New drone regulations introduced
January 11, 2016
The use of drones (Unmanned Aerial Systems) is becoming regulated across all levels of government.
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Save the date for the 2016 UW-Madison Geospatial Summit
January 7, 2016
The 2016 UW-Madison Geospatial Summit will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Gordon Commons on the UW-Madison campus.
Federal Aviation Administration planning to require registration of recreational drones
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to require registration of recreational drones (also known as UAS or Unmanned Aerial Systems) to mitigate safety concerns.
Study of Washington Island settlement history now available online
November 13, 2015
A study of the settlement history of Washington Island, Wisconsin, by Will Craig and colleagues is now available as an SCO publication.
Inaugural Meeting of Wisconsin Land Information Council Held in Oshkosh
November 3, 2015
Details of the first meeting of the the newly created Wisconsin Land Information Council.
Application period now open for the first series of GISP exams
September 30, 2015
The first “Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exams” now required for GISP certification will be offered November 12-17, 2015.
Wisconsin Land Information Council members appointed
September 1, 2015
The Secretary of the Department of Administration has appointed members to the Wisconsin Land Information Council.
New Wisconsin State Geologist named
August 19, 2015
Dr. Ken Bradbury has been named as the new State Geologist.