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Looking Back – Part One

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.

SCO and GIO to host second live broadcast

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

GIS Council and Network meeting on June 10th

Come to Wausau and add your voice to the discussion.

More statewide orthophotos in 2010 possible

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.

Koch retirement reception set for June 19th

Join us at the Lowell Center on the UW-Madison campus to send retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch off in style.

Search begins for next State Cartographer

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a person to fill the position of State Cartographer, currently held by retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch.

New SCO coordinate reference systems guide now available

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.

WIGICC visits Homeland Security Council

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.

Geospatial data eligible for 911 funding

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.

UW Applied Population Lab holding open house

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.