WLIA 2025 Annual Conference Appleton: Full Schedule

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10:30am CST

Using Esri's ADM Solution for NG911

Friday February 28, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am CST

In 2023, Sheboygan County migrated to Esri's Address Data Management Solution in addition to the NG911 migration. Hear from the County on how the solution has been working after a full year of being implemented, some additions the County has made to the solution, as well as how the County has setup workflows to move data from the source database to other locations for it's Dispatch software and for the State's GeoComm system.

Speakers

Nathan Fazer

GIS Administrator, Sheboygan County

Nathan started as the GIS Administrator at Sheboygan County in November of 2021. He is involved in managing the County's GIS infrastructure, which includes GIS servers, SQL databases, and ArcGIS Online. Before moving to Sheboygan, Nathan spent 15 years in Michigan working in community... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Parchment/Oaktag

Elephant in the Room, Intermediate

11:00am CST

National Spatial Reference System Modernization: What it Means for Your Geospatial Data

Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am CST

Parchment/Oaktag

The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is in the process of modernizing the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS), which is the common reference for geospatial data across the United States. NAD 83 and NAVD 88 will be replaced with the North American Terrestrial Reference Frame of 2022 (NATRF2022) and the North American-Pacific Geopotential Datum of 2022 (NAPGD2022). This presentation will outline the timelines for the implementation of the modernized NSRS, explain the building blocks of the new datums, address the practical implications for existing and new geospatial datasets, and look at the tools available from NGS that will help with the transition.

Speakers

Jacob Heck

Great Lakes Regional Geodetic Advisor, NOAA National Geodetic Survey

Dr. Jacob Heck is a geodesist, serving as the National Geodetic Survey’s Regional Geodetic Advisor for the Great Lakes, where he supports users of the National Spatial Reference System throughout Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and elsewhere. Jacob has a B.S. in Surveying... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am CST
Parchment/Oaktag

Elephant in the Room, Intermediate

11:30am CST

Lidar in Bayfield County

Friday February 28, 2025 11:30am - 11:45am CST

Parchment/Oaktag

Bayfield County is using a drone equipped with a Lidar sensor to gather data. Three sites have been flown and we are developing a workflow for future projects. The completed flights and future applications will be discussed.

Speakers

Heather Lee

GIS/Remote Sensing Specialist, Bayfield County

Heather Lee is the Remote Sensing Specialist for Bayfield County Land Records. Her current and recent projects include utilizing Lidar for stream restoration, creating a new county road map, and assisting in search and rescue with a UAV. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Geography... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 11:30am - 11:45am CST
Parchment/Oaktag

Elephant in the Room, Beginner

11:45am CST

Finding Your Way with USNG Up North

Friday February 28, 2025 11:45am - 12:00pm CST

Parchment/Oaktag

Overview of USNG implementation in northern Wisconsin, including Bayfield County and plans for further signage installs in surrounding counties. We've accomplished installing USNG on many non-motorized trails and will be looking at motorized trails into the future. Tips for getting started on USNG implementation will be highlighted.

Speakers

Carmen Novak

GIS Coordinator, Bayfield County

Carmen Novak is the Bayfield County GIS Coordinator who has worked with the county for over ten years, taking part in all GIS endeavors and projects. Carmen’s role in the USNG project is collaborating with neighboring entities and trail enthusiasts to reach a common goal of USNG... Read More →

Brigid Reina Williams

Land Records Specialist, Bayfield County

Brigid Reina Williams is the Bayfield County Land Records Specialist who loves all things outdoor recreation. Brigid started her county GIS career as trail mapping intern, bike riding many miles of trail to pinpoint optimal USNG sign locations. In the following few years, she has... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 11:45am - 12:00pm CST
Parchment/Oaktag

Elephant in the Room, Beginner