Register Today for the PLSS Forum

March 20, 2018

There is still time to register for the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Forum “Meet me at the Corner” scheduled for Wednesday, April 4th at the Grand Lodge Waterpark Resort in Rothschild, WI. So far, …

A Concept for a State Geospatial Data Portal

August 1, 2017

The State Cartographer’s Office drafted a position paper presenting a concept for a state geospatial data portal that goes beyond immediate needs and attempts to address some of the critical issues related to user requirements for geospatial data access in Wisconsin. This paper tries to consider how the state of Wisconsin should invest in geospatial infrastructure for the future, in order to maximize the return on the investment made over the last three decades through the Land Information Program.

The WIREdata case and its implications for Wisconsin geospatial data

On June 25, 2008, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an opinion in WIREdata Inc. v. Village of Sussex (2008 WI 69), after nearly seven years of litigation between WIREdata, Inc. and the villages of Sussex and Thiensville, and the city of Port Washington. The litigation touches on Wisconsin state public records law and its application to electronic databases. This publication summarizes the WIREdata case, and highlights the potential impact of the decision on access to geospatial data maintained by government agencies.

Wisconsin Aerial Imagery: A Blueprint for Moving the State Forward

This discussion paper proposes an implementation strategy for a Wisconsin statewide aerial imagery program. The recommendations in this document were developed following an open and participatory process conducted in 2012 and 2013 where imagery stakeholders throughout Wisconsin provided their insights and requirements for a statewide aerial imagery plan.

Wisconsin Presidents Council

July 24, 2017

The Wisconsin Presidents Council (WPC) was established in 1996 to improve communications between the many professional associations in Wisconsin having a stake in land information and land information modernization. From the beginning, the specific focus of the WPC has been on sharing information regarding current and future legislation affecting land information in Wisconsin.

WIGICC voting opens

July 30, 2012

Voting has opened for several open positions on the Wisconsin Geographic Information Coordination Council.

WIGICC seeks nominations

June 18, 2012

The Wisconsin Geographic Information Coordination Council is looking for representatives in seven different sectors.