Maryland State Geographic Information Committee (MSGIC) will examine
alternative organizational structures that could effectively move GIS
into the mainstream of Maryland information technology and define GIS
coordination in Maryland in a manner consistent with other States'
efforts and according to nationally developed guidelines for statewide
coordination. MSGIC will gather stakeholder information; design a State
coordinating body for Maryland that satisfies the nine NSGIC State
Model for Coordination criteria and NSDI’s recommendations; bring
stakeholders together in focused group meetings to obtain feedback on
the design and recommendations for participation and implementation.
The final plan will establish Maryland’s model for a GIS coordinating
body with the means, authority, and funding sources to accomplish
geospatial information coordination in Maryland and in support of the
NSDI and the objectives of the Fifty States Initiative Action Plan.
Progressive component structures exist in Maryland but must be joined
under a funded authority to have optimal effect and cost savings.
Matthew S. Felton, Director Towson University Center for Geographic Information Sciences
410-704-3887
mfelton@towson.edu
Other Key Contacts:
Jeff Edgin, Incoming MSGIC Chair
Mr. Mehrzad Z. Rouhani, MSGIC Chair
410-859-7961
mrouhani@bwiairport.com
Mr. Kenneth Miller, Director Watershed Information Services, Maryland DNR
410-260-8367
KENMILLER@dnr.state.md.us
Final Report (Strategic and Business Plans Attached)
Maryland State Geographic Information Committee
Contact:Matthew S. Felton, Director Towson University Center for Geographic Information Sciences
410-704-3887
mfelton@towson.edu
Other Key Contacts:
Jeff Edgin, Incoming MSGIC Chair
Mr. Mehrzad Z. Rouhani, MSGIC Chair
410-859-7961
mrouhani@bwiairport.com
Mr. Kenneth Miller, Director Watershed Information Services, Maryland DNR
410-260-8367
KENMILLER@dnr.state.md.us