Esri Water Conference

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More than 320 water professional leaders gathered in Orlando, Florida, for the third annual Esri® Water Conference. The event presented an excellent opportunity for sharing of ideas and strategies to better management of water systems. Key agenda topics included optimization of field operations, efficient data/asset collection and inventory, and planning related to climate change as highlighted below. In the plenary session, Jack Dangermond (Esri President) addressed goals regarding improving efficiencies, accomplishing projects, and facilitating science-based decision-making. Jack wanted the conference to inspire water professional leaders, and to provide greater collaboration opportunities.

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An New Year, But Spatial Questions Abound

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An New Year, But Spatial Questions Abound

As we approach Inauguration Day for the incoming U.S. Presidential Administration, I continue to hope that geospatial information technology (IT) serves as an important decision-support tool for many of the Administration’s primary agenda items.  It is only by thoroughly understanding the spatial context of many of these issues that more informed decision-making occurs.

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Supporting Pennsylvania’s GIS Strategic Planning

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Supporting Pennsylvania’s GIS Strategic Planning

GeoDecisions is currently supporting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with its GIS strategic planning process. The Pennsylvania State Geospatial Coordinating Board (GeoBoard) sought an experienced strategic planning and facilitation firm to assist its efforts to derive a plan that guides GIS services and governance over the next three to five years. The GeoBoard’s mission is to provide advice and recommendations to the Governor and the public on geospatial interests, uniform data standards, coordination and efficiency in geospatial policy, and technology across different sectors. The GeoBoard is comprised of representatives from federal, state, and local government, in addition to utility and higher education sectors.

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GIS at Core of Planning and NEPA

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GIS at Core of Planning and NEPA

GeoDecisions is currently working with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and its planning partner organizations (MPOs/RPOs) to redesign and replatform its online process to capture and process forms, data, and environmental assessments related to project identification and scoping. This information and process drives the link between project planning and outreach activities and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). 

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