Virtual Annual Conference Primer
Watch this first! Deputy Director Bridget Nolan will give you the lay of the land so you get the most out of the Virtual Annual Conference experience.
- Whyindoormaps for 9-1-1 and what you need to know
- Where willindoormaps come from and how will they be maintained over time
- Innovative techniques for scaling locally authoritative crowdsourcing ofindoormaps across states
Satellite Imagery to Guide Natural Disaster Recovery
As climate change accelerates, and natural disasters become more frequent and severe, there is a growing need for governments, companies, and nonprofits to have a clear understanding of what is happening on the ground.
Strengthening Our Democracy through Data Accuracy
Every voter in this country deserves a correct ballot and to vote in the right contests. We, the people, rightfully expect accuracy and transparency in our electoral process - all in the name of voter confidence.
Cataloging Aerial Imagery Collection and Forecasting Future Collections at all Levels of GovernmentAccurate geolocation of houses and roads is necessary to ensure the highest quality spatial accuracy in the decennial census and other surveys comducted by the US Census Bureau. Learn about efforts to enhance coordination between neighboring states.
Fresh PIE: New Mexico's Piping Hot "Property Information Exchange"In this case study, learn about the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department's support of operations of the County Assessor offices in 33 counties. The business modernization project leverages a relational and geospatial database.
Leveraging Open Source GISIn this session, learn how to amplify the capabilities of your GIS toolkit by integrating cutting-edge open source libraries.
Managing and Distributing Statewide Lidar DataIn this session, learn how everybody - not only geospatial experts - can ingest, catalog, and publish point cloud and other data types (raster, vector, elevation, and photo mesh) for dissemination via the web.
Putting 3DEP Data to Work3D Elevation Program data provides three-dimensional representations of landscape and constructed features. This session highlights the application of this valuable National Geospatial Data Asset and encourages participants to explore the use of 3DEP data.
States Riparian Areas Base MapRiparian areas are important natural resources that are rich in biodiversity and ecological and hydrological functions. In this session, explore a robust GIS model to quantify riparian areas utilitizing free available data and hydrological inputs.
Ten Things You May Not Have Known about ArcGIS and Why They’re Relevant for State GIOs
Esri focuses on delivering tools to meet the needs of their diverse users to aid sound decision-making and help them do their jobs. This is done by gathering input and advancing the capabilities of the ArcGIS platform, a comprehensive geospatial platform that supports multiple communities.
The Emerging Role of the Chief Data Officer and What it Means for Geospatial
This session will cover best practices for successful statewide data programs, how geospatial technologies and practitioners can partner with CDOs to support improving public policy and service delivery, especially as states begin to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trials and Tribulations of Extracting National Hydrography Dataset Flowlines from IfSAR-Derived Digital Elevation Models: Some New ApproachesThis session discusses differences between lidar-derived and IfSAR-derived digital elevation models (DEMs) relative to flowline extraction, preparing DEM surfaces and feature extraction, and challenges with using IfSAR-derived DEMs in Alaska.
Who, What, and Where: A Guide to Federal Geospatial Resources for StatesAs geospatial information becomes the foundation for more and more initiatives, the federal government has a multitude of agencies that collect, analyze, store, and distribute spatial data. This session focuses on imagery resources.