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Fuel reduction plan takes shape GCS Research of Missoula maps the way.

GCS Research has already developed "risk assessment" maps that show areas in the Flathead Valley, such as Big Mountain and the Many Lakes area, that have relatively high fire risks.

Graphic Details – A data-rich Web site that displays GIS-generated maps is now an essential tool for cities seeking to recruit new business.

This is such invaluable and powerful data that it’s getting to the point where localities that cannot provide such geographic information online are starting to lose businesses to those that can.

Kentucky Uses GIS Technology to Map Roads

When it comes to using and offering geographic information system (GIS) applications and tools, it would be hard to find a state more advanced than Kentucky.

Montana Emphasizes GIS as Security Tool

The Montana Association of Geographic Information Professionals (MAGIP) was formed on April 21, 2004 from the Montana Interagency GIS Technical Working Group (ITWG), the Montana Local Government GIS Coalition (MLGGC), and the Montana GIS Users’ Group (MTGIS).

Instead of paying tax at gas pump, someday you may pay by the mile

Fees for miles traveled would be measured by Global Positioning System receivers embedded in vehicles.

Judy Martz – Montana’s Governor Speaks Out For GIS in State Government

Governor Martz spoke extensively about how GIS technology "reduces the risk of decision-making." As a former chairperson of the Western States Governor’s Association, she was forceful in stating that it is necessary to get legislators on board with how the technology can benefit the people they serve.

GCS Research Delivers LandView™: Custom Community-Based Wildland Fire Mitigation Mapping Tool

LandView is a custom Microsoft .NET “Smart” mapping application designed for the Montana Department of Natural Resources. Developed to the exact specifications of fire managers and local community members in the Seeley-Swan watersheds, LandView functions…

The Rise of the GIS Director – More state and local jurisdictions appoint GIS directors to oversee GIS at the enterprise level.

This type of increased efficiency is what makes the director position so important, said Querry. "One person gains an understanding of what’s happening across the entire enterprise and can leverage assets — whether that means people, technology, programs or data — to the highest extent possible."

Photo recognition software gives location

For a small fee, photo recognition software on a remote server works out precisely where you are, and sends back directions that will get you to your destination.

Device helps blind navigate – GPS satellites track Badlands coyote population

"Blind people will be able to do the Iditarod from their living rooms," King said. He owns electronic GPS maps of the entire United States

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