff members from the State Cartographer’s Office and the State Geographic Information Office will host a 60-minute “live” web-based broadcast to discuss activities within each office, provide updates on recent events, and answer e-mailed questions from the viewing audience

GIS Council and Network meeting on June 10th

June 3, 2009

Come to Wausau and add your voice to the discussion.

More statewide orthophotos in 2010 possible

Wisconsin may be in line for statewide 1-meter resolution digital orthophoto coverage sooner than expected due to a recent decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Koch retirement reception set for June 19th

June 2, 2009

Join us at the Lowell Center on the UW-Madison campus to send retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch off in style.

Search begins for next State Cartographer

May 21, 2009

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a person to fill the position of State Cartographer, currently held by retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch.

New SCO coordinate reference systems guide now available

The newly-revised 119-page publication contains general background information on map projections and coordinate systems, as well as specific coordinate systems design parameters used in Wisconsin.

WIGICC visits Homeland Security Council

April 29, 2009

The Wisconsin Homeland Security Council heard a brief presentation on April 15th regarding value of good geographic information, and the necessity of coordination to share and make use of that information.