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WLIA Members, We are just over two weeks into Membership & Engagement Survey, and there's still time for your voice to make a difference! Your feedback is crucial in refining our programs, events, and advocacy work. Share Your Perspective Complete the Survey: We want to hear your thoughts... Continue Reading
As part of its ongoing collaboration with the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors (WSLS), WLIA has received the latest update from the WSLS Geospatial Committee regarding national efforts to modernize the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS). The committee reports that the National Society of... Continue Reading
The Judicial Privacy Law trailer legislation, 2025 Act 25, was enacted by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor on August 8, 2025. This act addresses the primary concerns of the Wisconsin Land Records Profession with the Judicial Privacy Law (2023 Act 235). Act 25 reduces the... Continue Reading
What's in a MUG? Well, this MUG (Municipal & Utilities User Group, if you have to ask) is full to the brim with three technical speakers and great content. Please join Jarod Fox and Addison Scufsa of ESRI, and Tyler DeBruin of the Town of Grand Chute, for some great discussion. Continue Reading
🏘️ Using GIS to Develop Affordable Housing Housing shortages and rising costs aren’t just problems for homebuyers—they challenge communities and government agencies alike. Many towns simply wait and hope for development to arrive. But in today’s competitive market, hope... Continue Reading
Join us at the WLIA Fall Conference for a special presentation featuring Wisconsin’s surveying professionals! This session is all about building stronger connections between land surveyors and the land information community. Whether you’re in GIS, real property, or land records,... Continue Reading
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 pleased to interview David Buehler, our WLIA President-Elect!... Continue Reading
Benjamin Wehmeier - President & CEO Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation Join us for an inspiring keynote on one of today’s most critical success drivers: collaboration. The Power of Partnerships and Collaboration In today’s rapidly changing world, no single... Continue Reading
The 2025 Fall Conference in Madison is coming up quick.! We are starting out Showcase Series for a preview of the exciting presentations and people that will abound at the Conference! Monday, October 13 @ 5:30pm 🏃 Damon Anderson Zero-K Fundraiser 🏃♀️ Get ready to not run, not walk, but... Continue Reading
WLIA Needs You! Without presentations, workshops, exhibitors, and sponsors the Annual Conference does not happen. Let’s work together to fill our exhibit hall, content tracks and workshops, AND build our networks. Click below to submit your presentations, workshops, register to be an... Continue Reading
Save the Date! The Geospatial Professional Network(GPN), formerly known as URISA, is bringing its annual conference, GIS-Pro to Milwaukee next year. The conference will take place at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, October 12-15, 2026. Stay tuned to learn about opportunities to... Continue Reading
Our final article in the series shares some parting wisdom. Continue Reading
