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Geographic Information Systems Activity at IPA
The Institute for Public Administration has an extensive presence in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The Institute has been a leader in recent GIS developments in the State of Delaware through holding policy forums, statewide conferences, and assisting in founding the Delaware Geographic Data Committee. The Institute is involved in creating mapping products and databases in the fields of water-resource and local land-use planning, environmental planning, and natural resource preservation.
The Institute for Public Administration maintains a GIS database for local planning research for Delaware's municipalities. Over the past twenty-five years, the Water Resources Agency (WRA) has developed an extensive GIS database for use in addressing water-resource, environmental, and natural-resource protection issues. IPA and WRA maintain workstation computers that utilize ESRI software such as Arc/Info, ArcView, ArcIMS and ArcExplorer and other mapping and drafting software. Both IPA and WRA involve staff, faculty, and students in development of GIS databases and mapping products. Students have had the opportunity to learn to use GIS software and take on substantial roles in GIS projects. These skills have led to placement in GIS consulting and software corporations and organizations. IPA and WRA staff members teach the use of GIS in courses offered at the University of Delaware and in formal and informal training sessions. For more information contact Andrew Homsey, Water Resources Agency, by e-mail or phone at 302-831-4933. |
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