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18th Annual California GIS ConferenceCapitalizing on Spatial TechnologySacramento, CaliforniaApril 11-13, 2012Sheraton Sacramento

About CalGIS – Every year, URISA’s California Chapters come together to present the CalGIS Conference, now in its 18th year. This year’s conference is also sponsored by the California Geographic Information Association.

Northern California Chapter of URISA – www.norcalurisa.org Southern California Chapter of URISA – www.socalurisa.org Central California Chapter of URISA – www.centralcalurisa.org

California Geographic Information Association – www.cgia.org

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!

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Welcome to CalGIS 2012 in Sacramento!Spatial technology has become part of the day-to-day activities for almost everyone. Getting directions on Google Maps, check-ins on Facebook and Foursquare, or finding the nearest restaurant are things we now take for granted whether we do it on a mobile device or at our desktop. Our global geographic connectivity is at an all time high!

Geospatial and technology professions are also becoming more tightly connected, putting an emphasis on system integration and spatially intelligent data management, as well as web and mobile-enabled connectivity. In the State of California, we are at the centroid of many of these advances. It is vital that we connect with others in the geospatial community, as well as across disciplines, to help address the many complex challenges we face. This includes increasing the efficiency of data collection, linking financial, GIS, and maintenance systems to ensure singular data inputs and outputs, and ensuring the vast amount of data we collect via GPS, remote sensing, census surveys and even crowd sourcing can be easily analyzed and used by decisions makers and stakeholders.

CalGIS gives you the chance to connect with many of the people who are making things happen across the state, along with the many sponsoring companies that provide the products and services to help us do our jobs better.

At CalGIS 2012, I challenge you to look at technology as a whole and discuss how spatial information and analysis can reduce costs, increase access to information, and enable non-GIS professionals to benefit from the types of tools and applications we often take for granted.

Think about these themes as you attend sessions and meet and mingle with your fellow geospatial professionals in Sacramento this year. Capitalize on the Spatial intelligence gathered for the 18th year of this conference! I look forward to having inspired discussions and learning about the advances we achieved, both in technology and in policy, that we as the stewards of our profession in California must strive to push forward.

Sincerely,Dan Henderson, 2012 Conference Chair

Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, April 11Preconference, Courses, Meetings & TourNetworking Event

Thursday, April 12Opening Session, Keynote Speaker (Scott Gregory) & CalGIS Townhall – 8:30– 10:00am Exhibit Hall Hours – 10:00am – 6:30pmExhibit Hall Grand Opening and Break – 10:00 – 10:30am Breakout Sessions – 10:30am – 5:00pm Luncheon & Exhibits – 12:00 – 1:30pmIgnite Session – 3:30pm – 5:00pm Conference Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall– 5:00 – 6:30pmGeocaching Networking Event

Friday, April 13Conference Breakfast, CGIA Awards and Keynote Speaker (Dawn Wright) – 8:00 – 10:00amExhibit Hall Hours – 10:00am – 1:30pm Poster Session & Beverage Break– 10:00 – 10:30am Breakout Sessions – 10:30am – 3:00pmGold Sponsor (Esri) Session – 10:30am – 12:00noon Gold Sponsor (Allen Instruments) Session – 1:30 – 3:00pm Networking Activities – Bike Tour & Happy Hour

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CalGIS RegistrationSheraton Grand SacramentoWednesday, April 11: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Second Level Foyer)Thursday, April 12: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Grand Nave Ballroom Foyer)Friday, April 13: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Grand Nave Ballroom Foyer)

CalGIS 2012 Conference CommitteeDan Henderson, Atkins, Sacramento, CA - Conference ChairDarrin Farmer, GeoEngineers, Inc. - Sponsor ChairDave Hansen, GISP – GIS Training Mutual, Orangevale, CA - Program ChairKris Lynn-Patterson, University of California Kearney Ag Center - Program Co-ChairRuthAnne Harbison, GISP, City of Merced, Merced, CA - Marketing ChairAnthony Arieas – City of West SacramentoMelisa Caric-Lee – Compass Rose GISMary Cook-Hurley, GIS Consultant, Ventura, CANate Greenburg – Mono CountyMark Greninger – Los Angeles CountyZacharias Hunt – Santa Barbara CountyDavid Jacobus – RBFLisa Lubeley – Dudek - 2010 Conference ChairMike Martinez – EsriRussell Mercer – SoCal URISAJeff Orton – Paramount Citrus, Delano, CA - 2011 Conference Chair Bud Rice – City of TaftLane Simmons – RBFKaren Snow, City of Delano, Delano, CALinda Wright, GISP, El Dorado County, Placerville, CA

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Guest SpeakersThursday – Opening Session

8:30 – 10:00am Scott Gregory, GIO, State of CaliforniaScott Gregory is the Assistant Secretary over Geospatial Information Systems for the Technology Agency, and is the Geographic Information Officer (GIO) for the State of California. Scott brings over 16 years of GIS experience from a wide variety of county, federal, private sector, and academic roles. Before coming to the California Technology Agency, Scott managed the Public Safety/Homeland Security market for the California Regional Office of Esri Inc. In this role, Scott was responsible for developing GIS strategies for mission critical systems, and creating viable and sustainable GIS solutions for the Public Safety community in California and Nevada. Prior to joining Esri, Scott was the GIS Manager for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District. At the Corps of Engineers, he oversaw and managed the USACE GIS program for both civil and military clients for the Western US. Scott holds a BA in Geography from Sacramento State University, and an MBA from Regis University. Friday – Awards Breakfast & Keynote Address

8:00 – 10:00am Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist, EsriDawn Wright received an Individual Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Physical Geography and Marine Geology from the University of California-Santa Barbara in 1994. She is professor of Geography and Oceanography at Oregon State University, and Chief Scientist for the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri).

Dr. Wright’s research interests include geographic information science, ocean informatics and cyberinfrastructure, as well as benthic terrain and habitat characterization, tectonics of mid-ocean ridges, and the processing and interpretation of high-resolution bathymetry and underwater videography/photography. She has completed oceanographic fieldwork in some of the most geologically-active regions of the planet, including the East Pacific Rise, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the Juan de Fuca Ridge, the Tonga Trench, and volcanoes under the Japan Sea and the Indian Ocean. Dr. Wright has dived three times in the deep submergence vehicle “Alvin” and twice in the “Pisces V.”

As Esri Chief Scientist, she aids in formulating and advancing the intellectual agenda for the environmental, conservation, climate, and ocean sciences aspect of Esri’s work, while also representing Esri to the national/international scientific community.

Dr. Wright serves on the editorial boards of the “International Journal of Geographical Information Science,” “Transactions in GIS,” “Journal of Coastal Conservation,” “The AAG Annals,” and “Geography Compass,” as well as on the National Academy of Sciences’ Ocean Studies Board, Committee on Strategic Directions in the Geographical Sciences for the Next Decade, and Committee on an Ocean Infrastructure Strategy for U.S. Ocean Research in 2030. She is a past National Councillor of the Association of American Geographers and past Research Committee

Wednesday, April 11Preconference Workshops, Meetings & ToursCalGIS 2012 is offering numerous events on Wednesday, April 11.

Workshops:• 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon : Basics of Remote Sensing and Common Applications

in both Raster and Vector Analysis Instructor:DaveHansen,GISP,GISTrainingMutual,Orangevale,CARoom:Bataglierie

MEETINGS:• 8:30 – 10:00 am: California GIS Council Meeting

Room:Tofanelli• 10:30am – 12:00 Noon: CGIA Open Board Meeting

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Additional Sessions:• 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon: Hazus and California

Room:Carr• 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM: GIS Certification and Future Trends

Presenter:DavidHansen,GISP;CurrentPresidentoftheGISCIBoardofDirectorsfor2011-2012Room:Bataglierie

OFFSITE TOUR:• 2:00 – 6:00 PM: CalGIS Levee and Wine Tour

Esri EVENTS:• Esri is also hosting preconference courses and half-day workshops at their

Sacramento regional office!

Networking Event Join us for our conference welcome Networking Event from 6-9pm at DeVere’s Irish pub http://deverespub.com/ located at 1521 L Street in downtown Sacramento.

Join us for appetizers and a no host bar and network with your fellow Geospatial Professionals! See everyone there!

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Chair for the 70+-member University Consortium for Geographic Information Science.

Dr. Wright’s recent books include “Coastal Informatics: Web Atlas Design and Implementation” (co-edited with Ned Dwyer and Val Cummins, IGI-Global, 2011), “Arc Marine: GIS for a Blue Planet” (co-authored with Michael Blongewicz, Pat Halpin, and Joe Breman, ESRI Press, 2007), “Place Matters: Geospatial Tools for Marine Science, Conservation, and Management in the Pacific Northwest” (co-edited with Astrid Scholz, Oregon State University Press, 2005), “Undersea with GIS” (published by ESRI Press, 2002), and “Marine and Coastal Geographical Information Systems” (co-edited with Darius Bartlett, Taylor & Francis, 2000).

Dr. Wright’s awards include designation as an Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellow, AAAS Fellow, the Milton Harris Award for Excellence in Basic Research from the OSU College of Science, a Fulbright to Ireland, an NSF CAREER award, the Raymond C. Smith Distinguished Alumni Award from UCSB, Excellence in Mentoring awards from the OSU College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences, OSU Honors College Professor of the Year, and the Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs Education Award.

In 2007 she was named U.S. Professor of the Year for the state of Oregon by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

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Conference Meeting Space at Sheraton Grand SacramentoBallroom Level – General Sessions, Meals, and Exhibits

Second Level – Breakout Meeting Rooms (Tofanelli, Batagliere, Carr & Beavis)

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Thursday, April 12, 20128:30–10:00 am Welcome & Opening Keynote Address – Grand Nave BallroomDan Henderson, 2012 CalGIS Conference Chair, will welcome attendees and talk about some of the highlights of the conference. Dave Hansen, 2012 CalGIS Program Chair, will provide some insight into the educational content and not-to-miss sessions. CalGIS is honored to welcome California’s Geographic Information Officer, Scott Gregory, who will discuss statewide GIS activities and future plans.

New this year! CalGIS Townhall 2012 – Attendees will share their perspectives about issues impacting the profession in this open forum, a golden opportunity to discuss hot topics with the current and future leaders of GIS in California.

10:00–10:30 am Grand Opening of Exhibits The exhibitors will be available from 10AM–6:30 PM today to answer your questions.

Breakout Sessions 10:30 AM–12:00 NoonBreakout sessions are typically two or more presentations scheduled within concurrent educational sessions. Conference attendees may choose which session to attend based on their own personal interests. There is no need to pre-register for individual breakout sessions.

Web and Open Source Resources for GISRoom: TofanelliThe focus of this session is on web resources and open source software available to enhance any GIS program.Moderator:RussellMercer• Working with Geospatial Data Online

JoshLivni,Google,Inc,MountainView,CA• Overcoming Obstacles with Free Web Mapping Tools

MichelleBilodeau,REHS,SanMateoCountyEnvironmentalHealth,SanMateo,CA• Low Cost GIS with Open Source Software and Mobile Data Collection

LandonBlake,RedefinedHorizons,Stockton,CA

Transportation and Communications – Some NetworksRoom: Bataglierie This session has presentations on the application of geospatial technology in meeting transportation needs. Presentations address modeling stress for bicycle routes and bus stop consolidation for improved access by commuters. The session includes a presentation on the spatial data infrastructure for CALTrans.Moderator:DavidJacobus• Bicycle Network Design

MaazaMekuria,Ph.D.,PE,PTOE,ADEC,SanJose,CA• Transit Stop Consolidation Optimization via Geographic Modeling

MaazaMekuria,Ph.D.,PE,PTOE,ADEC,SanJose,CA• Caltrans Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) Initiative

HaroldFeinberg,Caltrans,Sacramento,CA

Framework Data for California Room: Beavis This session focuses on key framework data for California. Presentations cover California census data, geodetic coordinates and the national spatial reference system, and the standardization of the parcel fabric for California.Moderator:DarrinFarmer• Update of the US Census Bureau Geographic Support System

LindaAkersSmith,USCensusBureau,Northridge,CA

• NGS Publishes New Geodetic Coordinates: Are They Still in NAD83? Past, Present, Future MartiIkehara,NationalGeodeticSurvey/NOAA,Sacramento,CA

• Parcel Data in California: Where are we? KarenBeardsley,Ph.D,InformationCenterfortheEnvironment(ICE),Davis,CA

Natural Resources, Water, and AgricultureRoom: Carr This session has presentations on the use of a variety of data and geospatial software in the identification and mapping of vegetation communities, crops, and water use.Moderator:JeffOrton• Crop Classifications in Stanislaus County Using GIS and Remote Sensing

RameshGautam,CaliforniaDepartmentofWaterResources,Sacramento,CA• Providing Refined Crop Coefficients to Improve Water Resource Planning Online

KrisLynn-Patterson,UniversityofCalifornia-KearneyAgriculturalResearch&Extension,Parlier,CAByronClark,DavidsEngineering,Inc/SEBALN.AM.,Inc,Davis,CA

• BAT files...Applying the Ancient/Lost Art of BAT files to Manage Modern GIS Issues MichaelHickey,TulareCountyResourceManagementAgency/GIS,Visalia,CA

Networking Luncheon 12:00 Noon–1:30 PM Join your fellow attendees for a casual lunch and discussion of the hot topics facing California GIS professionals and spend some quality time meeting with exhibitors!

Breakout Sessions 1:30–3:00 PM

Addressing Public Health Issues for Healthy CommunitiesRoom: TofanelliEffectively accessing and sharing data between agencies and organizations are discussed, along with tools to address needs and allocation of grants across a community. This session also includes techniques for using ZIP codes in geocoding.Moderator:KrisLynn-Patterson• Philanthropic Grantmaking and Versatility of GIS Technology

JuhyunYoo,MPA,AdvancementProject,LosAngeles,CA• Space/Time Analysis in the Presence of ZIP Code Misalignment

LillianRemer,MA,GISP,PreventionResearchCenter,Berkeley,CA• An Alternative Model for GIS Supporting Data Driven Decision Making Across

Agencies SteveSpiker,GISP,UrbanStrategiesCouncil,OaklandCA

The Future Environment – Risk Management, Biofuels, and Renewable Energy SitesRoom: BataglierieThis session contains presentations on implementing HAZUS for risk assessment in rural communities, on assessing the potential for biofuels, and renewable energy sites.Moderator:MelisaCaricLee• A Geospatial Suitability Model for Second Generation Biofuels

SarahLewis,Ph.D.Candidate,UniversityofCaliforniaBerkeley,Berkeley,CA• Screening Potential Renewable Energy Sites Using GIS

MarkMcGinnis,GISP,DUDEK,Encinitas,CA• Modifying Hazus for Tribal/Local/Rural Use

RachelRodriguez,B.S.inNRPI-GIS,Hazus-MHPractitioner,YurokTribe,Hoopa,CA

GIS and Document Management on Large Collaborative ProjectsRoom: Beavis This session is focused on large collaborative projects. Presentations focus on collaborations across agencies, the use of web -based tools and the integration of GIS data with document management. Moderator:DarrinFarmer

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• NGS Publishes New Geodetic Coordinates: Are They Still in NAD83? Past, Present, Future MartiIkehara,NationalGeodeticSurvey/NOAA,Sacramento,CA

• Parcel Data in California: Where are we? KarenBeardsley,Ph.D,InformationCenterfortheEnvironment(ICE),Davis,CA

Natural Resources, Water, and AgricultureRoom: Carr This session has presentations on the use of a variety of data and geospatial software in the identification and mapping of vegetation communities, crops, and water use.Moderator:JeffOrton• Crop Classifications in Stanislaus County Using GIS and Remote Sensing

RameshGautam,CaliforniaDepartmentofWaterResources,Sacramento,CA• Providing Refined Crop Coefficients to Improve Water Resource Planning Online

KrisLynn-Patterson,UniversityofCalifornia-KearneyAgriculturalResearch&Extension,Parlier,CAByronClark,DavidsEngineering,Inc/SEBALN.AM.,Inc,Davis,CA

• BAT files...Applying the Ancient/Lost Art of BAT files to Manage Modern GIS Issues MichaelHickey,TulareCountyResourceManagementAgency/GIS,Visalia,CA

Networking Luncheon 12:00 Noon–1:30 PM Join your fellow attendees for a casual lunch and discussion of the hot topics facing California GIS professionals and spend some quality time meeting with exhibitors!

Breakout Sessions 1:30–3:00 PM

Addressing Public Health Issues for Healthy CommunitiesRoom: TofanelliEffectively accessing and sharing data between agencies and organizations are discussed, along with tools to address needs and allocation of grants across a community. This session also includes techniques for using ZIP codes in geocoding.Moderator:KrisLynn-Patterson• Philanthropic Grantmaking and Versatility of GIS Technology

JuhyunYoo,MPA,AdvancementProject,LosAngeles,CA• Space/Time Analysis in the Presence of ZIP Code Misalignment

LillianRemer,MA,GISP,PreventionResearchCenter,Berkeley,CA• An Alternative Model for GIS Supporting Data Driven Decision Making Across

Agencies SteveSpiker,GISP,UrbanStrategiesCouncil,OaklandCA

The Future Environment – Risk Management, Biofuels, and Renewable Energy SitesRoom: BataglierieThis session contains presentations on implementing HAZUS for risk assessment in rural communities, on assessing the potential for biofuels, and renewable energy sites.Moderator:MelisaCaricLee• A Geospatial Suitability Model for Second Generation Biofuels

SarahLewis,Ph.D.Candidate,UniversityofCaliforniaBerkeley,Berkeley,CA• Screening Potential Renewable Energy Sites Using GIS

MarkMcGinnis,GISP,DUDEK,Encinitas,CA• Modifying Hazus for Tribal/Local/Rural Use

RachelRodriguez,B.S.inNRPI-GIS,Hazus-MHPractitioner,YurokTribe,Hoopa,CA

GIS and Document Management on Large Collaborative ProjectsRoom: Beavis This session is focused on large collaborative projects. Presentations focus on collaborations across agencies, the use of web -based tools and the integration of GIS data with document management. Moderator:DarrinFarmer

• Mapping of Streams and Passage Barriers for Ocean to Headwaters Salmon Migration MartinaKoller,GISP,PacificStatesMarineFisheriesCommission,Sacramento,CA

• Case Study of Web-based Collaboration Tools in Natural Resource Management LisaLubeley,GISP,DUDEK,Encinitas,CA

• GIS Integration with Document Management KeithRussell,RamonaMunicipalWaterDistrict,Ramona,CA

Visual Simulations and the Use of LiDARRoom: CarrThis session contain presentations on the application and use of LiDAR. Presentations include visibility analysis for CEQA with LiDAR as a source of elevation data, planning for a LiDAR project, and an effective use of LiDAR data to extract and classify structures and impervious surfaces.Moderator:CatherineBurton• LiDAR - The Planning and Operational Aspect

MatthewColeman,ASPRS,PhotoScience,Oakland,CA• Utilizing GIS for CEQA, Aesthetics and Visual Simulations

DaveKrolick,MA,ECORPConsulting,Inc.,Rocklin,CA• Extraction of Buildings, Impervious and Land Cover Using Imagery and LiDAR

DevinKelley,CP,PhotoScience,Oakland,CA

Break in Exhibit Hall 3:00–3:30pm

IGNITE Session – New for CalGIS 2012! 3:30–5:00 pmRoom: Grand Nave BallroomYou’ve probably heard about Ignite presentations (or Lightning Talks). Ignite presentations are typically limited to 5 to 7 minutes (20 slides auto-advanced at 15–20 seconds each). This event is certain to become a regular feature at the CalGIS conference. Short but sweet, and usually quite entertaining! A perfect opportunity to learn about a wide variety of topics, quickly and informally!SessionModerators–LisaLubeleyandDarrinFarmer

ParticipatingPresentations:• Web Enabling Local Government GIS Projects – A No-Nonsense Guide

SteveBein,GISP,andRickHendrickson,GISP,RBFConsulting,Irvine,CA• Extraction of Buildings, Impervious and Land Cover Using Imagery and LiDAR

DevinKelley,CP,Oakland,CA• Federal Overview of Geospatial Programs

TerrenceNewsome,InformationExchangeBroker,HIFLDtotheRegions,Sacramento,CA

• Geospatial Field Data Collection in the World of “Apps” AdamLodgeandJeffSmith,FarallonGeographics,SanFrancisco,CA

• GIS Specialist KeithRussell,RamonaMunicipalWaterDistrict,Ramona,CA,RadekNemeck,USAImagingInc,Poway,CA

• Low Cost GIS With Open Source Software and Mobile Data Collection LandonBlake,RedefinedHorizons,Stockton,CA

• Deep Dives into GeoDataSpace and its Potential Use in Interagency Data Access TomHeinzer,GISPandDianeWilliams,USBR,Sacramento,CA

• Public Access to County GIS Basemap Data: The Supreme Decision BruceJoffe,GISP,GISConsultants,Piedmont,CA

• When the floodwaters are rising, who’ll do the maps? ChristinaBoggs,CaliforniaDepartmentofWaterResources,Sacramento,CA

• Information Rules: Communicating with Residents in the Google Era BenjaminWebb,DigitalMapProducts,Irvine,CA

• LiDAR 101: Utility Corridor Compliance and Vegetation Clearance Methods ReneeWalmsley,RemoteSensingProgramManager,TetraTechR&D

• Cartograph.com: A Cloud-GIS for “Everyone Else” TimothyTierney,Cartograph,Inc.,SantaBarbara,CA

Networking Reception – Co-sponsored by the California URISA Chapters and Atkins!5:00–6:30 PM Spend some time with CalGIS 2012 Sponsors and fellow attendees in the Exhibit Hall. Great conversation and refreshments!

Networking –Geocaching Poker Run6:30-8:00 PMUsing GPS units, players will navigate the streets of downtown Sacramento to find 5 locations (bars!). At each location teams will pick up a card to add to their poker hand along with a secret clue to guide them to the next bar. All teams will meet at one final destination to find out who has the winning poker hand. Prizes for the winning team! Sign up at the registration desk.

Friday, April 13, 20128:00–10:00 AM Awards Breakfast & Keynote Address Room: Grand Nave Ballroom Start your day with a CalGIS breakfast followed by the CGIA Awards presentation. Each year, the California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) recognizes outstanding achievements in various aspects of GIS within California through its awards program. Find out the distinguished individuals and organizations that are being recognized with CGIA Awards in the following categories:

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• Chairman’s Award: Granted to honor a person who has made outstanding contributions in the promotion, innovation, and/or use of GIS technology.

• Exemplary Systems Award: Granted for outstanding application of GIS technology representing innovative, elegant, or creative techniques.

• Advancement of Collaboration Award: Granted for outstanding interorganization collaborative efforts in GIS.

• Outstanding Internet Presentation Award: Granted to the outstanding integration of GIS and web technologies demonstrating excellence in aesthetic presentation, functionality, ease of use, and overall user experience.

• Excellence in Education Award: Granted to the educational institution that displays extraordinary approach, contribution, development or commitment to GIS education in California.

Congratulations to all who are recognized!

Keynote Address: The Age of Science and Big DataCalGIS is pleased to welcome Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist at Esri, as our Keynote speaker this morning.

Increasingly, GIS is being used to solve complex scientific questions and to inform regional decision- and policy-making across all levels of government and in the non-governmental organization (NGO) sector. This is critical for the state of California given the challenges of climate change, water scarcity, fisheries depletion, habitat loss, and a host of other science-related challenges. Contributing viable spatial technology solutions in this arena is part of an emerging natural sciences agenda that will be discussed. In addition, a paradigm shift is afoot that is driving an evolution from desktop and server enterprise solutions into a Software as a Service (SasS) model in the cloud. Esri has also recently launched a major ocean GIS initiative that builds on this paradigm shift, and the talk will highlight some recent projects in progress, including a new ocean basemap, new decision-support tools for coastal and marine spatial planning, developing contributions to a global Ocean Health Index project, and more.

PROGRAMNetworking Break and Poster Session in the Exhibit Hall10:00–10:30 AM Join your fellow attendees in the Exhibit Hall to discuss poster session entries and visit with conference sponsors. The exhibits will be open until 1:30 PM today.

• Community Boundary Revision Process LeilaForouzan,MPA,AdvancementProject,LosAngeles,CA

• Using GIS to Encourage Civic Engagement ChrisRingewald,BA,Msc,andJaniceBurns,Msc,AdvancementProject,LosAngeles,CA

• Synthesizing Multiple Data Collection Methods for CRAM for Vernal Pool Wetlands ErikKeethe,ECORPConsulting,Inc.,Rocklin,CA

• Online Presentation of Potential Evapotranspiration for Agricultural Water Resource KrisLynn-PattersonandRobertJohnson,UniversityofCalifornia-KearneyAgriculturalResearchandExtension,Parlier,CA

• Wireless 9-1-1 Call Optimization Leveraging GIS BrianPeterson,PublicSafetyNetwork,Ventura,CA

• Grazing Carrying Capacity (Cowpacity) GIS Model MichaelRochelle,WRA,Inc,SanRafael,CA

• A Spatial Modeling Tool for Community Health Risk Assessment: A Case Study of Type 2 Diabetes in Humboldt County, California JaneneMichaelis,HumboldtStateUniversity,Arcata,CA

Breakout Sessions 10:30 AM–12:00 Noon

What’s Coming in ArcGIS 10.1 - GOLD SPONSOR SESSIONRoom: TofanelliArcGIS 10.1 will make it simpler to put mapping and geospatial analytics into the hands of more people without requiring that they be GIS experts. One of the most important aspects of this release is that ArcGIS users will be able to deliver any GIS resource, such as maps, imagery, geodatabases, and tools, as a web service. Come to this presentation to learn more about how this new release of ArcGIS will help you expand the use of GIS throughout your organization as well as help you become more efficient and effective.JenniferHughey,Esri,Redlands,CAMikeMartinez,Esri,Redlands,CA

The Web and Data Collection and Analysis PresentationRoom: BataglierieThis session includes presentations on the active use of the Web and mobile devices for data capture and updates. It includes a presentation on using the web environment for visualizing climate change scenarios for California.Moderator:RuthanneHarbison• City of Merced Weed Abatement Program 2011

RuthAnneHarbison,CNE,GISP,CityofMerced,Merced,CA• Cal-Adapt: Bringing Global Climate Change to a Local Application• Kevin Koy and Brian Galey, Geospatial Innovation Facility - University California

Berkeley,Berkeley,CA• The Good and Bad Aspects of Using Tablets for Field Data Viewing and Capture

ColinHobson,Munsys,Rocklin,CA

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PROGRAMThe Role of GIS in Building and Sustaining CommunitiesRoom: Beavis This session includes presentations on the application of GIS to build communities and the interaction of people in those communities with geospatial information. Presentations cover cities in both Northern and Southern California.Moderator: Melisa Caric Lee• Census 2010 data Highlight Changing Demographics

ChrisRingewald,BA,Msc,AdvancementProject,LosAngeles,CA• GIS Support of Growing Strong Neighborhoods Initiative

MarkDumford,CityofRanchoCordova,RanchoCordova,CA• HealthyCity.org: Web GIS for Social Change

ChrisRengewald,BA,Msc,AdvancementProject,LosAngeles,CA

Homeland Security, Risk and Emergency ManagementRoom: CarrThis session includes a presentation on activities of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Infrastructure Datasets (HSIP). It also includes presentations on field data collection in the world of mobile devices.Moderator:KrisLynn-Paterson• Federal Overview of Geospatial Programs for Homeland Security

TerrenceNewsome,HIFLDtotheRegions,Sacramento,CA• GIS Activities USFS Region 5 Fire & Aviation Management 2012

LorriPeltz-Lewis,GISP,ASPRSGIS/LIS,U.S.ForestService,PacificSouthwestRegion,McClellan,CA

• Designing GIS Services for Emergency Response and Nuclear Events DeborahDennison,GISP,LawrenceLivermoreNationalLaboratory,Livermore,CA

12:00–1:30 pmLunch on own and dedicated exhibit time. Head to the Exhibit Area for fun snacks to carry you through the afternoon!Raffles and last opportunity to get your questions answered!Note that our sponsors pack up their exhibit booths at 1:30.

Breakout Sessions 1:30–3:00 PM

GOLD SPONSOR SESSIONDifferential Correction Options Real-Time & Post-ProcessingRoom: TofanelliThis session will review the available differential correction options in Southern CA. We will look at the available networks, the coverage areas and the advantages of real-time. CalVRS has begun logging hourly files on a number of sites throughout Southern CA. We will identify the sites and provide the information to access the recorded files.BillStull,AllenInstrumentsandSupplies,Scottsdale,AZMichelleDonahue,MAPDOGGIS,Scottsdale,AZTravisThompson,AZGPS,Mesa,AZ

Tools and Techniques for Enhancing the Experiences of the Professional and the PublicRoom: BataglierieThis session includes presentations on tools for professionals in accessing their data and improving the experience of the public in effectively using geospatial data.Moderator:RuthanneHarbison• Deep Dive into GeoDataSpace and its Potential Use in Interagency Data Access

TomHeinzer,GISP,andDianeWilliams,USBR,Sacramento,CA

• Web Enabling Local Government GIS Projects - A No-Nonsense Guide SteveBein,GISP,PE,andRickHendrickson,GISP,RBFConsulting,Irvine,CA

• Implementing a Geospatial Data Project for California Basin Plans Elements ShawnaDarkandDanielleBram,CenterforGeographicalStudiesCSUNorthridge,Northridge,CA

Data Design for Integration and Collaboration Room: Beavis This session contains case studies on data and system design for collaboration and to improve access to that information for the public and other investigators. Included is a case study for a northern California city and their land base. Another case study concerns access to the wealth of information collected for the delta. The third presentation addresses the issue of public access to land record information in California.Moderator:RussellMercer• Streamlining Landbase: A City’s Evolving Design

MarcBall,CityofRoseville,Roseville,CA• Baydeltalive.com: A Collaborative Approach to Managing Our Data and Natural

Resources AmyeOsti,MBA,34North,SanLuisObispo,CA

• Public Access to County GIS Basemap Data: The Supreme Decision BruceJoffe,GISP,GISConsultants,Piedmont,CA

Improving the Access to Geospatial Data Room: CarrThis session includes presentations on improving access for the public and internally for an organization. Highlighted is access for the public to water quality information. Also highlighted is the development of apps for field data collection. The session wraps up with a presentation on mobile GIS.Moderator:BudRice• Turning BeachWatch Data into Information

LarryCooper,Msc,SouthernCaliforniaCoastalWaterResearchProject,CostaMesa,CA

• Geospatial Field Data Collection in the World of “Apps” AdamLodgeandJeffSmith,FarallonGeographics,SanFrancisco,CA

• Is Mobile the Future of GIS? MattSheehan,WebMapSolutions,SaltLakeCity,UT

Networking ActivitiesBike Sacramento - End the Conference on a Roll!Calling CalGIS 2012 attendees to take part in an easy-paced bike ride through downtown Sacramento. The RBF/Baker team is renting 15 bikes at no cost to you, so you can see how professionals are using Tablets and PDA’s in the realm of land use and transportation planning. A custom created app for GPS-based data collection will be shown and riders will get a chance to contribute to the database for Downtown Sacramento during brief “pit stops” along the route.

The 5-mile mobile bike tour is “geared” towards casual riders and will avoid high volume high speed roadways. Discussion of innovative bicycle treatments and safety tips will be provided as well as helmets and reflective safety vests. Wear comfortable clothes and meet the group at the K Street/13th Street intersection by no later than 3:30 PM.

CalGIS HAPPY HOUR! 3:30 p.m. Don’t Miss - What a great way to decompress and wind down after intense education and ideas!

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Conference Sponsors The CalGIS Conference would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Be sure to spend time learning more about their solutions in the exhibit hall.

GOLD SPONSORS

Esri Booth# 201/203www.esri.com

Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) software gives you the power to think and plan geographically. GIS is used in more than 350,000 organizations worldwide. It helps cities, governments, universities, and Fortune 500 companies save money, lives, and our environment. Whether transporting ethanol or studying landslides, these organizations use GIS to collect, manage, and analyze geographic information, which helps them see relationships, patterns, and trends. They can then solve problems and make better decisions because they are looking at their data in a way that is quickly understood, and easily shared. To learn more visit http://www.esri.com.

Allen Instruments and Supplies Booth# 301/303www.alleninst.com

Allen Instruments and Supplies offer innovative solutions in the fields of GIS and Surveying to business, government and educational institutions. The company has been built on personal integrity, knowledge and strong manufacturing and distribution relationships. Allen Instruments and Supplies provide customers with reliable and leading edge products and technologies from the most reputable manufacturers. Our company sets itself apart by the value added services provided before and after your investment.

SILVER SPONSORS

DUDEK Booth# 200www.dudek.com

Dudek provides a full-range of geospatial services for public and private clients.  Our GIS specialists provide:   data management and cartographic services;  GPS field data collection;  data analysis and modeling;  risk assessment;  remote-sensing;  desktop, web-based and mobile application development; program and project management; emergency preparedness and Homeland Security support; utilities modeling and asset management; and  as-needed and extension of staff services.  Headquartered in Encinitas, Dudek’s 200 employees work in seven offices throughout California. We can be contacted at www.dudek.com or info@dudek.com.

ECORP Consulting, Inc Booth# 305 www.ecorpconsulting.com

ECORP Consulting offers full service capability, from initial baseline environmental studies through environmental planning review, permit negotiation, mitigation design, construction monitoring, and compliance reporting. We bring together a multidisciplinary team of environmental and regulatory specialists, engineers, hydrologists, biologists, archaeologists, and GIS specialists. Through the application of GIS, spatial analysis, hydraulic and hydrographic modeling and resource density mapping ECORP staff provide analytical data critical for environmental permitting, watershed modeling for FERC licensing support and for habitat restoration projects.

Intergraph Booth# 300 www.intergraph.com

Intergraph SG&I provides geospatially powered solutions to a wide range of industries. Now part of Intergraph, ERDAS provides integrated products for remote sensing, photogrammetry, and geospatial data management and delivery.

Interwest Consulting Group Booth# 100 www.interwestgrp.com/serv-gis.php

The Interwest GIS Team offers cost effective professional staffing and project based consulting services for short and long term needs within all levels of public agencies and special districts. Providing GIS services within Pubic Safety, Public Works, Planning, Utilities, Land Development, Economic Development, Finance and Public Transit environments is our specialty. Our efforts will reward you with the ability to make smarter business decisions and streamline workflow processes to better serve your customers.

Valtus Imagery Services Booth# 308www.valtus.com

Valtus has been offering Data as a Service and Cloud Solutions for the storage, management and distribution of geospatial data through open-source internet protocols since 1995. By utilizing innovative technologies, we provide a cost-effective, worry free solution that is intuitive and easy to use. This allows a broad range of users to derive value from the data by ensuring its consistent and reliable availability, delivering precisely what they need, when and how they need it.

BRONZE SPONSORS

Applied Imagery LLC Booth# 306 www.appliedimagery.com

Applied Imagery makes the Quick Terrain Modeler, a powerful LiDAR exploitation software optimized for both point clouds and DEM’s.  In addition to interactive visualization and intuitive analysis of enormous 3D data sets, Quick Terrain Modeler provides visual and quantitative answers to difficult statistical questions.  Applied Imagery’s software is available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

California Surveying & Drafting Supply Booth# 109 www.csdsinc.com

Established in 1986, California Surveying & Drafting Supply is an authorized distributor for the complete line of Trimble Mapping & GIS Systems, as well as HP Designjet Printers.  We offer sales, service, rentals and certified Trimble training.

Cogstone Booth# 302 www.cogstone.com

Cogstone Resources Management Inc. is a cultural resources consulting firm specializing in archaeological, paleontological and historical resources. Cogstone uses GIS technology to record the precise location of archaeological features, artifacts, and paleontological resources, information which is then used to produce quality maps and data summary tables for better project management and technical reports. Services include GIS management consulting, georeferencing, map creation, data creation, data conversion, reprojection, geocoding, database design, data modeling/analysis, and applications development.

SPONSORS

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EnerGov Solutions Booth# 107 www.energov.com

EnerGov Solutions is a leading and global provider of innovative Land, License and Asset Management software solutions designed specifically for enterprising government agencies. Enterprise software solutions offered by EnerGov include GIS-centric process automation of land use planning & review, permitting, enforcement management, inspections, licensing, work orders and service requests.

Electronic Data Solutions Booth# 206 www.elecdata.com

Electronic Data Solutions specializes in field data collection equipment and has been in business for over 25 years. The company has a Gold-level partnership with Esri and is one of the largest suppliers of Trimble mapping-grade equipment in the United States.

Latitude Geographics Group Ltd Booth# 202 www.latitudegeo.com

ArcGIS for Server is the world’s lead web-GIS platform. Hundreds of organizations around the world rely on Geocortex software by Latitude Geographics to accelerate and enrich the process of designing, building and maintain Esri ArcGIS for Server applications. They do more; faster at less cost and risk. Please visit www.geocortex.com.

Microdesk, Inc Booth# 101 www.microdesk.com

Microdesk is a design technology consultancy that combines the leading software tools from Autodesk, Oracle, Google and Esri, with the latest methods, including Building Information Modeling and Virtual Design & Constructions, to provide business and technology consulting services to help firms successfully plan, design, build and operate land and buildings.

Open Spatial Corp Booth# 105 www.openspatial.com

Open Spatial provides spatially enabled Asset Decision Support Solutions to Utilities, Local Governments, and Consulting Engineers. Our solutions are based on Open Geospatial compliant technologies through partnerships with Oracle and Autodesk. We provide complete solutions for asset inventory, mapping, analysis, planning and condition assessment using desktop, web and mobile technologies.

Pacific Alliance Technologies Booth# 103 www.pat.ca

Pacific Alliance Technologies provides proven geospatial solutions for companies to manage, query and analyze spatial information. Pacific Alliance also provides easy, flexible and affordable services – from helping you create and manage your data workflows, creating and setting up web mapping sites, to customizing your GIS with other systems.

Photo Science Booth# 208 www.photoscience.com

Photo Science is a full-service Geospatial Solutions firm specializing in aerial imaging, LiDAR acquisition and processing, mobile mapping, photogrammetric mapping, GIS, system integration, remote sensing and surveying services. The company employs qualified professionals and support personnel in nine offices located in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, & Pennsylvania.

Premier Geospatial, Inc Booth# 207 www.premiergeospatial.com

historical film scanning & rectification, & other remote-sensing analysis services: DEM/DTM compilation, contour generation, change detection, impervious/pervious surface mapping, vegetation analysis, disturbance analysis, landuse/landcover, vector alignment, & more. Please visit www.premiergeospatial.com to learn more!

RBF Consulting Booth# 205 www.rbf.com

RBF Consulting (RBF), a company of Michael Baker Corporation, is a full service-consulting firm providing a wide range of Geospatial and Geomatics services to support engineering, planning, construction, and related services for our state, municipal, and private clients, as well as the federal government. Baker/RBF offers over 300 GIT professionals and 23 years of local California experience with GIS technologies as well as extensive experience in Enterprise GIS Master Plans, Implementation of GIS Systems, Data Conversion, Application Development, Interactive Online Applications, and Mobile Apps.

USGS Booth# 304 www.usgs.gov

As an unbiased science agency for the US Department of the Interior, the USGS is dedicated to the timely and relevant study of the landscape, our natural resources, and natural hazards.

VESTRA Resources, Inc Booth# 209 www.vestra.com

VESTRA proudly presents the GeoSystems Monitor™ providing intimate real-time knowledge of your Enterprise GIS and of all its moving parts necessary to troubleshoot. As a leader in GIS/IT, Environmental Solutions, Engineering, and Surveying, VESTRA has the depth of know-how and experience to help clients achieve success.

NONPROFIT SPONSORS

California Land Surveyors Association Booth# 104 www.californiasurveyors.org

CLSA advances the interests of the profession of Land Surveying to maintain the highest possible standards of professional ethics and practice to encourage uniformity of practices and procedures, and foster public faith in and understanding of Land Surveyors and their work.

CLSA represents Land Surveyors, in public or private practice whether they are employees or proprietors.

Open Resource Management Foundation Booth# 204 www.opennrm.org

The Open Resource Management Foundation is an open source software/SAAS project that provides organizations, government agencies, conservationists, alliances and stakeholders with a technology platform to support comprehensive, visual, collaborative and transparent natural resource management. The OpenNRM toolset allows users to build communities and visualize science with interactive maps, graphing tools, project manager, wikis, document libraries, web services, news widgets, CMS, 3-D visualization and more. Visit us online at www.opennrm.org.

SPONSORS

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2012 California GIS Conference At-A-Glance • Sacramento – April 11-13, 2012Wednesday, April 11, 2012

7:30 AM – 5:00 PMRegistration – 2nd Level FoyerCGIA Annual Open Meeting8:30 – 10:00 AM

California GIS Council Meeting10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

Room: Tofanelli

Basics of Remote Sensing Workshop8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

GIS Certification and Future Trends1:00 – 5:00 PM

Room: Bataglierie

HAZUS and California8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

Room: Carr

Levee Tour – departs at 2:00 PM

6:00 – 9:00 PM Evening Networking Activity at DeVere’s Irish pub http://deverespub.com/ located at 1521 L Street.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

7:30 AM – 5:00 PMRegistration in Grand Nave Foyer8:30 – 10:00AM

CalGIS Conference Opening Session, Keynote Speaker (Scott Gregory) & CalGIS Townhall - Grand Nave Ballroom

10 :00 – 10:30 AM

Coffee Break in the Exhibit AreaExhibit Hours - 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

10:30AM – 12:00 Noon

Web and Open Source Resources for GIS

Room: Tofanelli

Transportation and Communica-tions – Some Networks

Room: Bataglierie

Framework Data for California

Room: Beavis

Natural Resources, Water, and Agriculture

Room: Carr

12:00 – 1:30 PM

Roundtable Luncheon – Grand Nave Ballroom

1:30 – 3:00 PM

Addressing Public Health Issues for Healthy Communities

Room: Tofanelli

The Future Environment – Risk Management, Biofuels, and Re-newable Energy Sites

Room: Bataglierie

GIS and Document Management on Large Collaborative Projects

Room: Beavis

Visual Simulations and the Use of LiDAR

Room: Carr3:30 – 5:00 PM

Ignite Session in Grand Nave Ballroom

5:00 – 6:30PM

Exhibit Hall Networking Reception – Grand Nave Ballroom Sponsored by Atkins and the URISA California Chapters

6:30 – 8:00 PM

Geocaching Networking Event

Friday, April 13, 2012

7:30 AM – 3:00 PMRegistration in Grand Nave Foyer8:00 – 10:00AM

Conference Breakfast, CGIA Awards and Keynote Speaker (Dawn Wright) – Grand Nave Ballroom

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Poster Session in Grand Nave BallroomExhibit Hours 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

10:30 – 12:00 Noon

What’s Coming in ArcGIS 10.1 – Esri GOLD Sponsor Session

Room: Tofanelli

The Web and Data Collection and Analysis Presentation

Room: Bataglierie

The Role of GIS in Building and Sustaining Communities

Room: Beavis

Homeland Security, Risk and Emergency Management

Room: Carr12:00 – 1:30 PM

Lunch on own and last chance to collect information in the exhibit area! Exhibitors will dismantle at 1:30PM

1:30 – 3:00PM

Differential Correction Options Real-Time & Post-ProcessingAllen Intruments GOLD Sponsor Session

Room: Tofanelli

Tools and Techniques for En-hancing the Experiences of the Professional and the Public

Room: Bataglierie

Data Design for Integration and Collaboration

Room: Beavis

Improving the Access to Geo-spatial Data

Room: Carr

Networking Activity - CalGIS Bike Tour and Informal Happy Hour

Thanks for coming to CalGIS 2012!