New coordinate systems education strategy planned
July 14, 2006
With the Wisconsin County Coordinate Systems redesign now complete, many are wondering when WISCRS is “official.”
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Flood map modernization moving forward in Wisconsin
Nineteen of the state’s 72 counties have undergone revised floodplain mapping, with preliminary maps to be unveiled to the public this fall.
WLIA presidency full of challenges, but working with talented people made the job enjoyable
July 13, 2006
Ken Pabich, Director of Planning, Zoning & Land Information for Calumet County, completed his one-year term as President of the Wisconsin Land Information Association (WLIA) in March of 2006. What did he learn, and where is the association headed?
Updated County Land Information Plans Available
June 8, 2006
Documents outline planned activities over the next 5 years
Federal Government seeks geospatial efficiencies
May 19, 2006
In an attempt to make federal agencies operate more efficiently, a new geospatial ”Line-of Business” initiative was announced in March 2006.
Retiring UW-Madison professors to be honored on May 20th
The University of Wisconsin-Madison will honor Drs. Thomas Lillesand, Frank Scarpace and Alan Vonderohe for their nearly 90 years of combined service.
Soil mapping celebrated at capitol
A well-attended ceremony marks the completion of statewide digital soil maps.
2005 NAIP imagery now final
Full color, 1-meter imagery acquired during 2005 passed the USDA/FSA quality control tests, and will be available in geotiff format soon.
Statewide GIS planning is in high gear
Two federal grants are funding a statewide GIS strategic planning effort, and an initiative to establish a Wisconsin GIS coordination council.