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FEBRUARY 2008 FEATURE NEWS

Kern Council of Governments to Host 18th Annual Regional Awards of Merit Program on March 6
Reservation Deadline March 5, 2008

Kern Council of Governments will honor 17 individuals, organizations and programs for making significant contributions to this area's quality of life through innovative, cooperative efforts during its 18th annual Regional Awards of Merit Program on March 6, 2008.

Kern COG celebrates its 38th anniversary in 2008, and this is the 18th year the agency has recognized those programs and people in our region whose ideas and hard work have made life in Kern County better for us all.

The awards banquet will be held beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008 at the Petroleum Club, 5060 California Ave (12th floor of the Stockdale Towers) in Bakersfield. Cost is $30 per person, which includes a dinner buffet.

Reservations are due by noon Wednesday, March 5, 2008 by calling (661) 861-2191 or faxing 324-8215. No money will be accepted at the door.

Imagery Business Plan and Best Practices Project Status Report

The Online Survey for the Imagery Business Plan Best Project had been completed. The survey, coupled with follow-up interviews provided in-depth information regarding the collaboration experiences of recent imagery acquisitions.

The January Project Status report, prepared by GeoSpatial Consulting Services and Westlake GIS, offers a snapshot of the projects recent developments.

Read the full Project Status Report here.

The Phase 2 California GIS Strategic Plan Progress Report

The Phase 2 Monthly Status Report for January is here! The six-page document provides a task-by-task update on the status of the Development of Regional Participation in the Strategic Plan for the CA GIS Council Pursuit of a CA-SDI project. Recent developments include the completion of the open web forum. Thank you to all who participated in the Online Survey. For more details, including pending work and the full project timeline, check out the Phase 2 Strategic Planning Project January Monthly Status Report here.

Geographic Information Systems: Technology for a Changing Climate
CED (California Environmental Dialogue) releases report on planning for a changing climate. CED, a collaborative effort of California businesses, environmental groups and government agencies, believes that an improved Geographic Information Systems (GIS) toolbox would allow the State to more accurately assess the long-term spatial impacts of climate change on existing infrastructure systems and various infrastructure alternatives. For more information, download the report (PDF).

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