Welcome to CGIA - the California Geographic Information Association

Welcome! California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) is a non-profit, statewide association formed in 1994 to facilitate coordination, collaboration, and advocacy for California's Geographic Information System (GIS) community. CGIA promotes the creation and maintenance of the best practices in the governance and application of geographic information within the State of California that can become a model for the nation.

Imagery Business Plan
& Best Practices Final Report

Phase 2 Strategic Planning Project Final Report

California GIS Task Force report Visualizing California: A Strategy for Enhanced Decision-Making Tools
for Public Policy Makers and the Public

Save the date: CalGIS 2011, March 28-30 in Fresno - Early bird registration ends July 31, 2010!

GIS News: The latest news from CGIA and the GIS community.

Congratulations to the 2010 CGIA Awards winners! At CalGIS 2010, CGIA presented awards for outstanding contributions to the field of GIS within California, in the categories of Chairman's Award, Exemplary Systems, Advancement of Collaboration, Outstanding Internet Application, and Excellence in Education.

Statewide Events Calendar: Conferences, workshops, GIS Council meetings, user groups, and other CA GIS events. Save the date for National GIS Day on November 17, 2010!

Education & Training Opportunities

Job Opportunities

California Selects GIS as One of the Six Key Enterprise IT Strategies By Michael Byrne, GIO, State of California

California is the ninth largest economy in the world, the largest agricultural producer in the United States, one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet, and a leader in science and technology innovation. It is the nation's most populous state and is also home to floods, fires, and earthquakes. It covers more than 160,000 square miles and has temperate rainforests, deserts, mountains, and a spectacular coast... more

California Resources Agency
CGIA Website Host
& Sustaining Member

Site Updated 7/26/10

CGIA Membership Drive 2010-11: Support CGIA as a Sustaining, Regular, or Student member and get involved on critical CA GIS initiatives!

Current Members, have you renewed for 2010-11? The new membership year starts on July 1! Your support makes the California Geographic Information Association possible! If you are not currently a member, consider joining California's premier GIS leadership association.

Check out Membership Benefits for details on why CGIA membership is so great. Be in the know - Join CGIA!



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