Tagged As: Wisconsin Geospatial News

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

Census Boundary and Annexation Survey underway

November 30, 2009

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting the Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS) to update their records regarding changes to legal boundaries, names, and governmental status of all governmental units.

Greetings from the new State Cartographer

October 1, 2009

Join us in welcoming new State Cartographer Howard Veregin to Wisconsin!

Presentation and archived video from SCO-GIO broadcast available

September 25, 2009

Anyone who missed the September 23 online broadcast offered by the State Cartographer’s Office and Geographic Information Office can now view an online archive of the video.

California public records case raises new questions about geosptial data

September 23, 2009

The California First Amendment Coalition recently announced closure of a three year legal battle with Santa Clara County over access to their geospatial data.

SCO and GIO to host third live broadcast on September 23rd

September 14, 2009

Tune in to learn more about our activities, hear updates on recent events, and ask any questions on your mind.

Webinar outlines status, future of statewide air photo efforts

September 11, 2009

In a September 10th online “webinar,” audience members learned the State of Wisconsin will receive $700,000 in federal funding for 2010 orthophotography.

Veregin named State Cartographer

August 25, 2009

Former University of Minnesota Professor, and GIS Division lead at Rand McNally to take the helm of the State Cartographer’s Office.

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.