Shasta College’s GIS Program is the state’s longest running community college program north of Sacramento. The foundation courses were developed to support the retraining of laid off timber workers in […]
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Looking ahead to the coming year….. We are excited to prepare for this year’s Annual Meeting. You will hear updates from all of our committees, sub-committees, and forums, we have
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For outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and adventurers, maps are more than just a tool – they are a gateway to exploration. The U.S. Geological Survey has released an innovative new series
The Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)?3D National Topography Model (3DNTM) Data Collaboration Announcement (DCA) for the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) and the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) is coming soon.? The 3D
Get ready! The California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) is thrilled to announce its attendance at the 1st California Native American Tribal GIS Summit 2025, co-hosted by CA Tribal GIS and
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Have you been at an event recently where you bumped into CGIA board members wearing beautiful CGIA t-shirts? There’s a picture below of our outgoing and incoming Chairs, Roland and
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We recently showcased the CGIA YouTube channel, but have you seen our wonderful video showcasing the good work done by CGIA? Maybe you saw it on the front page of
Road Centerlines are one of the foundational elements of our state’s and our nation’s Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI). On May 15, 2025, CGIA hosted a Community Forum on the California
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The CGIA Awards program has been running on an almost annual basis since 1997, and this year we are excited to be presenting the twenty-fourth selection of the most innovative,
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Are you a geospatial or GIS expert who is currently affiliated with the Education or Nonprofit sectors? CGIA is currently seeking nominations for new board members. In order to maintain
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The CGIA Community Forum (formerly known as the California GIS Council) is pleased to invite all in the California GIS Community of Practice to attend the next forum on May 15,
CGIA Community Forum: Roads SDI on 5/15/2025 Read More »
We are delighted to announce that the California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) has officially opened the nominations period for next year’s Board of Directors! This is an exciting opportunity for
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A professional development masterclass, presented by CGIA CGIA members can sign up now for our exclusive CGIA Professional Development Series masterclass on Navigating Promotions – Strategies for Current and Aspiring Leaders,
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Thank you to everyone who came to visit our booth at the wonderful CalGIS (California GIS) Conference last week in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County! It was great to catch up
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A new webinar, presented by CGIA Join us on Wednesday, May 7, from 12-1pm PDT for the latest CGIA educational webinar, Enabling the Undamming: A GIS Perspective on the Klamath
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If you are a Bluesky user, you will be happy to know that CGIA is now on Bluesky! Follow us here: https://bsky.app/profile/calcgia.bsky.social.
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We are excited to announce that the California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) will be attending the 2025 Los Angeles Geospatial Summit this Friday, February 28th, at the USC Hotel. This
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Nominations are now open for the California Geographic Information (CGIA) Awards! We are excited to kick off the 2025 CGIA Awards program, celebrating excellence in geographic information across California. This
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Are you a small or disadvantaged business certified in California (such as an SBE, DBE, MBE, MWBE, LBE, or XBE) operating in the geospatial or GIS field? If so, the
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Dear CGIA Members, It’s been a tumultuous start to 2025 for many of our members. Just over a quarter of CGIA’s followers are based in the Los Angeles area and
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