GIS in the State of Nevada

Here in the State of Nevada we have been fortunate to have some very strong GIS pioneers and leaders that have established the foundation for where the Silver State is today with GIS. For more than 20 years, different parts of the state have been developing and making available datasets and tools for GIS analysis to both citizens and public and private organizations. Partnerships from Federal, State and Local agencies, as well as the private sector, have also continued to carry the GIS torch in the State over the years.

As that torch continues to burn bright, NGIS as an organization, needs to continue the education and outreach efforts called for when it was established. There is still a great deal of work and growth ahead of us. As we position ourselves for the years ahead, the NGIS Board has committed to creating more opportunities to become involved and make a difference. As an organization we need to continue to work hard at supporting GIS professionals by offering workshops and other training opportunities. We also need to continue to advance the profession and increase awareness through events like GIS Day. Getting GIS widely adopted into our schools should be a top priority.

We need to continue to reach out to the private sector and embrace those tools and services that best allow us to do our work. The discipline would not be where it is today without the research and development of the private sector. Finally, it is imperative that we continue to grow the organization by recruiting new members and mentoring those new to the profession.