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It's time to renew your WLIA membership! Plus some info on upcoming rates...
It's time to renew your WLIA membership! Plus some info on upcoming rates...

In order to keep up with covering expenses, the Board of Directors has opted for a modest increase to our membership dues, set to take effect in 2023. Continue Reading

Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted04/20/2022


Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts Legislative Maps
Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts Legislative Maps

On Friday, April 15th 2022, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court adopted the legislative maps developed by the GOP. Continue Reading

Postedby Caitlin Hagar-Kuhn
Date posted04/16/2022


The Minnesota GIS/LIS hosts their Spring Workshops on May 12th
The Minnesota GIS/LIS hosts their Spring Workshops on May 12th

The Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium is hosting Spring Workshops on May 12th. Continue Reading

Postedby Caitlin Hagar-Kuhn
Date posted04/16/2022


Now that you're all signed in...Register today!
Now that you're all signed in...Register today!

Register today for the Spring Regional Meeting! Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Meinert
Date posted04/15/2022


Dr. Ray Reser Joins the Spring Regional Lineup
Dr. Ray Reser Joins the Spring Regional Lineup

Dr Reser Brings an Indigenous Perspective on our Host City Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Meinert
Date posted04/7/2022


Hybrid GIS Days at UW-Milwaukee April 6-8
Hybrid GIS Days at UW-Milwaukee April 6-8

The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee is hosting GIS Days from April 6th through 8th. Continue Reading

Postedby Shelley Witte
Date posted03/21/2022


Recognizing WLIA's Leaders
Recognizing WLIA's Leaders

At the 2022 WLIA Annual Conference last month, we recognized several of WLIA's leaders for their dedication. Thank you for your service! Outgoing board members Shelley Witte, Sandy Disrud, Bryan Meyer, Kim Christman, Colter Sikora, and Laurel Hodkiewicz received Distinguished Service... Continue Reading

Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted03/20/2022


The President's Award goes to Colter Sikora!
The President's Award goes to Colter Sikora!

The President’s Award is a meritorious award given at the president’s discretion. The president may select someone at their discretion based on the support that person offers the president or the association. This year's recipient of the President's Award is Colter Sikora! While... Continue Reading

Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted03/18/2022


Brannick Beatse Receives Emerging Leader Award
Brannick Beatse Receives Emerging Leader Award

The Wisconsin Land Information Association held its 35th Annual Conference February 23rd - 25th, 2022. As part of the conference, WLIA recognized individuals and organizations for their significant achievements or service to the land information community. Brannick Beatse of Monroe County was... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted03/15/2022


Welcome to the Winners' Circle! - 2022 WLIA Map Contest Awards
Welcome to the Winners' Circle! - 2022 WLIA Map Contest Awards

It was wonderful to see map submissions again at the WLIA Annual Conference! 47 maps were either submitted virtually or delivered in-person at this year's Map Contest. We are grateful once again to have the sponsorship of Ruekert & Mielke, the volunteer help of numerous Association members,... Continue Reading

Postedby Colter Sikora
Date posted03/15/2022


Zachary Swingen Receives Emerging Leader Award
Zachary Swingen Receives Emerging Leader Award

The Wisconsin Land Information Association held its 35th Annual Conference February 23rd - 25th, 2022. As part of the conference, WLIA recognized individuals and organizations for their significant achievements or service to the land information community. Zachary Swingen of Milwaukee County was... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted03/14/2022


Spring Regional Meeting Call for Presentations
Spring Regional Meeting Call for Presentations

As the Spring Education Committee continues to plan for our Regional Meeting in Stevens Point, May 24-26, we invite our members and friends of WLIA to help fill the idea bucket! If you have a presentation to share, an important program update, or an idea about a topic you’d like to see,... Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Meinert
Date posted03/11/2022