Tagged As: Wisconsin Geospatial News

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

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.

Geospatial data eligible for 911 funding

April 23, 2009

An amendment passed by the Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance adds a provision to the state budget bill that would allow local governments to recoup certain expenses associated with maintaining 911 systems.

UW Applied Population Lab holding open house

April 14, 2009

The UW-Madison experts on population information and school enrollment projections invite you to stop by on April 23rd to learn more about their projects and ongoing activities that utilize GIS.

Lillesand named as next Honorary Member of ASPRS

April 13, 2009

Wisconsin’s own Tom Lillesand receives the highest honor bestowed upon members of the American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing.

Council builds collaborations with Homeland Security Council, next meeting set

Following up on their February 11th meeting, the Council will gather this Thursday April 16th in Stevens Point to discuss next steps in their development.

SCO receives WLIA Outstanding Contribution Award

March 9, 2009

The State Cartographer’s Office gets kudos for their combined service of 55 years to the Wisconsin Land Information Association.

Maps really do matter!

State agencies unite on February 13th to demonstrate the power of GIS.

SCO and GIO to host live broadcast

February 24, 2009

On the afternoon of Friday, March 6, staff members from the State Cartographer’s Office and the State Geographic Information Office will host a 90-minute “live” web-based broadcast on a range of issues relevant to geospatial professionals around the state.

State agencies hosting GIS exposition on February 13

February 9, 2009

The State Agency Geographic Information Coordination Team is sponsoring the event called “Maps Matter: Working Together for Wisconsin.”  The goal is to educate legislators and agency managers on the role and importance of GIS in serving our citizens.

Miskowiak takes on new challanges with UWSP GIS Center

February 3, 2009

Doug Miskowiak, formerly with the UW-Stevens Point Center for Land Use Education, recently took a new job at UWSP to kick-start their Professional GIS Certificate Program.