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
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Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors (WSLS) Central Chapter education seminar Continue Reading
Our final article in the series shares some parting wisdom. Continue Reading
Be sure to check out our new Flickr page! Continue Reading
Over the next few months, we will be highlighting the committees (and people within those committees) that make WLIA hum as part of our new Committee Spotlight Series. Learn the role each committee plays in the association and the opportunities available for you to get involved. We are always... Continue Reading
Some highlights from WLIA members who attended the Manager's Summit at the Esri UC Continue Reading
Get to know new board member Nina Rihn, a GIS Data Administrator at WI DNR for 9 years, and her dynamic career and interests. Continue Reading
I think the weather is finally ready to be called Summer. We just wrapped up the Spring Conference and now we are working on the next fun thing – Summer Virtual Workshops. Ok, pump the breaks….it might be time to chill for a bit. By the way, the Spring Conference this year was a... Continue Reading
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
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
Interview with Nathan Koster, Transportation Planning Manager for the City of Minneapolis Winner of WLIA’s first scholarship in 2005 Continue Reading
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