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Agenda for the FWS GIS Workshop
Phoenix, AZ November 2-4, 1999


Monday Nov 1        
Travel day Registration Welcome Poster set up  

 

Tuesday Nov 2        
8:00-8:30 Welcome Address & Opening Remarks:   Logistics   [TU1] ------------------------>  ------------------------->  
8:30-9:00 Data Standards & the Service Enterprise Architecture (SEA): Al Fisher [TU2] -------------------------> ------------------------->  
9:00-10:00 Comprehensive Conservation Plans [TU3]   Field Applications
1- ArcExplorer; inexpensive data sharing in a field office. [TU4a]
2- Preparing maps for the Internet (Endangered Species and others)[TU4b]
 
10:00-10:15 Break -------------------------> ------------------------>  
10:15-11:15 Intro GIS (hands-on class)[TU5] Avenue (hands-on class)[TU6] Field Applications:
- Delmarva Fox Squirrel GIS Decision Support System & Permit Boundary Analysis [TU7a]
- Western Atlantic Shorebird Web Site for tracking shorebird migrations [TU7b]
 
11:15-12:15 (cont'd) (cont'd) Open Networking  (time for attendees to interact and share experiences, scripts, etc)[TU8]  
12:15-1:30 Lunch -------------------------> ------------------------->  
1:30-2:30 Intro GIS (cont'd) Avenue (cont'd) Refuge Funding for GIS Projects -  where to look[TU9]  
2:30-3:30 (cont'd) (cont'd) Data Mining on the Internet[TU10]  
3:30-3:45 Break ------------------------> ------------------------>  
3:45-5:45 GIS Setup -A How-To Introduction[TU11] Vegetative Classification SOP
Boundary SOP - Update   [TU12]
FGDC Panel - overview of the FGDC program; a number of speakers from other agencies.[TU13]  

 

Wednesday Nov 3        
8:00-9:00 Introduction to Cartography[W1] Image Analysis Extension (hands-on class)[W2] Field Applications:
1- Windom Wetland Managemnt District ArcView Management Application  [W3a]
2-Noxious Weeds - Charles M Russell NWR, MT[W3b]
 
9:00-10:00 Cont'd Cont'd   ESRI Doctor’s Office[W4]
10:00-10:15 Break ------------------------> ------------------------> ------------------------>
10:15-12:15 Introduction to Cartography (cont'd) - hands - on Image Analysis Extension (cont'd) Help Sessions  -  various experts will be availabe for one-on-one consultations and networking[W5] ESRI Doctor’s Office
12:15-1:15 Lunch ------------------------> ------------------------> ------------------------>
1:15-2:15 ECOS Introduction - Overview [W6] GPS HandsOn [W7] Jason’s 3-D Extension class [W8] ESRI Doctor’s Office
2:15-3:15 ECOS HandsOn (ES)  -  Tim Hall or contractors [W9] GPS HandsOn (cont'd) Jason’s 3-D Extension class (cont'd) ESRI Doctor’s Office
3:15-3:30 Break ------------------------> ------------------------> ------------------------>
3:30-4:30 ECOS HandsOn (RF) [W10] Data Mining on the Internet (repeat session) [W11]   ESRI Doctor’s Office
6:00- ??   Transportation leaves at 5:00  Arizona Science Center Outing -
(Optional !) IMAX presentation on wolves and lecture.
(Contact Deb Southworth Green by October 27 if interested in this option)    

 

Thursday Nov 4        
8:00-10:00 Projections  -  what are they. and why are they important ?[TH1] Metadata: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective GIS People [TH2] Remote Sensing Introduction [TH3]  
10:00-10:15 Break ------------------------> ------------------------>  
10:15-12:15 Office Automation & Logging System (OALS)  [TH4] Spatial Analyst Extension - class [TH5] GPS Hands - On [TH6]  
12:15-1:30 Lunch ------------------------> ------------------------>  
1:30-2:30 GIS Setup - Advanced [TH7] Spatial Analyst Extension - (cont'd) ArcView Inventory Application (Migratory Birds - Alan Davenport). [TH8]  
2:30-3:30 (cont'd) (cont'd) Project Management for GIS [TH9]  
3:30-3:45 No sessions scheduled  -  time for any additonal one on one networking or demos ------------------------> ------------------------>  

 

Friday Nov 5        
Travel Day        

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