The latest Wisconsin geospatial news and information from the State Cartographers Office in Madison, WI. http://news.sco.wisc.edu Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:02:19 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/images/M_images/feed-icon-32x32.jpg http://news.sco.wisc.edu The latest Wisconsin geospatial news and information from the State Cartographers Office in Madison, WI. http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=668&Itemid=35 Join us in welcoming new State Cartographer Howard Veregin to Wisconsin! Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:48:53 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=667&Itemid=35 Anyone who missed the September 23 online broadcast offered by the State Cartographer's Office and Geographic Information Office can now view an online archive of the video. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:23 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=666&Itemid=35 The California First Amendment Coalition recently announced closure of a three year legal battle with Santa Clara County over access to their geospatial data. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:48:14 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=665&Itemid=35 Tune in to learn more about our activities, hear updates on recent events, and ask any questions on your mind. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:58:39 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=664&Itemid=35 In a September 10th online webinar, audience members learned the State of Wisconsin will receive $700,000 in federal funding for 2010 orthophotography. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:28:47 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=663&Itemid=35 Former University of Minnesota Professor, and GIS Division lead at Rand McNally to take the helm of the State Cartographer's Office. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:00:15 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=662&Itemid=35 Fire up your favorite Web browser at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10th to hear the latest on the Wisconsin Regional Orthophotography Consortium, and plans for 2010 imagery in Wisconsin. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=660&Itemid=35 In Part Two of this series, retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch challenges the Wisconsin geospatial community to stay the course, and tackle the issues that may seem daunting. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:02:26 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=659&Itemid=35 Retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch reflects on the last 18 years, describes where he thinks things are headed, and what it will take to get there. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:25:35 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=658&Itemid=35 On June 18th staff members from the State Cartographer’s Office and the State Geographic Information Office will host a 60-minute “live” web-based broadcast to discuss activities within each office, provide updates on recent events, and answer e-mailed questions from the viewing audience Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:39:51 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=657&Itemid=35 Come to Wausau and add your voice to the discussion. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:50:12 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=656&Itemid=35 Wisconsin may be in line for statewide 1-meter resolution digital orthophoto coverage sooner than expected due to a recent decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:21:40 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=655&Itemid=35 Join us at the Lowell Center on the UW-Madison campus to send retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch off in style. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:20:01 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=654&Itemid=35 The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a person to fill the position of State Cartographer, currently held by retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch. Thu, 21 May 2009 10:11:04 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=653&Itemid=35 The newly-revised 119-page publication contains general background information on map projections and coordinate systems, as well as specific coordinate systems design parameters used in Wisconsin. Thu, 21 May 2009 08:52:42 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=652&Itemid=35 The Wisconsin Homeland Security Council heard a brief presentation on April 15th regarding value of good geographic information, and the necessity of coordination to share and make use of that information. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:27:59 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=651&Itemid=35 An amendment passed by the Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance adds a provision to the state budget bill that would allow local governments to recoup certain expenses associated with maintaining 911 systems. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:59:29 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=650&Itemid=35 The UW-Madison experts on population information and school enrollment projections invite you to stop by on April 23rd to learn more about their projects and ongoing activities that utilize GIS. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:24:49 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=649&Itemid=35 Wisconsin's own Tom Lillesand receives the highest honor bestowed upon members of the American Society for Photogrammetry Remote Sensing. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:08:27 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=648&Itemid=35 Following up on their February 11th meeting, the Council will gather this Thursday April 16th in Stevens Point to discuss next steps in their development. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:55:43 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=647&Itemid=35 The State Cartographer's Office gets kudos for their combined service of 55 years to the Wisconsin Land Information Association. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:22:43 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=646&Itemid=35 State agencies unite on February 13th to demonstrate the power of GIS. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:40:12 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=645&Itemid=35 On the afternoon of Friday, March 6, staff members from the State Cartographer’s Office and the State Geographic Information Office will host a 90-minute “live” web-based broadcast on a range of issues relevant to geospatial professionals around the state. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:43:57 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=644&Itemid=35 The State Agency Geographic Information Coordination Team is sponsoring the event called Maps Matter: Working Together for Wisconsin. The goal is to educate legislators and agency managers on the role and importance of GIS in serving our citizens. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:47:35 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=643&Itemid=35 Doug Miskowiak, formerly with the UW-Stevens Point Center for Land Use Education, recently took a new job at UWSP to kick-start their Professional GIS Certificate Program. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:48:55 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=642&Itemid=35 New SCO publication looks at the potential impacts of a 2008 Wisconsin Supreme Court case on the Wisconsin geospatial community. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:07:38 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=641&Itemid=35 Over the past several weeks at least three different proposals have been put forth making the case for the importance of GIS in rebuilding of the national economy. How do they compare? Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:43:01 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=640&Itemid=35 The State of Wisconsin contracting system will soon be updated to better reflect GIS service needs. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:18:42 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=639&Itemid=35 A familiar fixture in the Wisconsin geospatial community is heading east to work with Senator Bill Nelson in Washington, D.C. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:00:00 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=638&Itemid=35 Members of the Wisconsin Geographic Information Coordination Council handled several important business items at their December 17th meeting in Green Bay, in addition to developing criteria for identifying high-impact projects to tackle in the coming months. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:55:28 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=637&Itemid=35 The Great Lakes Forum brings together federal, state, local, and private-sector representatives to discuss the federal program to improve elevation data throughout the region. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:06:01 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=636&Itemid=35 The interim Wisconsin Geographic Information Coordination Council hosted a kick-off meeting of a dynamic, statewide stakeholder meeting at the end of October. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:26:07 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=635&Itemid=35 After many months of negotiations, a deal that affects state and local Environmental Systems Research Institute purchases is finally signed, sealed, and delivered. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:42:10 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=634&Itemid=35 A well-known leader in the Wisconsin geospatial community announces his retirement, and the search begins for the next State Cartographer. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:55:25 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=632&Itemid=35 The interim Wisconsin Geographic Information Coordination Council met for the first time on September 23, 2008. Over the next two years, WIGICC will serve as the primary forum and coordinating body for geographic information and technology in the state of Wisconsin. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:10:31 +0100