State Agency GIS Collaborative

Purpose

The Minnesota State Agency GIS Collaborative facilitates communication and collaboration for Minnesota state agency employees interested in geospatial topics and technology, including learning, networking opportunities, and technical resources.

It also advises MnGeo on ways to support and improve the operations and management of geospatial technology within state government. Input from the collaborative helps MnGeo understand state agency needs, focus on priorities, and allocate resources toward priority efforts.
 

Workgroups

In addition to the main planning committee that coordinates collaboration across agencies, the following workgroups tackle specific areas:

• Communications: Coordinates the Collaborative’s communications and meetings
• GIS Bytes: Promotes knowledge sharing, collaboration and networking
• Training: Facilitates communication and interaction between state agencies regarding geospatial training needs and opportunities - subscribe to the State Agency GIS Newsletter for notification of training opportunities
• Authoritative Data: Provides clarity to what may be considered authoritative data and offers guidelines for using the authoritative data badge in ArcGIS Online

More Information

• Collaborative’s SharePoint site (for state employees only – log-in required)
  A place for GIS users at the State of Minnesota to communicate and collaborate on all things GIS/geospatial.
   
• Email MnGeo if you have trouble accessing the SharePoint site, would like to receive meeting invitations, or have questions about the group not answered on the site.