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Google Maps: The next generation of online maps

The new online mapping service from Google is quickly stealing market share from MapQuest.

Consumer “Geoviz” software brings digital Earth to the masses

Two 3-D geovisualization software packages are worth a look, and you can’t beat the price.

David Woodward receives Earle J. Fennel Award from ACSM

The late David Woodward was posthumously awarded the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) Earle J. Fennel award for 2005.

NSGIC hosts mid-year event

“Fifty States Initiative” unveiled at mid-year conference in Annapolis, Maryland in mid-March. Madison will host the NSGIC annual conference in 2007.

WLIA Coordinate Systems Task Force update

Effort to redesign county coordinate systems moving forward with endorsements from WSLS and WLIA; funding provided through WLIP strategic initiative grant.

WLIA announces new scholarship

A great opportunity for students studying land information and geospatial technologies at tech colleges and universities in Wisconsin.

2005 Cooperative Agreements Program grants announced

The National Geospatial Programs Office (NGPO) of the U.S. Geological Survey recently announced the availability of the 2005 Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP).

Grants Enable WISCLINC and Web Services Progress

Recent SCO projects look at standards and interoperability

Governor proposes Land Information Program leadership changes

Land Information Board and Land Council will disappear, WI Department of Administration to take on their duties.

Path to Best Practices for Geodata Licensing Still Uncertain

Two local experts report on a recent national study on geographic data licensing, and some relevant findings in Wisconsin, at the 2005 WLIA Conference.