GPS, GIS and Community Mapping Conference
 
March 28-30, 2006
Reynolds Alumni Center
University of Missouri
Columbia
 

Community Mapping
is a process involving youth, citizens, community professionals, and community decision-makers working together to learn and use geospatial tools and data to address community and environmental issues.

The Community Mapping process can be used for a wide range of topics and issues.  This conference will focus on four comprehensive, model projects.

• Healthy Communities- Mapping Recreational Resources
  Brochure (PDF 529kb)

• Stream Teams- Geospatial Tools and Methods

• Community Disaster Preparedness– Emergency Shelters and GIS

• Mapping to Promote Agro-tourism

The conference will also cover

Community Mapping Resources 

• Online and Other Training Resources

• Maps and Remote Sensing

• Potential Partners

• Financial and Material Assistance

Geospatial Tools and Resources

• Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

• Introduction to Arcview Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Online GIS resources

• Freeware and Low-End GIS Software  

Who should attend the conference?

Anyone interested in helping citizens use advanced geospatial tools to address community issues. Conference participants will form teams to conduct regional trainings and local projects

• Agency professionals interested in the model projects (or similar applications)

• GIS professionals

• Teachers and youth workers

• Community educators and organizers

• Public official

More About-

• Advanced geospatial tools
• Community Mapping process
• Model projects and resources

Cost per person $125

Registration includes training materials and lunches all three days. Lodging, travel and other meals are not covered in the registration fee. 

MU Extension Faculty- This conference is a funded in-service education program.  Contact your regional director about attending.

Local Health Agencies- Scholarships may be available through DHSS; contact Patty Van Tuinen  Patti.VanTuinen@dhss.mo.gov 573-751-6212

Dates and times

March 28, 29 and 30, 2006
Mar 28 – 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Mar 29 – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mar 30 – 8:00 am to 2:30 pm

Location

Reynolds Alumni Center
University of Missouri
Columbia, Mo

Parking in Turner or Conley Garages adjacent to and across from the Reynolds Alumni Center
Map

Lodging

A block of rooms is reserved at the Best Western Columbia Inn @ I-70 & Hwy 63  
573-474-6161 or 800-362-3185 Ask for the 4-H Conference rate of $60 per night per room which includes breakfast. (lodging is not included in the conference registration)

Training Schedule and Workshop Descriptions

Registration Form (PDF 68kb)

Conference Brochure (PDF 701kb; legal paper)

Partnering Organizations

• Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Adolescent Health Program, Information and Technology Services Division

• Missouri Department of Conservation

• Missouri Department of Natural Resources

• MU Extension, Water Quality Program

• MU Extension, Fire and Rescue Training Institute

• Missouri National Guard

• Missouri State Emergency Management Agency

• Red Cross

• MU Department of Geography

• Missouri Spatial Data Information Service

• MU Geographic Resource Center

• MU Center for Agricultural, Resource and Environmental Systems (Cares)

For more information contact

Bill Pabst, 4-H Youth Development Specialist
University of Missouri Extension
573.884.7590   pabsta@missouri.edu

Nathan Mattox, Geospatial Extension Specialist
Department of Geography
University of Missouri
573.884.0790   mattoxn@missouri.edu