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Annual Conference Content Deadline
Annual Conference Content Deadline

Can you hear that? It’s the countdown ticking away for the 2025 WLIA annual conference! We want to hear from you about your accomplishments, lessons learned, things that made you scratch your head, funny stories about a work project, etc. This year we are trying to focus on Collaborations... Continue Reading

Postedby Kimberly Christman
Date posted11/18/2024


How to Prepare for Wisconsin 2023 Act 235
How to Prepare for Wisconsin 2023 Act 235

2023 WI Act 235, also known as the Judicial Privacy Act or Daniel’s Law, was enacted into law on March 27, 2024, in response to threats and violence against judicial officers and their families. By creating an avenue to request that certain personal information (such as home addresses) be... Continue Reading

Postedby Adam Dorn
Date posted11/15/2024


Děkuji, Dziękuję, Thank You! Another WLIA President’s Message
Děkuji, Dziękuję, Thank You! Another WLIA President’s Message

Děkuji, Dziękuję, Thank You!: Another WLIA President’s Message Looking into Slovensko (Slovakia) from Tatrzański Park Narodowy, Polska (Tatra National Park, Poland) I said I would try to share monthly messages last time I wrote here. Then I took the “making space to love... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted10/31/2024


Annual Keynote Introduction: Meet Frank Romo!
Annual Keynote Introduction: Meet Frank Romo!

We're thrilled to announce that Frank Romo, the dynamic CEO of RomoGIS, will be a featured speaker at our Annual Conference! Frank’s journey from a community organizer to a geospatial professional is nothing short of inspiring. Here's why you should be excited: Community Advocate with a... Continue Reading

Postedby Chris Dickerson
Date posted10/28/2024


Member Spotlight: Stephanie Pasowicz
Member Spotlight: Stephanie Pasowicz

Introducing Stephanie Pasowicz, a Geospatial Analyst at Xcel Energy for the past year and a half, and a recipient of the 2024 WLIA Emerging Leader award. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted10/23/2024


Thank You to This Year's Fall Regional Sponsors!
Thank You to This Year's Fall Regional Sponsors!

The 2024 Fall Regional Meeting is next week! There is set to be some great speakers, presentations, and some amazing social events to catch up with your peers. Head on over to the event page or click on the button below to view the full agenda and if you haven't registered yet, there is still... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted10/11/2024


Open Call for Annual Conference Content
Open Call for Annual Conference Content

It is hard to believe that it is already October and the 2025 Annual Conference will be here before you know it! The planning is already well underway for the next upcoming Annual Conference and the Program Team is looking for your presentation or abstract ideas! Did you complete a major project... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted10/9/2024


Announcing the Official WLIA LinkedIn Organization Page!
Announcing the Official WLIA LinkedIn Organization Page!

We are thrilled to announce that the Wisconsin Land Information Association (WLIA) is transitioning from a LinkedIn group to an official LinkedIn Organization page! This change is designed to enhance our online presence, making it easier to engage with our community and keep you updated with the... Continue Reading

Postedby Chris Dickerson
Date posted10/1/2024


Fall Regional Spotlight: Driftless Area LIO Panel Discussion
Fall Regional Spotlight: Driftless Area LIO Panel Discussion

As the Fall Regional Meeting approaches, we continue to bring you speaker highlights. Here, we introduce the potential speakers at the panel discussion for A Glimpse into the “Un-glaciated” Land Info Experience. Monique Hassman - Vernon County Nathan Machula - Buffalo... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted09/24/2024


Fall Regional Spotlight: Lead Service Line Inventory Solution Overview
Fall Regional Spotlight: Lead Service Line Inventory Solution Overview

Municipal GIS practitioners, this one's for you. We hope you are attending the WLIA Fall Regional in La Crosse to see Tyler DeBruin present. Discover how the Town of Grand Chute is utilizing ESRI’s Lead Service Line Inventory Solution to conduct a water line utility inventory and monitor... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted09/23/2024


Fall Regional Spotlight: GIS for the Wisconsin NG911 Project - Where We Stand
Fall Regional Spotlight: GIS for the Wisconsin NG911 Project - Where We Stand

Join Presenters: Zach Hassler (WI DMA OEC) and Jessica Frye & Rebecca Nordine (GeoComm) to learn more about the current state of GIS for NG911 in Wisconsin. This session will focus on the progress being made in the Wisconsin Next Generation 911 project on the GIS front, the services... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted09/18/2024


Member Spotlight: Sara Chiamulera
Member Spotlight: Sara Chiamulera

Sara Chiamulera serves as the Land Information Director for Oneida County, WI, where she has worked for the past six years, including two years in her current role. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted09/18/2024