I've been trying to locate the book and page deed references for parcels in the unorganized territories, albeit unsuccessfully. Can anybody please explain why book and page deed references to parcels in the Unorganized territories are no longer available?
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The schedule is posted and registration is open for the MEGUG Spring Conference<https://megug.org/event-5645023>. Date: May 10, 2024 Location: Buchanan Alumni House, UMaine Orono Our keynote speaker will be Brian Ambrette, Senior Climate Resilience Coordinator with the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. After a series of presentations, please join us for a social and networking hour. Schedule: https://megug.org/resources/2024_MEGUG_Spring_Conference_Schedule.pdf Registration:
The following changes have occurred to the Maine GeoLibrary data holdings in the past month:
Added to the Catalog: -None
Updated: -Maine Town and Townships Boundary Lines Feature -Maine E911 Addresses Feature -Maine E911 Roads Feature -Maine E911 Addresses, Roads, Structure and PSAP FGDB
Deprecated: -None
Reminders: -The "Maine_Conserved_Lands" service was replaced with the new "Maine_Conserved_Lands_All" service. Please update your bookmarks and any automated processes with the new URL: https://services1.arcgis.com/RbMX0mRVOFNTdLzd/arcgis/rest/services/Maine_Conserved_Lands_All/FeatureServer.
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is April 21, 2024.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Systems Analyst Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
You're invited to join MEGUG at our 2024 Spring Conference<https://megug.org/event-5645023>, which has the theme Sustainability and Climate Change. This is a half-day event featuring a keynote speaker and presentations by members of Maine's GIS community, followed by a social and networking hour.
We are still seeking presenters for our conference, and the deadline for proposals has been extended to April 12, 2024. On the event page linked above, please see the link to a Google Form where you can submit a proposal.
/About this map - I was unable to find a suitable ready-made map showing the full extent of Lincoln County at the time of its creation, 21 June 1760, but opted for this circa 1795 map onto which the cyan-colored highlighted line approximates the western and northern limits of Lincoln County./
If you do any deed research in Maine straddling either side of the American Revolution era, this amazing book compiled by Marlene A. Groves is essential.
[image: Spring NEARC. May 21, 2024. Salem State University, Salem, MA.]
*Attendee Registration is Open!*
The Host Committee and NEARC Board invite you to join us in-person for the *Spring NEARC Conference* <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001mA0yRj-s9Fd-0ZTXWj9aqYIxeVlCwtMaVRRPsNETvIpwItMuVtmq9CdVLDK9Bl_z3hWEkDADRVMJNZQ0f8q7h9sx2lwqKa81uF8oDJp9GNXTRDRp2h3BDbalXj-HV-6w8u2mMI_NQ0oBWy_FO0BjrxXSdhMTGTW7tCZC3r3Uvrk%3D%26c%3DN2m1l7A-RBYEWa-0OC08y-MnouSBqhHAPECePHOaXgXhj5RPR56wcw%3D%3D%26ch%3DSTzH-hTO5QNwxGR6GjYue3ext5Bv7STUhW4TcQ63tXbZC0aYMZPGew%3D%3D__%3B!!GolgDdAAPFHvrrz0!Z-reAsOfqCZvEOz9_x9Dz5uGinR6O_GkJHEjo0lgVPg2aS0lphQgehJMFIFeCRWIocBih1b4Mlc9pSfCfql-sHuEBdbPa8s1pw%24&data=05%7C02%7CNEARC-L%40LISTSERV.UCONN.EDU%7Cd2c61f844e374bccc96308dc484eb654%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638464750147479982%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ln4LVtBFPt4sCPqoZhETV%2BcvxtWv9%2BxMzDgpxCNzCeg%3D&reserved=0> at Salem State University campus. Spring NEARC Is an annual, one-day conference packed with user presentations, professional development, and networking opportunities for over 200 GIS users.
You're invited to join MEGUG at our 2024 Spring Conference<https://megug.org/event-5645023>, which has the theme Sustainability and Climate Change. This is a half-day event featuring a keynote speaker and presentations by members of Maine's GIS community, followed by a social and networking hour.
We are searching for presenters for our conference. On the event page linked above, please see the link to a Google Form where you can submit a proposal.
The MaineDOT Applications Development Team of the Office of Information Technology at the State of Maine currently has a second GIS Programmer Analyst position posted. We are specifically looking for candidates that have experience with Python and ArcPy in the ArcGIS Pro environment. Additional skills in ArcGIS Enterprise and/or Linear Referencing Systems are a plus. The GIS Programmer Analyst will work closely with the larger GIS team supporting the Spatial Program at MaineDOT. If you are excited about GIS technologies and programming, we would love to hear from you.
The following changes have occurred to the Maine GeoLibrary data holdings in the past month:
Added to the Catalog: -None
Updated: -Maine E911 Addresses Feature -Maine E911 Roads Feature -Maine E911 Addresses, Roads, Structure and PSAP FGDB -Maine Parcels Organized Towns Feature -Maine Parcels Organized Towns FGDB -Maine Town and Townships Boundary Lines Feature -Maine Town and Townships Boundary Polygons Feature -Maine Town and Townships Boundary Polygons Dissolved Feature
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Reminders: Please update any bookmarks and automated processes accessing the old "Maine_Conserved_Lands" service, which has been replaced with the "Maine_Conserved_Lands_All" service (https://services1.arcgis.com/RbMX0mRVOFNTdLzd/arcgis/rest/services/Maine_Conserved_Lands_All/FeatureServer).
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is March 17, 2024.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
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Kelly - I think that I have found the GPS base that you were asking about. On Google maps it is 44.053601020233515, -69.68237056262038 If you want the owner's name & address I can look it up. K
Karl Olson Professional Land Surveyor 147 Bradford Road Wiscasset, ME 04578 Tel: 207.882.7008
On 3/2/2024 7:20 AM, V. Kelly Bellis wrote: > > 20240227_165233.jpg > > /February 27, 2024 sledding in FRENCHVILLE - WINTER 2024 > / > /Photo courtesy of Michael P. Cyr, Surveyor, P.L.S. #1255/ > > In case you've been wondering about this year's planned ice carousel > in Van
/February 27, 2024 sledding in FRENCHVILLE - WINTER 2024 / /Photo courtesy of Michael P. Cyr, Surveyor, P.L.S. #1255/
In case you've been wondering about this year's planned ice carousel in Van Buren on the St. John River, it's been /postponed until 2025/. Like so many places, this winter's temps have been record setting; as too, its ice coverage.
The Northeast Arc Users Group (NEARC) Spring Conference <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001Wfo-K_COSy_ZwSKJiwp1jcNneQIoydQDtaWx3hzbBHB9U6JZ22InO6LPdOTCGrVZ7ZPb8nFFVJNse0_da4W9nQvuj2bWNxFP29cNFDpA5XDS0QSa4t1C-MgzXJNu2JnHqmjf9ixMiT3dpXXd9ZuNnNhYy2pyoywOvt6qlTrNxLA%3D%26c%3DDY8tuPcfoBiIk73jiP-_P-9BA-tDA-35APZUUhzFletrZkY8q87x7A%3D%3D%26ch%3Dob79Sh2ZlmgYKHjpxNJyo_v8NfbumdUatHIx-rcA4AOoReZ5NnyVjg%3D%3D__%3B!!GolgDdAAPFHvrrz0!bH0rZXre92YVojBQjkmUePWMHg0iQeIc88WP5eabcXgIYrmgQYIS573BZ2AebsEiOn8WcJJKytkpeBykF6WiJJhbXhmTzVW2yw%24&data=05%7C02%7CNEARC-L%40LISTSERV.UCONN.EDU%7C4a1412ede0cc4300a9ca08dc321cc4b2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638440346372222883%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BgJnNzycEydN%2Bq9bBKcyxvDvO7z3NPxC3GlkcbTKjtU%3D&reserved=0> is an annual, one-day conference packed with professional development and networking opportunities for all levels of GIS users. The Spring NEARC Host Committee invites you to submit a presentation for the in-person event at *Salem State University* in Salem, Massachusetts on *Tuesday, May 21, 2024*.
There will be a regular meeting of the Maine Geolibrary Board on February 21, 2024
AGENDA:
10:00 Roll Call – Leticia 10:05 Minutes from January 2024 Y = N = A = 10:10 Executive Director’s Report – Jay 10:30 – Remote Sensing Work Group - Leticia 11:00 – Parcel Work Group - Leticia 11:30 – New Business 12:00 - Adjourn
This will be an on-line meeting using MS Teams.
The connection information will be published to the LISTSERV and our Website ASAP.
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REMINDER --> The Next NGS Webinar is February 8, 2024 on Progress Toward a Modernized NSRS
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Reminders: -None
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is February 18, 2024.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
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Emily Pettit GIS Systems Analyst Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Learn about it here: <https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/f22c0fe823974d61b7db4c19f616c250>
Get it here: <https://coastalimagery.blob.core.windows.net/ccap-landcover/CCAP_bulk_download/High_Resolution_Land_Cover/Version_2_Data/index.html> -Todd
MassGIS is undertaking an update of the State’s geospatial strategy, last updated in 2007. MassGIS would like all geospatial data and technology users in municipal and regional government, state government, federal agencies, non-profit organizations, higher education, utilities and the private sector to participate in the development of the strategy.
The strategy will lay out the strategic direction for all geospatial activities in the Commonwealth. MassGIS will lead the strategy development. Applied Geographics (AppGeo), a national company that has done such work for dozens of states, is under contract to assist with this update. The work will begin with distribution of
Hi All, Read about it <https://www.teledynecaris.com/en/news/newsroom/usgs-publishes-new-topobathymetric-data-powered-by-teledyne-geospatial-czmil-supernova-lidar-system/>.
The Maine Office of GIS is working to resolve an outage affecting the following sites and services:
-Maine ArcGIS REST Services Directory (https://gis.maine.gov/arcgis/rest/services). -Web service client connections sourced from the Maine ArcGIS REST Services Directory. -Web service links provided through the Maine GeoLibrary Data Catalog (https://www.maine.gov/geolib/catalog.html), which includes all orthoimagery services, DEM services, and 2-foot contours.
We do not have an estimated time of return to full service.
Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Systems Analyst Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
From: Maine GeoNews <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Jay Clark Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 10:35 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: January GeoLibrary Board Meeting
EXTERNAL: This email originated from outside of the State of Maine Mail System. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The GeoLibrary will meet at 10:00 AM Tomorrow January 17. The meeting will be held on Teams. Agenda and Log-In information is below: 10:00 Roll Call 10:15 Election of Board Chair 10:30 Minutes from December Meeting
The GeoLibrary will meet at 10:00 AM Tomorrow January 17. The meeting will be held on Teams. Agenda and Log-In information is below: 10:00 Roll Call 10:15 Election of Board Chair 10:30 Minutes from December Meeting 10:45 Executive Director’s Report 11:00 Walter Anderson 11:30 Maine Space Complex Space Data & Advanced Analytics Center Collaboration 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Financial 1:30 Content Planning 2:00 Actions from Planning Sessions 2:45 New Business 3:00 Adjourn. Join on your computer, mobile app or room device by pasting this link in your browser:
Meeting ID: 242 691 440 322 Passcode: M9h9bM Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 207-209-4724,,998373308# United States, Portland Phone Conference ID: 998 373 308# Find a local number | Reset PIN
Here is January agenda. Maine Library of Geographic Information Regular Board Meeting 01/17/2023 AGENDA 9:00 Roll Call 9:15 Election of Board Chair 9:30 Minutes from December Meeting 9:45 Executive Director’s Report 10:00 Walter Anderson 10:30 Financial Planning 11:00 Content Planning 11:30 Maine Space Complex Space Data & Advanced Analytics Center Collaboration 12:00 Lunch 1:00 2024 Board Meeting Schedule 1:30 Recruitment for the Board 1:45 Actions from Morning Session 2:30 New Business 3:00 Adjourn
Thank you Kelly. Yes he was a great man. Definitely helped make USM better and shared a great love of maps with us all.
On Wed, Dec 27, 2023 at 11:28 AM V. Kelly Bellis <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Dear Patrick, > > Thank you so much for sending this notice on Dr. Osher's passing. He will > be missed, but his tremendous legacy will endure - https://oshermaps.org/ > > Here's a good News Center Maine story that was run 3 years ago on 207: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nLVHN-nZj8 > > Here's another NCM piece from about 8 years ago on the 20th
And another (hopefully easy question). Is there a way I can subscribe to data updates? So if one of these files has an update I’ll know about it and can modify my local version?
Thanks for your help!
Brett
Brett Bisesti [log in to unmask] (207) 212-7690
On Wed, Dec 13, 2023 at 08:57 Todd W Metzler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Your observation is common when querying a large dataset and selecting GeoJSON output format. You may be able to reconstruct your query to work. Maybe. It depends, somewhat on the host system settings. Instead, consume the feature service or download the FGDB. <https://maine.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/maine-e911-addresses-roads-structure-and-psap-fgdb/about> Todd
I'm relatively new to GIS and was looking to pull some of the Maine State data via their GeoJSON API. That said when I query the endpoint I only ever receive 2,000 records. Does anyone happen to know if there is a "pagination" feature or any way to programmatically retrieve the entire dataset via this API service?
The Maine Space Corporation is developing a Space Data and Advanced Analytics Center, which will host a cloud-based, digital platform resourced to import/downlink, store, clean, manage, and analyze satellite data in concert with terrestrial data to help solve local business needs and public policy issues. We need your valuable feedback to build the first iteration of this platform. This survey takes only 3-5 minutes to fill out and will help us understand your priorities, functional requirements, and preferences.
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We have posted the schedule for the MEGUG Annual Meeting and Fall Conference<https://megug.org/event-5380179> in Freeport. We are still accepting student posters, so if you are an undergraduate or graduate student with a GIS project you'd like to showcase, please see the Call for Papers!<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLZbT9-3ekSh6IBI_yKRLugcXh_cXmi-31EojY1XVCqshsIA/viewform>
MEGUG 2023 Fall Annual Meeting and Conference Call for presentations extended to Friday, 10/20
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Location: Smith Center at Wolfe's Neck Center, Freeport
Event page: MEGUG Fall Conference<https://megug.org/event-5380179>
We are still accepting presentations and posters for the conference. See the Call for Papers<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLZbT9-3ekSh6IBI_yKRLugcXh_cXmi-31EojY1XVCqshsIA/viewform> for details. Presentations, workshops, and posters on any topic related to GIS and geospatial technology are welcome.
On 10/5/2023 7:40 AM, V. Kelly Bellis wrote: > > > NGS Collects Emergency Response Imagery of Hurricane Lee > > > October 2, 2023 > > NGS collected aerial images in the aftermath of Hurricane Lee > <https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/sep23/ngs-storm-imagery-lee.html>. > The crew flew over more than 4,566 square kilometers and collected > 1,482 images in 9.2 hours. The imagery was collected in specific, > NOAA-identified, and Federal Emergency Management Agency-assigned > areas in coordination with other federal agencies and impacted states. > Aerial imagery
NGS Collects Emergency Response Imagery of Hurricane Lee
October 2, 2023
NGS collected aerial images in the aftermath of Hurricane Lee <https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/sep23/ngs-storm-imagery-lee.html>. The crew flew over more than 4,566 square kilometers and collected 1,482 images in 9.2 hours. The imagery was collected in specific, NOAA-identified, and Federal Emergency Management Agency-assigned areas in coordination with other federal agencies and impacted states. Aerial imagery is a cost-effective way to better understand both property and environmental damage. The imagery is used to determine the extent of flood and storm damage to major ports and waterways, coastlines, critical infrastructure, and coastal communities. NOAA's aerial
Maine GIS User Group Fall Annual Meeting and Conference Date: November 16, 2023, 8:30-5:00 Location: Smith Center at Wolfe's Neck<https://www.wolfesneck.org/venue/>, Freeport, ME Event page: https://megug.org/event-5380179 Registration pricing:
* Student Member - $25.00 * Student Non-member - $35.00 * Member - $60.00 * Non-member - $90.00 Please consider joining MEGUG<https://megug.org/membership>, and get a discounted registration!
Also, we are seeking candidates for the MEGUG Board of Directors. We have four open board positions this year. Meetings are monthly, via Zoom, we hold a couple of in-person meetings and conferences each year, and there are several different committees you can get involved with
Reminders: -The "Maine Schools GeoLibrary" and "Maine E911 Addresses Feature Schools" layers have been deprecated. The "Maine E911 Addresses Feature" layer can be filtered using the "PLACE_TYPE" attribute to display a variety of location types.
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is October 22, 2023.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Systems Analyst Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
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Good morning, afternoon, and evening,
You are invited to the NASA Earthdata webinar, “GUARDIAN: Monitoring Earth’s Ionosphere for Natural Hazards in Near Real-Time” to be held Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT (UTC/GMT-4).
Is there a statewide roads dataset (suitable for network analysis) with a one-way travel attribute consistently populated? I am using the NGRoads/E911 dataset, which has ONEWAY populated for some road segments - mainly highways and ramps - but not all. I don't see an equivalent attribute in MEDOTPUBRDS.
Thanks, Andy
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MEGUG is pleased to announce our Fall conference<https://megug.org/event-5380179> on November 16, 2023. Open to both members and non-members, this will be a full day event featuring presentations, posters, and our annual meeting. This year it will be held at the new Smith Center at the Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment<https://www.wolfesneck.org/venue/> in Freeport.
The next meeting of the Maine GeoLibrary Board takes place Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT. The public is welcome to attend remotely via Microsoft Teams. The agenda is attached, and details for connecting to the meeting are provided below.
Maine GeoLibrary Board Meeting: September 20, 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT.
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device.
Use this link to join the meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_NzY1ZDQxMTUtZDc5NC00NGJjLTkxYjEtMGJhNTNkZDI0ZDc2%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522413fa8ab-207d-4b62-9bcd-ea1a8f2f864e%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25227d82c1ef-fcfc-40ef-8d88-5c4e737534b0%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=11de51e5-4e70-4dc8-b6ed-77ccf1b26f94&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true
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Emily Pettit GIS Systems Analyst Maine Office of GIS
We are hiring a new faculty member for our awesome GIS courses and programs. Please help spread the word! The job description is below, and applications can be submitted at https://machias.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=82309&job=lecturer-of-geographic-information-science .
Best, Tora
Position Title: Lecturer of Geographic Information Science Campus: Machias Department: Environmental & Biological Sci - MEBS Bargaining Unit: AFUM Salary Band/Wage Band: N/A Work Schedule: N/A Location: Machias ME Statement of Job:
The University of Maine at Machias invites applicants for a two year, fixed-length teaching faculty position in Geographic Information Systems at the rank of Lecturer. The anticipated start date is August 2024.
The latest NEARC lunch and learn is all about ArcGIS Hub, a cloud-based engagement platform that helps organizations share important information and engage meaningfully with stakeholders and community members. Esri staff will give an overview of ArcGIS Hub, discuss setting up a hub website, look at sharing data and content and show how Hub Premium allows community members to be active participants in Hub initiatives.
Registration is now open for NEURISA Day 2023. WE'RE BACK IN PERSON! Our theme this year is Advancing Geospatial Innovation. Join us at the AC Hotel By Marriott<https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/boswn-ac-hotel-worcester/overview/>, located at 125 Front Street in Downtown Worcester, MA, just down the street from Union Station, Worcester's public transportation hub. For more information visit our NEURISA Day 2023 HUB Site<https://neurisa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=lelR1vICxCCAAmDpjSz8fValShjW85IfHENOpltQ39KfUJFKvy120g0YMzUqxSbJLX6sIozMYcZaXDMiWZW8tub6U3wZY7nG3YPPR5gD54A%3d>. All updates and most current information will be available there.
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Reminders: The "Maine E911 Addresses Feature" layer can be filtered to display a variety of location types using the "PLACE_TYPE" attribute, including boat landings, cemeteries, hospitals, and schools.
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is September 17, 2023.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Systems Analyst Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
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The MaineDOT Applications Development Team of the Office of Information Technology at the State of Maine currently has a GIS Programmer Analyst position posted. We are specifically looking for candidates that have past experience in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and geoprocessing with Python and ArcPy. The GIS Programmer Analyst will work closely with the larger GIS team supporting the Spatial Program at MaineDOT. If you are excited about GIS technologies and programming we would love to hear from you.
Location: Smith Center at Wolfe's Neck Center, Freeport
Event page: MEGUG Fall Conference<https://megug.org/event-5380179>
MEGUG is pleased to announce our Fall conference. Open to both members and non-members, this will be a full day event featuring presentations, posters, and our annual meeting. This year it will be held at the new Smith Center at the Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment<https://www.wolfesneck.org/venue> in Freeport.
Register early and save! <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bc-bmXTICojjH3DNUXwbd6hS91TRLP2_l9oF6HJnaFUq2I9ZTg29v7Oh7pzpiNnUzd0jC7HgHXhacsabnVfxn6jX_5JmwccqM9tLwK-m2bpjeO4FPRKv39POTtueaxFaGt6gq2XQBJgbwu_C-KiE97x-JzJWwjHfP8jtT9OQPco=&c=Mzl8DmL2jn-Ll74ypILMvLHRD-xVZNQL-999IpeArjRw8cuaKZXsFA==&ch=rRlGOxo5dLAhVsDlyqOfFOUO-4lchD4b_uW9f6c4hCd-0ZeLKe3PjQ==>
Registration is Now Open! Sunday, October 15 - Wednesday, October 18, 2023
New Haven, CT
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There will be a special meeting of the Maine GeoLibrary Board on July 19th at 9:30 AM. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on acceptance of the 2023 Imagery procurement specifications.
Best Regards
Jay Clark Executive Director Maine Geospatial Library
It has been our pleasure to have your service, thank-you for all you have done!
Judy Mathiau, CMA Assessor Town of Winslow, Maine Office: 207-872-2776 ext 5205
Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
www.winslow-me.gov<http://www.winslow-me.gov/>
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From: Maine GeoNews <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Kiedrowski, Claire Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 10:02 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Maine GeoLibrary New Executive Director
Congratulations Claire! You've been a great asset for all of Maine as GeoLibrary Executive Director and I wish you continued successes where ever your next steps take you. Thank you for your leadership Claire!!
Congratulations Jay! Thank you for taking on this vital role. Best wishes to you!
Kind regards,
Kelly
On 7/12/2023 10:02 AM, Kiedrowski, Claire wrote: > > All, > > It is with pleasure that I introduce to you Jay Clark > ([log in to unmask] ), the new Maine GeoLibrary Executive Director. > I stepped down from this position on June 30^th , and Jay took over on >
It is with pleasure that I introduce to you Jay Clark ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ), the new Maine GeoLibrary Executive Director. I stepped down from this position on June 30th, and Jay took over on July 1st. Jay and I have got together a number of times and my contract has been extended through the end of July for my assistance if needed. I have full confidence in Jay and believe that he will take the GeoLibrary to the next level.
The following changes have occurred to the Maine GeoLibrary data holdings in the past month:
Added to the Catalog: -2022 six-inch orthoimagery collections for: Caribou, Carthage, Chebeague Island, Frenchville, Houlton, Jay, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Presque Isle, Rangeley, Skowhegan, Wells, Weston, Wilton, and Windham.
Updated: -Significant Vernal Pools -Vernal Pool Centerpoints -Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Wildlife Habitat -Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Wildlife Habitat (Summarized) -Deer Wintering Areas (new URL: https://services1.arcgis.com/RbMX0mRVOFNTdLzd/arcgis/rest/services/MaineDIFW_DeerWinteringAreas/FeatureServer) -Maine Parcels Organized Towns Feature -Maine Parcels Organized Towns FGDB -Maine E911 Addresses Feature -Maine E911 Roads Feature -Maine E911 Addresses, Roads, Structure and PSAP FGDB.
Deprecated: -None.
Reminders: -The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIFW) has published a new data hub website (available here: https://mdifw-data-maine.hub.arcgis.com/) and released a new Environmental Review Tool web application (available here: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/5b9801ea9adc4534bfb845cb5dd553d0/).
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is July 16, 2023.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Systems Analyst Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
We will be using Teams Meeting software for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. The agenda is below.
This month we will have guest speaker Paul Smitherman of University of Maine Fogler Library Collection, who will discuss "The Sewall Company Aerial Photographs Collection at UMaine Special Collections: Current Status and a Look Toward the Future"; other topics include the future orthoimagery program, GeoLibrary budget request to the legislature; Executive Director transition; and
The following changes have occurred to the Maine GeoLibrary data holdings in the past month:
Added to the Catalog: -3-inch resolution 2022 orthoimagery services for the communities of: Belfast; Gorham; Ogunquit; Old Orchard Beach; Sanford; South Portland; York.
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-Deer Wintering Areas (new URL: https://services1.arcgis.com/RbMX0mRVOFNTdLzd/arcgis/rest/services/MaineDIFW_DeerWinteringAreas/FeatureServer/0).
Reminders: -6-inch and 18-inch resolution 2022 orthoimagery services will be added this summer.
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is June 18, 2023.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Systems Analyst Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Reminder: Registration is now open for the MEGUG Spring Conference<https://megug.org/event-5241902>.
When: 24 May 2023 12:00 PM Where: University of Maine at Augusta, Randall Student Center
* Student Member - $10.00 * Student Non-member - $20.00 * Member - $25.00 * Sustaining Members and guests - $25.00 * Non-member - $55.00
We are pleased to announce our Spring Conference, a half day event for anyone interested in GIS and Geospatial topics, followed by a casual social gathering.
We will be using Teams Meeting software for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. The agenda is below.
This month we will have guest speaker Kasey Legaard of University of Maine's GeoIntelligent Solutions, who will discuss "Land Cover Updates for Forestry and Carbon Mapping Projects"; other topics include the GeoLibrary budget request to the legislature; future orthoimagery program; and status of geospatial projects. Please join us!
Yesterday afternoon the State and local Government Committee voted out on LD 1687 "ought to pass as amended" by a unanimous bipartisan vote! The Republican caucus was concerned about the additional positions required by the bill and asked for an amendment to the bill that would require the Department Administration and Financial Services to review the States GIS infrastructure in collaboration with other state agencies to determine if there are more efficient ways of providing state GIS services.
Don't forget to get your testimony on LD 1687 into the State and Local Government Committee. The hearing begins tomorrow afternoon at 1 PM. SEveral bills are on the agenda and it is not possible to know when this one will be heard. Bring Snacks!
Thanks Aaron Weston for submitting testimony in advance!
Hi All, Here's a nice summary by USGS on the state of LiDAR collections and 3DEP for the Country.
It's interesting to compare the spatial extent and area size between Maine and other regions in our country. Well done Maine GeoLibrary! Todd <https://www.usgs.gov/news/technical-announcement/2023-lidar-partnership-awards-announced>
Good Morning All, Please note that the hearing(s) begin at 1pm not the 9:30am time noted in the earlier email. Again the date is may 4th Thursday, I will buy the beer after the hearing for all that show up!😂 Get your testimony in now we don't want to crash the server with a crush of submissions on Thursday! State and Local Government link <https://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/SLG> Thanks for getting this done NOW!
Call to action Everyone!!! The hearing on this bill to provide funding to the GEoLibrary has been rescheduled for May 4th at 9:30 am by the State and local Government Committee!
If you can attend in person that will be great! However submission of written testimony is just as valuable!
The Committee pays attention to how many people submit for and against any bill they review! Just 20 people submitting testimony for any one bill can make a big impression! So *'PLEASE '*send in testimony if you cannot attend the hearing!
Good evening everyone, I became aware of this tonight, it is an interesting interactive map showing how c;imate change may affect the climate in any area of the US.
We have extended the deadline for presentation proposals to May 7, and registration is now open!
Date: May 24, 2023 12-4:30 PM with a social to follow
Event page: MEGUG 2023 Spring Conference<https://megug.org/event-5241902>
Location: Fireplace Lounge, Randall Student Center, University of Maine at Augusta.
MEGUG is the state's professional network organization for GIS users. We are pleased to announce our Spring Conference, a half day event for anyone interested in GIS and Geospatial topics, followed by a casual social gathering. We are searching for presenters for our conference. The conference is for broad interest, so
Good Evening All. The hearing on LD 1687 has been postponed and will not be held tomorrow Friday the 28th! We will let you know when it has been rescheduled. You can still submit written testimony on line !
Good Morning All, The budget process has become cloudy and I can't find any documentation of how the GeoLibrary line items will be discussed and voted on. They must be in a foggy back room where deals are made I guess.
However Nicole <https://legislature.maine.gov/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0674&item=1&snum=131> Grohoski's bill LD 1687 <https://legislature.maine.gov/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0674&item=1&snum=131> is meant to be a back up in case the GeoLibrary funding gets traded for something else. It is having its public hearing in the State and Local Government Committee on Friday sometime after 9:30 am. It is the last bill listed of 7, so it may take a bit.
Spring NEARC 2023 Reminder: Attendee Registration is Still Open!!!
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Planning for our 1-day Spring conference is well underway, and we want to remind you that it's not too late to register. The Host Committee invites you to join us in-person at the Spring NEARC Conference <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BdV6NkRUWOmnfyqIQQzb3RhBLYcLv3rHqkWCiaxdrK6Mfgdvkwmye5exO6MYH2a9FcG_KrUliK_w2b4jrVAZBFHhLOH2PE1hmTAJtEGjXKcXhouemkahu5hyRKzZrBGc5Bx4h5t-bk10aKlF4vNfCpWdXTQdr-G97CcUjeLbLWQ=&c=UVf5DKG6xjDS0eT8L0RWV-vcjkTMUnoUpredCjYqTGOHczbw9KNrtg==&ch=g4azPdtfW4_V8LK38gGjAPHvXVpx5X1TsgBxlBEO-JHYR_7dVrrBfw==> at the beautiful University of Rhode Island Campus. This is a great event to network with colleagues, learn about new GIS tips and tricks, and reconnect with peers. Registration Rates: ● Professional - $75 ● Professional Presenter - $75 ● Student - $45 ●
I am reaching out to you to obtain your assessment of leaf conditions in MidCoast Maine for LiDAR acquisition this spring. The attached image shows the spring 2023 LiDAR Collection - this is for Quality Level 1 data and covers almost 3300 square miles! This year the State of Maine is teaming with USGS through their Broad Area Announcement (BAA) program, and they are asking us for leaf and snow conditions to share with their acquisition contractor, NV5. We would like condition assessments from Kingfield to Howland, Ellsworth to Norridgewock and all communities in between. Please see attached image for this year's program.
Would you please update me with your assessment of your area and provide images if possible? I am specifically requesting the location and images of amount of snow and leaf conditions. Right now the focus is on the remaining snow in the woods and snowpiles in the parking lots.
Your information will help us determine when the best time is to deploy aircraft for LiDAR acquisition.
Please send the information directly to me. Note that I am always happy to discuss the GeoLibrary's geospatial acquisitions, feel free to reach out to me at the numbers below. I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your assistance.
Thank you in advance for this information!
Sincerely, Claire Kiedrowski Executive Director Maine Library of Geographic Information SHS 145 51 Commerce Drive Augusta, Maine 04333-0145 Cell: (207) 266-7087 [log in to unmask]
Reminder: Call for Papers MEGUG 2023 Spring Conference
Date: May 24, 2023 12-4:30 PM with a social gathering to follow
Event page: MEGUG 2023 Spring Conference<https://megug.org/event-5241902>
Location: Fireplace Lounge, Randall Student Center, University of Maine at Augusta.
MEGUG is the state's professional network organization for GIS users. We are pleased to announce our Spring Conference, a half day event for anyone interested in GIS and Geospatial topics, followed by a casual social gathering. We are searching for presenters for our conference. The conference is for broad interest, so proposals can be from any related area to GIS. We seek
Blue Marble Geographics is looking for a summer GIS Intern to assist with creating data for an R&D project.
This project will interpret satellite imagery and aerial imagery to build examples for data processing and machine learning tools. The intern will learn to gather relevant geospatial data and use vector and raster tools to create new ground truth data that will help teach the AI to find features in the landscape. The outcome will be data generation and correction for Blue Marble's internal use in R&D production.
We will be using Teams Meeting software for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. Agenda is below.
This month we will have guest speaker Nate Herold of NOAA, who will discuss "High Resolution 1-m Statewide C-CAP Classifications Land Cover Update"; other topics include the GeoLibrary budget request to the legislature; future orthoimagery program; and status of geospatial projects. Please join us!
We are seeking a graduate and an undergraduate intern to work on community planning and climate resilience projects this summer with the UMaine at Machias GIS Lab as part of our partnership with the Sunrise County Economic Council. The job description is below. The opportunity is funded by the Mitchell Center at UMaine, and the Mitchell Center will be providing excellent training and professional development opportunities for interns, as well. Last year's internship was fantastically successful for interns and community partners.
Date: May 24, 2023 12-4:30 PM with a social to follow
Location: Fireplace Lounge, Randall Student Center, University of Maine at Augusta.
MEGUG is the state's professional network organization for GIS users. We are pleased to announce our Spring Conference, a half day event for anyone interested in GIS and Geospatial topics, followed by a casual social gathering. We are searching for presenters for our conference. The conference is for broad interest, so proposals can be from any related area to GIS. We seek presentations of length ranging from 30 minutes to
Register now to join us on May 16, 2023! Spring NEARC 2023 Early Bird Registration and Scholarship Applications End Soon! Two deadlines are fast approaching for the Spring NEARC Conference <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jzWd6CEekzOcNhZ5MLBtEt3ii022Njr-ot8Vl8r0EvFgJkV9H4cv2XonQfRz6yV0mDq_KLdY2ZNkYVKKPgITaPnedLC3Gi0XNwmqG2AepHAgFSs2VIiGggphcq09jXFT0ZxOesVZJemqz0Io2-NBGvQGIFdEKdb9i5p0Wp2eNc4=&c=8oPXq1-L8v7MkG8FehCd4aYpnkznUpw3Y3J6JhGzVLqGqVsGxlPq_A==&ch=ci6KKipuUTmiQGDAY8SofOLi4NgEXYjBcyV6qjiwhKVH_38JDpRzNg==>! Don’t miss your opportunity to register for the conference at our Early Bird Rate by April 14th! Scholarship applications are accepted until April 7th (this Friday)!
Greetings! The State University of New York (SUNY) has launched an out-of-state tuition<https://www.suny.edu/suny-news/press-releases/12-22/12-1-22/applications-increase.html> match option where applicants in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Illinois, and California are eligible to receive their in-state tuition and fees at a SUNY school.
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in furthering their GIS education with classes at Monroe Community College either through a micro-credential, certificate, A.A.S. degree, or all three! All GIS classes are fully online/remote. Fall registration opens in a couple weeks where you can take Intro to Remote Sensing or Geospatial Data Management an Acquisition, among other
Good Morning All, We will know soon whether it is going to be a majority or bipartisan budget. This was in today's update from the Bangor daily news!
" It is likely that the majority party will strip new initiatives from Mills’ $10.3 billion spending offer <https://bangordailynews.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a629a44de37af801f63b7384a&id=90f4da2e56&e=9826b99e47> and pass that plan by month’s end, according to a source briefed on the meeting. Spokespeople for Mills and Democratic leaders did not respond to questions on that Tuesday evening. If that happens, new initiatives would be considered in an addendum to the budget this spring, like in 2021 <https://bangordailynews.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a629a44de37af801f63b7384a&id=2d6442870c&e=9826b99e47> ."
Join us on May 16, 2023! Spring NEARC 2023 Attendee Registration is Open!
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI The Host Committee and NEARC Board invite you to join us in-person at the Spring NEARC Conference <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JRPIJvKQ8CCO3KipsTHydQ4C5AMQehVMvpF92e87N-aYp1agzX71l3kNB4DxD9ksbXLbLhUK84a8txmoNZ7DDz1rPHI6M9FWpd59Fy0kBw_Bp4muAob5v5QvsdkAyFJf4pG8FWhAiHdst9KoX_fNX9jVc24PGIKjfQAAxlpbNuE=&c=Sf9fKHHX3lPd9OXPaW8kAyE26Z8gxbkgTCr_LubGFhoIVz00kTKr3A==&ch=6JVTbbxegwLknFR1Yt7kNn1BWdMXw5JsySnO7A8yOFVPqrn79nmNVg==> at the beautiful University of Rhode Island Campus. Spring NEARC is an annual, one-day conference packed with user presentations, professional development, and networking opportunities for over 200 GIS users. Registration is Open! The Host Committee is happy to announce the opening of registration. Register for the Conference now to benefit from the early registration rates. Early Bird Pricing (After
Spring NEARC <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0015-3qlZrtiEymJXDg8UA6oV82sk2xUZdESVluRYKvEZi23wkB_0V2fJP2RudUOxVoazF1vnEoIDk2y6FZ2egbIbcxpGnHzCFYOCdeKmD5TyK4orOpL_rjHWm0rtTafrlWqNCWGv4gO2Fezt1DG0qleNF56VootG8TnMuQp0g91gc%3D%26c%3DOdMaaXbz2OjXiiAKvS1kpFg4f8XuWsyj-6T42uT8osowKydeIF81yA%3D%3D%26ch%3DUtH8CxGf_8fbpC8Tq2Nwu4Q3TXsBqzpDg5K4Y390As5sgHqJoD8lWw%3D%3D__%3B!!GolgDdAAPFHvrrz0!d4MkVNjZPpPZYRhq5NySX7R7htmNl7VpK6dQCjvvoGt1lAbwzqCcy3u5EJUPp2hhh7ulOS1DywV9ZIACBPqhQkV8JzrZ%24&data=05%7C01%7Cnearc-l%40listserv.uconn.edu%7Cfe407786de3d4296b05208db248be90b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638143955563477460%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pkcD5%2BOUZ9sbMjFlIFm4Gt8PBT7UtCxtscNKn322Q5I%3D&reserved=0> is an annual, one-day conference packed with professional development and networking opportunities for all levels of GIS users. The Spring NEARC Host Committee invites you to submit a presentation for the in-person event at the University of Rhode Island in *Kingston, Rhode Island on Tuesday, May 16, 2023*.
We will be using Teams Meeting software for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. Agenda is below. This month we will have guest speakers Stephen White of NGS and Jamie Carter of NOAA, who will discuss "NGS Coastal Mapping Program: Shoreline, Imagery, and Nearshore Bathymetry"; other topics include the GeoLibrary budget request to the legislature; Technical and Financial Reports; and status of geospatial projects. Please join us!
The Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS) has an opening for a GIS Coordinator. As part of a small and dedicated team, the GIS Coordinator will be responsible for providing customer and project support to Maine agencies and the public users of the Maine GeoLibrary. This is a hybrid telework position based out of Augusta, Maine, with up to 80% telework available.
Please see the full posting below for more information about the position and how to apply. Applications are accepted until March 15, 2023.
Support for the GeoLibrary is in the new Biennial Budget, and we need to inform our senators and representatives about the GeoLibrary’s value. In addition to letters developed by other GIS advocates, the Board has developed our own template letter of support (which is attached). We ask that you personalize the letter (on your letterhead) and send it to your legislators; you can find your legislators in the links below.
Good Morning Everyone, The State and Local Government Committee is meeting in a work session to review the Biennial Budget on this Wednesday March 7th at 1 pm. Please provide testimony either in person or via email to the Committee. The meeting will be in the Cross Office building behind the Capital in room 214. Please make it in person if you can. To provide written testimony electronically, send it to the committee clerk Maggie Hood [log in to unmask]
Can you remove me from your email distribution. I am moving out of state.
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Good Evening Everyone, I know that many, maybe everyone, has seen videos regarding lidar and how it is expanding our knowledge of past civilizations and man's activities that have been obscured by nature's advance after man has ceased to exist in the environment.
This video of the Amazon <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY82nZTxXQ4>ian Rivers. reminded me of the importance of the GeoLibraries work. If we only read the US history books we would think that the Americas were largely unpopulated and unsophisticated prior to the European explorers.
A 2006 law limits growth in State and Local budget spending. The Governor's budget exceeds the ceiling by several hundred thousand dollars.
Our lawmakers are going to negotiate over this.
This was in the Bangor Daily News Briefs today: "A leading budget negotiator, Rep. Sawin Millett, R-Waterford, said the cap will be a major element of his side's push on the document, although the former budget commissioner conceded that state spending plans often write out laws that are inconvenient. He also expected Democrats to question why his party was so focused on an old law. "That's a legitimate question, but
I hope you all have contacted your State Senator and representative regarding the GeoLibrary Budget proposed on A29 and A30 of the budget. This was in the BDN this morning: " Democrats are driving the bus on this budget. *If they pass one alone, they would have to do so by the end of March.* If minority Republicans stay attached to the deal, they should be able to win some notable concessions and a tax cut looks like it is one possibility <https://bangordailynews.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a629a44de37af801f63b7384a&id=5357b9fe78&e=9826b99e47> .
Good afternoon All, It was pointed out to me that there are actually three line items in the budget we should be aware of.
The two I mentioned yesterday were specifically meant for Geolibray support. pages A29 and A30.
Another data acquisition line item is on page A22 and noted as being for LiDAR on State agency directed projects. This line item would not be under GeoLibrary control.
We will be using Teams Meeting software for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. Agenda is below. This month we will have guest speaker Andrew Fox, Senior Project Manager, Timmons Group<http://www.timmonsgis.com>, who will discuss "Messaging Update on the Strategic Plan"; other topics include the GeoLibrary budget request to the legislature; and status of geospatial projects. Please join us!
For the first time that I can remember the GeoLibrary is being included in a budget ask that extends to creating two new positions and a $500,000 annual appropriation for acquiring spatial data!
*It is of critical importance that all of you on this listserv contact the Governor, your State Senator and Representative to explain why this matters to you.*
This is just a heads up that Budget talks are starting in Augusta! This was in the Bangor Daily News today Key hearings on Mills' budget proposal are now scheduled.
◉ The Legislature's budget committee has begun voting on Mills' small and non-controversial short-term spending proposal and will continue that work on Friday and into next week. Meetings on the two-year budget start Tuesday.
Listed below are the 2023 dates and Teams meeting invitation for the online GeoLibrary Board Meetings. All are welcome to attend - please join us. The dates and Teams Online Meeting information are also on the GeoLibrary website here: Meeting Agendas - Maine GeoLibrary<https://www.maine.gov/geolib/meetings/agenda.html>
Dates are the following (usually the 3rd Wednesday of the month):
We will be using Teams Meeting software for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. Agenda is below. This month we will have guest speaker Samuel Roy, Natural Hazards Planner from the Maine Emergency Management Agency who will discuss the "2023 Maine State Hazard Mitigation Plan"; other topics include election of this year's chair, status of geospatial projects, and the strategic plan implementation. Please join us!
It is my pleasure on behalf of the NEARC Board of Directors and Carol Baker to announce the location of the Spring NEARC Conference.
The 1-day conference will take place on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at the University of Rhode Island in South Kingston. Carol Baker will be the Host-Chair with Erica Poisson (formerly Tefft) representing the NEARC Board.
Reminders: The Maine Wetlands Characterization data layer was deprecated last month and will be removed. Its replacement is the National Wetlands Inventory: https://www.fws.gov/program/national-wetlands-inventory/wetlands-data.
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is January 15, 2023.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Time is running out to submit an entry for the Blue Marble Geographics annual scholarship <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/academic-programs/academic-scholarship-program/>. This program encourages students to explore the full depth of functionality available in the software while expanding their core competency in the field of GIS. The winner will receive US $1,000 and a license of Global Mapper Pro <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper-pro/>. To enter, submit the results of a research project involving the use of Global Mapper <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper/>.
We will be using Teams Meeting software for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. Agenda is below. This month we will have guest speaker Sue Buto from USGS who will discuss the updated 3D Hydrography Program; other topics include finance and technical committee updates; geospatial project status and the strategic plan implementation. Please join us!
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-Maine Wetlands Characterization (replacement is the National Wetlands Inventory: https://www.fws.gov/program/national-wetlands-inventory/wetlands-data)
Reminders: -A self-service map-making application (https://maine.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=85781934317b43bfa1776404325236cb) is available for public users to create basic maps of towns or similar areas of interest, and export them to PDF format for printing. Please note that this Beta version is subject to changes in content and availability. -The recommended method for accessing the 2-foot contour data layers is via web services. The 2-ft contour services can be found here: https://gis.maine.gov/arcgis/rest/services/Hosted. GIS software clients may consume ArcGIS REST services, or OGC WFS services, for each of these tiles.
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is December 18, 2022.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Blue Marble Geographics offers an annual US$1,000 education scholarship <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/academic-programs/academic-scholarship-program/>. Students are given a chance to receive not only scholarship funds but also a license of Global Mapper Pro <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper-pro/> by submitting the results of a research project involving Global Mapper <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper/>. Open to undergraduate or graduate students currently attending an accredited institution of higher education.
The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) is recruiting to fill a Limited Period position through October 23, 2024 for an Agency GIS/Technology Coordinator. This position will be responsible for leading the development of technology, application support, and GIS tools. Interested candidates should apply online at https://mainebhr.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk02bsm/. Applications are accepted until December 9, 2022.
The Maine Geospatial Institute will again be part of the worldwide celebration of World GIS Day with two free events:
- a crowdsourced Maine mapping activity throughout the month of November. Add your entry today to be eligible for prizes. - a November 16 moderated panel with Geographic Information Systems students in the University of Maine System, 6 p.m. on Zoom (registration is required).
I was wondering if anyone on this list serve would be interesting in doing a GIS parcel project? Most of the spatial and attribute data exists. The project would entail putting it all together.
I am happy to discuss project details and a price for service.
Reminders: A self-service map-making application (https://maine.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=85781934317b43bfa1776404325236cb) was created to allow public users to create basic maps of towns or similar areas of interest, and export them to PDF format for printing from the user's computer. Please note that this Beta version is subject to changes in content and availability. The current print function produces a basic output based on your visible area. Future enhancements will look to deploy some additional preconfigured scale controls and print formatting to the map output.
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is November 20, 2022.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
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This is a reminder that NEURISA and Seacoast GIS will be hosting a mappy hour next Tuesday, October 25th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at The Thirsty Moose Taphouse in Portsmouth, NH.
For more info, click here<https://neurisa.org/event-4976171>.
Thanks,
Jeff Olson, GISP GIS Analyst
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We will be using Teams Meeting software for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. Agenda is below. This month we will be discussing project updates along with status of the strategic plan implementation. Please join us!
NEURISA Day is just around the corner! October 24 - 25, 2022 is coming up quickly! Our theme for the conference this year is Creating Community Connections, aiming to showcase how important it is for us as a geospatial community to connect and engage.
We have a terrific line up of speakers, as well as an optional URISA workshop “GIS Return on Investment”, which will all be virtual.
The full schedule is now available for the MEGUG Annual Meeting and Fall Conference!<https://megug.org/event-4924513> We have packed a lot into the day, including two great keynote speakers, two tracks with plenty of presentations to choose from, and a poster session. Both MEGUG members and non-members are welcome (remember, becoming a member gets you a discount on registration)!
The following changes have occurred to the Maine GeoLibrary data holdings in the past month:
Added to the Catalog: -Self-service map-making application: https://maine.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=85781934317b43bfa1776404325236cb
Reminders: -The self-service map-making application was created to allow public users to create basic maps of towns or similar areas of interest, and export them to PDF format for printing from the user's computer. Please note that this Beta version is subject to changes in content and availability. The current print function produces a basic output based on your visible area. Future enhancements will look to deploy some additional preconfigured scale controls and print formatting to the map output. -The recommended method for accessing the 2-foot contour data layers is via web services. The 2-ft contour services can be found here: https://gis.maine.gov/arcgis/rest/services/Hosted. GIS software clients may consume ArcGIS REST services, or OGC WFS services, for each of these tiles.
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is October 16, 2022.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
NEURISA Day Registration is open! Join us *virtually* on October 24 & 25, 2022. Our theme this year is Creating Community Connections which aims to showcase how important it is for us as a geospatial community to connect and engage.
We have been hard at work creating an amazing line up of speakers, and for your afternoon “tea”, there will be three *in-person* Mappy Hours!
Please join us in beautiful Belfast, Maine at the University of Maine's Hutchinson Center<https://hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu/> for our Annual Meeting and Fall Conference on Friday, October 28! You don't need to be a MEGUG member to attend (but it does get you a discount!) Please see additional event details and registration info at https://megug.org/event-4924513. We have lined up two exciting featured speakers: * Dr. Firooza Pavri, Professor of Geography and Associate Dean of the Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine: "Landscape change, farming communities and satellite data: Using geospatial tools to build Maine-Greenland collaborations."
Global Mapper Pro has become an essential tool throughout many industries with terrain and point cloud analysis, Python script integration, and Pixels to Points for drone-collected image photogrammetry. With the release of v24, users can expect to find many new and improved cutting-edge tools.
The release features exciting new integration between Global Mapper Pro and the iOS and Android Global Mapper Mobile <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper-mobile/> app with the expanded Mobile Data Management tool, which now includes data review and merging from multiple map files.
Wright-Pierce is currently accepting applications for a GIS Analyst position to be located in one of our New England offices. Please follow this link to apply, or for more information: GIS Analyst II > Wright-Pierce - Environmental Engineering Firm<https://www.wright-pierce.com/openings/gis-analyst-mid/>
Please direct any questions to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Thanks!
Jeff Normandin, MA, GISP (he/him) Wright-Pierce | GIS Manager office 603.430.3728 | direct 603.570.7111 [https://www.wright-pierce.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/WPsig-96ppi.png]<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wright-pierce.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjeff.normandin%40wright-pierce.com%7C58537305365d46e90e0608da761900ce%7C4a000ff5da3145a796c8293916070e1d%7C0%7C0%7C637952147351025324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OUEo9CW%2F8xkSdD3zqSl2O72KCv1BXVtswzbqmCWuCZY%3D&reserved=0>
Welcome back! We will be using Teams Meeting software (invitation below, link updated) for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or by dialing in. Presentations include the quarterly reports from the Finance and Technical Committees, as well as updates on projects.
Call for Papers MEGUG 2022 Fall Conference, Belfast October 28, 2022 Maine GIS User Group (MEGUG) is the state's professional network organization for GIS users. For the first time since 2019, we will be holding an in-person Fall Conference and Annual Meeting at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast.
We are searching for presenters for our conference, at which we plan to offer two tracks: a professional track and an educators' track. Attendees would not be bound to one or the other. We seek presentations, workshops, panels, etc. of lengths ranging from 15 minutes to 1 hour to engage our community.
MEGUG 2022 Annual Meeting and Fall Conference, Hutchinson Center, Belfast October 28, 2022
Please join us for the Maine GIS User Group Annual Meeting and Fall Conference which will be held on Friday October 28 at the Hutchinson Center<https://hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu/conference-services/> in Belfast, Maine.
We plan to have two tracks for the conference, as in previous years, including one focused on education (at all levels), and one on general geospatial topics. We will be putting out a call for presentations soon, and additional details can be found when available on the Conference page<https://megug.org/event-4924513>.
Please pass this on to anyone you know who might be interested in applying! Thank you, Karen
GIS INTERNSHIPS IN THE NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE Fall Cohort Applications Open! Internships begin 10-10-21, end dates vary; $15-$22/hour. Housing available at most sites. Remote telework also an option. Gain real-world experience as a GIS Intern with the National Park Service! Interns, with advanced GIS skills, will serve in parks across the west and contribute to mission-critical GIS work. Interns will be trained and mentored through the Intermountain Region’s Geographic Resources Division. Internships are available in AZ, MO, UT, NM, CO, TX, ME, VA,
He is correct about the downloading. I am thankful that I have the former tiles for the towns that I do most o my work in.
Karl Olson Professional Land Surveyor 147 Bradford Road Wiscasset, ME 04578 Tel: 207.882.7008
On 8/8/2022 8:47 AM, William Acheson wrote: > Dear Sir or Madam: > > As a land surveyor, I was disappointed with the new format to download > shape file contours. I had bid a job based on my prior experience with > the State GIS and spent close to a day trying to get this done. > Budget destroyed! > > Thank
As a land surveyor, I was disappointed with the new format to download shape file contours. I had bid a job based on my prior experience with the State GIS and spent close to a day trying to get this done. Budget destroyed!
Thank goodness for NOAA. I found (directed by a friend) an easy way to get this done and in addition the pollylines created had the correct elevations on them, whereas on your site I always had to put elevations on the polylines.
Reminders: All MEGIS COVID-19 content items (data tables, feature layers, web maps, and dashboards) have been deprecated and are no longer available. For the most recent COVID-19 case data for the state of Maine, please visit the Maine CDC COVID-19 Data website at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/data.shtml.
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is August 21, 2022.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Global Mapper Mobile <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper-mobile/>, available for iOS <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766> and Android <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluemarblegeographics.globalmappermobile.android&&referrer=utm_source=gmm_overview&&utm_medium=web&&utm_term=gmm_android>, works in conjunction with the desktop version of Global Mapper <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper-pro/> to provide a cohesive suite of tools for data collection and analysis.
The newly available version 2.3 of Global Mapper Mobile with the Pro Module includes support for GNSS devices that use TCP/IP communication. Additionally, in this latest release, popular Global Mapper analysis tools for volume calculation and viewshed have been incorporated into the mobile software.
The City of Portland is currently hiring an Asset Management Technician in the Water Resources division of Public Works. This position involves significant use of GIS. Please see the full posting at the following link: https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=406&sreq=1&form=1000&desc=ASSET%20MANAGEMENT%20TECHNICIAN
Reminders: All MEGIS COVID-19 content items (data tables, feature layers, web maps, and dashboards) have been deprecated and are no longer available. For the most recent COVID-19 case data for the state of Maine, please visit the Maine CDC COVID-19 Data website at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/data.shtml.
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is July 17, 2022.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Maine Coast Heritage Trust is currently seeking a GIS Associate out of our Topsham office! This position provides the organization with a geodatabase expertise and mapping for a variety of audiences as a part of the Land Protection team. Applications are accepted until June 30, 2022.
Maine Coast Heritage Trust is a statewide conservation nonprofit dedicated to expanding coastal access, resiliency, and community. More information can be found at mcht.org, and the full job posting is available at https://www.mcht.org/job/gis-associate/
Great news! All the imagery scheduled to be flown this year, including the rollovers from 2021, has been acquired under ideal conditions and has passed its initial review. This year's acquisition included aerial imagery for over 16,000 square miles ranging in location from the Town of York to the Town of Frenchville!
The anticipated schedule for the orthoimagery project looks like this:
- Ground control and processing: June - July - Orthophoto generation: June - August - Mosaicking and quality control (QC): July - November - Delivery to purchasers: by December 31, 2022 - Availability on the Maine GeoLibrary Data Catalog: by January 31, 2023
Would you like more information? Please look at the StoryMap located here: https://www.maine.gov/geolib/programs/ortho/index.html
Thank you to all who provided local ground and leaf-budding conditions status updates. This information was crucial in determining when and where to fly, and was influential for our consultant completing their acquisitions under ideal conditions.
If you have any questions or comments about the orthoimagery program, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Claire Kiedrowski Executive Director Maine Library of Geographic Information Cell: (207) 266-7087 [log in to unmask]
Just a reminder about our lidar EFI workshop happening next week (seats are still available), and registration is now open for our additional workshops in July and August!
1. *Lidar Enhanced Forest Inventory Demystified* - Wednesday, June 22 2. *3D Point Clouds for Beginners* - Wednesday, July 20 3. *Introduction to Unoccupied Aerial Systems for Forestry* - Tuesday & Wednesday, August 16 & 17
We will be using Teams Meeting software (invitation below, link updated) for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 10 AM EST. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or by dialing in. The agenda is below. Presentations include the quarterly reports from the Finance and Technical Committees, as well as an informal Question and Answer on the Land Cover projects. Please join us as this is the last board meeting until September!
We will be using Teams Meeting software (invitation below, link updated) for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 10 AM EST. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or by dialing in. The agenda is below. Presentations include the quarterly reports from the Finance and Technical Committees, as well as an informal Question and Answer on the Land Cover projects. Please join us as this is the last board meeting until September!
I'm pleased to announce our summer schedule of Wheatland Workshops! Our first one will be on *Wednesday, June 22nd - Lidar Enhanced Forest Inventory Demystified*. See attached flyer for details and registration information.
Save the date for these other workshops (additional details and registration info coming soon):
- Wednesday, July 20 - 3D Point Clouds for Beginners (one-day workshop) - Tuesday & Wednesday, August 16 & 17 - Introduction to Unoccupied Aerial Systems for Forestry (two-day workshop) - Friday, September 9 - Maine Forest Carbon Stakeholder Engagement Workshop (one-day workshop)
Announcement: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 was the final day of updates for all MEGIS COVID-19 data tables, feature layers, web maps, and dashboards. The Maine CDC is continuing to track and report COVID-19 data; to access its data and dashboards, please visit the Maine CDC Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) page at: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/data.shtml.
The following changes have occurred to the Maine GeoLibrary data holdings in the past month:
Deprecated -All MEGIS COVID-19 content items (data tables, feature layers, web maps, and dashboards) are now deprecated and will no longer be available 30 days after this announcement. Please update your bookmarks and any automated processes accessing the MEGIS COVID-19 content accordingly.
Reminders None
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is June 19, 2022.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forest Eastern Region, USDA Forest Service OUTREACH NOTICE Geographic Information Systems Specialist GS-0101/0401/1301-09 Permanent Full-time Position and 120-Day Detail/Temporary Promotion Duty Station: Mendon, VT
The Green Mountain & Finger Lakes (GMFL) National Forests are seeking a candidate to fill a 120-day detail/temporary promotion and a permanent position as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist in Mendon, VT. While the permanent position will be stationed in Mendon, VT, the detail/temporary position will be performed remotely. This position is part of a small team in the GMFL Supervisor's Office providing Forests-wide GIS and information management support
Join us on June 7-9 for our extremely popular and definitely useful Applied Geodesy and Geographic Calculator training. Whether you are a veteran GIS professional or just starting your career, this class is right for you. Approached at a practical level, the course allows new and experienced users to develop and refresh their skills. In addition, the hands-on program will enable attendees to walk through the features and functions of the Geographic Calculator software <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/geographic-calculator/> while illustrating real-world scenarios. You do not need to be a Geographic Calculator user to benefit from this training.
NEURISA is getting back to in-person Mappy Hours with two Mappy Hours in the week of June 6th.
Rhode Island Mappy Hour 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Wednesday, June 8th Guild Brewing Company 461 Main St, Pawtucket, RI Register here: RI Mappy Hour<https://neurisa.org/event-4843267>
Maine/Seacoast New Hampshire Mappy Hour 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Wednesday, June 9th Maine Beer Café 439 US-1, Kittery, ME
N.B. - The Maine Office of GIS doesn't appear to be offering cemetery data any longer from its data catalog. Also, GNIS no longer includes administrative features like cemeteries, and that updates to names/locations are out of USGS's hands. Many thanks to Debi Curry of the *Maine Old Cemetery Association* for her sleuthing, the file https://www.maine.gov/megis/catalog/kml/state/cemeteries.kmz <https://www.maine.gov/megis/catalog/kml/state/cemeteries.kmz> was found. It contains additional cemeteries than what is found within the file https://geonames.usgs.gov/docs/stategaz/ME_Features.zip <https://geonames.usgs.gov/docs/stategaz/ME_Features.zip> - Please note that while this data may be appropriate to share with researchers, it is with the caveat that the information was chiefly collected between 1978-2013
The Maine Office of GIS will be performing system upgrades this Saturday, June 4, 2022. Some services and content, including in the Maine GeoLibrary Data Catalog and the State of Maine REST Services Directory, may be unavailable during that period.
Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Are you someone looking to kick-start your career? Are you looking for work that is compelling and interesting? Are you looking for a progressive company with career development opportunities that genuinely cares about its employees? Then, joining the Blue Marble Geographics team as a Customer Engagement Specialist is what you need.
Blue Marble Geographics is a unique software company that prides itself on offering cutting-edge software products to GIS and Geodesy professionals across multiple industries. Blue Marble provides highly accurate mapping tools that will engage and interest you and our customers.
We will be using Teams Meeting software (invitation below, link updated) for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 10 AM EST. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. Agenda is below. This month we will be discussing the Strategic Plan which was presented last month by the Timmons Group.
Announcement: As Maine's COVID-19 response efforts shift to long-term focused support, the Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS) is ending updates of its COVID-19 GIS content. This means that Tuesday, May 31, 2022 will be the final day of updates for all MEGIS COVID-19 data tables, feature layers, web maps, and dashboards. The Maine CDC is continuing to track and report COVID-19 data; to access its data and dashboards, please visit the Maine CDC Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) page at: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/data.shtml.
The following changes have occurred to the Maine GeoLibrary data holdings in the past month:
Deprecated The following content items will no longer be updated 30 days after this announcement. Please update your bookmarks and any automated processes accessing the content listed below. -Maine and COVID-19 Centralized Dashboard -Maine COVID-19 County Cases Web Map -Maine COVID-19 Time Series Feature Layer
Reminders None
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is May 15, 2022.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Date: May 11, 2022 Time: 12:30 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Brunswick Landing, Brunswick, Maine (Various locations) Registration and more details here: https://megug.org/event-4748707
MEGUG is the state's professional network organization for GIS users, and for the first time in two years, we are excited to put on a conference to get people back together again. Given a widely attended Lunch and Learn in January, we have decided to organize this conference about the usage of drones in geospatial activities. The festivities will involve presentations, tours of the aviation facilities at UMaine Augusta's Brunswick Center (which houses their aviation and UAS
I am asking again for an update on your current ground conditions by filling out this simple, anonymous form, available here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/47f25b540e5242af80ed5af0b70a5b5e.
We especially need information in the northern portions of Franklin County, Somerset County, Penobscot County, and all areas of Aroostook County. Your input provides real-time spring conditions to the pilots who can then make use of our limited time available for the best collection results.
To view current spring collection survey reports, please visit this interactive web application: https://maine.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=59ec5ea0e51248019bee995e2e7fe03c.
The Maine GeoLibrary has coordinated Spring 2022 acquisitions for over 16,000 square miles of aerial imagery and approximately 4,800 square miles of LiDAR for the State; this includes the rollovers from 2021 as well. Your weekly input is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Claire Kiedrowski Executive Director Maine Library of Geographic Information Email: [log in to unmask] Cell: (207) 266-7087
We will be using Teams Meeting software (invitation below) for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. Agenda is below. This month's focus is on the Strategic Plan Presentation by the Timmons Group.
I am asking again for an update on your current ground conditions by filling out this simple, anonymous form, available here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/47f25b540e5242af80ed5af0b70a5b5e.
We especially need information in the northern portions of Franklin County, Somerset County, Penobscot County, and all areas of Aroostook County. Your input provides real-time spring conditions to the pilots who can then make use of our limited time available for the best collection results.
To view current spring collection survey reports, please visit this interactive web application: https://maine.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=59ec5ea0e51248019bee995e2e7fe03c.
The Maine GeoLibrary has coordinated Spring 2022 acquisitions for over 16,000 square miles of aerial imagery and approximately 4,800 square miles of LiDAR for the State; this includes the rollovers from 2021 as well. Your weekly input is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Claire Kiedrowski Executive Director Maine Library of Geographic Information Email: [log in to unmask] Cell: (207) 266-7087
Happy spring! Below are the summer and fall GIS/ computer mapping courses offered through the UMaine regional campus at Machias. To enroll in the undergraduate sections (GIS 204, GIS 300, GIS 400 and GIS 420), students can just call the UMM Registrar's Office at 207-255-1223. To enroll in graduate sections, students should contact the UMaine graduate school at [log in to unmask]
Spring flying is still happening across the state of Maine! Please provide your current ground conditions by filling out this simple form, located here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/47f25b540e5242af80ed5af0b70a5b5e. Please note that all input is anonymous.
Would you like to view the current spring collection survey results? Visit this interactive web application to view them (use the filter option to see how the conditions change week by week): https://maine.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=59ec5ea0e51248019bee995e2e7fe03c.
The Maine GeoLibrary has coordinated Spring 2022 acquisitions for over 16,000 square miles of aerial imagery and approximately 4,800 square miles of LiDAR for the State; this includes the rollovers from 2021 as well. Your weekly input is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Claire Kiedrowski Executive Director Maine Library of Geographic Information Email: [log in to unmask] Cell: (207) 266-7087
Spring flying is still happening across the state of Maine! Please provide your current ground conditions by filling out this simple form, located here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/47f25b540e5242af80ed5af0b70a5b5e. Please note that all input is anonymous.
Would you like to view the current spring collection survey results? Visit this interactive web application to view them (use the filter option to see how the conditions change week by week): https://maine.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=59ec5ea0e51248019bee995e2e7fe03c.
The Maine GeoLibrary has coordinated Spring 2022 acquisitions for over 16,000 square miles of aerial imagery and approximately 4,800 square miles of LiDAR for the State; this includes the rollovers from 2021 as well. Your weekly input is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Claire Kiedrowski Executive Director Maine Library of Geographic Information Email: [log in to unmask] Cell: (207) 266-7087
Good Morning All, Hopefully you have better things to do with your weekends but if you don't I thought I would share this. While surfing for something to entertain me I found the answer to some of the most perplexing geography questions that I am sure you have always wondered about? Where are the most unusual borders in the world? <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YPzfbZH-Ao> It's a 20 minute video that shows in some cases weird configurations that come about because of circumstances that just get embedded over time. They really don't make sense but well it seems to be working and we really
We still need your assistance in weekly updates of ground conditions across the state of Maine. The Maine GeoLibrary has coordinated Spring 2022 acquisitions for over 16,000 square miles of aerial imagery and approximately 4,800 square miles of LiDAR for the State; this includes the rollovers from 2021 as well. A short survey form is available here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/47f25b540e5242af80ed5af0b70a5b5e.
Please note that your once- or twice-weekly submissions through May are greatly appreciated!
Prefer email? Feel free to email me your condition reports at [log in to unmask]
Thanks again for assisting with the collection of this important information.
Sincerely,
Claire Kiedrowski Executive Director Maine Library of Geographic Information Email: [log in to unmask] Cell: (207) 266-7087
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is seeking an experienced GIS specialist to serve as the agency GIS Coordinator. This person will work with agency teams and collaborators, such as the Maine Office of GIS, to devise and apply Esri applications and workflow best practices to support daily operations. Interested candidates should apply online at https://mainebhr.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk02woa/. Applications are accepted until April 15, 2022.
Date: May 11, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Brunswick Landing, Brunswick, Maine (Various locations) Registration and more details here: https://megug.org/event-4748707
MEGUG is the state's professional network organization for GIS users, and for the first time in two years, we are excited to put on a conference to get people back together again. Given a widely attended Lunch and Learn in January, we have decided to organize this conference about the usage of drones in geospatial activities. The festivities will involve presentations, tours of the aviation facilities at UMaine Augusta's Brunswick Center (which houses their aviation and UAS
The Maine GeoLibrary is seeking assistance collecting snow and leaf conditions around the state. Nearly 21,000 square miles are scheduled to be flown for imagery and data collection projects. Our contractor crews need assistance in tracking the change in conditions so they can fly missions moving south to north as the snow melts and before leaves are in bloom. We have deployed a simple-to-use survey application that will assist in mapping and visualizing the change in conditions between now and May 31st. Using a standard browser on a computer (we recommend Google Chrome), tablet device, or smartphone, you can access the survey from our public site at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/47f25b540e5242af80ed5af0b70a5b5e and answer a few simple questions about your location. The survey can be completed in less than 2 minutes, including the option to include photos. We are also accepting reports emailed to [log in to unmask]
We ask for no personally identifiable information and your data remains secure once submitted. The following steps outline how to record a report.
Step 1: Once you have loaded the survey on your browser, select the date (day/month/year) of your condition report.
Step 2: Enter the address of your location. Click on the icon that looks like a magnifying glass and the survey will map this location. If you are using a device with GPS tracking enabled, the application will register your location’s latitude and longitude. Alternatively, you can click and drag on the map to manually pan and zoom to the location of your report; then click on the map to place the blue locator pin.
Step 3: Tell us if your area still has snow on the ground. If you select the “Yes” button the form will open a box where you may enter a brief description such as “Several inches covering everywhere” or “Just piles from the snowplow hanging on.” You can also load a photo either from an existing file or, if you allow access, the application can take a photo with your device’s camera.
Step 4: Tell us if leaves are starting to develop and at what stage. Again, you will be provided the option to load a photo showing the typical scene around you. Don’t forget to hit the submit button when you have filled in the last of your information and images.
Please feel free to share this message with your colleagues and friends. We truly appreciate the public assistance in helping our teams gather the imagery and data that is used to support state and local activities ranging from emergency response planning to community development to transportation improvements.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
It's time for spring flying in Maine! The Maine GeoLibrary has coordinated Spring 2022 acquisitions for over 16,000 square miles of aerial imagery and approximately 4,800 square miles of LiDAR for the State; this includes the rollovers from 2021 as well.
I am requesting your help in providing current ground conditions across the state of Maine for these programs to determine best flying times.
Please provide the following: a. Your location (city/town, county). b. Any snow on the ground? Yes/No. If yes, where? (Parking lot snow piles, ditches, edge of water, etc.) Include photos if possible. c. Leaf-out/leaf pop conditions. Include photos if possible.
The Orthoimagery and LiDAR Programs are covering large geographic areas, so your assessment is greatly needed. Feel free to forward this email to colleagues so that ground conditions are well represented throughout the state. Ideal flying conditions are leaf-off with no snow, on a clear, sunny, cloud-free day with good sun angle. Our flight contractors will evaluate ground conditions with weather conditions as they fly. Please note that I will be asking for updated information weekly as the collection season progresses. Condition reports should be sent directly to me at [log in to unmask].
Thank you for your assistance in sending along ground condition information. Are you interested in additional details about the orthoimagery and LiDAR programs? Feel free to contact me directly, attend our monthly GeoLibrary Board Meetings, or visit the GeoLibrary website for program details.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments; I am always happy to discuss mapping services and data!
Sincerely,
Claire Kiedrowski Executive Director Maine Library of Geographic Information Email: [log in to unmask] Cell: (207) 266-7087
MEGUG Drone Mini-Conference Save the Date and Call for Papers
Date: May 11, 2022 12-4 PM (time tentative) with Mappy Hour to follow
Location: Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority/Brunswick Landing, Brunswick, ME
MEGUG is the state's professional network organization for GIS users, and for the first time in two years, we are excited to put on a conference to get people back together again. Given a widely attended Lunch and Learn in January, we have decided to organize this conference about the usage of drones in geospatial activities. The festivities will involve tours of the aviation facilities at UMA's Brunswick
Hello All, A colleague shared the find of a Free and Open Source land cover source that may be of interest. Particularly for those involved with the GeoLibrary Land Cover Project.
Here are some links to learn more, begin exploring and use these data and services in the GeoLibrary Community's projects: <https://www.impactobservatory.com/global_maps> <https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/announcements/esri-releases-new-2020-global-land-cover-map/> <https://tiledimageservices.arcgis.com/P3ePLMYs2RVChkJx/ArcGIS/rest/services/Esri_2020_Land_Cover_V2/ImageServer>
We will be using Teams Meeting software (invitation below) for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. Agenda is below. Also, you can always find information about the upcoming meetings here: Meeting Agendas - Maine GeoLibrary<https://www.maine.gov/geolib/meetings/agenda.html>
Reminders The following 2021 Maine voting district layers are now available in the Maine GeoLibrary Data Catalog: House, State Senate, County Commissioner, and US Congressional districts.
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is March 20, 2022.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Dr. Kati Corlew, University of Maine at Augusta, will present information about the new graduate certificate program in Trauma-Informed Emergency Management through UMA.
Dr. Matt McCourt, University of Maine at Farmington will present on the new Professional Master's in GIS graduate program.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit an application to: Penobscot County Attn: Human Relations 97 Hammond Street Bangor, ME 04401 [log in to unmask]
Applications can be found at: https://www.penobscot-county.net/employment or the Human Relations office located on the 1st floor of the County Administration Building, 97 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401
The Maine GeoLibrary Strategic Plan that is the guide for strategic work performed on behalf of the Maine Library of Geographic Information was last updated in 2009. In July of 2021, the GeoLibrary Board launched a project to develop an updated strategic plan that will provide a future looking blueprint for financing Board operations, data acquisition and hosting, and dissemination of geospatial data to the greater GIS community and the citizens of Maine. This plan will form the basis for completing and maintaining the Board’s OneMAP for ME program and other strategic efforts to build or provide access to core
Global Mapper <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper/> and Global Mapper Pro <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper-pro/> are developed in tandem by the Blue Marble team. Global Mapper offers tools for general GIS processing of any data type, and the Pro edition expands the program’s functionality for drone data processing, point cloud creation, analysis, and more.
The Global Mapper v23.1 <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper/> release includes the ability to create a 3D mesh of a viewshed radius as a hemisphere. Users can now also display lines as simulated cylindrical pipe features. In addition, expanded data-creating transforms in the newly improved Spatial Operations tool make it a one-stop interface for the complex analysis
We will be using Teams Meeting software (invitation below) for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. Agenda is below.
Maine Library of Geographic Information Board Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Place: Online Meeting (Online & Call-in options available)
The following changes have occurred to the Maine GeoLibrary data holdings in the past month:
Added to the Catalog -Maine Voting Districts 2021 House -Maine Voting Districts 2021 State Senate -Maine Voting Districts 2021 County Commissioners -Maine Voting Districts 2021 US Congress
On 1/25/2022, members of the Wheatland Lab presented on Remote Sensing Inventory and Monitoring of Maine's Forest Resources. The video is now available: https://youtu.be/ADS26y4X52M
Stay tuned for an announcement about the March presentation!
Becky Schaffner GIS Coordinator, Bureau of Water Quality Maine Department of Environmental Protection Cell: (207) 441-2773 www.maine.gov/dep<http://www.maine.gov/dep>
First, apologies if you have received this invitation more than once.
I'm writing to invite you to participate in a survey about your needs and interests related to training in mapping technology such as GPS, geographic information systems, web-based mapping technologies, remote sensing technologies, etc.. The Maine Geospatial Institute at the University of Maine System is conducting this survey of people (18 or older) who work in fields in which mapping software and other geospatial technologies are commonly used or may be useful. We are also interested in hearing from people who are interested in adding mapping skills
Register today for Blue Marble GeoTalks <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/geotalks-2022/>. This *free* day-long conference for geospatial professionals and GIS enthusiasts is being held *tomorrow, January 26th*. The 2022 conference <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4anOhu5eqA> will feature speakers who will illustrate the connection between GIS and the environment.
The guest speakers <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/geotalks-2022/speakers/> for this year’s conference include:
- *Larry Mayer, Ph.D.*, Director of the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire, will talk about his latest expedition to the Arctic and how he uses Global Mapper <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper/> in his seafloor mapping work. - *Brett Rhodes*, a mine surveyor based in Australia, will walk
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We will be using Teams Meeting software (invitation below) for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. Agenda is below.
Maine Library of Geographic Information Board Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Place: Online Meeting (Online & Call-in options available)
If you're looking for a new geospatial challenge, Blue Marble Geographics is seeking a GIS application software support professional. From assisting customers from around the globe with technical questions to testing Blue Marble software, this role is key in the support of our growing customer base. If you are an energetic, tech-savvy team player, with a passion for learning something new every day, explore this role further <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/about/careers/>.
Blue Marble GeoTalks <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/geotalks-2022/> is a free day-long conference for geospatial professionals and GIS enthusiasts. The 2022 conference <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4anOhu5eqA> will feature speakers who will illustrate the connection between GIS and the environment.
The guest speakers <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/geotalks-2022/speakers/> for this year’s conference include:
- *Larry Mayer, Ph.D.*, Director of the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire, will talk about his latest expedition to the Arctic and how he uses Global Mapper <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper/> in his seafloor mapping work. - *Brett Rhodes*, a mine surveyor based in Australia, will walk through a Global Mapper terrain analysis project focusing
Authors: Anthony Guay, Daniel Hayes, Sylvia Noralez, David Sandilands, and Stephanie Willsey, Wheatland Geospatial Lab.
Abstract: Forests provide critical ecosystem services, the sustainable management of which requires high quality and reliable information on the quantity and condition of forest resources. Traditional approaches to forest inventory are limited as information demands increase in the face of a changing and uncertain future. Remote sensing has the potential to revolutionize how we measure and monitor our forests, but
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Bradley Nuding <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 11:36 AM Subject: JOB POSTING - Penobscot County EMA_GIS Specialist To: Cc: Jennifer Snow <[log in to unmask]>, Lynn Dwelley < [log in to unmask]>
Good morning,
We would greatly appreciate you sharing this opportunity within your networks.
The Maine Orthoimagery Regional 2021 collection is now available via the Maine GeoLibrary Data Catalog (https://maine.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/e905f532db334ef7b1c0c04ee0b74a91/explore) (web access), the Maine REST Services Directory (https://gis.maine.gov/arcgis/rest/services/imageryBaseMapsEarthCover/orthoRegional2021/ImageServer) (image service), and the Maine GeoLibrary Orthoimagery Discovery and Download Application (tile download) (https://www.maine.gov/geolib/imgdiscovery/site/landing.html). Thank you to our partners for their support of this year’s collection!
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
We have a new GIS faculty opening at UNE teaching in the School of Marine and Environmental Programs. Noah https://une.peopleadmin.com/postings/9152
Noah Perlut University of New England Department of Environmental Studies 11 Hills Beach Road Biddeford, ME 04005 UNE Squirrel Project: http://www.une.edu/squirrel 207.602.2778<tel:207.602.2778> [log in to unmask]
The application period for this job opportunity has been extended until December 30, 2021. Please feel free to share with your networks!
The Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS) has an opening for a senior-level Technical Support Specialist who will be responsible for administering the State of Maine Enterprise ArcGIS software infrastructure. As part of a small and dedicated team, the Specialist will support the deployment of geospatial components and applications while providing outstanding customer service and systems support for our GIS users.
Please see the full posting below for more information about the position and how to apply. Applications are accepted until December 30, 2021.
Are you a student of GIS, or do you know someone who is? If so, spread the word about the 2021 Academic Scholarship <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/academic-programs/academic-scholarship-program/>. Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 PM on December 31, 2021, and the winner will receive an award amount of $1,000, plus a license of Global Mapper Pro <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper-pro/>.
To be considered, submit the results of a research project involving Blue Marble Software. The scholarship is open to any undergraduate or graduate student; this annual program encourages students to explore the full depth of functionality available in the software while expanding their core competency in the
Although the fall semester is gearing down, and the festive time of year is at hand, know that the spring semester is only weeks away! Why not consider adding a GIS course to your activities in the new year.
For Spring 2022, University of Southern Maine is offering the following courses, cross-listed at both undergraduate and graduate levels:
Blue Marble GeoTalks <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/geotalks-2022/> is a free day-long conference for geospatial professionals and GIS enthusiasts. The 2022 conference will feature speakers who will illustrate the connection between GIS and the environment.
The speakers <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/geotalks-2022/speakers/> for this year’s conference include:
- Larry Mayer, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire, will talk about his latest expedition to the Arctic and how he uses Global Mapper <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper/> in his seafloor mapping work. - Brett Rhodes, a mine surveyor, based in Australia, will walk through a Global Mapper terrain analysis project focusing on high-risk
I wanted to pass along a fantastic resource for accessing and downloading data behind DEMs, LiDAR, and Hydro breaklines, as well as metadata and tile Indexes. It certainly has been a useful tool for many in the GIS Maine community.
Kevin Deneault GIS Mapping Specialist Department of Public Works 212 Canco Rd, City of Portland, ME [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Phone. 207.874.8829
The Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS) has an opening for a senior-level Technical Support Specialist who will be responsible for administering the State of Maine Enterprise ArcGIS software infrastructure. As part of a small and dedicated team, the Specialist will support the deployment of geospatial components and applications while providing outstanding customer service and systems support for our GIS users.
Please see the full posting below for more information about the position and how to apply. Applications are accepted until December 16, 2021.
Notice: There are a significant number of failed queries routinely attempting to access the obsolete Maine Town Boundaries data layers, which were removed in September. Please update all bookmarks, scripts, and any other saved projects or processes that may be trying to access the obsolete links.
The following changes have occurred to the Maine GeoLibrary data holdings in the past month:
Deprecated The following content items have been marked "Deprecated" and will be deleted 30 days after this announcement. New access links are provided in parentheses for replacement content where available - if no link is listed, the content will be removed without replacement. Please update your bookmarks and any automated processes accessing the content listed below. None
Reminders The Maine Office of GIS is now updating its COVID-19 content Monday through Friday, while the Maine CDC continues to update its authoritative data Tuesday through Saturday. There are no updates on holidays.
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is December 19, 2021.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
In case you know someone who might be interested. Note the upcoming deadline of 12/7!
Karen B. Anderson // GIS Specialist // Acadia National Park P.O. Box 177 (mail) // 20 McFarland Hill Drive (physical) Bar Harbor, ME 04609 // 207-288-8724
Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2021 06:56 PM To: Mills, Justin S <[log in to unmask]> Subject: [Gis] Spring/summer temp GS-7 Cartographic Tech position open in Rapid City, SD
We will be using Teams Meeting software (invitation below) for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. I encourage your participation and comments. Agenda is below.
Have you been thinking about adding computer mapping skills to your toolkit? Online and low-residency GIS courses at UMaine at Machias can help! Below is a list of spring courses, and you can enroll now. Also listed are summer and fall courses.
To enroll in the undergraduate sections (GIS 300, GIS 400 and GIS 312), you may call the UMM Registrar's Office at 207-255-1223. Graduate sections (ANT 521 GIS I and ANT 522 GIS II) are listed in the UMaine schedule, and you may call 207-581-1290 for information about enrolling. High school students interested in enrolling in our
Please join the Maine GIS User Group (MEGUG) on Tuesday, December 7 at 12:00pm as we welcome Angie Brewer (Maine DEP) and Kristen Puryear (Maine Natural Areas Program) for our next Lunch & Learn event<https://megug.org/event-4570956>. Register through Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8516372722592/WN_shiETclqQpiFmI35Wihzwg
Part 1: Kristen Puryear-Tidal Marsh Mapping in Maine: Status and Looking Ahead The Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP) has mapped over 22,000 acres of tidal marsh in Maine through a combination of desktop review and field survey. From ecological integrity assessments and restoration planning to marsh migration modeling and coastal carbon accounting, the data are being used across multiple planning and
The Maine Office of GIS had to migrate ownership of the Maine orthoimagery services, which resulted in the removal of OGC WMS services. The WCS is still available, and is now the recommended OGC resource for consuming orthoimagery services in a GIS client. This was an unscheduled change necessitated by a required technology update, which is why we were unable to provide advanced notice.
Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Hi everyone, MeGUG will be holding our annual meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at Noon. Leading up to the meeting we are interested in your opinion about our participation with the MMA Technology conference. Please follow the *link * <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H9NHZXT>to this two-minute survey and help us out. Please respond by Nov 15 so we can report on this at our meeting. It would be great to see you and even better to hear ideas from you at the Annual Meeting. Thanks! Judy
*EVERYONE is Invited to Join Maine Geospatial Institute GIS Day events!*
MGI will celebrate World GIS Day <https://www.gisday.com/en-us/overview> throughout the month of November, and here's how:
• Maps in Action! - a *state-wide collaborative online mapping project* that invites participants of all ages - from mapping novices to mapping pros - to share their mapping skills (November 3 – November 16, with everyone’s results revealed on the MGI website November 17). There will be prizes! Participants may learn more and join the project on the MGI website <https://bit.ly/3DbxtPD>, or go directly to the map with the QR code below: •
The MaineDOT Applications Development Team of the Office of Information Technology at the State of Maine currently has a GIS Programmer Analyst position posted. We are specifically looking for candidates that have past experience in Web development OR geoprocessing with Python and ArcPy. The GIS Programmer Analyst will work closely with the larger GIS team supporting the Spatial Program at MaineDOT. If you are excited about GIS technologies and programming we would love to hear from you.
Notice: Due to administrative requirements, the Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS) has modified the update schedule for the Maine COVID-19 Centralized Dashboard and its associated content. MEGIS now updates COVID-19 feature layers, maps, and dashboards Monday through Friday. The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention (MECDC) is continuing to update their data Tuesday through Saturday. This means that MEGIS's Monday updates display MECDC's Saturday data.
The following changes have occurred to the Maine GeoLibrary data holdings in the past month:
Deprecated: The following content items have been marked "Deprecated" and will be deleted 30 days after this announcement. New access links are provided in parentheses for replacement content where available - if no link is listed, the content will be removed without replacement. Please update your bookmarks and any automated processes accessing the content listed below. None
Reminders: The following content items were marked deprecated last month and will be removed. Content items marked with an asterisk (*) do not have a replacement service, and will no longer be available: -Environment_Maine Map Server* -Environment_Maine Feature Server* -Maine E911 Structure (replacement: https://services1.arcgis.com/RbMX0mRVOFNTdLzd/arcgis/rest/services/MaineFacilitiesStructuresNG911/FeatureServer) -Maine E911 Service Areas Health (replacements: https://services1.arcgis.com/RbMX0mRVOFNTdLzd/arcgis/rest/services/Maine_Emergency_Medical_Service_Zones_E911/FeatureServer and https://services1.arcgis.com/RbMX0mRVOFNTdLzd/arcgis/rest/services/Maine_Medical_Transport_Zones_E911/FeatureServer)
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is November 21, 2021.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Please join us for the MEGUG Annual Meeting. Non-members are welcome to attend. We will be discussing general business, giving updates on the past year, and announcing election results. All attendees will be entered into a random drawing for a variety of prizes!
I am reaching out to you to obtain your assessment of leaf conditions in MidCoast Maine for LiDAR acquisition this fall. The attached images and KMZ files show the remaining 2021 LiDAR Collection - this is for Quality Level 2 data and is tidally coordinated where applicable (over 2500 square miles!). This year the State of Maine is teaming with USGS through their Broad Area Announcement (BAA) program, and they are is asking us for leaf conditions to share with the acquisition contractor (Quantum Spatial/NV5). We all understand that leaf pop is imminent, so we are collecting
*Are you a student, or do you know a student who’s currently using Global Mapper?*
Blue Marble offers students a chance to win a US$500 scholarship and a Global Mapper Pro license <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper-pro/> by submitting the results of a research project involving the use of Global Mapper. Open to any undergraduate or graduate student; this annual program encourages students to explore the full depth of functionality available in the software while expanding their core competency in the field of GIS.
We will be using Teams Meeting software (invitation below) for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. I encourage your participation and comments. Agenda is below.
Career opportunity: Climate Science Research & Communication Fellowship
Organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Climate Change Division, Washington, DC
Full posting: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-OAR-2021-01<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zintellect.com%2FOpportunity%2FDetails%2FEPA-OAR-2021-01&data=04%7C01%7CRosseel.Kevin%40epa.gov%7C9ad6d5045c9d4716940408d981c09886%7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7%7C0%7C0%7C637683486450191625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=jgMAPy7ATQrBv3fMFSgh1mRyUT6i8bIl9AF2MlF07B0%3D&reserved=0>
Reference Code: EPA-OAR-2021-01
How to Apply A complete application consists of:
* An application * Transcript(s) - For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. All transcripts must be in English or include an official English translation. Click here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Forise.orau.gov%2Fsepreview%2Ftranscripts.html&data=04%7C01%7CRosseel.Kevin%40epa.gov%7C9ad6d5045c9d4716940408d981c09886%7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7%7C0%7C0%7C637683486450201583%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=K90uQxPRSYXdjT9j12DFHmT9jpvo%2F7IYCSUWpbDy1uQ%3D&reserved=0> for detailed information about acceptable transcripts. * A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
Maine COVID-19 GIS Content Announcement: Due to administrative requirements, the Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS) is modifying the update schedule for the Maine COVID-19 Centralized Dashboard and its associated content. Beginning Tuesday, October 5, 2021, MEGIS will be updating COVID-19 feature layers, maps, and dashboards Monday through Friday. The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention (MECDC) is continuing to update their data Tuesday through Saturday. This means that MEGIS's Monday updates will be displaying MECDC's Saturday data.
MECDC data update days (starred): Sunday | Monday | *Tuesday | *Wednesday | *Thursday | *Friday | *Saturday
MEGIS COVID-19 content update days (starred): Sunday | *Monday | *Tuesday | *Wednesday | *Thursday | *Friday | Saturday
Please email [log in to unmask] if you have questions.
The following changes have occurred to the Maine GeoLibrary data holdings in the past month:
Added to the Catalog: None
Updated: -Maine E911 Addresses Feature -Maine E911 Roads Feature -Maine E911 Addresses, Roads, Structure and PSAP FGDB *E911 Information Cut Off (ICO): 2021-09-21
Deprecated: The following listed content has been marked "Deprecated" and will be deleted 30 days after this announcement. New access links are provided in parentheses for replacement content where available - if no link is listed, the content will be removed without replacement. Please update your bookmarks and any automated processes accessing the content below. -Environment_Maine Map Server -Environment_Maine Feature Server -Maine E911 Structure (replacement: https://services1.arcgis.com/RbMX0mRVOFNTdLzd/arcgis/rest/services/MaineFacilitiesStructuresNG911/FeatureServer) -Maine E911 Service Areas Health (replacements: https://services1.arcgis.com/RbMX0mRVOFNTdLzd/arcgis/rest/services/Maine_Emergency_Medical_Service_Zones_E911/FeatureServer and https://services1.arcgis.com/RbMX0mRVOFNTdLzd/arcgis/rest/services/Maine_Medical_Transport_Zones_E911/FeatureServer)
Reminders: The following data layers were marked deprecated last month and will be removed. Content items listed below with asterisks (*) are those that do not have a replacement service, and will no longer be available (layers without asterisks have available replacements): None
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is October 17, 2021.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
1. This Tuesday at noon, join us for a virtual lunch & learn event with Firooza Pavri of the Muskie School of Public Service at USM. She'll talk about her use of NASA Landsat and MODIS imagery in recent projects in Iceland and Greenland. Firooza's talks are always informative and engaging: don't miss this one! RSVP via https://megug.org/event-4494981 2. Elections for the MEGUG board are soon and we have open seats! Members: please consider contributing to MEGUG by running for the board. Contact our Nominating committee chair, Jeff Normandin, at
Please join the Maine GIS User Group (MEGUG) Tuesday, October 5 at 1PM as we welcome Firooza Pavri, Director of the Muskie School of Public Service, for a virtual lunch & learn event!
Tuesday, October 5, 1:00-2:00 (please note later time than usual) Registration through Zoom required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2216321444047/WN_JTR3-Q7TQjiA9kvS6m8q1Q
Firooza Pavri serves as Director of the Muskie School of Public Service and is Professor of Geography at the University of Southern Maine. Firooza's teaching and research is in the area of environmental geography, with a focus on society-environment interactions, natural resource conservation & policy, sustainable development, and geospatial technologies, including satellite
Good Afternoon Everyone, Thank you to those people who have completed the Strategic Plan Survey <https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/75de0e60d24a4132a66b7c8c8433954e>for the GeoLibrary. We had a good response but I NOW we have many more users who view the Library's services as critical to doing your work. If you haven't done it yet " PLEASE" take the time *RIGHT NOW* to participate. I promise you it will not take long, just a few minutes, (unless you want to write an essay on our shortcomings). The *deadline for submission *is *Midnight** October 1st. *
Good Morning All! P-P-P-Please complete our survey ASAP.
*Your response* is very important to us so PLEASE *Act now* to fill out the survey before the *Friday October 1st due date*!
- A brief Story Map on the Strategic Plan Update process is located here <https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/75de0e60d24a4132a66b7c8c8433954e> (includes the Stakeholder Survey at the end) - Want to go straight to the survey without any upfront reading? Go here for Stakeholder Survey <https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/?open=web&embed=fullScreen&id=de71f8f6d2bb44d59e9f5ad82414b38a&hide=navbar,footer,theme> .
There is currently a partial outage with the process to download GIS data from the Maine GeoLibrary Data Catalog impacting the direct catalog discovery and download tools. Our technology provider has identified a bug and is working toward resolution and restoral. We do not yet have an estimated time for resolution, but are actively monitoring progress to that end. Until a solution for the direct download option is deployed, we encourage our users to consume our GIS services and/or perform downloads from within compatible GIS clients connected to these services that support using the Esri REST API.
Progress updates to this notification will be posted as more specific timing for correction of the bug is known or as process conditions change.
Thank you,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Global Mapper Pro® <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper-pro/>, the newest addition to the Global Mapper family, is now available for download. Global Mapper Pro incorporates all of the powerful point cloud processing tools previously available in the now-retired Global Mapper Lidar Module and expands the functionality to include more terrain analysis and automated tools.
Global Mapper Pro includes tools for workflow optimization, such as a new automated tool for extracting breaklines <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VDyEjE4Nok&t=1s> from terrain and vector features from raster data <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGPIzCK1uLk&t=1s> based on matching or similar values. In addition, a scripting expansion includes a new Script Editor dialog for building scripts and a new
The Maine Library of Geographic Information (aka Maine GeoLibrary) is reaching out to you to solicit your input by filling out a brief (5-10 minutes) online survey for the Maine GeoLibrary's strategic plan update project.
The Timmons Group was selected to support the GeoLibrary Board in its work for planning our future. Their project plan includes identifying the Maine GeoLibrary Board operational needs and developing recommendations in the areas of executive leadership, membership, bylaws, increased collaborations, funding mechanisms, and support staffing. Progress updates to the Strategic Plan Project are located on the Maine GeoLibrary website under Strategic Plan.
Your response is very important to us, so PLEASE Act now to fill out the survey before the Friday, October 1st due date!
A brief Story Map on the Strategic Plan Update process is located here (includes the Stakeholder Survey at the end). -Want to go straight to the survey without any upfront reading? Go here for the Stakeholder Survey. -Please share the survey with your colleagues, and anyone who uses or has an interest in geospatial data, we want to be sure everyone has a chance to help us plan for the State's geospatial needs.
Thank you for supporting the GeoLibrary and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Claire Kiedrowski Executive Director Maine Library of Geographic Information SHS 145 51 Commerce Drive Augusta, Maine 04333-0145 Cell: (207) 266-7087
All, a blunder in the text below: next board meeting is this Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 10 AM EDT.
Sorry for any confusion and I hope to see you there!
Claire Kiedrowski Executive Director Maine Library of Geographic Information Cell: (207) 266-7087 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
From: Kiedrowski, Claire Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 12:06 PM To: [log in to unmask] Cc: Kiedrowski, Claire <[log in to unmask]> Subject: GeoLibrary Board Meeting Invitation: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 10 AM EDT Importance: High
We will be using Teams Meeting software (invitation below) for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. I welcome your participation and comments. Agenda is below.
Hey FYI GIS related Job Opening in Lewiston! - Asset Management Analyst
Those interested can apply in person, online or send their completed documents to Terri-Lynn Bechard at Human Resources [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Jim Ward GIS Manager/Coordinator
Public Works Department 103 Adams Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 513-3003, 3424
Visit us at LewistonMaine.gov<http://www.lewistonmaine.gov/>
Announcement: Please update bookmarks, process models, and content access scripts to ensure they are not trying to access content that has been removed.
The following changes have occurred to the Maine GeoLibrary data holdings in the past month:
Added to the Catalog None
Updated -Maine E911 Addresses Feature -Maine E911 Roads Feature -Maine E911 Addresses, Roads, Structure and PSAP FGDB *Note: This was an out-of-cycle update for the E911 content, with an information cut-off of 2021-09-03. The content will be updated again on its normal monthly schedule on September 19, 2021.
Deprecated The following listed content has been marked "Deprecated" and will be deleted 30 days after this announcement. New access links are provided in parentheses for replacement content where available - if no link is listed, the content will be removed without replacement. Please update your bookmarks and any automated processes accessing the content below. None
Reminders The following data layers were marked deprecated last month and will be removed. Content items that were deprecated with no replacement service are noted: -Maine_E911_ServiceAreasLaw -Maine Boundaries Town and Townships Points -Maine Boundaries Town and Townships Lines -Maine Boundaries Town and Townships Polygon -Maine Boundaries Town and Townships Polygon Dissolved -Maine Boundaries County Lines -Maine Boundaries County Polygon -Maine Boundaries County Polygon Dissolved
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is September 19, 2021.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
Maine GIS User Group's Virtual Lunch & Learn Event
YouTube Video Now Available!
The Sewall Company Aerial Photographs Collection at UMaine Special Collections
Speaker: Paul Smitherman, University of Maine Fogler Library
Event recording date: Tuesday, June 22, 2021, from Noon - 1 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
YouTube Video Link<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wucnI5UxNYc> [https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.0w-e7pX9sLo6zp6JtJ-t8AHgFo&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wucnI5UxNYc> The Sewall Company Aerial Photographs Collection at UMaine Special Collections (MEGUG Lunch & Learn)<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wucnI5UxNYc> In October of 2019, Raymond H. Fogler Library at the University of Maine received a donation of over 3,000 rolls of film containing about 1 million aerial images from the James W. Sewall
We still have room in our new one-credit online geospatial careers course at the University of Maine at Machias for Fall 2021 starting next week. Please share with anyone who wants to explore careers in GIS and geography and/or ramp up their career prep and job-seeking skills!
Students in GIS 101: Geospatial Careers will develop important career skills and meet and interact with professionals in a variety of geospatial fields. Geospatial professionals will visit class each week to share their education and work experiences, offer advice for aspiring professionals, and discuss strategies for gaining experience in the field.
With the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and forthcoming Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, State and Local Governments, Utilities, and other organizations have access to stimulus dollars to fund government projects that were previously limited or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There is no better time to bring your Public Works priorities and initiatives to the table and explore how you can use Government Funding Streams to enhance, strengthen, and protect your community.
Good Morning All, This is just a brief update on the strategic plan process. Core team leaders including myself, Executive Director Claire Kiedrowski, Clarence Young, MeGIS team Leader and Brian Guerette GeoLibrary Board Member have been meeting with the Timmons Group <http://www.timmons.com/> our strategic planning consultant on a weekly basis to develop our outreach plan and prepare for initiating our conversations with you our stakeholders! We are looking for volunteers who have specific strengths that could provide valuable assistance to the Board in our planning process. This will not require significant amounts of time, just a willingness to respond to
Good Morning All, Claire and Emily have been working on a new Land cover application <https://www1.maine.gov/geolib/programs/landcover/index.html> detailing the work done to get high resolution land cover data for the state. They have done an awesome job showing the multiple partnerships enlisted to bring this project to the initiation stage. Once completed by NOAA and the University of Maine Intelligent GeoSolutions group the data will be used by a variety of industries and organizations relying on high-resolution land cover data for analysis, assessment, management, and modeling projects. Forest type-specific data supports a variety of natural resource applications, which in turn benefit
Auburn and Lewiston will be hosting the Maine State Bicentennial Parade on August 21st. The two cities will be utilizing GIS for parade line-up, real-time parade tracking, traffic management, and emergency planning/operations.
Jim Ward (Lewiston) and myself will be staffing parallel Emergency Operations Centers, which will be stood up in each city. We're looking for a few GIS folks willing to volunteer on the day of the parade. We need assistance working with parade staff to set up mobile field applications before the parade starts, and working with Emergency Services, 911 Dispatch, and Public Works throughout
The following changes have occurred to the Maine GeoLibrary data holdings in the past month:
Added to the Catalog -Maine Town Points -Maine State Boundary Line -Maine State Boundary Polygon
Updated -Maine E911 Addresses Feature (*also updates feature views that are sourced from this service) -Maine E911 Roads Feature (*also updates feature views that are sourced from this service) -Maine E911 Addresses, Roads, Structure and PSAP FGDB
Deprecated The following listed content has been marked "Deprecated" and will be deleted 30 days after this announcement. New access links are provided in parentheses for replacement content where available - if no link is listed, the content will be removed without replacement. Please update your bookmarks and any automated processes accessing the content below.
-Maine_E911_ServiceAreasLaw (new URL: https://services1.arcgis.com/RbMX0mRVOFNTdLzd/arcgis/rest/services/Maine_E911_ServiceAreasLaw/FeatureServer; WFS: https://dservices1.arcgis.com/RbMX0mRVOFNTdLzd/arcgis/services/Maine_E911_ServiceAreasLaw/WFSServer?service=wfs&request=getcapabilities)
-Maine Boundaries Town and Townships Points (new URL: https://maine.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/54d3ba5c4e024266a8b7d2515f10f4f4/explore?location=45.252034%2C-69.006070%2C7.77)
-Maine Boundaries Town and Townships Lines (new URL: https://maine.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/4488cc07bfb34474a6b8110da9af9f4b/explore?location=45.184858%2C-68.974254%2C7.69)
-Maine Boundaries Town and Townships Polygon (new URL: https://maine.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/289a91e826fd4f518debdd824d5dd16d/explore?location=45.184858%2C-68.974254%2C7.69)
-Maine Boundaries Town and Townships Polygon Dissolved (new URL: https://maine.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/b0c7b943162f45e48b3a829b7f35709a/explore?location=45.184858%2C-68.974254%2C7.69)
-Maine Boundaries County Lines (new URL: https://maine.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/00033f9e376448fba27034f3d27d7ffb/explore?location=45.184858%2C-68.974254%2C7.69)
-Maine Boundaries County Polygon (new URL: https://maine.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/b47e1e44ce70411f91fe4c1c3f4c7cd6/explore?location=45.184858%2C-68.974254%2C7.69)
-Maine Boundaries County Polygon Dissolved (new URL: https://maine.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/ec1a999644cf4e128c84d207f6b8e2bc/explore?location=45.184858%2C-68.974254%2C7.69)
Reminders Please refer to the June and July listserv notifications for layers that are no longer available and update your bookmarks and automated processes accordingly.
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is August 15, 2021.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
The Maine Library of Geographic Information (aka Maine GeoLibrary) is pleased to announce selection of the Timmons Group for supporting the GeoLibrary Board in its work planning for the future. The last plan update<https://www.maine.gov/geolib/policies/otherdocs.html> was done in 2009. Therefore, given rapid changes in technology and GIS capabilities this update is long overdue. Contract negotiations are in progress, and we will be reaching out to our GIS community to participate in our data gathering and planning efforts.
I sit on the Ellsworth Broadband Committee (non-paid volunteer position) and wish to map internet service providers /assets/ in order to help the committee begin its planning for expanded broadband coverage in the City; noting, I'm _not_ talking about the /FCC Form 477 //data <https://www.fcc.gov/general/broadband-deployment-data-fcc-form-477>/. From what I can recall, Versant <- Emera <- Hydro owned most poles in Hancock County (CMP to a lesser degree) and had reciprocal agreements with NET&T, etc., for their shared use. All of my survey projects over the past 34 years touched by overhead lines which included power generally had recorded easements accommodating
Available on iOS <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766> and Android <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluemarblegeographics.globalmappermobile.android&referrer=utm_source%3Dgmm_overview%26utm_medium%3Dweb%26utm_term%3Dgmm_android>, the version 2.2 release of Global Mapper Mobile <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper-mobile/> introduces a new compass display to show the heading of the device, as well as several options for changing the GPS location icon to increase visibility and contrast on the map. Version 2.2, also includes improvements to the Pro Module’s Advanced GPS tool, which now supports real-time kinematic (RTK) corrections, including a built-in NTRIP client to connect to a correction source in Global Mapper Mobile. Other features of the release are improved display of horizontal and vertical coordinate accuracy information when available and new
Deprecated The following listed content has been marked "Deprecated" and will be deleted 30 days after this announcement. New access links are provided in parentheses for replacement content where available - if no link is listed, the content will be removed without replacement. Please update your bookmarks and any automated processes accessing the content below. None
Reminders The following data layers were marked deprecated last month and will be removed. Content items that were deprecated with no replacement service are noted: -Maine Economy -Maine Elevation Contours 20 Feet -Maine Elevation Contours 100 Feet (no replacement) -Maine Elevation Contours 500 Feet (no replacement) -Maine Parcels Organized Towns -Maine Society -UtilitiesCommuncation_Maine (no replacement)
The next scheduled maintenance Sunday is July 18, 2021.
Thank you for your support of the Maine GeoLibrary and its projects.
Sincerely,
Emily Pettit GIS Coordinator Maine Office of GIS [log in to unmask] https://www.maine.gov/megis/
In August, Blue Marble Geographics will be hosting a month-long series of online events <https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/academic-programs/blue-marble-academic-month-august-2021/> to showcase the company’s academic programs, including no-cost access to its software for universities and colleges in the US and Canada, as well as free curriculum and teaching materials.
With an extensive collection of powerful geospatial tools, Blue Marble’s Global Mapper software is ideally suited for the task of introducing students to the core principles of GIS. Throughout August, teachers and faculty will have an opportunity to learn how to use this innovative software in the classroom to provide students with the knowledge and skills
We still have room in our fall geographic information systems courses at UMaine at Machias.
A list of our fall courses is included below with links to learn more. Our online GIS courses are hands-on, practical and very flexible. We strive to make the online experience as much like in-person learning as possible. Instructors are very accessible and responsive, and assignments allow you to apply your new GIS skills to your specific needs and interests.
Maine GIS User Group's Virtual Lunch & Learn Event
YouTube Video Now Available!
GIS to Inspire Transparency & Trust in a Municipal Setting
Speaker: Rosemary Mosher, City of Auburn
Event Recording Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Noon - 1pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
YouTube Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TQeCtHTwq8
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.ucGq_04_tkMwE63VR3lWVQEsDh&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TQeCtHTwq8> GIS to Inspire Transparency & Trust in a Municipal Setting (MEGUG Virtual Lunch & Learn)<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TQeCtHTwq8> Guest speaker: Rosemary Mosher, City of Auburn. The move toward more online, interactive GIS tools creates an exciting opportunity for municipalities and other organizations to embrace a more data-driven approach to problem solving that improves
Yikes! I made this email an appointment in my Outlook calendar so I wouldn’t miss it, but didn’t realize I forgot to clear the attendees… I don’t want to confuse things further by cancelling the meeting. Sorry everyone…
Cheers, Lance
From: Maine GeoNews <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Kiedrowski, Claire Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 9:49 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: ⚠️ GeoLibrary Board Meeting Invitation: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 10 AM
We will be using Teams Meeting software (invitation below) for our online GeoLibrary Board Meeting tomorrow on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 10 AM. All interested parties are welcome to attend. You can participate by joining the meeting online or just by dialing in. I welcome your participation and comments. Agenda is below.
In case you know of someone who might be interested; please feel free to pass this along to others.
Cartographic Technician with the NPS R1 Regional Lands Office This job would not be duty-stationed in Maine, but would serve NPS units in the northeast part of the US (including those in Maine). Applications open to all US citizens & Nationals. Open 6/11-24 --O-- until 100 applications are received. USAJOBS - Job Announcement<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/604272900> https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/604272900
