WLIA conference final program now available

Get ready for the state’s premier GIS event.

New format unveiled for Mapping Bulletin

After several months of hard work, we’re finally ready to show off the new and improved Mapping Bulletin site. Let us know what you think!

Are you on the list?

Most of us don’t remember how we got on the de facto statewide geospatial e-mail listserv called “lio-tech.” For anyone that would like to join, here are the details.

 

ESRI offers ArcIMS map projections podcast

A new ESRI audio podcast aims to help you sort out common projection problems with ArcIMS, and why you should consider adding projection information to your web mapping services.

Harrower receives Distinguished Teaching Award

Dr. Mark Harrower, Assistant Professor of Geography/Cartography at UW-Madison, was recently awarded the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award.

Governor recommends continuing WLIP grants

Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle presented his 2007-09 Executive Budget to the State Legislature on Tuesday, February 13th.

Strategic plan for GIS in Wisconsin completed

Through the coordination efforts of the Wisconsin Land Information Association (WLIA), a strategic plan for GIS in the state has been completed and posted on the WLIA website. 

Will 2007 be the birth year for the WI Geographic Information Council?

It’s the New Year, always a good time to take a few moments to anticipate what the next twelve months may bring. For several reasons I am very excited about the potential prospect of good things happening in 2007.

NGS appoints Ellingson as new state advisor

John Ellingson of Black River Falls, WI has been named the new Wisconsin State Geodetic Advisor. The appointment was made in early December by the National Geodetic Survey (NGS).

Licht retires from Dane County

Early on in her 18-year career as Dane County Register-of-Deeds, Jane Licht was instrumental in the establishment of the Wisconsin Land Information Program.