NYS GIS Association News

Regional Committee Video on Use of GIS for COVID Operations Now Available

Sep 12, 2020

On August 19th the Regional Committee of the NYS GIS Association organized a webinar to highlight the use of GIS for COVID related operations. The webinar focused on the use of geocoded, precision location data to map and analyze COVID positive cases and contact...

Draft NSDI Strategic Plan Released for Public Comment

Sep 3, 2020

NEW Draft NSDI Strategic Plan Released for Public Comment (August 27, 2020) The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is seeking public comment on the draft strategic plan for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). Comments are due by September 17, 2020....

eSpatially – Focus on Hudson River Flooding Impacts

Sep 1, 2020

The latest post from NYS GIS Association member Sam Wear, “Focus on Hudson River Flooding Impacts”, posted August 26, 2020, is available on his website eSpatially New York. "The Hudson River Flood Impact Decision Support System (HRFIDSS) is an online mapping...

2020 Special GIS Awards in the Fight Against COVID

Aug 26, 2020

We have all endured the most extraordinary circumstances over the past few months. Every aspect of our lives has been impacted. Let’s bring a positive to these trying times and showcase some of the incredible GIS work that you or your colleagues have been doing to...

The 2020 Census is Happening Now

Aug 1, 2020

Don't forget, you can still respond to the 2020 Census online at 2020census.gov by using a desktop computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet if you haven’t done so already. Encourage friends, family, and colleagues to complete the census form, which can be done safely,...

eSpatially – Green Map 2020: Evolving with Technology and Staying Community Focused

Jul 30, 2020

The latest post from NYS GIS Association member Sam Wear, “Green Map 2020: Evolving with Technology and Staying Community Focused”, posted July 30, 2020, is available on his website eSpatially New York. "While “green” mapping was one of its early defining products and...

eSpatially – COVID Era Geospatial Applications to Support Empire State Communities

Jul 2, 2020

The latest post from NYS GIS Association member Sam Wear, “COVID Era Geospatial Applications to Support Empire State Communities”, posted July 1, 2020, is available on his website eSpatially New York. "NYS Department of Health (DOH) COVID-19 reporting has improved...