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Spring Regional Spotlight: Land Information Challenges & Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin - Panel
Spring Regional Spotlight: Land Information Challenges & Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin - Panel

You won't want to miss this exciting Panel Discussion on Land Information Challenges & Opportunities in Rural Wisconsin; and you won't if you register for the upcoming Spring Regional Meeting. Panel Members: Carrie Morrell, GIS/Land Information Coordinator at Clark County. I’ve been... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted05/13/2024


Spring Regional Spotlight: GIS and Communications, An (Un)usual Link...
Spring Regional Spotlight: GIS and Communications, An (Un)usual Link...

GIS and Communications, An (Un)Usual LinkMyron Oestreich, Medical Examiner – Juneau County, will be seen and heard at the Spring Regional Meeting, discussing the ham radio link in emergency communications. In 2003, Myron earned his general class license and his extra in 2020. Myron has... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted05/10/2024


Spring Regional Spotlight: The Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework
Spring Regional Spotlight: The Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework

While attending the upcoming Spring Regional Meeting, watch for Sarah Kussow, Watershed/GIS Specialist for Outagamie County Land Conservation. She will be presenting on The Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework. Approximately half of the surface water drainage basins in Wisconsin now... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted05/8/2024


Spring Regional Spotlight: Updating and Tracking Road Pavement Ratings
Spring Regional Spotlight: Updating and Tracking Road Pavement Ratings

Another highlight of the upcoming Spring Regional Meeting, Tyler DeBruin of the Town of Grand Chute will be presenting on Updating and Track Road Pavement Ratings. Every community in the State of Wisconsin is required to update their road ratings every other year. These are more commonly known as... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted04/29/2024


Spring Regional Spotlight: EOC Lifeline Survey 123 and Dashboard
Spring Regional Spotlight: EOC Lifeline Survey 123 and Dashboard

Another great presentation is lined up for the Spring Regional Meeting, EOC Lifeline Survey 123 and Dashboard. Join us for a session presented by Max Grueneberg on how Calumet County enables municipalities to submit their lifeline status, at regular intervals during an emergency in accordance... Continue Reading

Postedby Maggie Bennett
Date posted04/24/2024


Spring Regional Spotlight: Utilizing GIS in the Big Eau Pleine Watershed
Spring Regional Spotlight: Utilizing GIS in the Big Eau Pleine Watershed

Join us at the upcoming Spring Regional Meeting to learn how GIS is being utilized for project planning and analysis in the Big Eau Pleine Watershed. Listen to seasoned conservationists, Matt Repkin and Kirstie Heidenreich, give insight on how they’ve utilized GIS and other data and mapping... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted04/23/2024


Pro-West & Associates Offering On Demand Legal Description Training
Pro-West & Associates Offering On Demand Legal Description Training

Pro-West & Associates now has on-demand legal description training! Continue Reading

Date posted04/18/2024


Member Spotlight: Zakry Schwartz
Member Spotlight: Zakry Schwartz

Zakry Schwartz, as one of the youngest LIOs in history and a recipient of the 2024 Emerging Leader award, is undoubtedly a figure worth spotlighting. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted04/17/2024


2024 Spring Regional Social Events
2024 Spring Regional Social Events

The Spring Education Committee has lined up two great networking social events for the 2024 Spring Regional in Marshfield: Wednesday Night (June 5th)Come join us for a night of axe throwing and other games at The Grey Dog Axe Throwing in Downtown Marshfield. Enjoy the full experience of training,... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted04/16/2024


The Scholarship Endowment Surpasses $80,000!!!
The Scholarship Endowment Surpasses $80,000!!!

The Scholarship Endowment surpasses $80,000!!! Continue Reading

Postedby Adam Derringer
Date posted04/15/2024


2024 Spring Regional Registration is Open!
2024 Spring Regional Registration is Open!

The WLIA Spring Education committee is excited to announce that registration for our 2024 Spring Regional Meeting is now open! Join us June 5-7th, 2024 at Hotel Marshfield in Marshfield, WI! We've got some great informative educational sessions planned, and fun networking events in store for you.... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted04/9/2024


Accepting Applications for the Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Accepting Applications for the Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Do you know a student in Geography, GIS, or a related field? Please encourage them to apply for the Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship. This year the WLIA Foundation is awarding up to three (3) scholarships of $1,500 each. If you are a student, don't be shy, apply! Apply for the Damon Anderson... Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted04/3/2024