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Only a few spots left on the Ashland Mural Trolley!
Only a few spots left on the Ashland Mural Trolley!

There are only a few spots remaining on the Trolley Bus Mural Tour at the Spring Conference! This 75-minute trolley ride through downtown Ashland will take you past over 20 murals painted by local artists. If you’re interested in attending, be sure to sign up soon. If you’re going on... Continue Reading

Postedby Pamela Ledin
Date posted05/4/2026


Important: Register for the Spring Conference by Friday!
Important: Register for the Spring Conference by Friday!

Register Now! If you’re planning to attend the Spring Conference, please do your best to register by Friday, May 8th. Although registration will remain open until the start of the conference, we need to get a headcount to the caterer by May 8th. Registering before then will ensure that... Continue Reading

Postedby Pamela Ledin
Date posted05/4/2026


Esri, Esri, who can I turn to?
Esri, Esri, who can I turn to?

You don't have to call Jenny at 867-5309; we've got two fantastic speakers from Esri who you can turn to for the WLIA Spring Conference in Ashland May 18-20! Mitch Winiecki will kick off our conference with True Stories of Adventure. His 3D maps and stories about mountaineering are sure to... Continue Reading

Postedby Pamela Ledin
Date posted04/30/2026


Order your WLIA neck gaiter NOW!
Order your WLIA neck gaiter NOW!

Order your WLIA neck gaiter NOW! Continue Reading

Postedby Pamela Ledin
Date posted04/21/2026


WLIA Spring Conference: Reminder to Register!
WLIA Spring Conference: Reminder to Register!

Attention to any passengers of the Procrastination: The Hotel Chequamegon is in sight! The WLIA Spring Conference is now just over a month away. We’ve published the final agenda, and the caterers are already planning their meals. If you’ll be joining us in Ashland, be sure to register... Continue Reading

Postedby Pamela Ledin
Date posted04/15/2026


Member Spotlight: Cody Brommerich
Member Spotlight: Cody Brommerich

We’re continuing to bring you the Member Spotlight series to help us all get to know each other better! Do you know a WLIA colleague who deserves to be featured? Please fill out this form so that we can highlight them! I'm very happy to introduce one of our new WLIA Board members, Cody... Continue Reading

Postedby Pamela Ledin
Date posted04/14/2026


Map out your future: Apply for the WLIA Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Map out your future: Apply for the WLIA Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Are you ready for more latitude in your studies? You can "Go Your Own Way" but first check out our scholarship opportunity! The Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship is now open to all Land Information, Cartography, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-inclined post-secondary students. This... Continue Reading

Postedby Kimberly Christman
Date posted04/10/2026


WLIA Ashland Conference Social Events
WLIA Ashland Conference Social Events

When registering for the WLIA 2026 Spring Conference in Ashland, be sure to also register for our social events! Check out the details below, plus find all of the other information on registration, room block, and the agenda on the Spring Conference Page. Houghton Falls Hike (Free)Sunday,... Continue Reading

Postedby Pamela Ledin
Date posted04/1/2026


Register Now! WLIA Spring Conference: Ashland
Register Now! WLIA Spring Conference: Ashland

DON'T DELAY, COME TO WLIA, ON CHEQUAMEGON BAY, AND REGISTER TODAY! The WLIA Spring Conference in Ashland is now only two months away, meaning that REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Not only do we already have a great lineup of presentations, Ashland is a new location for our conference and it's a... Continue Reading

Postedby Pamela Ledin
Date posted03/18/2026


2026 Fall Conference Proposals - Due March 31st
2026 Fall Conference Proposals - Due March 31st

Planning is already in motion for the 2026 WLIA Fall Conference, and this year marks an exciting milestone. WLIA is partnering with the Geospatial Professional Network (GPN) to host their annual gathering alongside our event from October 12–15, 2026, at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. This... Continue Reading

Postedby Monique Hassman
Date posted03/17/2026


Presenting the Maps That Made the Biggest Splash in the Waterpark Capital of the World!
Presenting the Maps That Made the Biggest Splash in the Waterpark Capital of the World!

Presenting the Maps That Made the Biggest Splash in the Waterpark Capital of the World! Continue Reading

Postedby Grace White
Date posted03/16/2026


Annual Conference Photos on Flickr
Annual Conference Photos on Flickr

Photos from the 2026 WLIA Annual Conference in Wisconsin Dells are now up on Flickr! Enjoy taking a look at the photos from our conference; thank you to everyone who attended and made it such an enjoyable event! Did you take any photos during the conference that you'd like to share? Please fill... Continue Reading

Postedby Pamela Ledin
Date posted03/11/2026