Improving services statewide through the coordinated, affordable, reliable and effective use of GIS.
News
- 2009 air photos online: Flights to collect Farm Service Agency photos are complete; nearly all county files are now available | Notice details
- Stimulus fund map online for Minnesota: Web based tool details Minnesota ARRA funding to the project level | Notice details
- Advisory council members selected: Two councils, statewide and state government, will advise MnGeo | Notice details
- Elevation Information: Find GIS data and maps about Minnesota’s elevation | Notice details
- U.S. National Grid Location Marker Proposal: Open for public review until December 15, 2009 | Notice details
- David Arbeit appointed Minnesota's first GIO: The CGIO will oversee the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office | Notice details
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Coordination
MnGeo coordinates the development, implementation, support and use
of geospatial technology. We
are advised by
advisory councils
and committees representing stakeholders within
state government and around the state.
- Communication and Outreach - We promote active communication among state agencies, between the state and other units of government, and among non-government stakeholders.
- Data Coordination - We guide data investments, develop and promote data standards, and coordinate data management and distribution.
- Technical Coordination - We coordinate the State's technology investments, develop and promote technology standards, facilitate resource sharing, and coordinate and manage enterprise licensing.
Technical Services
MnGeo offers technical services to state agencies and the statewide
GIS community and promotes an enterprise-wide approach to delivery
of GIS technical service by our partners.
- Data Services - Check out the Minnesota Geospatial Data Clearinghouse as a comprehensive data resource, the Minnesota GeoGateway to help find data from other organizations, "First Stop" pages to learn about specific data resources.
- Web Services - Take advantage of web mapping and other services to support your own GIS applicatons. Some are offered by MnGeo and others are offered by agency partners supporting an "enterprise" approach to geospatial technology.
Technical Support
MnGeo offers guidance, training, and consulting to agencies
needing extra help to improve their services by implementing GIS.
- Guidance - Need advice about taking advantage of GIS? Contact us, stop by, or invite us for a visit. We'll get you started in the right direction.
- Training - MnGeo can help you identify your GIS training needs and connect you with training opportunities offered by us, other agencies, and our partners.
- Project Services - MnGeo's experienced staff is available to help agencies meet special project needs without the need to hire permanent staff. Contact us -- if we can't do the job, we'll find you somebody who can.
GIS at Work
