Have some GIS experience? If so, this is the training for you!
The City of Longview GIS Division is pleased to announce ArcGIS Desktop II has been scheduled for February 15th, 16th, & 17th in the GIS training room at the City of Longview Public Works Service Center.
If you would like to register please contact Justin Cure (jcure@longviewtexas.gov) by February 10th. Space is limited to 12
ArcGIS Desktop II Course Description: The second of three courses in the ArcGIS Desktop Foundational Training Curriculum, this course teaches how to use essential ArcGIS Desktop tools to visualize, create, manage, and analyze geographic data. In course exercises, you will use ArcMap and ArcCatalog (the primary applications included with ArcGIS Desktop) to perform common GIS tasks and workflows. By the end of the course, you will understand the range of ArcGIS Desktop functionality and be prepared to work with the software on your own to create GIS maps, work with geographic data, and perform GIS analysis. http://training.esri.com/gateway/index.cfm?fa=catalog.courseDetail&CourseID=50111385_9.X
Hope to see you there!
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Justin Cure, GISP, CTT+
GIS Manager ESRI Certified InstructorCity of Longview, Texas P.O. Box 1952 Longview, TX 75606903.237.1041 HelpDesk 903.237.2700 Office 903.738.3396 Mobile 903.553.1859 FaxJCure@LongviewTexas.gov GIS.LongviewTexas.gov/GIS GIS@LongviewTexas.gov
Monday, February 7, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Mappers erasing DeSoto County blind spots
Mappers erasing Desoto County blind spots
For Matt Hanks and Scott Trapolino, DeSoto County's geographic information system gurus, there's no such place as nowhere. Especially when lives are at stake.
"Everything is somewhere, so any place can be mapped," says GIS analyst Trapolino.
Also a volunteer firefighter in Eudora, he knows when addresses, maps and dispatch communications don't mesh, trouble begins: "I've gone to a trailer park with just a lot number, and that's not enough. You can drive past a home four times and miss it. You can always see smoke and fire, but not an injured man who's down inside."
He and GIS director Hanks are helping put DeSoto on the E-911 map as one of the first counties in the state with a unified, computer-aided dispatch system that utilizes "point addresses" to pinpoint emergencies and better direct first responders. With this system in place, a call to a trailer park would pull up data that includes private road crossings to precisely place the lot number.
The two-man GIS office expects the address collection and verification effort, aided by volunteers, to be completed by the end of the year. Students at the GIS Club at Lake Cormorant High School, for example, helped collect data last year for Walls and areas of Horn Lake and the county, Hanks said.
There's been 90 to 95 percent accuracy in verifying address information from Hernando and Horn Lake, said Trapolino, who added the task for Hernando was wrapped up this week. Olive Branch and Southaven compiled data earlier, and soon the effort will focus on the eastern part of the county.
"Local knowledge" is being factored in so that the same roadway that may be known as Miss. 305, Cockrum Street or Germantown Road in different segments causes no confusion, said Hanks.
Point address progress is welcome news for responders such as Bobby Storey, DeSoto fire marshal and Emergency Management director. He said his office this week is completing computer installation in its vehicles, including the staff command vehicle.
"When GIS gets done, we'll get dispatch information that our onboard computers can run up, and we see it 'layered' with details such as road crossings, and where hydrants or gas lines are," said Storey.
"We're dealing with about 70,000 point addresses across the county," said Hanks, but he pointed out that a single such address might serve for a mall or apartment complex with many tenants.
"We're saving the county quite a bit of money by handling this in-house," he said, noting that Shelby County recently issued a request for proposals on securing point-address data for its E-911 system. The estimated $1 million project will take up to two years, Hanks said.
The only other area in the state trying to match DeSoto's project are the hard-hit Gulf Coast counties of Harrison, Hancock and Jackson, in the aftermath of Katrina.
"Here in DeSoto we're trying to be proactive," said Hanks.
A Mississippi State University graduate and Grenada native, Hanks came to DeSoto's GIS office in 2006 and became director the following year. Trapolino, originally from Houston, Texas, was a GIS analyst for alma mater Delta State University before joining Hanks last year. Both just turned 30.
Hanks and Trapolino issue regular data updates to the county's seven-member E-911 Commission.
Everything starts with accurate information "to get first responders where they need to be," said commission member Chris Shelton of Southaven.
-- Henry Bailey: (901) 333-2012 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (901) 333-2012 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
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The Geo Code
Point address and centerline files are two types of layers used in emergency response, says DeSoto County GIS director Matt Hanks, and they become particularly functional once they are "geocoded."
Geocoding, Hanks said, is the process of assigning geographic identifiers to map features and other data records, such as street addresses. When implemented into a dispatch map, these two layers, along with others -- such as fire hydrants and gas transmission lines -- create an effective base map that is useful to emergency responders.
"A point address is a single point on a map that marks exactly where an address is located," said Hanks. Most often, this point will be created digitally on top of the structure, so once the address is entered, it will display at that exact location, he said.
Centerlines typically have address ranges that are used to locate addresses along streets. When an address is entered, the computer locates the address on a street segment.
Since the majority of addresses are human-generated and address ranges in a centerline file are most often computer-generated, Hanks said, these addresses can potentially display inaccurate locations. Point addresses help responders to fill in this discrepancy.
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For Matt Hanks and Scott Trapolino, DeSoto County's geographic information system gurus, there's no such place as nowhere. Especially when lives are at stake.
"Everything is somewhere, so any place can be mapped," says GIS analyst Trapolino.
Also a volunteer firefighter in Eudora, he knows when addresses, maps and dispatch communications don't mesh, trouble begins: "I've gone to a trailer park with just a lot number, and that's not enough. You can drive past a home four times and miss it. You can always see smoke and fire, but not an injured man who's down inside."
He and GIS director Hanks are helping put DeSoto on the E-911 map as one of the first counties in the state with a unified, computer-aided dispatch system that utilizes "point addresses" to pinpoint emergencies and better direct first responders. With this system in place, a call to a trailer park would pull up data that includes private road crossings to precisely place the lot number.
The two-man GIS office expects the address collection and verification effort, aided by volunteers, to be completed by the end of the year. Students at the GIS Club at Lake Cormorant High School, for example, helped collect data last year for Walls and areas of Horn Lake and the county, Hanks said.
There's been 90 to 95 percent accuracy in verifying address information from Hernando and Horn Lake, said Trapolino, who added the task for Hernando was wrapped up this week. Olive Branch and Southaven compiled data earlier, and soon the effort will focus on the eastern part of the county.
"Local knowledge" is being factored in so that the same roadway that may be known as Miss. 305, Cockrum Street or Germantown Road in different segments causes no confusion, said Hanks.
Point address progress is welcome news for responders such as Bobby Storey, DeSoto fire marshal and Emergency Management director. He said his office this week is completing computer installation in its vehicles, including the staff command vehicle.
"When GIS gets done, we'll get dispatch information that our onboard computers can run up, and we see it 'layered' with details such as road crossings, and where hydrants or gas lines are," said Storey.
"We're dealing with about 70,000 point addresses across the county," said Hanks, but he pointed out that a single such address might serve for a mall or apartment complex with many tenants.
"We're saving the county quite a bit of money by handling this in-house," he said, noting that Shelby County recently issued a request for proposals on securing point-address data for its E-911 system. The estimated $1 million project will take up to two years, Hanks said.
The only other area in the state trying to match DeSoto's project are the hard-hit Gulf Coast counties of Harrison, Hancock and Jackson, in the aftermath of Katrina.
"Here in DeSoto we're trying to be proactive," said Hanks.
A Mississippi State University graduate and Grenada native, Hanks came to DeSoto's GIS office in 2006 and became director the following year. Trapolino, originally from Houston, Texas, was a GIS analyst for alma mater Delta State University before joining Hanks last year. Both just turned 30.
Hanks and Trapolino issue regular data updates to the county's seven-member E-911 Commission.
Everything starts with accurate information "to get first responders where they need to be," said commission member Chris Shelton of Southaven.
-- Henry Bailey: (901) 333-2012 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (901) 333-2012 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
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The Geo Code
Point address and centerline files are two types of layers used in emergency response, says DeSoto County GIS director Matt Hanks, and they become particularly functional once they are "geocoded."
Geocoding, Hanks said, is the process of assigning geographic identifiers to map features and other data records, such as street addresses. When implemented into a dispatch map, these two layers, along with others -- such as fire hydrants and gas transmission lines -- create an effective base map that is useful to emergency responders.
"A point address is a single point on a map that marks exactly where an address is located," said Hanks. Most often, this point will be created digitally on top of the structure, so once the address is entered, it will display at that exact location, he said.
Centerlines typically have address ranges that are used to locate addresses along streets. When an address is entered, the computer locates the address on a street segment.
Since the majority of addresses are human-generated and address ranges in a centerline file are most often computer-generated, Hanks said, these addresses can potentially display inaccurate locations. Point addresses help responders to fill in this discrepancy.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
New ESRI Certification Programs Now Avaliable
The Esri Technical Certification Program creates a workforce highly skilled in applying Esri best practices to advance the goals of their organizations.
Individuals
Benchmark skills against an established level of competency
Differentiate themselves in a competitive job market
Demonstrate their contribution within their organization
Define a personal development path
Hiring Managers
Assess a candidate's skills against industry-accepted standards
Create personal development plans for professional staff and entire departments
Organizations
Ensure staff skills and knowledge are leading edge
Maximize their investment in Esri products by employing a workforce certified in using best practices
Consultants
Gain a competitive advantage by leveraging their certification credentials
Demonstrate their skills and knowledge in using Esri best practices
Differentiate themselves
Individuals
Benchmark skills against an established level of competency
Differentiate themselves in a competitive job market
Demonstrate their contribution within their organization
Define a personal development path
Hiring Managers
Assess a candidate's skills against industry-accepted standards
Create personal development plans for professional staff and entire departments
Organizations
Ensure staff skills and knowledge are leading edge
Maximize their investment in Esri products by employing a workforce certified in using best practices
Consultants
Gain a competitive advantage by leveraging their certification credentials
Demonstrate their skills and knowledge in using Esri best practices
Differentiate themselves
Street Mapper Conference, New Orleans February 2011
StreetMapper User Conference USA 2011
3D Laser Mapping and IGI, in conjunction with GeoDigital and Terrametrix, have announced a StreetMapper 2011 International User Conference. Timed to coincide with the North American International LIDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF), the StreetMapper Conference will take place on the 10th of February 2011 in New Orleans.
The StreetMapper 2011 User Conference is designed to attract both existing and potential users of mobile mapping systems. The Conference Programme will feature a range of technical presentations detailing the latest developments in laser scanning and mobile data capture including technical specialists from both 3D Laser Mapping and IGI who are at the frontline of system design and development.
Real-world users of StreetMapper mobile mapping systems will also be presenting at the conference. Describing projects from across the globe they will share their experiences and expertise giving valuable tips to aid with project planning, execution and data processing.
The StreetMapper 2011 User Conference will also provide the perfect opportunity for delegates to meet with laser scanning specialists and network with mobile mapping professionals from around the world in a relaxed and friendly environment.
The StreetMapper Conference follows on directly from the ILMF, which takes place from the 7th – 9th of February at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans. ILMF is a long established premier LIDAR event that attracts professionals from around the world focusing on sharing information on LIDAR technology and Mobile Mapping Systems.
Please note that attendance is strictly by invitation only. To request your invitation, please email
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3D Laser Mapping and IGI, in conjunction with GeoDigital and Terrametrix, have announced a StreetMapper 2011 International User Conference. Timed to coincide with the North American International LIDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF), the StreetMapper Conference will take place on the 10th of February 2011 in New Orleans.
The StreetMapper 2011 User Conference is designed to attract both existing and potential users of mobile mapping systems. The Conference Programme will feature a range of technical presentations detailing the latest developments in laser scanning and mobile data capture including technical specialists from both 3D Laser Mapping and IGI who are at the frontline of system design and development.
Real-world users of StreetMapper mobile mapping systems will also be presenting at the conference. Describing projects from across the globe they will share their experiences and expertise giving valuable tips to aid with project planning, execution and data processing.
The StreetMapper 2011 User Conference will also provide the perfect opportunity for delegates to meet with laser scanning specialists and network with mobile mapping professionals from around the world in a relaxed and friendly environment.
The StreetMapper Conference follows on directly from the ILMF, which takes place from the 7th – 9th of February at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans. ILMF is a long established premier LIDAR event that attracts professionals from around the world focusing on sharing information on LIDAR technology and Mobile Mapping Systems.
Please note that attendance is strictly by invitation only. To request your invitation, please email
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Mississippi Company Introduces New GIS Book
"Digital Quest Twitters Its Way to New Book Release! "
Third book in an introductory GIS series for 16 Career Clusters uses innovative networking tool to find contributors. For Immediate Release Contact Eddie Hanebuth, 601-856-2237 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 601-856-2237 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, eddieh@digitalquest.comShare With Others: RIDGELAND, MS: A national leader in GIS education is releasing a new book using top experts found via Twitter. Digital Quest, Inc.’s new book, A Geospatial Industry Series in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics, was written by in-house authors along with contributions from three experts networked on Twitter. “We know GIS, being that we’ve written several books on the subject,” said Digital Quest president and founder, Eddie Hanebuth. “But rather than simply explain how we want GIS to be, we desired to explain how it actually is. Twittering let us accomplish that by identifying expert contributors and that’s exciting!” Digital Quest’s primary focus is supplying educational institutions with turn-key courses in skill training for students in the new and increasingly vital field of geospatial technology. Digital Quest’s new classroom-delivered course is designed to show STEM skills through Green and Sustainability disciplines. Students answer questions using ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop software on topics including: • What alternative energies are abundant in my area?• Can we preserve green space in our community?• Where can a biodiesel fuel company “strike oil”?• How can geospatial technology be beneficial to conservation biology?• What is the biomass potential of a forest?• Which watershed will receive funding?• Where do we create, restore, enhance, or preserve a wetland?• How do carbon emissions change over time? Five of the book’s ten lessons were written with assistance from three Twitter-connected experts. Marc Seelinger, a wetland scientist and proprietor of the Swamp School (Twitter name: SwampSchool), contributed to lesson six on conservation biology, lesson eight on watershed management, and lesson nine on wetland mitigation. “Marc’s expertise in these fields truly enhanced our own understanding of these important environmental issues. With all of our books, we want to show a scenario that mimics real world activities. Marc was integral in helping the team understand regulation and process for real world lessons. The idea of GIS lessons that are true to industry requirements is very exciting,” said Austin Smith, Digital Quest's Vice President of Development and Support. Jason San Souci, (Twitter name: JasonAFE) a remote sensing scientist and owner of AFE Advisor who works as a spectral analyst for Decisive Analytics Corporation, “took time out of his schedule to assist the creative staff at Digital Quest in implementing one of his projects in lesson seven on biomass potential,” added Smith. Finally, Don Meltz, principal planner and owner of Don Meltz Planning and GIS (Twitter name: DonMeltz) “graciously shared not only his planning expertise, but also data files for a real world case study that made lesson four on green space possible,” Smith said. A fourth contributor was Kevin Gurney, associate professor at Purdue University, Lead on Project Vulcan. Gurney runs a program that provides hourly carbon emission data broken down in to sub sector. Digital Quest hopes that the inclusion of data from this project can show the world one of the great resources that has been built to help make better decisions about our world. The staff of Digital Quest decided to write the current book, “aGIS in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics: Green & Sustainability Focus”, due to national trends revealing the desire to better educate American students in the STEM fields. “How do we get more students involved in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics?” asked Scott Weller, the company’s director of national sales and marketing. “We feel that students who see the growing relationships between skills in GIS and these four vital academic areas will be further motivated and energized to study or specialize in one of those fields.” This is the third book in a series based on the 16 Career Clusters, created by State Career Clusters’ Initiative, to show how GIS can be applied and used in these career clusters. The series is called “aGIS,” or “a Geospatial Industry Series.” Digital Quest’s other major book series include: • “SPACE,” or “Spatial Projects And Community Exchange,” which shows students how to apply geospatial projects to their own, local community. SPACE is taken in a conventional classroom, the workplace, or at home. • “STARS,” or “Spatial Technology And Remote Sensing,” which is both a curriculum series and the leading national, industry-backed, entry-level certification program for students seeking to enter a GIS-related career, as developed in cooperation with the US Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. STARS is taken by students in colleges, community colleges, or technical schools. More than 300 students have completed STARS certification to date. Digital Quest is Mississippi-based and operates out of MsET’s the Center of Excellence in Geospatial Technology at NASA’s John C. Stennis Center. The company is a member of the SkillsUSA National Geospatial Competition technical committee, and it also founded the Spatial Technology and Remote Sensing Geospatial Apprenticeship Program (STARS GeoAP), which offers a standardized way for schools, individuals, and employers to train skilled workers for geospatial jobs. To learn more about the new book, GIS in STEM, find it on amazon.com or call 1-877- 5REMOTE begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-877- 5REMOTE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (1-877-573-6683 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-877-573-6683 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) , email salesusers@digitalquest.com, or visit www.digitalquest.com. President of Digital Quest, Eddie Hanebuth, twitters as GISGuy.
Third book in an introductory GIS series for 16 Career Clusters uses innovative networking tool to find contributors. For Immediate Release Contact Eddie Hanebuth, 601-856-2237 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 601-856-2237 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, eddieh@digitalquest.comShare With Others: RIDGELAND, MS: A national leader in GIS education is releasing a new book using top experts found via Twitter. Digital Quest, Inc.’s new book, A Geospatial Industry Series in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics, was written by in-house authors along with contributions from three experts networked on Twitter. “We know GIS, being that we’ve written several books on the subject,” said Digital Quest president and founder, Eddie Hanebuth. “But rather than simply explain how we want GIS to be, we desired to explain how it actually is. Twittering let us accomplish that by identifying expert contributors and that’s exciting!” Digital Quest’s primary focus is supplying educational institutions with turn-key courses in skill training for students in the new and increasingly vital field of geospatial technology. Digital Quest’s new classroom-delivered course is designed to show STEM skills through Green and Sustainability disciplines. Students answer questions using ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop software on topics including: • What alternative energies are abundant in my area?• Can we preserve green space in our community?• Where can a biodiesel fuel company “strike oil”?• How can geospatial technology be beneficial to conservation biology?• What is the biomass potential of a forest?• Which watershed will receive funding?• Where do we create, restore, enhance, or preserve a wetland?• How do carbon emissions change over time? Five of the book’s ten lessons were written with assistance from three Twitter-connected experts. Marc Seelinger, a wetland scientist and proprietor of the Swamp School (Twitter name: SwampSchool), contributed to lesson six on conservation biology, lesson eight on watershed management, and lesson nine on wetland mitigation. “Marc’s expertise in these fields truly enhanced our own understanding of these important environmental issues. With all of our books, we want to show a scenario that mimics real world activities. Marc was integral in helping the team understand regulation and process for real world lessons. The idea of GIS lessons that are true to industry requirements is very exciting,” said Austin Smith, Digital Quest's Vice President of Development and Support. Jason San Souci, (Twitter name: JasonAFE) a remote sensing scientist and owner of AFE Advisor who works as a spectral analyst for Decisive Analytics Corporation, “took time out of his schedule to assist the creative staff at Digital Quest in implementing one of his projects in lesson seven on biomass potential,” added Smith. Finally, Don Meltz, principal planner and owner of Don Meltz Planning and GIS (Twitter name: DonMeltz) “graciously shared not only his planning expertise, but also data files for a real world case study that made lesson four on green space possible,” Smith said. A fourth contributor was Kevin Gurney, associate professor at Purdue University, Lead on Project Vulcan. Gurney runs a program that provides hourly carbon emission data broken down in to sub sector. Digital Quest hopes that the inclusion of data from this project can show the world one of the great resources that has been built to help make better decisions about our world. The staff of Digital Quest decided to write the current book, “aGIS in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics: Green & Sustainability Focus”, due to national trends revealing the desire to better educate American students in the STEM fields. “How do we get more students involved in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics?” asked Scott Weller, the company’s director of national sales and marketing. “We feel that students who see the growing relationships between skills in GIS and these four vital academic areas will be further motivated and energized to study or specialize in one of those fields.” This is the third book in a series based on the 16 Career Clusters, created by State Career Clusters’ Initiative, to show how GIS can be applied and used in these career clusters. The series is called “aGIS,” or “a Geospatial Industry Series.” Digital Quest’s other major book series include: • “SPACE,” or “Spatial Projects And Community Exchange,” which shows students how to apply geospatial projects to their own, local community. SPACE is taken in a conventional classroom, the workplace, or at home. • “STARS,” or “Spatial Technology And Remote Sensing,” which is both a curriculum series and the leading national, industry-backed, entry-level certification program for students seeking to enter a GIS-related career, as developed in cooperation with the US Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. STARS is taken by students in colleges, community colleges, or technical schools. More than 300 students have completed STARS certification to date. Digital Quest is Mississippi-based and operates out of MsET’s the Center of Excellence in Geospatial Technology at NASA’s John C. Stennis Center. The company is a member of the SkillsUSA National Geospatial Competition technical committee, and it also founded the Spatial Technology and Remote Sensing Geospatial Apprenticeship Program (STARS GeoAP), which offers a standardized way for schools, individuals, and employers to train skilled workers for geospatial jobs. To learn more about the new book, GIS in STEM, find it on amazon.com or call 1-877- 5REMOTE begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-877- 5REMOTE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (1-877-573-6683 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-877-573-6683 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) , email salesusers@digitalquest.com, or visit www.digitalquest.com. President of Digital Quest, Eddie Hanebuth, twitters as GISGuy.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
MS Urban Foresty Council
Sponsored in part by the MS Forestry Commission, the USDA Forest Service and the Southern Chapter of State Foresters
You will not want to miss this event. This will be the only chance to hear this line up of speakers. Learn more about grants, jobs, better communities and neighborhoods, plus green initiatives for land owners. Go Green, $ee Green. The event is partially paid for with grants, so registration is at an all time low and scholarship are available.
You may register at the door.
February 9th-10th, 2011
9AM-5PM Each Day
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, Mississippi
Register Now- Seating Limited
Featuring Nationally Renowned Authors and Speakers:
Randall Arendt, Conservation Planner
Buck Abbey, ASLA and Great Neighborhoods, Healthy Neighborhoods- Rick Duke, Director, Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
This event will feature nationally renowned author, Randall Arendt – ENVISIONING BETTER COMMUNITIES, SEE MORE OPTIONS and his latest book, Making Wiser Choices, Transforming Your Town: Towards a Smarter, More Sustainable Future. Randall Arendt is a landscape planner, site designer, author, lecturer and an advocate of "conservation planning." He is the country's most sought-after speaker on the topic of creative development design as a conservation tool. Also featuring, Buck Abbey who has taught within all areas of community development but in recent years has focused on teaching within natural systems and landscape technology. Presentation includes site engineering, (site grading, structures and systems), plant materials, planting design, professional practice and the green law seminar and author of Green Laws and Super Tree Ordinances and Landscape Codes.
Conference participants will receive a free‘Green Infrastructure’ Tool Kit consisting of resource guides,grant sources, model policies and ordinances, Virtual makeoverCD,MississippiTrees CD andComprehensive “green planning” CD.
Celebrate the 85th annual Mississippi Arbor Week by attending the conference to learn about the newest aspects of “Greening Your Community, Home or Business.” Your registration covers touring the museum, visiting a conservation design development and a chance to enjoy networking. The conference will cover a wide variety of topics and strategies of interest to community leaders, homeowners and business owners. Creating greener and healthier communities improves economic development, creates better places to live and play, leaving a legacy for many generations. Registration is below. For more information contact the Mississippi Urban Forest Council, Executive Director, Donna Yowell at (601) 672-0755 or dyowell@aol.com.
Agenda:
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
8:30AM- 9AM Registration – Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
9:00AM- 9:15AM Welcome to the Conference- Mayor Rod Nicholson
9:15AM-9:30AM The Connection of It All - Donna Yowell, MS Urbna Forest Council
9:30AM-10AM “Concept 2050-Utilizing Green Infrastructure to Achieve Environmentally Responsible
Development” – Jack Moody, Ms Development Authority
10AM-Noon Enhancing the Appearance of Downtown and Highway Business Corridors – Randall Arendt
Noon- 1PM Picnic Lunch at the MS Museum of Natural Science
1PM- 2:30PM Greener Neighborhoods, Either Revitalized or New – Randall Arendt
2:30PM-3:15PM Sustainable Site Development & Energy Conservation – Bob Brzuszek, MS State University, School of Landscape Architecture
3:15PM-4PM Enhancing Conservation and Income Potential on Community Forests – Daryl Jones,Ph.D., Natural Resource Enterprise Program
4PM- 4:45PM How to Incorporate Green Infrastructure Principles into Local Strategies”- Shelley Johnstone, AICP, Director of Community Development, City of Hernando
5:30PM-9:00PM President’s Reception & “ReLeaf and Rhythm” hosted by the Renaissance,Ridgeland,MS. Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt in the Renaissance, Ridgeland MS. Hosted by the Ridgeland Convention and Visitors Bureau and the stores of the Renaissance. The walking tour will include a presentation about the “green” aspects of developing the Renaissance and prizes.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
9:30AM-10:15AM Placing Value on Trees and Landscapes – Dr. Stephen Dicke, MS State Extension Forester
10:15AM- 11:30AM Sustainable Urban Forestry and Developing Green Policy – Buck Abbey, LSU Green laws
11:30AM-12:00PM Trees and Watershed Health – Janet Chapman, MDEQ
12:00PM Lunch on Your Own – MUFC Membership Meeting
1:00 PM-5:00PM Go Green, $ee Green Workshop– This workshop will be presented by a team of experts covering subjects such as running a community forestry program on a budget, obtaining grants and financial assistance, free green infrastructure, creating gardens and green spaces, developing effective local teams, converting unsightly areas into assets, re-vitalizing your community, improving the quality of community spaces, creating the best comprehensive plan, and much more.
1. Grants and Finding the Money for Greening – Tony Anderson, Director, The Lets Raise A Million Project, Atlanta, Georgia
2. Green Remediation and Brownfields, Trey Hess, Ms Department of Environmental Quality
3. Great Neighborhoods, Healthy Neighborhoods- Rick Duke, Director, Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
4. Types of Green Space and Gardens In Your Community – Donna Beliech, Ms State Extension Service
5. Developing an Urban Forestry Management Plan - Stephen C. Grado, Ph.D., College of Forest Resources, MS State University
6. Why Hire An Arborist? – John Kushla, Ms State Extension Service
Continuing Education Hours:
Elected officials, planners, foresters, arborist, parks & recreation, engineers, landscape architects and others.
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Registration Form
February 9th-10th, 2011
Name:_________________________________________________ ____________________
Company/Organization_________________________________________________________
Phone________________________E-mail________________________________________
Please check appropriate fee option(s):
Full Registration (9th-10th) $85.00_____
Optional One Day: Select 9th___ or 10th___ $50.00_____Full Registration for MUFC Members $75.00_____
MS Urban Forest Council Membership(Optional) $25.00 _____(Membership Levels Below)
Exhibitor (9th-10th) $50.00_____
Students $25.00_____
Total: __________
Mississippi Urban Forest Council’s Membership Levels (Tax Deductible)
Individual...........................$ 25
Municipal.......................... $100
Affiliates............................ $100
Small Business...................$200
Corporate......................... $ 500
Students……………………………$15
Mail with check or P.O. to: Mississippi Urban Forest Council, 164 Trace Cove Drive, Madison, Mississippi 39110
Host Hotel:
Hyatt Place, 1016 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS, 39157 (888) 492-8847, Room Block for $99, ask for MUFC, book by January 31, 2011. Directions: Take Exit 105C off I-55 North onto Old Agency Road, Ridgeland, turn right into the Renaissance Shopping Center (by fountain), go straight until dead end and take a right, hotel on your left.
The Mississippi Forestry Commission and Mississippi Urban Forest Council do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in employment or provision of services.
You will not want to miss this event. This will be the only chance to hear this line up of speakers. Learn more about grants, jobs, better communities and neighborhoods, plus green initiatives for land owners. Go Green, $ee Green. The event is partially paid for with grants, so registration is at an all time low and scholarship are available.
You may register at the door.
February 9th-10th, 2011
9AM-5PM Each Day
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, Mississippi
Register Now- Seating Limited
Featuring Nationally Renowned Authors and Speakers:
Randall Arendt, Conservation Planner
Buck Abbey, ASLA and Great Neighborhoods, Healthy Neighborhoods- Rick Duke, Director, Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
This event will feature nationally renowned author, Randall Arendt – ENVISIONING BETTER COMMUNITIES, SEE MORE OPTIONS and his latest book, Making Wiser Choices, Transforming Your Town: Towards a Smarter, More Sustainable Future. Randall Arendt is a landscape planner, site designer, author, lecturer and an advocate of "conservation planning." He is the country's most sought-after speaker on the topic of creative development design as a conservation tool. Also featuring, Buck Abbey who has taught within all areas of community development but in recent years has focused on teaching within natural systems and landscape technology. Presentation includes site engineering, (site grading, structures and systems), plant materials, planting design, professional practice and the green law seminar and author of Green Laws and Super Tree Ordinances and Landscape Codes.
Conference participants will receive a free‘Green Infrastructure’ Tool Kit consisting of resource guides,grant sources, model policies and ordinances, Virtual makeoverCD,MississippiTrees CD andComprehensive “green planning” CD.
Celebrate the 85th annual Mississippi Arbor Week by attending the conference to learn about the newest aspects of “Greening Your Community, Home or Business.” Your registration covers touring the museum, visiting a conservation design development and a chance to enjoy networking. The conference will cover a wide variety of topics and strategies of interest to community leaders, homeowners and business owners. Creating greener and healthier communities improves economic development, creates better places to live and play, leaving a legacy for many generations. Registration is below. For more information contact the Mississippi Urban Forest Council, Executive Director, Donna Yowell at (601) 672-0755 or dyowell@aol.com.
Agenda:
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
8:30AM- 9AM Registration – Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
9:00AM- 9:15AM Welcome to the Conference- Mayor Rod Nicholson
9:15AM-9:30AM The Connection of It All - Donna Yowell, MS Urbna Forest Council
9:30AM-10AM “Concept 2050-Utilizing Green Infrastructure to Achieve Environmentally Responsible
Development” – Jack Moody, Ms Development Authority
10AM-Noon Enhancing the Appearance of Downtown and Highway Business Corridors – Randall Arendt
Noon- 1PM Picnic Lunch at the MS Museum of Natural Science
1PM- 2:30PM Greener Neighborhoods, Either Revitalized or New – Randall Arendt
2:30PM-3:15PM Sustainable Site Development & Energy Conservation – Bob Brzuszek, MS State University, School of Landscape Architecture
3:15PM-4PM Enhancing Conservation and Income Potential on Community Forests – Daryl Jones,Ph.D., Natural Resource Enterprise Program
4PM- 4:45PM How to Incorporate Green Infrastructure Principles into Local Strategies”- Shelley Johnstone, AICP, Director of Community Development, City of Hernando
5:30PM-9:00PM President’s Reception & “ReLeaf and Rhythm” hosted by the Renaissance,Ridgeland,MS. Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt in the Renaissance, Ridgeland MS. Hosted by the Ridgeland Convention and Visitors Bureau and the stores of the Renaissance. The walking tour will include a presentation about the “green” aspects of developing the Renaissance and prizes.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
9:30AM-10:15AM Placing Value on Trees and Landscapes – Dr. Stephen Dicke, MS State Extension Forester
10:15AM- 11:30AM Sustainable Urban Forestry and Developing Green Policy – Buck Abbey, LSU Green laws
11:30AM-12:00PM Trees and Watershed Health – Janet Chapman, MDEQ
12:00PM Lunch on Your Own – MUFC Membership Meeting
1:00 PM-5:00PM Go Green, $ee Green Workshop– This workshop will be presented by a team of experts covering subjects such as running a community forestry program on a budget, obtaining grants and financial assistance, free green infrastructure, creating gardens and green spaces, developing effective local teams, converting unsightly areas into assets, re-vitalizing your community, improving the quality of community spaces, creating the best comprehensive plan, and much more.
1. Grants and Finding the Money for Greening – Tony Anderson, Director, The Lets Raise A Million Project, Atlanta, Georgia
2. Green Remediation and Brownfields, Trey Hess, Ms Department of Environmental Quality
3. Great Neighborhoods, Healthy Neighborhoods- Rick Duke, Director, Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
4. Types of Green Space and Gardens In Your Community – Donna Beliech, Ms State Extension Service
5. Developing an Urban Forestry Management Plan - Stephen C. Grado, Ph.D., College of Forest Resources, MS State University
6. Why Hire An Arborist? – John Kushla, Ms State Extension Service
Continuing Education Hours:
Elected officials, planners, foresters, arborist, parks & recreation, engineers, landscape architects and others.
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Registration Form
February 9th-10th, 2011
Name:_________________________________________________ ____________________
Company/Organization_________________________________________________________
Phone________________________E-mail________________________________________
Please check appropriate fee option(s):
Full Registration (9th-10th) $85.00_____
Optional One Day: Select 9th___ or 10th___ $50.00_____Full Registration for MUFC Members $75.00_____
MS Urban Forest Council Membership(Optional) $25.00 _____(Membership Levels Below)
Exhibitor (9th-10th) $50.00_____
Students $25.00_____
Total: __________
Mississippi Urban Forest Council’s Membership Levels (Tax Deductible)
Individual...........................$ 25
Municipal.......................... $100
Affiliates............................ $100
Small Business...................$200
Corporate......................... $ 500
Students……………………………$15
Mail with check or P.O. to: Mississippi Urban Forest Council, 164 Trace Cove Drive, Madison, Mississippi 39110
Host Hotel:
Hyatt Place, 1016 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS, 39157 (888) 492-8847, Room Block for $99, ask for MUFC, book by January 31, 2011. Directions: Take Exit 105C off I-55 North onto Old Agency Road, Ridgeland, turn right into the Renaissance Shopping Center (by fountain), go straight until dead end and take a right, hotel on your left.
The Mississippi Forestry Commission and Mississippi Urban Forest Council do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in employment or provision of services.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Esri's new Community Analyst now in beta
Esri announced this week a new web-based solution aimed to provide information about communities to enable better decision-making. Community Analyst is in a public beta phase right now; you can sign up for 90-day accesss to the system.
www.esri.com/communityanalyst
This tool will help all levels of government, not-for-profits, and other organizations answer questions such as, "Are we putting resources in the right places?" or "How do we best communicate why resources were allocated in a certain area?"
Join the public beta and check out Community Analyst for yourself. If you have any questions, please contact your local Esri representative at (210) 499-1044. Thanks and happy analyzing!!
www.esri.com/communityanalyst
This tool will help all levels of government, not-for-profits, and other organizations answer questions such as, "Are we putting resources in the right places?" or "How do we best communicate why resources were allocated in a certain area?"
Join the public beta and check out Community Analyst for yourself. If you have any questions, please contact your local Esri representative at (210) 499-1044. Thanks and happy analyzing!!
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Community Analyst,
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