8 October 2003
Geography Week & GIS Day 2003
Be sure to save the date and join us as we celebrate...
Geography Week & GIS Day 2003
November 19th and 20th, 2003
Location: Mellon Auditorium and EPA East Building Washington D.C.
Just steps away from the Federal Triangle Metro Stop Time 9:00am - 5:00pm
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August 2003
FGDC announces 2003 CAP funding for 51 projects in 29 states
The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) announces the award of the 2003 Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP). Approximately $1,076,000 has been awarded to 51 organizations in 29 states. This year’s awards provide funding for metadata implementation, training and outreach; clearinghouse integration with OpenGIS Services; and Canadian/US Spatial Data Development. The goal of the CAP is to encourage resource-sharing projects through the use of technology, networking and more efficient inter-organizational coordination. The list of 2003 awardees is posted on the FGDC website at www.fgdc.gov .
The 2004 CAP will be part of a coordinated grant process with Geospatial One-Stop and USGS’ The National Map. The application process for 2004 CAP grants will start in the fall of 2003, with awards being made in the spring of 2004. For information about the CAP, visit www.fgdc.gov or contact David Painter at dpainter@fgdc.gov .
The FGDC is developing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure
(NSDI) in cooperation with organizations from State, local and tribal
governments, the academic community, and the private sector. The NSDI
encompasses policies, standards, and procedures for organizations to cooperatively
produce and share geographic data.
2003 CAP Projects [ PDF 730KB ]
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August 2003
FGDC Website Redesign; Your input requested
We are going to be redesigning the FGDC web site and we'd like to get your input. Please take some time to look at the site and answer these questions.
What needs to be changed/added?
Why are these changes necessary?
What do you like/want to keep?
What needs to be enhanced or modified?
What messages need to be emphasized and articulated more clearly?
We are also interested in your comments/suggestions on:
The overall 'look and feel' and navigability of the site.
The variety, depth and breadth of content of the site.
Linkages needed to other organizations and programs.
Please send your comments to Lesley Ogrosky at logrosky@fgdc.gov by September 26, 2003
July 8, 2003
FGDC Invites Public Review of proposed ISO-19115
Metadata Crosswalk
This spreadsheet is intended to facilitate broad public review of the metadata content elements, and proposed logic for "crosswalking" FGDC metadata content into an ISO-compliant metadata implementation. This spreadsheet IS NOT a proposed standard, and is distributed for the sole purpose of soliciting comments and suggestions on crosswalk logic. FGDC will review all comments and, in concert with other standards bodies, will initiate a public process for updating the spatial metadata standard for adoption within the United States.
The “crosswalk” consists of a multi-page spreadsheet model that includes
complete details of each FGDC section, suggestions for review, and a template
and procedures for submitting comments and questions. All pages of the
spreadsheet are also supplied in PDF format.
June 25, 2003
Public Health GIS and the Internet
An article by Charles M. Croner, Office of Research and Methodology, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chuck is the FGDC Steering Committee member for Health and Human Services at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[ PDF 392KB ]
June 10, 2003
GAO Report: GIS - Challenges to Effective Data Sharing
Testimony (GAO-03-874T) before the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives (Tuesday, June 10, 2003).
May 2, 2003
FGDC Invites Public Review of Address Data Content Standard
The FGDC has released the draft Address Data Content Standard for public review between May 1, 2003 and July 31, 2003. The purpose of this standard is to facilitate the exchange of address information. Organizations often have detailed specifications about the structure of their address information without defining the content, i.e., the elements that constitute an address within their system. Knowledge of both structure and content is required to successfully share information in a digital environment. The Address Data Content Standard simplifies the address data exchange process by providing a method for documenting the content of address information. It codifies some commonly used discrete units of address information, referred to as descriptive elements, and provides standardized terminology and definitions to alleviate inconsistencies in the use of descriptive elements and to simplify the documentation process.
The Address Data Content Standard is applicable to addresses of entities having a spatial component. It does not apply to addresses of entities lacking a spatial component and specifically excludes electronic addresses, such as e-mail addresses. It does not require addresses be shared and does not provide guidelines for determining whether addresses can be shared. Some organizations are prohibited by statute from sharing addresses or some part of address information due to requirements for confidentiality and security. The Address Data Content Standard places no requirement on internal organization of use or structure of address data. However, its principles can be extended to all addresses, including addresses maintained within an organization, even if they are not shared.
For guidance on obtaining a copy of the draft Address Data Content Standard for review and comment and submitting comments, please visit the FGDC standards page on the Address Data Content Standard at http://www.fgdc.gov/standards/status/sub2_4.html.
April 25, 2003
FGDC Geographic Information Resources
The purpose of this new FGDC Geographic Information Resources is to provide more extensive information about and access to Federal and non-federal government programs/activities that produce and use geospatial data in either a national or regional environment. This 'resource' is NOT a one-stop-shop for data. Although some of the sites do have data available, the intent is to provide a resource that links together information across government about geospatial data programs/products/activities. The objective of this effort has been to create a user-friendly, easily up-dateable, and versatile system to present and catalog hundreds of government GIS web resources using a variety of navigable formats, with the most powerful search allowing you to search across ALL government geospatial programs.
FGDC Geographic Information Resources
March 25, 2003
CAP 2003 Program Information Page
The 2003 Cooperative Agreements Program is open for submission of proposals through May 30, 2003. The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) sponsors the Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP) to support the implementation of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).
January 29, 2003
Geospatial One-Stop Program Director Announced
Hank Garie is the new Geospatial One-Stop Program Director.
The Geospatial One-Stop Initiative is one of 24 OMB electronic-government initiatives. The objective of Geospatial One-Stop is to provide improved utility of and access to data collected by all levels of government; to expand partnerships among Federal, State, and local governments; and to reduce duplication and save money.
Hank has over 16 years experience in building and coordinating GIS in New Jersey State government and local communities. For the past 4 years, he has been serving as the New Jersey State GIS Coordinator, directing a program that promotes the use of GIS technology and development of statewide spatial data resources. Hank is a past president of the National State Geographic Information Council (NSGIC), an organization of States committed to efficient and effective government through the adoption of geographic information technology. In addition to practical management and GIS implementation experience at the State level, Hank has worked closely with the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) and individual Federal agencies to develop and promote strategies for implementing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).
Thanks are due to Myra Bambacus of NASA who acted as interim Geospatial One-Stop Program Director. Myra provided excellent leadership during the startup of the Geospatial One-Stop Program.
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