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Commentary: What to expect at the WIGICC listening sessions

Taking time out for a half-day meeting is always hard.  Was it worth it? Absolutely!

Planning for Wisconsin GIS coordination council takes to the road

Five upcoming listening sessions are intended to gather ideas and feedback for developing the scope, composition and structure of the proposed Wisconsin Geographic Information Coordination Council.

 

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.

 

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.

Statewide GIS strategic plan nearing completion

Throughout the summer and fall this year, work has continued on the drafting of a statewide GIS strategic plan. A draft for comments was distributed in October, and a public review session is coming soon.

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.

GIS Strategic Planning Progresses

Planning Team Holds Third Meeting

Is Geocaching in your future?

Getting outdoors for some quality family time sounds like a great excuse for plunking down a couple hundred dollars on the latest GPS gear.

State Cartographer’s commentary

Wisconsin Public Service Commission deserves praise for including land information provisions in recent wireless 911 grant awards.