UWSP receives $1.7 million for GIS Center
April 7, 2008
A new grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will develop a Geographic Information Systems Center at UW-Stevens Point.
Tagged As: Wisconsin Geospatial News
Wisconsin geospatial news published by the Wisconsin State Cartographer’s office, Madison, WI.
Schultz appointed as Rock County Real Property Lister
April 4, 2008
Michelle Schultz steps into a new role for Rock County.
ESRI master purchase agreement hits a snag
The agreement used by state and local governments in Wisconsin to purchase Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. software has expired, but the company is considering interim pricing options while the contract is negotiated with the WI Department of Administration.
American Geographical Society Library celebrating 30 years
April 1, 2008
Staff and friends of the world renowned geographic and map library at UW-Milwaukee will mark 30 years in Wisconsin on May 30th.
Q and A: How are unincorporated communities added to the official state highway map?
March 31, 2008
The procedure for getting “on the map” is guided by several practical policies set by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. What are they?
Street View lands in southern Wisconsin
March 28, 2008
Google’s sometimes controversial street-level photography recently made its debut in the Milwaukee and Madison areas.
UW Local Government Center offers open records telecon
March 3, 2008
Confused about open records laws? Check out this April 17th teleconference at your local UW Extension office.
Wisconsinites honored by ASPRS
February 22, 2008
Frank Scarpace and Barney Schur are among the winners of the 2008 American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Fellow Award.
Loopt tackles location
How many times have you overheard a cell phone conversation begin with “Where ya at?” A small California company is attempting to solve that problem.
Updated infosheets now online
February 19, 2008
Grab a SCO “infosheet” for a quick rundown on digital orthophotography in Wisconsin, finding PLSS and geodetic control monuments, or the proposed Wisconsin geographic information coordination council.