2006 ESRI Wisconsin User Group call for presentations
July 17, 2006
The annual gathering of Wisconsin ESRI users set is for November 1-2 in Appleton.
Tagged As: Wisconsin Geospatial News
Wisconsin geospatial news published by the Wisconsin State Cartographer’s office, Madison, WI.
Association provides insights on data privacy, policy and access
July 16, 2006
In June, WLIA held a regional workshop to discuss land records privacy, copyright, data distribution and GIS law.
From NOAA to UW-Madison, Dr. Alan Vonderohe proves his versatility
A summer job grew into a lifelong career for the retiring UW-Madison professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Watching students learn and grow was his greatest reward for the past 27 years.
Where open source, open standards, and open policy fit in Wisconsin GIS
July 14, 2006
No doubt you’ve heard the terms ‘open’ or ‘interoperable’ thrown around lately in the GIS arena, but why is this important?
2005 Second Edition TIGER/Line files now available
Data for 14 Wisconsin counties updated as part of the ongoing Census TIGER/Master Address File Accuracy Improvement Project.
Where are we headed?
SCO staff recently capped off a six-month long process with the unveiling of a new 2006-2009 strategic plan. Tell us what you think!
Staffing news from around the state
Read more about the accomplishments of your Wisconsin colleagues.
Are we there yet… how are distances for highway signs measured?
Is it the edge of town? Or maybe the main post office? The answer is: neither!
Practical applications of geospatial technology
Thanks to an ongoing evolution of technology, geospatial information is becoming more accessible to the public for a wider-range of interesting uses.
Statewide GIS strategic planning progresses
The core planning team’s primary goal is to identify critical statewide GIS challenges that will occur over the next 3-5 years, and propose recommendations to meet those challenges.