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It's Time for a Road Trip, and I Call Shotgun!
It's Time for a Road Trip, and I Call Shotgun!

Come on a road trip to see what Wisconsin’s official state highway map can teach us about road safety, highway expansion, attracting visitors, Wisconsin Governors, travel, and more in Christine Koeller’s presentation at the WLIA Spring Regional on Friday, May 19th. First printed in... Continue Reading

Postedby Kimberly Christman
Date posted03/31/2023


Board of Directors appoints 2023-2024 Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs
Board of Directors appoints 2023-2024 Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs

The 2023-2024 WLIA Board of Directors met March 15th-17th to appoint Chairs and Vice-Chairs to the WLIA Committees and begin the work on the activities for 2023-2024. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted03/29/2023


Spring Regional Spotlight: A Boundary Survey Becomes a Land Survey
Spring Regional Spotlight: A Boundary Survey Becomes a Land Survey

Imagine, if you will, a “parcel” of land with 20 separate legal descriptions. Throw in some gaps, overlaps, encroachments, vanishing streams, ponds, floodways, possibly the kitchen sink... Now add an exterior line defined by a long-abandoned rail corridor having no track remaining... Continue Reading

Postedby Kimberly Christman
Date posted03/29/2023


Annual Conference Keynote and Hybrid Track Presentation Recordings Available
Annual Conference Keynote and Hybrid Track Presentation Recordings Available

If you attended either the in-person or virtual 2023 Annual Conference, you can view recorded videos of the plenaries and the hybrid track presentations. Continue Reading

Postedby Shelley Witte
Date posted03/28/2023


Proof of Paid Membership Dues or Event Registration
Proof of Paid Membership Dues or Event Registration

A how-to guide for getting proof of payment for your employer. Continue Reading

Postedby Shelley Witte
Date posted03/23/2023


Spring Regional Social Events
Spring Regional Social Events

We've got two great events to enjoy with your fellow members at the Spring Regional Continue Reading

Postedby Kimberly Christman
Date posted03/23/2023


Two Great Spring Regional Workshop Options
Two Great Spring Regional Workshop Options

Which one will you choose! Continue Reading

Postedby Kimberly Christman
Date posted03/22/2023


2023 Spring Regional Registration is Open!
2023 Spring Regional Registration is Open!

The sun is out and we're looking towards spring! Continue Reading

Postedby Kimberly Christman
Date posted03/20/2023


Hot off the Presses!
Hot off the Presses!

WLIA Members showcase GIS and its value to larger audiences. Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Meinert
Date posted03/16/2023


2023 Annual Conference Roundup
2023 Annual Conference Roundup

We take one last look at the conference... Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted03/14/2023


Behold the Leaders of the Pack! 2023 WLIA Map Contest Awards
Behold the Leaders of the Pack! 2023 WLIA Map Contest Awards

In case you missed it, check out our winners! Continue Reading

Postedby Mike Seidel
Date posted03/13/2023


2023 Annual Conference Best Presentation Award Goes to...
2023 Annual Conference Best Presentation Award Goes to...

Congratulations to Brad Blumer from the City of Waukesha for receiving the 2023 WLIA Best Presentation Award! Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted03/10/2023