GIS Related Links

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    *This is a list obtained from the State of New Jersey, GIS site with additional links.

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New Jersey State Agencies:

  • NJ Geographic Information Network (NJGIN)
    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/it/oit/gis/

New Jersey Counties:

  • 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/
  • 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/

Non-Profits and NGOs:

  • The GIS Center
    The GIS Center is dedicated to assisting government agencies and nonprofit organizations in their utilization of geographic information systems (GIS) and related technologies. We provide expertise to organizations that are initiating their own in-house GIS operations and conduct GIS-related projects for those that have no GIS capability of their own. The GIS Center operates as a joint project of the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association and the Upper Raritan Watershed Association.
    http://giscenter.org/
  • NJ Office of GIS NGO Program
    In 1996, the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection initiated a free software distribution program to help non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in New Jersey move toward GIS capabilities. Through a collaborative effort with ESRI, makers of the ArcView GIS software, the NJ Office of Information Technology's Office of Geographic Information Systems (OGIS) is distributing ArcView to qualified NGOs.
    http://www.state.nj.us/ogis/gis_workfor.html#nonprofit

Links to States Bordering NJ:

Delaware:

New York:

Pennsylvania:

  • 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/
  • 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

 

Federal GIS Links:

    • 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/
    • 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/
    • 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
    • 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/

GPS Related Links:

Federal Government:

  • U.S. National Geodetic Survey
    This site provides links to NGS products and services, specifically data (including National Spatial Reference System – NSRS data , and GPS base data from Continuously Operating Reference Stations – CORS), software programs, and NGS publications.
    http://www.ngs.noaa.gov

Non-Governmental:

GIS Education and Training:

    • 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
    • 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/
    • 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/
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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/
    • 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

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/

State Government and Regional Organizations - New Jersey:

  • 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

State Government and Regional Organizations - Other:

  • 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

Private and Commercial Agencies:

  • 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

Miscellaneous:

Directories of GIS Sites:

  • The Free GIS Project
    This site provides a collection of free GIS resources, including software, data, projects and documents. The FreeGIS Project was launched in late 1999 as an initiative of Intevation GmbH, a consulting company based in Germany.
    http://www.freegis.org/index.en.html

Online GIS Publications:

  • GIS Café
    A wealth of GIS information including news, jobs, company information, university GIS, book reviews, and lots of downloads by category.
    http://www.giscafe.com/
  • GeoCommunity
    A great deal of GIS information including news, jobs, industry information, software and data downloads. Information is available on GIS, CAD, mapping, and the location-based industry. Billed as THE leading GIS online portal and daily publication (SpatialNews NewsWire).
    http://www.geocomm.com/
  • Geospatial Electronic Records
    Contains a Guide to Managing Geospatial Electronic Records; a Data Model for Managing and Preserving Geospatial Electronic Records; categorized references to related resources; project presentations; and materials from, Extending the Boundaries: A workshop on Managing and Preserving Geospatial Electronic Records.
    http://www.ciesin.columbia.edu/ger/
  • GeoPlace.com
    A directory of GIS information that calls itself the “authoritative resource for spatial information.” From the publishers of GeoWorld magazine, the site has top GIS news stories and weekly features as well as a wealth of GIS resources, product reviews and events calendar, etc.
    http://www.geoplace.com

Professional Associations:

  • 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/
  • 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/

Papers and Presentations by BGIS: