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MARCH 2008 FEATURE NEWS

CalGIS2008 - April 23-25
Are you ready for CalGIS 2008? Aside from being a great networking opportunity for California's GIS professionals, the 14th annual conference offers educational workshops, opportunities to share industry best practices, and an exhibit hall with the latest and greatest in GIS technology. Be sure to register by March 31st to save $50.

Following is a schedule of CGIA-hosted events during the 2008 CalGIS Conference:

Check out www.calgis.org for more information.

• CalGIS 2008
  April 23rd -25th
  DoubleTree Hotel
  1150 Ninth Street
  Modesto, CA
  

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.

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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