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Links to Other GIS Sites
Links to Other New Jersey GIS Agencies:
New Jersey State Agencies:
NJ Geological Survey (NJGS)
The main page of the NJGS. A wealth of GIS data is available at the Digital Geodata Archive page.
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/index.html
NJ Geographic Information Network
NJGIN is the successor to the NJ Spatial Data Clearinghouse. NJGIN provides the ability to search
for spatial data and interactive mapping services across a distributed network of local nodes throughout
New Jersey's state and local government.
http://njgin.nj.gov
NJ Office of GIS (OGIS)
The NJ Office of GIS plays a leadership role in coordinating the use
of computer mapping and analysis technology throughout New Jersey. This site provides
information on how GIS works, links to important NJ State GIS initiatives and links
to the NJ Geographic Information Network and NJ interactive mapping applications.
http://www.state.nj.us/ogis/
NJ Commerce Business Portal Interactive Mapping
The Business Portal offers a Location Assessment Tool
which can be used to elect and evaluate potential business locations.
You can display environmental, economic growth/planning and workforce/demographic data
on a map and then generate and print custom reports.
http://njgin.state.nj.us/OIT_BusinessMap/index.jsp
NJ Dept. of Transtportation (NJDOT) GIS-T page
State and county maps available in pdf and zipped formats.
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/
NJ Dept. of Health and Senior Service GIS Data
GIS data created by the NJDHSS, available for download in ESRI shapefile format.
http://www.state.nj.us/health/chs/gis.htm
NJ Dept. of Community Affairs-Office of Smart Growth Maps and GIS Data
The Maps and Data page of the NJ Office of Smart Growth. State Plan maps in Adobe PDF format are
available as well as GIS data for the 2001 State Plan Policy Map & Other Maps.
http://www.nj.gov/dca/osg/resources/maps/index.shtml
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New Jersey Counties:
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Atlantic County GIS Program
The Atlantic County New Jersey Geographic Information Network (NJGIN)
node, developed through the NJ Office of GIS. This link provides access to the County’s
interactive mapping applications.
http://www.aclink.org/Planning/MainPages/ArcIMS.asp
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Cape May County IMS Site
The Cape May County New Jersey Geographic Information Network (NJGIN)
node, developed through the NJ Office of GIS. This link provides access to the County’s
interactive mapping applications.
http://capemaycountyims.net
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Hunterdon County Division of GIS
The Hunterdon County Division of GIS's role is to coordinate and support the development and maintenance of GIS data,
serve as a data clearinghouse, promote conformity and establish data development standards for all GIS users throughout Hunterdon County.
http://gis.co.hunterdon.nj.us/
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Mercer County GIS Program
The GIS page of Mercer County provides information about use of GIS
for county projects, and information on available data. The site is a node of the
New Jersey Geographic Information Network (NJGIN), developed through the NJ Office
of GIS, and links to Mercer County's Internet Map Server.
http://www.mercercounty.org/planning/planning%20gis.htm
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Monmouth County GIS Program
The home page of the Monmouth County GIS Management Office (MCGISMO).
The site has information about County GIS Data CD, user group meetings, etc.
http://visitmonmouth.com/gis/
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Somerset County GIS Program
The Somerset County GIS site offers background information GIS a link
to the County IMS service, and metadata and downloads for data layers featured in
the map services. The site is a node of the New Jersey Geographic Information Network
(NJGIN), developed through the NJ Office of GIS, and links to Somerset County's
Internet Map Server.
http://www.njgin.co.somerset.nj.us/
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Sussex County Office of GIS Management
The Sussex County Office of GIS Management provides GIS services to the different
County divisions and agencies as well as providing GIS assistance to its municipalities.
As a NJMAPP partner, Sussex County, actively promotes the use and sharing of GIS data
throughout the County.
http://www.sussex.nj.us/Cit-e-Access/webpage.cfm?TID=7&TPID=3433
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Non-Profits and NGOs:
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Links to States Bordering NJ:
Delaware:
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New York:
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New York Spatial Data Clearinghouse
The NY State clearinghouse for spatial data is a joint project of Center
for Technology in Government, and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
http://www.nysgis.state.ny.us/
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Cornell University Geospatial Information Repository (CUGIR)
CUGIR is an active online repository in the National Spatial Data
Clearinghouse program. CUGIR provides geospatial data and metadata for New York State,
with special emphasis on those natural features relevant to agriculture, ecology,
natural resources, and human-environment interactions.
http://cugir.mannlib.cornell.edu
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New York State - Interactive Mapping Gateway
New York State’s interactive mapping service.
http://www.nysgis.state.ny.us/gateway/mg/index.html
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Pennsylvania:
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Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access
(Penn State University Pennsylvania’s official geospatial information clearinghouse and FGDC node.
A collaborative project of Penn State University, Pennsylvania Geospatial Information
Council, and the Pennsylvania State Department on Environmental Protection.)
http://www.pasda.psu.edu/
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Penn State University Environmental Resources Research Institute
The Penn State University Libraries Maps and Data Center download site.
http://www.maproom.psu.edu/erri/
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Pennsylvania DEP’s eMap and What's In My Watershed?
Both eMap PA and What's In My Watershed can be accessed from this URL.
eMap PA is a mapping application that displays DEP permit information on a dynamic web based
Map Server. The application integrates permitting information with various statewide data
layers on one single map controlled by the user.
What's In My Watershed? is a mapping application that provides
the user with an easy to use tool for locating their neighborhood and obtaining
information about their environment.
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/external_gis/gis_home.htm
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Federal GIS Links:
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Bureau of Land Management Geospatial Data Clearinghouse
This site serves as a clearinghouse for BLM GIS data files.
http://www.blm.gov/nhp/what/geospatial/clearinghouse.htm
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The Environmental Protection Agency's Enviromapper
EnviroMapper is a powerful tool used to map various types of environmental
information, including air releases, drinking water, toxic releases, hazardous wastes,
water discharge permits, and Superfund sites.
http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/em/
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The Environmental Protection Agency's Window To My Environment" (WME)
A powerful web-based tool that provides a wide range of federal, state,
and local information about environmental conditions and features in an area of your
choice. Also provides a link to Window To My Environment" (WME)--
http://www.epa.gov/enviro/wme/
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EPA/OST BASINS watershed management tools
Better Assessment Science Integrating point and Nonpoint Sources (BASINS),
is a multipurpose environmental analysis system for use by regional, state, and local
agencies in performing watershed and water quality based studies. The application,
available on 3 CD-ROMs, require the use of ESRI’ ArcView software.
http://www.epa.gov/OST/BASINS/
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Federal Geographic Data Committee
The Federal Geographic Data Committee is a 19 member interagency committee
composed of representatives from the Executive Office of the President, Cabinet-level
and independent agencies. 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.
Important information available includes educational material on metadata and the Spatial
Data Clearinghouse.
http://www.fgdc.gov/
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Geospatial One-Stop - National Spatial Data Infrastructure, State Links
A listing of state spatial data clearinghouse websites. This is
helpful for browsing data for a particular state as opposed to conducting a search via
the FGDC Clearinghouse. This is also helpful for finding data for states that may not
be included in the FGDC search.
http://www.geo-one-stop.gov/index.html
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The National Geodetic Survey (NGS)
NOAA's National Geodetic Survey (NGS) defines and manages a national
coordinate system. This network, the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS),
provides the foundation for transportation and communication; mapping and charting;
and a multitude of scientific and engineering applications. The site offers a great
deal of information relevant to geodesy, geoids, datums, GPS base station information
and information on contacting State Geodetic Advisors.
http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/index.shtml
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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
The Geospatial Sciences Division provides accurate and timely expert analysis
of worldwide gravity, satellite and positional information including imagery and
mapping control for navigation, safety, intelligence, positioning and targeting
in support of national security objectives.
http://www.nga.mil/portal/site/nga01/
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National Park Service - Geography and Mapping Technologies-GIS
The GIS page of the National Park Service, with links for data downloads, park information,
GIS outreach and education, and applications.
http://www.nps.gov/gis/
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U.S. Census Bureau Geography
This page has information related to Census Bureau geography including
links to the Maps and Cartographic Products page (map products, boundary files),
the Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing system (TIGER),
and online mapping.
http://www.census.gov/geo/www/index.html
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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
National Mapping Information siteGeography, one of the four science
disciplines in the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), is responsible for building,
maintaining, and applying The National Map. USGS Geography (formerly Mapping)
provides scientific information to describe and interpret America's landscape
by mapping the terrain, monitoring changes over time, and analyzing how and why
these changes have occurred. Information on the National Map as well as other
mapping and digital data initiatives.
http://mapping.usgs.gov/
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The USGS National Center for Earth Resources Observation & Science (EROS)
The main site for obtaining geospatial data develop by the
federal government including USGS data and aerial and satellite photography that can be
ordered online.
http://edcwww.cr.usgs.gov/
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USGS Earth Science Information Center - Ask USGS site
A site that answers common questions about USGS. Topics include general
questions about the agency, sources of information, maps and other products, educational
resources, and online information.
http://ask.usgs.gov
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GPS Related Links:
Federal Government:
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GPS World Magazine
The home page of GPS World Magazine covers all thing related to
GPS technology, including industry news, product reviews, etc.
http://www.gpsworld.com
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Peter H. Dana’s Global Positioning System
Overview
Created at the University of Texas,
this site provides an informative overview on GPS along
with useful overviews on map projections, datums, and
coordinate systems.
http://www.colorado.edu/geography/gcraft/notes/gps/gps_f.html
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Professional Surveyor Magazine
The home page of Professional Surveyor Magazine that includes GIS,
GPS, and surveying information, news items, product reviews as a searchable archive of
articles from previous issues.
http://www.profsurv.com/
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Sam Wormley's Global Positioning System
Resources
Created at Iowa State University, this
site provides many links to useful GPS related sites.
Includes links to equipment reviews and information
files.
http://www.edu-observatory.org/gps/
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GIS Education and Training:
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Burlington County College - Geospatial Technology Associate Degree Program
http://staff.bcc.edu/faculty_websites/mzamkoto/index.asp?spage=gis_index
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Burlington County Institute of Technology -GIS Certificate Program
A program leading to certification in GIS.
http://www.bcit.cc/132610712121951810/site/default.asp
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ESRI Home Page
The home page of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
Provides information on ESRI products and user support for customers. The site also
includes links to GIS Resources (including the Geography Network, the Virtual Campus)
GIS Online, GIS Events and Free Resources.
http://www.esri.com
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ESRI – Virtual Campus
Online learning dealing with general GIS concepts as well as use
of ESRI software. Costs of classes range from free to $180, and in most cases the
first module can be taken at no cost.
http://campus.esri.com/
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The Geographer's Craft (Univ. of Colorado at Boulder)
The Geographers Craft is a teaching initiative being pursued to
improve the teaching of geographical techniques at the introductory level. Includes
general GIS and GPS information, course outlines, PowerPoint presentations and
exercises.
http://www.Colorado.EDU/geography/gcraft/contents.html
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GIS.com
The Internet guide to GIS contains basic information about GIS
for beginners including data sources and the GIS “site of the week.” The site is
sponsored by ESRI, Inc.
http://www.gis.com/
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Monmouth University Geography/GIS Program
Information on GIS courses, including information about the
Undergraduate Minor in Geography/GIS and the Graduate Certificate in GIS.
Monmouth University is located in West Long Branch, NJ
http://bluehawk.monmouth.edu/~gis/
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Montclair State University's Department of Earth and Environmental Studies
Offers a suite of courses, from introductory through doctorate, in the
GISciences (including GIS, spatial analysis, and remote sensing)
http://www.csam.montclair.edu/earth/eesweb/
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National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
The NCGIA is an independent research consortium whose primary mandate
is to conduct basic research in geographic information science and its related
technology.
http://www.geog.buffalo.edu/ncgia/
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The National Geographic Maps and Geography Site
Link to online mapping and map products of the National Geographic.
Also includes links to introductory GIS information.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/maps/
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New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Surveying Page
Information about the surveying program at NJIT, that also includes
information on GPS, GIS and some downloads.
http://www-ec.njit.edu/surveying/surveying.html
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Princeton University Library - Digital Map and Geospatial Information Center
Information on GIS data, and digital map services at Princeton University.
http://www.princeton.edu/~geolib/gis/
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Penn State University Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
The Penn State World Campus Certificate Program in GIS is a noncredit
program designed to meet the needs and busy schedules of full-time professionals.
Students earn the Certificate of Achievement in GIS by successfully completing four
courses. Most courses are offered four times a year, starting in January, April, July,
and October. Most courses are ten weeks in length, involving approximately 100 hours of
student activity (depending on your prior computing and GIS experience).
http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/pub/gis/index.shtml
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Rutgers Geomatics Program
The Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education offers a Professional
Certificate Program in Geomatics. This program recognizes that many working professionals
require high-quality, practical training without the commitment of a full-time graduate
program. This program is designed to fulfill that need with a series of evening and
full-day short courses that provide expert instruction in a flexible schedule format.
http://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/programs/geomatics.html
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Rutgers University Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis (CRSSA)
A research center at Rutgers University focusing on advancing the
application of various geo-spatial technologies including remote sensing, geographic
information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS). CRSSA also develops
spatial-statistical analysis/modeling techniques to the environmental, agricultural
and natural resource sciences and management. Links to the projects page has
interesting details about CRSSA’ current and past research projects.
http://www.crssa.rutgers.edu/
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Rutgers University Department of Geography
This site provide information on the geography program at Rutgers
as well as geography related links.
http://geography.rutgers.edu/
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Stockton College - GIS Home Page
Information on the GIS program in the Stockton College
Environmental Studies program, including courses, introductory material and
interactive mapping.
http://loki.stockton.edu/~fanw/gis/
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University Consortium for GIS
The University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS)
is a non-profit organization of universities and other research institutions dedicated
to advancing our understanding of geographic processes and spatial relationships through
improved theory, methods, technology, and data.
http://www.ucgis.org
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URISA GIS Education Page
Links to educational items, including papers and reports, URISA
conference proceedings, information on GIS policy, certification and URISA workshops
and meetings.
http://www.urisa.org/educatio.htm
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URISA Links to Colleges and Universities with Existing GIS Certificate Programs
Links to schools that are known to have GIS certificate programs,
organized alphabetically.
http://www.urisa.org/Career_center/college_certif_programs.htm
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West Chester University Center for Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis
Information on GIS at West Chester University, including courses
taught, faculty and student profiles, GIS lab resources, etc.
http://quantifactus.wcupa.edu/lab/
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Interactive Mapping and Internet GIS:
Federal Government:
National Atlas of the United States
An interactive mapping application covering major data layers with
nationwide coverage. Work on a new National Atlas of the United States® began in 1997.
The National Atlas delivers easy to use, map-like views of America's natural and
sociocultural landscapes.
http://www.nationalatlas.gov/
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Map Services
A listing of numerous interactive map serviced develop by NOAA.
Includes maps services of a global nature, including ecoregions, vegetation, hurricane
occurrence, natural hazards, ocean data, precipitation, paleoclimatology, and other
topics.
http://ncdc.nndc.noaa.gov/map_list.html
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The National Park Service Interactive Map Center (ICM)
Contains information about national parks and delivers base maps and
park brochure maps for geographic reference and navigation to and within parks.
http://maps.nps.gov
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The US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) E-Map
An Internet service that combines information on HUD's community development
and housing programs with EPA's environmental data.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cio/emaps/index.cfm
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State Government and Regional Organizations - New Jersey:
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NJDEP i-MapNJ interactive mapping applications
i-MapNJ, an environmental mapping tool that can provide you with information about
your neighborhood, county, or state (NJ). Homeowners can
find out what’s in their backyard; and environmental organizations, planners, and builders
can identify open space, various regulatory boundaries, sensitive lands, watersheds,
and much, much more. Read the description of each application to see which one best meets your needs.
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/gis/newmapping.htm
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New Jersey Image Warehouse
This application lets you find and download orthoimagery for the entire state.
Choose either 2002 orthophoto tiles or 1995 USGS quarter quads.
http://njgin.nj.gov/OIT_IW/index.jsp
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City of Newark, Geographic Information Network
NEWGIN's enterprise approach to GIS ensures that the City of Newark has the tools to view and analyze the wealth of spatial data flowing between agencies.
http://njgin.ci.newark.nj.us/
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State Government and Regional Organizations - Other:
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Delaware River Basin i-MapNJ
An interactive mapping application developed by the Delaware River
Basin Commission, a multi-state agency (covering New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and
New York) to provide spatial information on the Delaware River basin, information about
environmental quality and recreational resources in the region.
http://bassriver.state.nj.us/imap_delbasin/
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The Delaware Data Mill
Information about the Data Mill, including links to interactive
mapping, data access, discussion forums and other resources.
http://datamil.delaware.gov/
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New York State - Interactive Mapping Gateway
New York State’s interactive mapping service.
http://www.nysgis.state.ny.us/gateway/mg/interactive_main.html
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Pennsylvania DEP’s eMap and What's In My Watershed?
Both eMap PA and What's In My Watershed can be accessed from this URL.
eMap PA is a mapping application that displays DEP permit information on a dynamic web based
Map Server. The application integrates permitting information with various statewide data
layers on one single map controlled by the user.
What's In My Watershed? is a mapping application that provides
the user with an easy to use tool for locating their neighborhood and obtaining
information about their environment.
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/external_gis/gis_home.htm
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Private and Commercial Agencies:
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The ESRI Introduction to ArcExplorer Web
ArcExplorer Web is a custom mapping application that lets you view
one or multiple map services in your Web browser. Use ArcExplorer Web to access hundreds
of ArcIMS map services available through the Geography Network, or other mapping sites,
to view individually or together. By using ArcExplorer Web there is no need for the user
to download and install the ArcExplorer application.
http://www.geographynetwork.com/maps/arcexplorerweb.html
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ESRI Internet Mapping Page
Information on Internet mapping from ESRI, and specifically the ArcIMS product.
http://www.esri.com/software/internetmaps/index.html
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ESRI ArcIMS User Registry (listing of several hundred ArcIMS sites)
The IMS User Registry is an ESRI service that catalogs Web sites that
offer live mapping applications powered by ESRI Internet solutions. Use the registry to
find exciting live Web mapping applications, or register your own site.
http://gis.esri.com/ims/
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The Geography Network
A site hosted by ESRI, focused on “sharing GIS data and services
through a global network of publishers.” A good place to search for data and interactive
map services.
http://www.geographynetwork.com/
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The Nature Conservancy’s Internet Map Server
Interactive mapping services developed by the Nature Conservancy,
including Conservancy's Last Great Places and Ecoregional planning units, ecoregions
and conservation areas, among others.
http://gis.tnc.org/data/IMS/
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The National Geographic Map Machine
The interactive mapping site of the National Geographic. Geographic
coverage is global and there are opportunities for purchasing maps, atlases and other
geography-related merchandise.
http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/
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Miscellaneous:
Directories of GIS Sites:
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Online GIS Publications:
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Professional Associations:
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The American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
The mission of the ASPRS is to advance knowledge and improve
understanding of mapping sciences and to promote the responsible applications of
photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and supporting
technologies.
http://www.asprs.org/
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The Association of American Geographers
The Association of American Geographers (AAG) is a scientific
and educational society founded in 1904 and is devoted to the advancement of geography
and geographic education. Though mainly devoted to geography the site also contains
GIS-related information.
http://www.aag.org/
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The Association of American Geographers GIS Specialty Group
The site of the GIS specialty group, whose purpose is to promote the
exchange of ideas and information relating to GIS, to promote GIS research, and to
improve the understanding of the proper application of GIS procedures.
http://www.cla.sc.edu/gis/aaggis/
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The Association of American Geographers Middle States Division
A regional division of the national association that promotes the
advancement of professional studiesin geography and encourages the application of
geographic research in business, education, and government.
http://departments.bloomu.edu/geog/msd/
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Cartography and Geographical Information Society
The mission of the Cartography and Geographical Information Society
is to serve as the primary focal point in the United States for individuals interested
in cartography and geographic information related professions.
http://www.acsm.net/cagis/index.html
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ESRI Mid-Atlantic Users Group
The Mid-Atlantic ESRI software users group covering the states of
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, and
West Virginia.
http://www.esrimug.org
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The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of URISA (MAC-URISA)
The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information
Systems Association (URISA), serves the needs of GIS professionals in New Jersey and
Pennsylvania. MAC-URISA organizes GIS related events, information sessions, and
sponsors a semi-annual GIS conference in conjunction with the
NJ State Mapping Advisory Committee held at Rutgers University.
http://www.macurisa.org/
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The Northeast Arc User Group (NEARC)
The Northeast Arc User Group is an independent group of users of
ESRI software that serves GIS professionals in the northeast region. The group organizes
an annual conference.
http://northeastarc.org/
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Pennsylvania ARC/INFO User Group
This group is currently inactive.
http://quantifactus.wcupa.edu/paaugis/
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The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA)
URISA is an international organization devoted to advancement in GIS and spatial
technologies.
http://www.urisa.org
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Papers and Presentations by BGIS:
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GIS Employment Sites - New Jersey:
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NJ DEP Employment Opportunities
This is the general NJDEP employment opportunities site and on
occasion GIS jobs are listed. Internship opportunities are also listed.
http://www.nj.gov/dep/jobs/
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NJ Department of Labor Job Vacancies
The New Jersey Department of Personnel updates this page daily with
current Job Vacancy Announcements in State, county, and municipal governments.
Interested individuals can also view this same information by Job Title or by
Geographical Regions. Look for job titles using the words “Geographic Information
Systems.”
http://www.nj.gov/personnel/vacancy/vacancy.htm
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NJ Geographic Information Network
NJGIN has a job openings link.
http://njgin.nj.gov
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GIS Employment Sites - Other:
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