GIS Data

LiDAR for California – Notes and Recording

Notes, slides, and the video of the December 5, 2024, LiDAR for California Forum are now available. The recording is posted on CGIA’s YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/gzjWKys2DnU?si=ZS3w-f-jv-itIQKA Summary notes including Q&A may be accessed at this link: https://cgia.org/cagiscouncil/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/LiDAR-for-CA-Forum-Agenda-Notes-12-5-2024.pdf Slides from…
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USGS Cost Sharing for 3D Hydrography and Elevation Data Acquisition NOW OPEN – Webinar on 8/7 – Initial Deadline 9/13

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Data Collaboration Announcement (DCA) provides a mechanism for partnering with the USGS and other Federal Agencies to acquire high-quality 3D Elevation or 3D Hydrography (surface water mapping) data to provide the Nation with high-resolution topographic…
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August 7 Webinar for 3D National Topography Model Data Collaboration Announcement 

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The USGS National Geospatial Program collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders to share costs of topographic data acquisition in support of collective mission and business requirements. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM) Data Collaboration Announcement…
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Location, Enterprise Addressing, and Public Safety Conference Feb. 27-29

Together, URISA, NENA, and NSGIC are pleased to announce the third-annual Location, Enterprise Addressing, and Public Safety (LEAP) Conference taking place virtually on February 27-29, 2024. To celebrate their collaborative efforts, members of all three associations are eligible for discounted…
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USGS Data Collaboration Portal for Elevation & Hydrography Now Open

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The 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM) Data Collaboration Announcement (DCA) for Fiscal Year 2024 opens on September 7, 2023.  The 3DNTM is a new initiative that updates, improves, and integrates USGS elevation and hydrography data to support the most demanding…
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