New Natural Earth map product has significant Madison influences

A gorgeous new global map dataset available at 1:10 million, 1:50 million, and 1:110 million scales received considerable support and guidance from many folks in the Madison-area.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security needs your feedback

In cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) recently put together two surveys aimed at improving two federal geospatial programs.

New topo maps in the works for Wisconsin

The U.S. Geological Survey will release the next generation of digital topographic maps for Wisconsin in the summer of 2010 as part of their new “US Topo” product line.

Lio-tech listserv now doa-landinfo

The address of the defacto Wisconsin GIS  mailing list recently changed.

More LiDAR coming to Wisconsin in 2010?

Two grant opportunities could fund a significant amount of LiDAR acquisitions in Wisconsin next year.

Census Boundary and Annexation Survey underway

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting the Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS) to update their records regarding changes to legal boundaries, names, and governmental status of all governmental units.

Presentation and archived video from SCO-GIO broadcast available

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.

California public records case raises new questions about geosptial data

The California First Amendment Coalition recently announced closure of a three year legal battle with Santa Clara County over access to their geospatial data.

SCO and GIO to host third live broadcast on September 23rd

Tune in to learn more about our activities, hear updates on recent events, and ask any questions on your mind.

Webinar outlines status, future of statewide air photo efforts

In a September 10th online “webinar,” audience members learned the State of Wisconsin will receive $700,000 in federal funding for 2010 orthophotography.