Utah Geographic Information Systems Advisory Council
The Geographic Information Systems Advisory Council (GISAC) serves as the essential coordinating body for statewide geospatial initiatives. GISAC has a proven history of driving major projects; for example, in the 1990s, it successfully led the development of foundational data assets like Digital Ortho-photo Quads and comprehensive road attributes. It also spearheaded crucial joint efforts, including the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the State of Utah, and other stakeholders. Today, GISAC supports its mission through six active subcommittees dedicated to innovation, maintaining the PLSS and geodetic controls, and ensuring alignment on data standards and services.
Canyon Country Partnership Geographic Data Committee
The Canyon Country Partnership Geographic Data Committee (CCP) was the first chartered user group in Utah. The members of the group created the Utah Transportation Model and the first Hydrology Model. The group consists of geospatial technicians and specialists from state and federal agencies, and private organizations, in Carbon, Emery, Wayne, Grand, and San Juan Counties. It is open to anyone that would like to attend.
The CCP has been inactive in recent years. Please contact the Utah Geographic Information Council , opens in a new tab if you have interest in restarting the group.
Central Utah User Group
The Central Utah User Group (CUUG) encompasses geospatial professionals and students within federal, state, and local agencies, and private organizations throughout Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties. CUUG is focused on professional development in GIS, discussing technical issues, and sharing GIS information. CUUG is currently inactive, yet in the process of being restarted. Anyone that is interested in joining the group, being a member of the board, and/or providing ideas is encouraged to reach out.
For more information, please contact Jesse Miller at jesse.m@jonesanddemille.com.
Northern Utah GIS
Northern Utah GIS (NUGIS) consists of geospatial professionals from Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Morgan, Rich, and Weber counties.
For more information, please contact Kasey Hansen at khansen@jub.com.
Salt Lake User Group
Not just limited to those users within Salt Lake County, the Salt Lake Area Users Group (SLUG) brings together GIS practitioners in the core of the urbanized Wasatch Front. This area has a high concentration of experienced professionals, budding students, and a richness of data resources. Meeting quarterly, SLUG is a forum for exchanging ideas, solutions, and on-going practical applications of GIS.
Click below for more information and to join the mailing list.
Southwest Utah User Group
The Southwest Utah User Group G5 consists of geospatial technicians and specialists from state and federal agencies; private organizations; and Washington, Iron, Beaver, Kane, and Garfield Counties. This user group conducts twice-yearly meetings featuring trainings, discussions on GIS and other geospatial applications and/or problems that those attending might need help with.
For more information, please contact Van Phetsomphous at van.phetsomphou@sgcityutah.gov.
Uintah Basin User Group
The Uintah Basin User Group (UBUG) consists of GIS and geospatial technicians and specialists from county, state, federal agencies, and private organizations located in Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett counties. The group meets quarterly and is an opportunity for networking, sharing data, exchanging ideas and solutions, and implementing GIS technologies.
For more information, please contact Jordan Merrell at jordmerrell@uintah.utah.gov.
Utah Valley User Group
The Utah Valley GIS Users Group (UVGIS) is a community of GIS professionals, users and students located in Utah Valley and neighboring areas. The group meets quarterly and is an opportunity for networking, sharing data, exchanging ideas/solutions, and implementing GIS technologies.
For more information, visit the group's facebook page below, or find them on LinkedIn , opens in a new tab .