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Celebrating GIS Day: November 14, 2018

Every map has a story. Discover the amazing stories that GIS can help you tell.

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SINKHOLES: Are you at Risk?
SINKHOLES: Are you at Risk?

Sinkholes can be dangerous in many ways. They can cause damage to the foundation of a building as well as buried services like water and electrical lines, because they serve as conduits for surficial contaminants to reach groundwater. Knowing the risk of sinkhole formation is key to minimizing possible damages.

Cataloging Sewer Inspection Videos through GIS
Cataloging Sewer Inspection Videos through GIS

 Through routine sanitary sewer inspections, sewer systems will amass a library of inspection videos. Cataloging these records for future reference has always been a challenge.

Where is the High Water Mark?
Where is the High Water Mark?

When evaluating a property for development or improvement, the first questions to arise involve the location of mapped floodplains and wetlands. Increased access to online GIS data has made it quick and easy to answer those questions.

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Utilizing GIS for MS4 Reporting

A GIS-based infrastructure asset management program can be used to document all MS4 activities, including outfall inspections, basin assessments, public outreach activities, employee training, and BMP installation and maintenance. In addition to functioning as a records management database, the program can be used to generate required compliance reports electronically.