3DGeo Data Acquisition Workgroup
The Data Acquisition Workgroup of the 3D Geomatics Committee promotes acquisition of foundational 3D data for Minnesota. It engages stakeholders, provides guidance and writes standards, defines value and benefits of 3D data, defines management and dissemination needs, bridges disparate lidar procurements with State Plan guided initiatives, and serves as liaison to USGS 3D Nation and USGS 3DEP programs.
Lidar Planning and Informational Materials
- Lidar Hub site: See the lidar status map and the latest info.
- Minnesota Lidar Plan
- Story Map about the plan
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Lidar plan and 3DGeo efforts
- Current Status of Lidar Planning
- Current Status of Lidar Planning Map
- USGS 3DEP Lidar Areas of Interest - SeaSketch: Express your interests and needs for lidar
- Why 3DGeo Supports Quality Level 1
- Link to USGS Attachment D - Funding Partners Document (complete and email to lidar@state.mn.us). To help with filling out this form, please see: Attachment D FY23 Form Completion Tips
Recent Events
- Minnesota River Basin Outreach and Planning Meeting: Thursday August 25, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Email lidar@state.mn.us for meeting invitation(s). Please indicate which meeting or meetings.
Work Plan
Workgroup Membership
Co-chairs
- Sean Vaughn, GIS Hydrologist | Lidar Data Steward, MNIT DNR, 763-689-7100 x226, sean.vaughn@state.mn.us
- Gerry Sjerven, Senior GIS Analyst, Minnesota Power, 218-355-3990, gsjerven@mnpower.com
- Alison Slaats, Program Manager, MnGeo, 651-201-3194, alison.slaats@state.mn.us
- Clinton Little, Coastal Program Specialist, Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program, 218-834-1446, clinton.little@state.mn.us
Members
| Name | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Baltes | U.S. Department of Agriculture | matthew.baltes@usda.gov |
| Jennifer Corcoran | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | jennifer.corcoran@state.mn.us |
| Brandon Krumwiede | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | brandon.krumwiede@noaa.gov |
| Colin Lee | Minnesota Department of Transportation | colin.lee@state.mn.us |
| Joel Nelson | University of Minnesota | nels1945@umn.edu |
| Mark Reineke | Widseth | mark.reineke@widseth.com |
| Dan Ross | ||
| Joe Sapletal | Dakota County | joe.sapletal@co.dakota.mn.us |
| Jeff Weiss | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | jeff.weiss@state.mn.us |
| Terry Zien | US Army Corps of Engineers | terry.r.zien@usace.army.mil |
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