Delmarva GIS 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

Thank you to ESRI, the Premier Sponsor, for this event!

8:00am EDT

Registration

Wednesday May 1, 2024 8:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Pre-Function

9:00am EDT

Workshop 1: ArcGIS Field Maps (Pre-Registration Required)

ArcGIS Field Maps is an all-in-one app that uses data-driven maps to help mobile workers perform data collection and editing, find assets and information, and report their real-time locations. During this workshop, you'll learn about the basics of Field Maps, migration best practices and what's to come. You'll get hands-on experience with configuring a map and a form for use in the field. Then, you'll go into the field to collect data in the ArcGIS Field Maps App.

IMPORTANT: attendees need to bring their own laptop

Wednesday May 1, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Sunset South Room 1

Pre-Conference Workshop

9:00am EDT

Workshop 2: Are you Street Smart?: What Every GIS Professional Should Know About Street-Level Imagery, Asset Data, and LIDAR from Cyclomedia (Pre-Registration Required)

Using case studies, this hands-on session will familiarize participants with the capabilities of professional quality street-level imagery and LiDAR, as well as data extracted from the imagery and LiDAR using machine learning. Using this increasingly common technology, public works, engineering firms, utilities, tax assessors, and more can work more quickly and cost-effectively, reducing time and trips to the field. Participants will explore workflows and datasets firsthand in applications including Cyclomedia’s Street Smart web application, applications built with Esri’s ArcGIS Online, and 3rd party websites.

Wednesday May 1, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Meeting Room 2 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Pre-Conference Workshop

9:00am EDT

Workshop 3: LiDAR & Drone Applications (Mobile and UAS) (Pre-Registration Required)

The method (art) of data capture has greatly changed over the years. Today, LiDAR data can be collected by having a unit mounted on a Tripod, Vehicle, UAV or can be held in your hand. This session will take a look at various LiDAR units that are available on the market. In addition, we will also look at their associated field and office workflows. We will conclude the presentation by looking at customer stories (case studies) and how they used these types of technology every day to maximize their time and profits.

Wednesday May 1, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Ballroom East

Pre-Conference Workshop

12:00pm EDT

Lunch (on your own)

Wednesday May 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
On Your Own

Pre-Conference

1:30pm EDT

Workshop 4: ArcGIS Imagery Capabilities (Pre-Registration Required)

Imagery and remote sensing technologies have advanced rapidly. New data sources, software tools, and analysis methods make working with remote sensing data faster and easier, both on the desktop and in the cloud. We will cover imagery workflows, ready-to-use data, apps, and other resources to support the growing catalog of imagery capabilities in ArcGIS.

IMPORTANT: attendees need to bring their own laptop

Wednesday May 1, 2024 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sunset South Room 1

Pre-Conference Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Workshop 5: Building Your GISP Portfolio (Pre-Registration Required)

This session will focus on building your GISP portfolio whether it’s for becoming a GISP or recertifying as a GISP. We will take a dive into each of the submission areas: Education, Experience and Contributions to the Profession. And we’ll also spend some time on ethics and professional certification. Anyone interested in learning more about creating their portfolio is encouraged to attend.
The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of proficient GIS professionals through its international GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification program. The Institute fosters rigorous professional and ethical standards, community engagement, and professional mentoring within the GIS industry.

Wednesday May 1, 2024 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Meeting Room 2 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Pre-Conference Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Workshop 6: Census Demographic & Economic Data (Pre-Registration Required)

This hands-on workshop will cover how to use data.census.gov to find demographic and economic data, including ways to search, options available for getting tables into GIS-ready formats, and more. Participants will learn how to use data.census.gov to build customized maps using census data and will also explore interactive maps on the cenus.gov website.

IMPORTANT: attendees need to bring their own laptop

Wednesday May 1, 2024 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Meeting Room 1 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Pre-Conference Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Workshop 7: Mapping It Out... What are the Latest Tools Available to Locate your Assets? (Pre-Registration Required)

Now more than ever, it is important to know the whereabouts of your assets. Collecting this data has never been easier. During this presentation, we will explore different Field to Finish data collection methods. In addition, we will also take a look at the latest data collection technologies available on the market.

Wednesday May 1, 2024 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ballroom East

Pre-Conference Workshop

5:30pm EDT

Mappy Hour (Pre-Registration required)

Mappy Hour will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, and includes games, trivia, networking, light hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar right at Hyatt Place Dewey Beach, Delaware.

Sponsors

KCI

Driven to create a more interconnected, livable world, KCI’s team of technologists and consultants apply knowledge, determination, skill and innovation for the resilience, growth and success of our clients and communities. Our staff of professionals provide a broad spectrum of technical... Read More →

Keystone Precision Solutions

Keystone Precision Solutions was founded in 1989. We provide measurement solutions that increase our customer's productivity and profitability. Through strong leadership and one of the most talented workforces in the industry, Keystone Precision Solutions has grown into the premier... Read More →

MAC URISA

MAC URISA is a volunteer professional organization with a longstanding reputation for providing quality educational programs to the Mid-Atlantic GIS community. We hope that this website will enhance our ability to communicate effectively with you, our members, and increase involvement... Read More →

Pennoni

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary engineering & design firm, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with over 1,300 professionals and support staff serving a wide variety of clients in over 40 offices. As ESRI Silver Business Partners, the Geospatial team at Pennoni serves as trusted partners... Read More →

Remington & Vernick Engineers

Premier Mappy Hour SponsorAs both an Esri Bronze Business Partner and a GISCI Endorsing Employer, RVE provides field-to-finish GPS/GIS technology for precise data collection and mapping, information management, and analysis. RVE specializes in problem-solving.

Wednesday May 1, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pre-Function

Pre-Conference

7:30am EDT

Breakfast

Sponsors

Duncan - Parnell

Since 1946, Duncan-Parnell has been the leading provider of surveying, mapping and GIS hardware, software and services featuring the latest products and technology from our partners including Trimble, Spectra, and Juniper Systems.

Thursday May 2, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Pre-Function

Conference

7:30am EDT

Exhibitors / Networking

Thursday May 2, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Ballroom West

Sponsors/Exhibitors, Exhibitors

7:30am EDT

Sponsors/ Networking

Thursday May 2, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Pre-Function

Sponsors/Exhibitors, Sponsors

7:30am EDT

Registration

Thursday May 2, 2024 7:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Pre-Function

Registration, Registration

8:30am EDT

Opening Remarks, Awards, and Plenary

Thursday May 2, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Ballroom East

Conference

9:30am EDT

Map App Gallery Q&A

Visit with the Map App Gallery contenders to ask about their presentations.

Thursday May 2, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Ballroom West

Conference

9:30am EDT

Exhibitors / Networking

Thursday May 2, 2024 9:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Ballroom West

Sponsors/Exhibitors, Exhibitors

9:30am EDT

Sponsors/ Networking

Thursday May 2, 2024 9:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Pre-Function

Sponsors/Exhibitors, Sponsors

10:00am EDT

"Stick Out Your Can! Here Comes the Garbage Man!"* A Comprehensive, Multi-Component, GIS-Centric Refuse Service Solution

The City of Newark, DE provides comprehensive refuse services to its residents, including trash, recycling, yard waste, leaf, and bulk item collection. Annually, Newark makes a significant investment in new cart inventory and landfill disposal fees. Our multi-component, GIS-centric solution tracks collection activities and manages the City’s cart inventory (i.e., distribution, repairs, and returns). The presentation will touch on our refuse service information application (public-facing) and our bulk item and yard waste collection application (internal-facing), both of which have been in use for several years. The remainder of the presentation will detail our new cart tracking application rounding out our refuse service solution. The refuse cart inventory is tracked by cart and transaction type, cart size, and cart serial number. The new tracking application incorporates ArcGIS Survey123 Connect, Field Maps, and Dashboards.

*”Garbage Man,” The Four Aces, George Smith, 1946

Speakers

Jay W. Hodny, Ph.D.

GIS Technician, City of Newark, DE

As the City of Newark's GIS Technician, I help support the City’s Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, Desktop, and Online platforms. I am situated in the Public Works and Water Resources (PWWR) department and provide GIS support to PWWR and the other City departments.

Thursday May 2, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Meeting Room 2 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, Public Works

10:00am EDT

Change Management: The Missing Link in your GIS Project

You spend valuable time creating technical GIS masterpieces and modern GIS solutions have made that easier than ever. But as your user base expands well beyond traditional GIS users, your project’s success depends on humans changing the way they work. Failing to manage people puts the beautiful project you’ve been working on at risk. This can lead to resistance, extended timelines, incomplete adoption, and even failed goals. Change management manages the human side of your GIS project. Increase your effectiveness by determining who’s work will change, assessing your co-workers readiness to change, planning communication strategies, and ensuring they have the desire, ability, and support needed to implement that beautiful project you’ve been building. When your co-workers are prepared for and supported during implementation, your project is much more likely to meet its goals and stay on schedule and within budget.

Speakers

Jimmy Kroon MGIS

Administrator, Delaware Department of Agriculture

Thursday May 2, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sunset South Room 1

Presentation, Project Management

10:00am EDT

Connecting Aging in Place and Emergency Preparedness: Data Visualization to Support Community Leaders, Service Providers, and Hazard Mitigation Planners

The increase in Delaware’s 65+ population continues to be relatively high compared to other states which requires thoughtful planning. DE-PLANs compiles social vulnerability, census data, social services, infrastructure, and hazard information to assist state, county, and local entities with hazard risk assessment, mitigation, grant writing, and emergency services related to older adults. According to the State of Delaware All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2018, Delaware’s top hazards are coastal flooding, nor’easters and extratropical storms, and hurricanes and tropical storms. The pandemic, combined with the nation’s history of hurricanes provides evidence that older adults are disproportionately impacted by disasters. As the current state’s 65+ population ages, leaders, providers, and planners are presented with challenges around infrastructure, and support services. DE-Plans is one resource that can provide continual support for local officials and policymakers to use in this process.

Speakers

Nicole Minni GISP

Associate Policy Scientist, University of Delaware

Julia O'Hanlon

Policy Scientist, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

Thursday May 2, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Meeting Room 1 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, Serving Populations/Survey 123

10:00am EDT

Streamlining the City of Philadelphia, Streets Department’s Hauling Permit Review and Route Validation Process

The City of Philadelphia Streets Department reviews and approves hauling permits for freight transported within the City limits. Since the City reviews thousands of permits per year, it sought a way to reduce the frequency of communications with applicants for route clarifications.

JMT and the Streets Department enhanced the existing comprehensive bridge geodatabase with all navigable bridges in the City. A GIS-based route validation application was created to allow hauling permit applicants to construct the route while providing validation and warning messages when inappropriate streets are selected due to clearance and/or weight restrictions. This increases the speed and accuracy of the permitting review process by standardizing how each route is created. Validation mitigates the risk of freight being hauled on a route with prohibitive restrictions. Administrative functionality allows staff to review, modify, and approve routes.

Speakers

Sean Lain

Deputy Director of Geospatial Solutions, JMT Technolgy Group

Thursday May 2, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sunset South Room 2

Presentation, Transportation

10:00am EDT

Map App Gallery

Thursday May 2, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Ballroom West

Conference

10:35am EDT

Building the Maryland Broadband Hub: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned

Tasked with developing a Hub and additional products for the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband, the ESRGC worked to provide a series of viewers, dashboards, and collection of resources for Maryland. Our team addressed issues with data visualization and serving datasets, increased our expertise with Experience Builder, Dashboards, and Hub, and faced accessibility challenges. This presentation will focus on how our team worked with project partners to build a useful and usable resource for Maryland.

Speakers

Mary Buffington GISP

Project Manager, ESRGC

As the manager of GIS projects at the ESRGC, Mary’s responsibilities include data analysis and visualization, project design, setup and oversight; and quality control. Mary received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from Salisbury University in 2007, a Master of Science... Read More →

Anastassiya Suprunova

Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative

Thursday May 2, 2024 10:35am - 11:05am EDT
Sunset South Room 1

Presentation, Project Management

10:35am EDT

Enhancing Stormwater Infrastructure Management in Dewey Beach through GIS Mapping Database

This presentation outlines Phase I of the GIS Stormwater Infrastructure Mapping Database project for Dewey Beach, Delaware, initiated by RVE. The project aims to understand existing stormwater infrastructure for future maintenance and improvements. Utilizing Esri ArcGIS and GPS data, it inventories stormwater assets and maps their locations within specified areas. Collaboration with local agencies integrates existing data into a GIS database. The presentation details RVE’s services, including inventorying data, mapping systems, and integrating GIS layers for spatial analysis. Tasks like land surveying and pipe televising ensure accurate data collection. The project enhances stormwater management and promotes sustainable infrastructure in Dewey Beach.

Speakers

Nicholas Leusner

CAD/GIS/GPS Technician, Remington & Vernick Engineers

Christopher Gross

GIS Administrator, Remington & Vernick Engineers

Thursday May 2, 2024 10:35am - 11:05am EDT
Meeting Room 2 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, Public Works

10:35am EDT

Utilizing GIS in Crime Victim Advocacy

This presentation outlines our journey of utilizing GIS technology to transform support services for domestic violence victims statewide. By implementing ArcGIS Online and Enterprise, we've established the MSCFV GIS Hub as a centralized platform that hosts resources such as housing, family/health services, employment opportunities, and more, simplifying access for staff members assisting clients. What started as an internal initiative has grown into a network of over 30 agencies dedicated to victim advocacy and social justice.

Our suite of dynamic tools, including dashboards, web applications, and experience builder interfaces, streamlines access to critical resources. Witness firsthand how these innovative solutions are reshaping victim advocacy, providing tailored support where it's needed most.

This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of our journey, from conceptualization to statewide implementation, showcasing the tangible impact of GIS technology in victim advocacy.

Speakers

Kazeem Anifowoshe

GIS Data Specialist, Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence

Kelsey Newcomb

GIS Support Specialist, Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence

Thursday May 2, 2024 10:35am - 11:05am EDT
Meeting Room 1 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, Serving Populations/Survey 123

10:35am EDT

Vehicle and Snowplow Cycle Time Optimization

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission sought a solution to monitor their snowplow and plow train activities in real-time during winter events. This capability was crucial for enhancing their road maintenance efforts, anticipating current and future roadway conditions, and effectively planning for potential traffic disruptions caused by adverse weather or incident-related backlogs.
The solution utilizes AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) technology and cloud-based processing to optimize snowplow cycle times. The project integrates spatial data, real-time tracking, and advanced analytics to assess and enhance the efficiency of snowplow operations. The project aims to minimize response times, improve route planning, and support the variable and dynamic nature of roadway management. Results demonstrate the potential for significant time savings and resource optimization in winter maintenance operations, contributing to more effective and timely snowplow services.

Speakers

David Thompson

Sr. Solutions Engineer, KCI Technologies, Inc.

Thursday May 2, 2024 10:35am - 11:05am EDT
Sunset South Room 2

Presentation

11:10am EDT

Combining Esri's ArcGIS Dashboard and Experience Builder applications in a State Bicycling Grant program

In early 2024, the Maryland Department of Transportation updated their web mapping application for the Maryland Bikeways Grant program. This program - the largest state grant program for biking networks in Maryland - has existed for more than a decade and the previous web mapping application - a web map inside a StoryMap template - had become outdated and cumbersome due to the sheer number of grant projects mapped.

With the new application, the team at MDOT created 3 separate queryable map applications (I.e., Dashboards) and embedded them into one 'frame' (I.e., Experience Builder) in order to retain the single URL and 'one-stop' to see all of the Maryland Bikeways Grant projects geospatially. The application includes the ability to view and query awardees by the year of the award as well as by project category.

Speakers

Andrew Bernish

GIS Planner, KFH Group, MDOT, University of MD, George Washington University

Andrew Bernish, GISP, AICP is a GIS Planner with the MD Dept of Transportation and KFH Group. He is on the faculty of George Washington University’s Sustainable Urban Planning Department and with the Urban Studies Department at the University of Maryland (College Park). He lives... Read More →

Thursday May 2, 2024 11:10am - 11:40am EDT
Sunset South Room 2

Presentation

11:10am EDT

From Chaos to Clarity: Personal Knowledge Management for the Modern Professional

Knowledge workers are acutely aware of the challenges posed by information overload, perpetual connectivity, endless meetings, and clashing priorities. While we cannot free ourselves of these truths, we can implement strategies to alleviate the constant divergence and promote a workflow conducive to focused, flow states… Where problems are solved and creativity flourishes.
This session will introduce the concept of personal knowledge management (PKM), and other strategies for information capture, organization, distillation, retrieval, and expression. The audience will be exposed to PKM approaches, note-taking methods, tools, and practices to help reduce overwhelm, achieve clarity, and learn to trust in a “Second Brain”. Through effective PKM, individuals can offload storage to a digital system and increase bandwidth of their biological brain to do what it does best… Think. While not technical GIS, this session is relevant for GIS professionals, leaders, and students at all levels.

Speakers

Jason Wheatley, GISP

Associate Vice President, Century Engineering, A Kleinfelder Company

Thursday May 2, 2024 11:10am - 11:40am EDT
Sunset South Room 1

Presentation, Project Management

11:10am EDT

Mapping Delaware Equity Focus Areas

This presentation will focus on Mapping Delaware Equity Focus Areas. The presentation will showcase how Pennoni and DelDOT collaboratively developed public-facing GIS solutions that provide opportunities for data driven decisions in a transparent and easy to understand format. The layering and analysis of numerous datasets from various sources has allowed DelDOT to identify focus areas, assist in the prioritization of resiliency and sustainability projects and initiatives, aid in investment decisions, and create informed public engagement strategies. Pennoni and DelDOT will walk through the project workflow focusing on aggregating authoritative datasets, running spatial analysis tools in ArcGIS Pro, and producing web applications with Web App Builder and Story Maps to share the results with a variety of stakeholders- including the public.

Speakers

Nick Coughlin

GIS Specialist, Pennoni

Stephanie Johnson

Thursday May 2, 2024 11:10am - 11:40am EDT
Meeting Room 1 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, Serving Populations/Survey 123

11:10am EDT

Meeting the EPAs Lead Service Line Inventory Requirements – Town of Millsboro, Case Study

In preparation for the EPA’s revised lead pipe rules, the Town of Millsboro set a goal to get a complete inventory of the lead and galvanized service lines that are in their system. Service line material data was captured from four (4) sources: building permits, scanned construction plans, routine field operations, and customer engagement. Since most service lateral’s spatial information had not been captured in the Town’s GIS data, the service line material, installation date, and lead yes/no information captured from the sources listed above was mapped to a service location point feature. ESRI applications were configured to support various analysis and requirements set by the EPA, including a customer survey, dashboards to track the collection effort and overall results, and web applications to support data QC and editing, as well to share results to the public. The town of Millsboro contracted with EBA Engineering to provide GIS consulting services in support of this project.

Speakers

Rich DeBell

Sr. Project Manager, EBA Engineering

Thursday May 2, 2024 11:10am - 11:40am EDT
Meeting Room 2 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, Public Works

11:45am EDT

Creation of a 22 Year Tax Parcel Time Series for Examining Historical Growth in Delaware

In ongoing research sponsored by the Delaware Department of Transportation and the Delaware Center for Transportation, and with support from county mapping and assessment offices, a 22 year assessment data time series paired with a 22 year tax parcel map series was developed to examine development in Delaware over time. As part of the work a model for probabilities for the location of growth is created to allocate county based housing projections to smaller areas. The process includes a classification system to describe development potential for areas in Delaware.

Speakers

David Racca

Policy Scientist, Center for Applied Demography , University of Delaware

Thursday May 2, 2024 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sunset South Room 2

Presentation

11:45am EDT

GIS and Cybersecurity, Kent County Ransomware Attack

Kent County Experience a ransomware attack on July 8th, 2023, this presentation will give an overview of the attack and discuss how did it affected our GIS system. Outline steps needed to secure your GIS database, how to identify and assess the potential threats that can affect it. These can include malicious hackers, insider threats, ransomware, denial-of-service attacks, data breaches, and more. This is a presentation to allow space to share concerns, insights, stories, or topics that don’t fit into any standard GIS security topics but experiences from an actual event that may help to give you ideas that can ensure that your spatial data is safe from cyber-attacks and that you can recover.

Speakers

Joe Simmons

Director of Information Technology, Kent County

Thursday May 2, 2024 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sunset South Room 1

Presentation, Project Management

11:45am EDT

Level Up with Survey123 Connect

The key to any good survey is limiting user error, eliminating unnecessary or redundant questions, and simplifying the respondent’s options. Join me for a deep dive into Survey123 Connect to learn some simple and more advanced techniques to design more efficient surveys, including offline functionality, working with related tables, dynamic choice lists, user input validation, and calculations to prepopulate question responses.

Speakers

Kym Kelly

Software Engineer, State of Delaware

Kym Kelly is a Software Engineer with the Location Intelligence team at Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) supporting GIS efforts for the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). She is a Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) with over 20 years of experience. Most of that time... Read More →

Thursday May 2, 2024 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Meeting Room 1 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, Serving Populations/Survey 123

11:45am EDT

Lightning Talks

Using GIS in Terrapin Conservation Efforts: The Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys Terrapin) is an iconic species of turtle, and the only species of turtle to inhabit estuarine environments full time. Several adaptations allow them to do this; thick skin to withstand saltwater and adapted lacrimal glands (tear ducts) to secrete any excess salt in their bodies. They are a keystone species which keep small invertebrates in check by helping the salt marshes and wetlands they live in from being over grazed. Diamondback Terrapin populations have been in decline due to sandy beaches they depend on for nesting being turned into housing, facilities, or roads, endangering pregnant female terrapins seeking out these grounds to lay their eggs. In order to keep tabs on the population, environmental organizations host Diamondback Terrapin counts, with the assistance of local communities. I used ArcGIS to provide an efficient way of surveying these creatures for the Center of Inland Bays.

DDD Story Map: This is a story map I created for the Delaware State Housing Authority for their DDD program. It includes a master map with different sections dedicated to each DDD district located in various parts of Delaware. This map represents housing projects both small and large that are intended to strengthen housing neighborhoods and improve downtown areas.

Survey123 Assists in Storm Damage Assessment, Talbot County, MD: Severe weather impacts citizens and communities every day. Weather hazards are extremely dangerous and cause destructive damage in our communities. With GIS technology, new innovative damage assessment workflows are available. At approximately 18:44 on July 3rd, 2023, a strong line of storms traveled across the Chesapeake Bay. The storm created substantial damage to Tilghman Island. Following the storm, county personnel from the Department of Emergency Services were able to utilize Esri’s Survey123 mobile GIS application to quickly document the damage from the storm. The data was sent to the National Weather Service (NWS) just hours later. The GIS technology allowed us to receive a report back from the NWS in record time. This successful implementation of GIS software in an emergency certified our new GIS abilities as a public safety agency. As a result, the Department of Emergency Services was able to adjust standard workflows to better utilize GIS in an emergency.

Speakers

Katie Stafford

CAD/GIS Specialist, Talbot County Department of Emergency Services

Hello! My name is Katie. I received my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Salisbury University. I was originally focused on conservation GIS, but found my true calling in the public safety GIS community. I work for Talbot County Department of Emergency Services as the CAD/GIS... Read More →

Ambre Crawford

Student, University of Delaware

Nicole Minni GISP

Associate Policy Scientist, University of Delaware

Rachel Alfano

GIS Planner III, Delaware State Housing Authority

Thursday May 2, 2024 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Meeting Room 2 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, Public Works

12:30pm EDT

Lunch, Map App Awards

Sponsors

Keystone Precision Solutions

Sanborn Map Company, Inc.

Comprehensive Geospatial Solutions, that helps customers meet their spatial information needs, overcome technology adoption challenges, and integrate location intelligence into everyday operations. Sanborn expertly combines aerial, ground, and mobile imagery and lidar data acquisition... Read More →

Thursday May 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Ballroom East

Conference

1:45pm EDT

3D Mapping to Support E-911

Better situational awareness for emergency management and urban planning are supported by 3D building models and being able to accurately provide “Z” value. Using AI/ML one is able to classify large volumes of existing USGS lidar data to create 3D building models and additional classes in a cost effective way which allows for a broader use case of existing lidar data. Emergency management teams benefit greatly from the use of 3D building models and “Z” value of the caller location and with the use of better visualization GIS tools responders are able to respond more efficiently.

Speakers

Arjun Sheoran

Technical and Business Development Manager, Fugro USA Land Inc.

Thursday May 2, 2024 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Meeting Room 1 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, LIDAR/3D

1:45pm EDT

Empowering Students and Educators with Geospatial Skills

The Delaware Center for Geographic Education (DGE) and DelawareView (DV), are collaborators on an initiative to increase awareness of the power of digital maps and satellite imagery to better understand the world around us. The initiative targets teachers and students across Delaware and unfolds via a number of different strategies: i) develop instructional materials which utilize geospatial technologies as a teaching tool, ii) provide professional development workshops on using geospatial technologies for K-12 educators, iii) engage students with GIS and imagery through games, specialized workshops and dual enrollment classes, and iv) insert geospatial technologies into existing career exploration and job training programs for secondary school students. This workshop proposes to share details of these various programs and solicit practitioner feedback on how these programs can be adapted and/or expanded in order to develop a broader, more diverse pool of GIS professionals.

Speakers

Dr. Mary Schorse

Assistant Research Professor, University of Delaware

I work with k-12 educators throughout the state on strengthing geographic literacy and increasing the use of geospatial technology in the classroom.

Tracy DeLiberty

Deputy Dean & Associate Professor, University of Delaware

Thursday May 2, 2024 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Meeting Room 2 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, Education/Drones

1:45pm EDT

Extending GIS Workflows with Microsoft

Already a Microsoft 365 user? Add ArcGIS for Microsoft 365 to your toolkit! Esri's new consistent user experience allows you to gain valuable insights by creating, sharing, and automating business workflows using Microsoft applications. Leverage ArcGIS for Excel and PowerBI to go beyond spreadsheets, charts, and graphs by creating interactive maps to gain a fuller picture of your data. When standard business processes are established, automate these spatial workflows with the ArcGIS Connector for Power Automate. Disseminate these insights and enhance collaboration by sharing these maps through SharePoint or directly from Microsoft Teams.

Speakers

Jacqueline Nova

Senior Solution Engineer, Esri (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.)

Thursday May 2, 2024 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Sunset South Room 2

Presentation, ESRI Software

1:45pm EDT

Monitoring Landfills - Utilizing Survey123 to Collect and Report Landfill Emissions

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) is responsible for regularly collecting and reporting landfill emissions to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). DSWA is performing routine data collection and reporting using Microsoft platforms to evaluate landfill emissions. With daily collection, DSWA sought opportunities to streamline current protocol by increasing efficiency and reducing report generation DNREC submissions.

To assist DSWA with their monitoring of landfill gas emissions, JMT and DSWA developed a Survey123 application from existing reports. The application integrates real time weather data for the collection area from a publicly available API. Collected survey metrics were exported to a template for submission to DNREC.

The talk will review the process of developing a Survey123 application using Survey123 Connect with a focus on integrating a real time weather API to automatically update specified survey fields.

Speakers

Sean Lain

Deputy Director of Geospatial Solutions, JMT Technolgy Group

Thursday May 2, 2024 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Sunset South Room 1

Presentation, Environmental

2:20pm EDT

Enhancing GIS with 3D Data: From LiDAR to Visualization

This presentation focuses on the transformative role of 3D data in (GIS), emphasizing the workflow from data acquisition through LiDAR, processing with Cloud Compare, analysis in ArcGIS Pro, to visualization in ArcGIS Enterprise. We begin by highlighting the capture of high-resolution 3D LiDAR data, crucial for detailed spatial analysis. The discussion then moves to data processing and analysis, utilizing Cloud Compare for point cloud editing and ArcGIS Pro for spatial modeling, showcasing how these tools together enhance the accuracy and utility of GIS applications. The final step in our workflow is the visualization and sharing of 3D models via ArcGIS Enterprise, enabling interactive mapping experiences for environmental management. Two practical examples underscore the value of integrating 3D data into GIS. This streamlined overview aims to demonstrate the power of 3D data in enriching GIS analyses and the broad implications for environmental sustainability.

Speakers

Marla Johnson GISP

GIS Professional, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC

Thursday May 2, 2024 2:20pm - 2:50pm EDT
Meeting Room 1 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, LIDAR/3D

2:20pm EDT

How to make everyone happy and other short stories about maps

Because submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is an indicator of the overall health of aquatic ecosystems and water quality in general, there is a growing interest in characterizing the current status of SAV in Delaware. In an effort to create tools and content that will meet the growing needs and interests of a wide audience, staff at DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship has been developing surveys and applications to capture as much information as possible. Through collaborative efforts, we have worked to compile historical records, develop survey tools to document presence (or absence) and species composition, create web applications to document restoration efforts, and visualize all of this information in meaningful ways. When collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups, it is important to have plans, goals, and an understanding of what it takes to create a usable product. By building on ArcGIS Online’s ready-to-use products, we have customized tools for existing stakeholders.

Speakers

Lori Brown

Environmental Scientist, DNREC

Thursday May 2, 2024 2:20pm - 2:50pm EDT
Sunset South Room 1

Presentation, Environmental

2:20pm EDT

Mapping Delaware Schools

For the past decade, the Washington College GIS Program has collaborated with the Delaware Department of Education to maintain school and student GIS data layers for the state of Delaware. Leveraging ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Experience Builder, we will demonstrate current innovations in GIS applications using school location data in conjunction with other publicly available datasets. Additionally, we will explore lessons learned throughout years of working with self-reported address information for public school students. Through this work, we serve the families of Delaware's public schools, empowering them to take charge of their students' education.

Speakers

Madison Kaye

GIS & Cultural Resource Specialist, Washington College GIS Program

Madison Kaye is the GIS & Cultural Resource Specialist for Washington College, a small liberal arts college on Maryland's Eastern Shore. She has a background in archaeology, and a passion for using GIS to guide decision making for the preservation and conservation of cultural res... Read More →

Thursday May 2, 2024 2:20pm - 2:50pm EDT
Meeting Room 2 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, Education/Drones

2:20pm EDT

Taking An Enterprise Approach to Automating Your Business Workflows

ArcGIS Workflow Manager provides an easy to use, scalable workflow management system that works with both ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise. It helps organizations optimize their GIS and non-GIS operations by providing tools to manage the people, processes and products to complete the work. Workflow Manager’s powerful automation tools allow organizations to transform repeatable business processes such as digital submissions, data management, permit reviews, inspection workflows and analysis . With it’s service-driven architecture, Workflow Manager allows the orchestration of seamless end-to-end workflows within and outside the ArcGIS System. This session will dive deeper into the capabilities of Workflow Manager along with a demonstration of how to build a workflow process that will increase collaboration, communication and data quality in your organization.

Speakers

Mark Bowen

Solution Engineer, Esri (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.)

Thursday May 2, 2024 2:20pm - 2:50pm EDT
Sunset South Room 2

Presentation, ESRI Software

2:20pm EDT

Becoming a GISP: The Importance of Professional Certification in the Geospatial Community

This session is designed to cover the various facets of a professional career, especially from a geospatial perspective. Included will be a discussion of certification and professional credentials in general, and the GISP specifically, and how this area can help an individual succeed early and throughout one's career. GISPs who may have questions about renewing their certification are also encouraged to attend.
The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of proficient GIS professionals through its international GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification program. The Institute fosters rigorous professional and ethical standards, community engagement, and professional mentoring within the GIS industry.

Speakers

Tony Spicci GISP CGMP

Executive Director, GIS Certification Institute

Tony Spicci has been active in the geospatial community for over 30 years. He began his professional career with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in 1992 building a team of research specialists that included technology, geospatial, biometrics and social science professionals... Read More →

Thursday May 2, 2024 2:20pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom East

Presentation, GISP

3:00pm EDT

AlphaRTK & Rutgers Turf Science Precision Agriculture

The Rutgers University Center for Turfgrass Research creates tens of thousands of genetic variations, combining them with a variety of treatment applications to find the most effective profiles resistant to heat, foot traffic, and disease. Plot trials are small (3' x 5') and variations in color & health are quite subtle. Comparing plot trial health via imaging at the resolution and precision required for reliable research results was previously a roadblock. AlphaRTK combined Rutgers University access to AlphaRTK's cm level precision with a DJI Multispectral drone, ArcGIS Field Maps, and Pix4D Fields photogrammetry to produce bi-weekly multi-spectral statistical analytics of over 800 plot-trials at 5mm resolution. Rutgers is currently scaling this innovative use of geospatial data at its farms to accelerate statistical insights into turfgrass responses to stressors.

Speakers

Chris Kahn

Founder, AlphaRTK

Thursday May 2, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Meeting Room 2 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, Education/Drones

3:00pm EDT

Become a Real-Life Superhero with Virtual and Augmented Reality Tools

The use of virtual and augmented reality tools in GIS and engineering is ever-expanding and evolving to make it easier to implement in AEC, building construction, 3D scanning and reality capture, and GIS data collection. Designs, as-builts, and models can be brought to the project site and visualized in the field in a 1:1 scale providing interactive analysis not capable of viewing these same datasets conventionally.

JMT has begun to explore these tools including iTwins.js, vGIS and GeoBIM, and how they can better serve AEC projects. Through integration with high-resolution GPS, data is accurately juxtaposed onto your screen simply by pointing your device at the project area.

We will discuss various use cases like utility conflict detection, as-built development/confirmation, clash detection, and project documentation providing key learnings and best practice tips along the way.

Speakers

Maria Martin

Director of Technology Business Development, JMT Technology Group

JMT Technology Group is a dynamic team of geospatial and software development professionals that assist government and private sector markets to solve complex business challenges. We help our clients to access and visualize their data making it possible to ask and answer questions... Read More →

Thursday May 2, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Meeting Room 1 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, LIDAR/3D

3:00pm EDT

Harnessing the Power of Spatial Data for Environmental Inspections

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s, Division of Water, is charged with managing and protecting Delaware’s water resources. To be successful in this charge the Division of Water inspects wastewater treatment facilities (n = 159) and industrial stormwater facilities (n = 371). Compliance inspections are a time-consuming process requiring site visits, interviews, sampling, and report writing. Therefore, the Division of Water is implementing a spatially explicit GIS based model to prioritize site inspections. The Site Prioritization Model will account for various environmental, facility specific, and institutional factors to calculate a Site Priority Index highlighting the potential environmental impact of a site. The Site Priority Index will then be incorporated into an ArcGIS Online dashboard which will also filter Equity Focus Area’s and Limited English Neighborhoods so the Division of Water can ensure environmental justice goals are being met.

Speakers

Joshua Barth

Environmental Scientist, DNREC - Division of Water

Thursday May 2, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Sunset South Room 1

Presentation, Environmental

3:00pm EDT

Real-Time GIS & Analytics

ArcGIS Velocity is a real-time and big data analysis capability in ArcGIS Online, enabling organizations to ingest, visualize, analyze, store, and act upon data from Internet of Things (IoT), devices, and sensors. This session will go beyond the feed and take a deeper dive into showcasing how to create real-time analytics to detect incidents of interest from continuous stream of events. Analytics capabilities will be highlighted through demonstrations that capture real-world use cases applicable across industries.

Speakers

Mark Bowen

Solution Engineer, Esri (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.)

Thursday May 2, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Sunset South Room 2

Presentation, ESRI Software

3:35pm EDT

Building Data-Driven Solutions for MDOT

Washington College GIS Program has worked with MDOT on various grants and projects to help with many traffic safety initiatives. Learn about how Washington College has leveraged Esri to provide custom and out of the box solutions to help with law enforcement, education, EMS, and engineers.

Speakers

Sean Lynn

GIS Program Manager, Washington College

Sean Lynn is currently the GIS Application Developer/Programmer with the Washington College GIS Program. Lynn is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University receiving a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science and a Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in 2014. Lynn has been... Read More →

Thursday May 2, 2024 3:35pm - 4:05pm EDT
Sunset South Room 2

Presentation, Transportation

3:35pm EDT

How to Use the Data Access Viewer to Get Elevation, Imagery, or Land Cover Data

The NOAA Office for Coastal Management’s Data Access Viewer (DAV) allows a user to search for and download elevation (lidar), imagery, and land cover data for the coastal U.S. and its territories. The data, hosted by the NOAA Office for Coastal Management, can be customized and requested for free download through a checkout interface. An email provides a link to the customized data, while the original data set is available through a link within the viewer. This demonstration will review the process for getting data, provide tips and tricks to use the web-based viewer, and share anticipated updates.

Speakers

Supriya Khadke

Mid-Atlantic Geospatial Coordinator, NOAA Office for Coastal Management/Lynker

Thursday May 2, 2024 3:35pm - 4:05pm EDT
Sunset South Room 1

Presentation, Environmental

3:35pm EDT

Keeping the Beaches Safe with UAV Shark Monitoring

SURVAIR, worked on a Shark Monitoring program for New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to patrol 3 miles of beaches in Robert Moses State Park. We continuously monitored between the hours of 10am and 3pm for hazardous swimming conditions due to marine life. To accomplish this, we used a variety of drones in our fleet including the DJI Matrice 300 (M300). We chose to use the M300 because of its multiple selection of payloads, including a 100x optical zoom RGB camera. Of all of thousands of drone projects that we have done for customers, this was one of the most unique projects due to its immediate impact on human lives. Luckily in all of our hours of monitoring, we did not see any sharks. But we take Pride at SURVAIR that we were privileged enough to contribute to the public safety of the swimming population at Robert Moses State Park in the Summer of 2021.

SURVAIR, employs a collective of visionaries and experts revolutionizing UAV data acquisition and processing. At Survair, we proudly boast a team that includes Licensed Professional Surveyors, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and adherence to the highest standards in surveying. Complementing this expertise, our experienced UAV technicians and pilots bring a wealth of hands-on knowledge, skillfully navigating the skies to gather precise data. Together, they embody our commitment to innovation, excellence, and reliability, steering Survair towards new heights in aerial surveying solutions.

Speakers

Richard Butkuss, III

Director of UAV, SURVAIR

Thursday May 2, 2024 3:35pm - 4:05pm EDT
Ballroom East

Presentation, UAV

3:35pm EDT

RTK, Web, and Mobile GIS in AEC

Speakers

Chris Kahn

Founder, AlphaRTK

Thursday May 2, 2024 3:35pm - 4:05pm EDT
Meeting Room 2 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, Education/Drones

3:35pm EDT

Tax Ditch Officer GeoPhoto Journal

Tax Ditch Managers are volunteers who manage over 2000 miles of channels over 235 organizations. The Drainage Program has developed a Esri Quick Capture app that allows managers to document issues and features in the field. This collection can be reviewed online in a map format as will be shown using a 3d scene experience. The Quick Capture app consists of buttons for a variety of features and concerns grouped in four sections. The four sections consist of channel features, channel issues, right-of-way obstructions, and green infrastructure features. This presentation will show the Esri Quick Capture app and present the results that managers in Pepper Creek Tax Ditch have collected to date. The managers have proposed the development of this tool in order to document and share to contractors and other partners issues of concern. In addition, they see the value of leaving a historical narrative for future managers.

Speakers

John Inkster

Senior Application Support Specialist, STATE OF DELAWARE DNREC

I support the Drainage Program of the DNREC, Division of Watershed Stewardship with maps, apps, and data for responding to drainage concerns across Delaware. Two approaches are required that encompass either tax ditch organization or private drainage issues.I'm very grateful for... Read More →

Thursday May 2, 2024 3:35pm - 4:05pm EDT
Meeting Room 1 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States, 19971

Presentation, LIDAR/3D