I concur with Mr. Copeland, this is not a chat a blog or even a tweet it
is a list serve intended to further the interest of GIS and related
fields within the State of Maine.
Ken Murchison,
Maine GeoLibrary Board Member
From: Maine GeoNews [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Copeland, Greg
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 11:52 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Appropriate use of Geolibrary list serve
Although Mr. Higginbottom may bring up points that are valid for many,
his post, in my opinion, is inappropriate on the Geolibrary listserv.
Mr. Higginbottom makes a good point that money spent overseas could be
used here instead, but, it is my opinion that he has used this forum to
promote a view that does nothing to further GIS in the State of Maine.
This is an non-moderated list serve for the purposes of advancing GIS,
not making political statements against the war. Mr. Higginbottom,
please refrain from misusing this list serve and limit your posts to at
least mostly GIS related topics.
Gregory J. Copeland, PLS
Member, Maine Library of Geographic Information.
From: Maine GeoNews [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Gary Higginbottom
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 11:17 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: changes in USGS budget for FY11
Yet another reason to support www.BringOurWarDollarsHome.org .
People have to finally get it through their heads -- and take action on
-- the fact that the outrageous level of war spending that takes $340
million out of Mainers' pockets each year results in reductions in other
economic functions -- including government services. School funding,
transportation funding, business expansion, technology advancement.
Start banging on our Congress to shut off the drain of funds for war and
bring the $$ home. Our current path is bankrupting our economy, and
funding for mapping/GIS technology is just one small piece of a huge
problem.
Do something about a major underlying source of the problem!!!
Reps Pingree and Michaud will vote on the next war funding bill within
two months.
Give them your opinion now --
Rep. Chellie Pingree
57 Exchange Street, Suite 302
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 774-5019
http://www.pingree.house.gov/
Rep. Mike Michaud
6 State Street, Suite 101
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: 207-942-6935
http://www.michaud.house.gov/
Gary Higginbottom
Portland
Smith, Michael wrote:
I wanted to make everyone aware of a proposed budget change for USGS in
FY11. USGS is proposing to eliminate all of the "Partnership" funding
which is used to match state and local dollars for acquisition of GIS
data, such as aerial photos and lidar. This elimination is $3.5M and is
outlined in the budget 'greenbook' at
http://www.usgs.gov/budget/2011/2011index.asp (pages F-11 and I-29).
Maine has used this funding in the past to match several state or
municipal projects including:
2003-2004 GeoLibrary-funded 1ft and 2ft orthophotos $1.6M
2006 central coastal towns (mostly Cumberland, Saco to Bath) 6"
orthophotos $21,600
2007 York county 6" orthophotos $35,000
2009 Androscoggin County lidar $92,000
In all cases USGS provided a portion of the funding, but not all,
anywhere from 20-50% of the cost, leveraging local and state dollars in
return for inexpensive data.
If passed, this budget change may impact your town or county's
geospatial plans, reducing the ability to find federal matching dollars
for collection of new aerial photos or lidar.
The budget is not finalized and must be approved by Congress. Maine's
senator Susan Collins sits on the Appropriations subcommittee that will
have the first look at this budget and make modifications probably next
week. If you feel this may impact your geospatial plans, you might
consider discussing the issue with her staff by phone or by letter.
*****************
Michael Smith
State GIS Manager, Maine Office of GIS
Board Member, Maine GeoLibrary
Board Member, Maine GIS Users Group
State Rep, National States Geographic Information Council
State House Station 174
264 Civic Center Drive
(207) 215-5530
69o 47' 49.5"W 44o 20' 54.5"N
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