TNGIC notes

I just wanted to take the time to write some quick notes about TNGIC...

A variety of sessions took place on March 26-27, including local, state, federal, and academic.
TNGIC is always a great place to see what others are doing with GIS around the state, and one can't help but to compare it to where we (TDEC) are. Some agencies are faced with the same issues... lack of resources primarily. So we are not alone! However, it does get somewhat mind boggling when talking with those who are out there on the cutting edge of GIS and doing some phenomenal things!

Some topics of interest were: Customized Stormwater Permitting Applications (Hamilton County), Reservoir Modeling (USFW), The Cumberland Trail (TDEC), Using GIS as a Weapon in the War on Meth TN Meth Task Force), Obtaining your GISP, ArcGIS Tips and Tricks, Integrating Modern and Historic Maps at Pinson Mounds, and more.

It is always a good thing to her from the ESRI folks about what is coming up in the months o come (at least it allows me to dream for awhile).

Lee Wetherington (Goldleaf Technologies) and Learon Dalby (Arkansas GIS), the key note speakers, were good.

The best part of TNGIC is the chance to get to see so many people from different areas of the state who are working in the world of GIS on a daily basis.

I encourage you to put it on your calender for next year!
-ba