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Cemetery Data Comes to Life in ArcGIS Online
A recurring theme in GIS is utilizing technology to prevent crucial data from being lost to time. Recording data, managing it, and exchanging it from hand to hand over time leads to vulnerabilities. Cemetery data is one such example. Imagine how a city would have handled its records a hundred years ago versus how it…
Gavin JaravataMeet Kent Martin, Senior Analyst
Where are you from and where do you live now? I grew up in Selah, Washington, a small town just north of Yakima. I have lived all around the state. I finished my undergraduate work in Bellingham, started my education career in Vancouver, and have lived for the past 15 years in Spokane. What do…
Leora WernerWhat is the Latest on the 2020 Census? Highlights from the Census Bureau’s Recent Update
Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new blog post packed with information about what to expect when the much anticipated (and much delayed) 2020 Census data is released. Here are four key points from the post relevant to anyone leading an electoral redistricting project: 1. Yes, the Public Law 94-171 Redistricting Data Summary…
Alex BraschRecognizing the Service of Our Public Partners
Since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week has been observed during the first week of May. The week is dedicated to recognizing the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local, and tribal government employees. Our team has been fortunate to regularly work alongside public agency staff. Over the past year, we have admired…
CSchaeferResults for "Utilities"
At the Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACC) Conference, senior GIS analysts Grant Herbert and Ruth McColly will be presenting on the nuts and bolts of GIS technology, its ability to manage assets, and considerations for...
Leora WernerAre you a GIS professional? Join us at the 25th Annual GIS In Action Conference on April 17 and 18, where Grant Herbert, FLO’s Senior GIS Analyst/Developer, will present during the Python learning session. Grant's talk will introduce...
Leora WernerWe're happy to announce our ongoing work with Whatcom County Public Works Department. After conducting a peer review of the current process used to generate the Whatcom County Stormwater Fee Roll, our team has been selected to optimize the...
Grant Herbert, GISPFLO has teamed up with the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) to provide cities in Washington with easy and affordable access to GIS services. The AWC GIS Consortium offers four tiers of annual service, ensuring that we can meet the needs...
Tyler VickWe are happy to announce that our team has been chosen to complete a boundary review of solid waste and recycling collection certificate areas in Washington County, OR. History Solid waste and recycling collection are regulated by code...
Grant Herbert, GISPFLO has undergone quite the expansion recently, and we’ve brought on some great new talent to match the increasing demand for FLO’s services. With these hires, we’re stepping up our capacity in GIS development, analysis, and...
Tyler VickWe’re excited to be featured in a recent article by the Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce. The article touches on some of our latest work with school districts, utilities, and area businesses. Check it out...
Tyler VickIn January 2014, Mercy Corps, a nonprofit international development organization, contracted with us to conduct a GIS needs assessment and deploy preliminary GIS operations for a USD $60 million DFID-funded water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH)...
Grant Herbert, GISPWe just kicked off a two year GIS program optimization project for Seattle City Light’s (SCL) Boundary Hydroelectric Project. SCL’s Boundary project supplies more than one-third of Seattle City Light’s power and includes management...
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