AbstractSuccessful GIS Communities Through Cooperative Efforts Track: State and Local Government Author(s): Susan Henderson, John Hunt, Drew Decker GIS technology can be expensive, complex, and time-consuming. Pooling efforts through the formation of consortia can significantly reduce these obstacles. A panel from multiple states will share their experiences and creative solutions to difficult issues through cooperative efforts. It is through these efforts that successful GIS communities are being forged. Susan Henderson Stephen F. Austin State University Forest Resources Institute 2900 Raguet Box 6109 SFA Station Nacogdoches , TX 75962 USA Phone: 936-468-5489 Fax: 936-468-1195 E-mail: susan@fri.sfasu.edu John Hunt North Central Texas Council of Governments Research & Information Services 616 Six Flags Drive Arlington 76011 USA Phone: 817-695-9163 Fax: 817-640-4428 E-mail: jmhunt@dfwinfo.com Drew Decker Texas Natural Resources Information System 1700 N. Congress Austin 78711 USA Phone: 512-463-7314 E-mail: ddecker@tnris.state.tx.us |