The latest Wisconsin geospatial news and information from the State Cartographers Office in Madison, WI. http://news.sco.wisc.edu Sat, 17 May 2008 15:01:11 +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=606&Itemid=35 Erik Mickelson has accepted a position as a GIS Services Architect working with Geographic Information Officer Curtis Pulford at the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Tue, 13 May 2008 09:04:23 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=600&Itemid=35 Wisconsinites willing to take a short trip to the west may be interested in some upcoming ArcGIS and LiDAR workshops happening in Minnesota. (Update: LiDAR workshop date changed to June 6.) Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=605&Itemid=35 Lee Samson, formerly with the WI Dept. of Transportation, has moved over to the DOA Division of Enterprise Technology where he will be working with Geographic Information Officer Curtis Pulford. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:02:03 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=604&Itemid=35 Everyone is invited to attend presentations by two finalists for the 2010 orthoimagery quality-based selection process. Tue, 06 May 2008 11:40:48 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=603&Itemid=35 Several nationally-known speakers plus the usual mix of local talent will discuss topics revolving around the conference theme of Democratizing the Multi-Purpose Land Information System: Impediments and Opportunities. Tue, 06 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=602&Itemid=35 An interesting pilot project looks at the feasibility of bringing selected maps from the Wisconsin Land Economic Inventory (a.k.a., the Bordner Survey ) into Google Earth. Fri, 02 May 2008 09:58:43 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=601&Itemid=35 The popular ESRI Wisconsin User Group annual conference is scheduled for October 9-10 at the Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:08:31 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=599&Itemid=35 Philanthropist, map collector, cartographer, and technology guru David Rumsey will speak on the UW-Madison campus on May 9th. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:46:49 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=598&Itemid=35 Ayres Associates recently announced the promotion of two veteran staffers. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:21:53 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=597&Itemid=35 After many months of work, the 2008 National Agriculture Imagery Program digital orthophoto project is now a reality, with flights scheduled to begin in June. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:00:00 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=596&Itemid=35 A new grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will develop a Geographic Information Systems Center at UW-Stevens Point. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:52:05 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=595&Itemid=35 Michelle Schultz steps into a new role for Rock County. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:40:32 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=594&Itemid=35 The agreement used by state and local governments in Wisconsin to purchase Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. software has expired, but the company is considering interim pricing options while the contract is negotiated with the WI Department of Administration. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:16:09 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=593&Itemid=35 Staff and friends of the world renowned geographic and map library at UW-Milwaukee will mark 30 years in Wisconsin on May 30th. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:00:24 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=592&Itemid=35 The procedure for getting on the map is guided by several practical policies set by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. What are they? Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:00:00 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=591&Itemid=35 Google's sometimes controversial street-level photography recently made its debut in the Milwaukee and Madison areas. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:55:02 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=590&Itemid=35 Confused about open records laws? Check out this April 17th teleconference at your local UW Extension office. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:29:45 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=589&Itemid=35 Frank Scarpace and Barney Schur are among the winners of the 2008 American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Fellow Award. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:57:17 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=588&Itemid=35 How many times have you overheard a cell phone conversation begin with Where ya at? A small California company is attempting to solve that problem. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:20:25 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=586&Itemid=35 Grab a SCO infosheet for a quick rundown on digital orthophotography in Wisconsin, finding PLSS and geodetic control monuments, or the proposed Wisconsin geographic information coordination council. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:55:02 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=585&Itemid=35 Wisconsin is one of 16 states identified by USDA as a “top priority” for imagery acquisition in 2008. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:28:18 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=584&Itemid=35 Curtis Pulford took over as the new state Geographic Information Officer in late December 2007 after working for the Wisconsin DOT for the past ten years. Curt talks about his new role in state government, and where he thinks things are headed in the future. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:07:48 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=583&Itemid=35 Don Dittmar, Waukesha County Land Information Systems Coordinator, has been selected to serve on the new National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC). Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:56:19 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=582&Itemid=35 Cristina Pearson, formerly with the Iowa County Department of Planning Development, recently moved to Ozaukee County to serve as their GIS Coordinator and Land Information Officer. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:50:47 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=581&Itemid=35 Doug Avoles recently left Applied Data Consultants in Eau Claire to join the Vernon County Land and Water Conservation Department. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:47:13 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=580&Itemid=35 Longtime Rock County Lister/LIO Paul Clayton is set to retire January 31st. Join him on January 29th for a farewell bash! Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:33:40 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=579&Itemid=35 The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency wants your data for homeland security applications. What's next on their list? Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:03:49 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=578&Itemid=35 An article by the La Crosse Tribune on a new spatial dataset yields some very interesting reader comments. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:46:33 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=577&Itemid=35 New high-resolution imagery for the Madison area, and Racine and Kenosha counties is now available for free from WisconsinView.org. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:46:53 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=576&Itemid=35 Mark your calendar for the premier gathering of Wisconsin geospatial professionals on February 27-29 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:44:27 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=575&Itemid=35 UW-Madison has an unparalleled collection of historic aerial photographs including a very rare and nearly-complete collection of the oldest aerial photos of the state, acquired by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from 1937-1941. A new project at UW-Madison will digitally scan and archive the entire collection, and make the photographs available to the general public via a web portal. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:41:18 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=574&Itemid=35 An evaluation of the DNR wetland permitting program by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee also includes recommendations for the Wisconsin Wetlands Inventory. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:55:05 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=573&Itemid=35 “Lasting Impressions: A Glimpse into the Legacy of Surveying” is a compilation of stories and photos from surveyors, geocachers, history buffs and enthusiasts from across the country. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:01:13 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=572&Itemid=35 A new report from the Wisconsin Geographic Information Coordination Council (WIGICC) Working Group outlines progress on the effort to establish a GIS council in Wisconsin. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:26:58 +0100 http://news.sco.wisc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=568&Itemid=35 Many riders have gone high-tech in recent years, and now carry GPS receivers with them on the trail. Unfortunately, snowmobile trails can be difficult to map, and digital data are very limited. What are some options? Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:00:00 +0100