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First Annual Carl Sack Memorial Bike Ride
First Annual Carl Sack Memorial Bike Ride

Join the Carl Sack Memorial Bike Ride in Duluth on April 26! Join folks for a day of fun and celebration in remembrance of WLIA scholarship winner and mapping community member Carl Sack. The all-ages ride begins at 9:00 AM, Saturday April 26, at Harrison Park in Duluth, MN, and follows the... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted04/25/2025


Students! Apply for the WLIA Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship!
Students! Apply for the WLIA Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship!

The Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship, is now open to all Land Information, Cartography, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-inclined post-secondary students. This year, we are offering three $2,000 scholarships for students to use in support of their 2025-2026 academic year. WLIA also... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted04/23/2025


Previous Scholarship Winner Spotlight: Nathan Koster
Previous Scholarship Winner Spotlight: Nathan Koster

Interview with Nathan Koster, Transportation Planning Manager for the City of Minneapolis Winner of WLIA’s first scholarship in 2005 Continue Reading

Postedby Pamela Ledin
Date posted04/23/2025


WLIA Raises $100,000 for Education
WLIA Raises $100,000 for Education

Just 5 years ago the WLIA Foundation introduced our endowment with the goal of providing students with scholarship and educational opportunities in the land information and geospatial industry for years to come. We started with no money, but we had a great community of friends and colleagues... Continue Reading

Postedby Adam Derringer
Date posted04/8/2025


2024 Annual Report Now Available!
2024 Annual Report Now Available!

Hello WLIA Members, As we approach the upcoming 38th Annual Conference, we are pleased to announce that the 2024 Annual Report is now available. We'll share in-depth updates on the association and hear from each committee during our annual town hall meeting in Appleton this week! 2024 Annual... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted02/25/2025


Member Spotlight: Jason Fetch
Member Spotlight: Jason Fetch

It's my pleasure to introduce Jason Fetch, a familiar face to many as a Senior Account Manager at Esri who supports many of the larger communities across our state. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted02/19/2025


Member Spotlight: Anna Peters
Member Spotlight: Anna Peters

Introducing Anna Peters, a GIS specialist at REL. Anna has accumulated extensive experience in GIS since graduating from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point - from UAV to bathymetry. Discover more of what inspires Anna and enjoy learning what a “Swizzle Stick Bird” is in her interview. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted01/22/2025


Land Records Leadership Series: Navigate Professional Conflict Without Boxing Gloves
Land Records Leadership Series: Navigate Professional Conflict Without Boxing Gloves

What workplace conflict do you want to resolve? Continue Reading

Postedby Adam Dorn
Date posted01/17/2025


Member Spotlight: Jay Riester
Member Spotlight: Jay Riester

Introducing Jay Riester, a seasoned geospatial professional who, as of next month, will be celebrating 18 years as a Senior GPS/GIS Application Specialist at Seiler Geospatial. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted12/18/2024


Land Records Leadership Series: Collaboration and Teamwork
Land Records Leadership Series: Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration and teamwork are essential in getting things done. Let’s learn from Brad Blumer, Eric Damkot, Jeremiah Erickson, Kelly Felton, Mike Koutnik, Jim Landwehr, and Jon Schwichtenberg concerning their experiences regarding collaboration and teamwork. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted12/6/2024


Happy 25th GIS Day!
Happy 25th GIS Day!

We asked a few friends some questions. Check out what they said! Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Meinert
Date posted11/20/2024


Member Spotlight: Nick Gamroth
Member Spotlight: Nick Gamroth

Meet Nick Gamroth, a seasoned Real Property Lister and GIS Specialist with two decades of experience at the Trempealeau County Land Records Department. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted11/20/2024