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
- Minnesota Lidar Plan
- Story Map about the plan (if does not display in IE, use another browser)
- 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 FY22 Form Completion Tips
Upcoming Events
- Lidar Funding Planning Meeting - Central Mississippi and Upper Mississippi River: Monday, August 23, 2021 1:00-3:00 pm
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
Members
| Name | Agency | |
| Matt Baltes | US Department of Agriculture | matthew.baltes@usda.gov |
| Jennifer Corcoran | Department of Natural Resources | jennifer.corcoran@state.mn.us |
| Brandon Krumwiede | NOAA | brandon.krumwiede@noaa.gov |
| Clinton Little | Department of Natural Resources | clinton.little@state.mn.us |
| Colin Lee | Department of Transportation | colin.lee@state.mn.us |
| Joel Nelson | University of Minnesota | nels1945@umn.edu |
| Mark Reineke | Widseth | mark.reineke@widseth.com |
| Joe Sapletal | Dakota County IT/GIS | joe.sapletal@co.dakota.mn.us |
| Jeff Weiss | Department of Natural Resources | jeff.weiss@state.mn.us |
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