Tagged As: Wisconsin Geospatial News

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

Council builds collaborations with Homeland Security Council, next meeting set

April 13, 2009

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.

WIREdata and public records under the microscope

February 2, 2009

New SCO publication looks at the potential impacts of a 2008 Wisconsin Supreme Court case on the Wisconsin geospatial community.

GIS in the economic stimulus plan?

January 28, 2009

Over the past several weeks at least three different proposals have been put forth making the case for the importance of GIS in rebuilding of the national economy. How do they compare?

Geospatial service providers encouraged to check out state VendorNet system

January 26, 2009

The State of Wisconsin contracting system will soon be updated to better reflect GIS service needs.

Shanley moving to D.C.

January 5, 2009

A familiar fixture in the Wisconsin geospatial community is heading east to work with Senator Bill Nelson in Washington, D.C.