Advancing Accessible GIS for All

Heidi Martin, State of Wyoming ETS Ensuring geospatial technology is accessible to all users requires robust services, scalable servers, and dedicated support. As GIS technology continues to evolve, accessibility is becoming a key focus. By embracing these changes, we can ensure a positive experience with accessibility. Making GIS accessible can enhance user experience, improve content quality, and reduce costs. This presentation will explore an essential path towards making GIS more …

Projections and Transformations in QGIS

Steven Cowley, Heintz Surveying and Engineering A basic introduction to the concepts of projections and transformation as they function in QGIS.  Mr. Cowley is a GIS analyst and Geospatial Services Manager with over 20 years of GIS experience in the public and private sectors.  Steven has worked in land surveying and civil engineering and has a broad background in cadastral, infrastructure and special project data development, maintenance and analysis.

Legislation 101: Understanding the Process and Its Impacts.

Tess Soll & Melissa Ruth, Wyoming Planner Association As Wyoming faces increasing demands on its land resources due to population growth and economic changes, county and municipal organizations need to understand and engage in the legislative process that governs land use and zoning.  This session aims to equip planning, building, and local officials as well as other organizations involved with land use, with the knowledge and tools necessary to actively …