State GIO reflects on his first year
November 22, 2006
Although progress has been slower than he originally hoped, David Mockert says he has witnessed much progress toward a bright future for enterprise GIS in the state of Wisconsin.
Tagged As: Coordination
Items related to the cooperative development of geographic and land information systems, and geospatial data.
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.
Imagery for the Nation initiative gains support
At its October 20 meeting, the WLIA Board of Directors approved an endorsement of the Imagery for the Nation (IFTN) initiative as proposed by the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC).
Statewide GIS strategic planning progresses
July 14, 2006
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.
WLIA Emergency Management Task Force report identifies 15 key recommendations
Recently-released final report examines the current utilization of geospatial technology for emergency management in Wisconsin. GIS is making some headway in the emergency management community, but we have a long way to go.
New coordinate systems education strategy planned
With the Wisconsin County Coordinate Systems redesign now complete, many are wondering when WISCRS is “official.”
Updated County Land Information Plans Available
June 8, 2006
Documents outline planned activities over the next 5 years
Statewide GIS planning is in high gear
May 19, 2006
Two federal grants are funding a statewide GIS strategic planning effort, and an initiative to establish a Wisconsin GIS coordination council.
Please complete the Imagery for the Nation survey
NSGIC seeks your input on the proposed nationwide digital orthophoto program.