We are excited to invite all members to attend the CGIA Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025! Your participation is vital as we review the year’s progress and look […]
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CGIA (California Geographic Information Association) is conducting a member survey to better understand our members’ needs and to enhance the value and benefits we provide. As part of our ongoing
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This online workshop will convene participants from across the Earth observations community to exchange ideas on enhancing coordination, collaboration, and governance mechanisms to support a more robust ecosystem for the
Jane Schafer-Kramer is a Geographic Data Specialist with the California Department of Water Resources, where she leads the national hydrography data stewardship program. Her journey into GIS wasn’t exactly linear—she began her
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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,
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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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