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The KY GIS Conference serves as a pivotal event for professionals in the field of geographic information systems (GIS), providing opportunities to enhance our understanding and application of spatial data management, analysis, and collaboration.
Throughout the conference, participants will:
  • Engage in interactive sessions and workshops led by industry leaders and fellow professionals.
  • Gain insights from keynote speakers and participate in panel discussions on emerging trends and best practices in GIS technology.
  • Network with peers from diverse sectors, fostering potential collaborations and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

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Wednesday, October 9
 

10:15am EDT

Analyzing Land Use and Land Cover Change Detection in Eastern Nigeria Using GIS and Remote Sensing
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Whitley
This study examines urban expansion and vegetation loss in Enugu State, driven by intense surface mining activities. Significant land use and land cover (LULC) changes have occurred over recent decades due to human activities and natural factors. Using Remote Sensing and GIS, the research analyzes Landsat imagery from 2018 to 2022 to quantify urban growth and vegetation loss. The study employs the maximum likelihood classification algorithm to categorize data into five land cover classes: Water, Forest, Pasture/Grass, Barren, and Urban. This classification calculates average rates of change for each land cover type, revealing urbanization and vegetation reduction patterns. Findings show a significant land use shift, with increased urban areas and reduced agricultural and forested lands, indicating deforestation and land degradation. The study underscores the need for improved environmental monitoring and sustainable practices, providing resources for stakeholders in Enugu State.

Moderators
JL

Jessica Lott

Lead GIS Developer, Dymaptic
Jessica Lott is the Lead GIS Developer at dymaptic. She has worked and developed with Esri products for more than 10 years and specializes in solutions for local governments. 
Speakers
SO

Samuel Oshikoya

Graduate Research Assistant, Kentucky State University
Samuel Oshikoya is a Graduate Research Assistant at Kentucky state University majored in the dynamics of geospatial applications and climate studies under the guidance of Dr. Buddhi Gyawali. My academic journey began in the fields of Agricultural Economics where my passion for agriculture... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

10:15am EDT

Branching Out: Navigating Kentucky's Urban Tree Canopy Grant Adventure
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Trimble
In February, the Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) launched a $1.8 million Urban and Community Forestry Grant Assistance Program to enhance urban tree canopies in underserved communities. To help applicants, KDF used an ArcGIS Online Web Experience Build featuring an interactive Eligibility Map (based on Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool and Tree Equity Score data), a StoryMap detailing methodology and grant specifics, Survey123 for initial contact, and a dashboard to track applications. Join us to explore this Web Experience Build and see how we communicated this groundbreaking grant program and its eligible areas.

Moderators
JR

Joseph R. Busemeyer, GISP

GIS Applications Developer Lead, PDS/LINK-GIS
Joe has worked in the GIS field since 2004 and with LINK-GIS/PDS since 2007. Joe’s primary responsibilities with LINK-GIS/PDS include developing web-based GIS applications, database management, working with ArcGIS Enterprise, assisting Northern Kentucky agencies with specialized... Read More →
Speakers
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Rebecca Ramsey

GIS Specialist, Kentucky Division of Forestry
A GIS Specialist with a knack for bridging Front-end mapping with Back-end GIS Analysis, she has worked in private consulting, public university research, and state government. Currently residing in Kentucky Division of Forestry, she supports programs such as Wildland Fire, Prescribed... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

10:15am EDT

Schools 911 and Emergency Responders
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Taylor
The need for school safety has increased significantly in recent years. We will present a case study of a successful project to help address this need. The project was a collaborative effort of Bluegrass 911 and the school districts within its PSAP area. The resulting solution is a GIS base information system providing critical safety information for the schools, 911 dispatching and first responders. The system is designed to be sustainable by local personnel, shareable, and readily available to all the stakeholders.

Moderators
KE

Kim Ezell

Hopkins County GIS Manager, Hopkins County GIS
Speakers
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Todd Williams

GIS Consultant, CDP-MapSync
Todd Williams is a GIS Consultant with the MapSync Services Team of CDP-MapSync. Todd is a University of Kentucky graduate with a degree in Architectural Technology, holds a GISP certification, and is an active member of the Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals (KAMP). He... Read More →
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Candy Wilson, ENP, CMCP

Assistant Director / Mapping Coordinator, Bluegrass 911 Communications
Mrs. Wilson is the Assistant Director/Mapping Coordinator at Bluegrass 911 Communications. She has served in the public safety industry since 2005 and holds certifications of Telecommunicator and Training Officer.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

10:15am EDT

Using Field Maps for Lead Service Line Inventory Data Collection
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Russell
This presentation will explore how to deploy field maps as an easy and quick field data collection option. We will use the EPA Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) as a case study to show how we have used ArcGIS Online and the Field Maps app as an outlet for field collection in developing water utilities service line inventories.  The goal of using Field Maps in this case study is to have an accurate and up to date method of gathering data. Overall, this system has provided many water systems a reliable way of collecting field data to remain within state and federal EPA guidelines to build their inventories using technology they likely already have. Attendees will take away how AGOL and the Field Maps app can be utilized as a tool to quickly collect data from field crew activity and the feasibility of how GIS can help keep records up to date, even when the records need to be collected in the field. 

Moderators
JW

Jacob Wallace

GIS Manager, City of Florence
Speakers
WC

Whitney Campbell

GIS Specialist, Arcadis
Whitney is a recent Western Kentucky University graduate, where she studied Political Science and International Affairs with a certificate in GIS. During her time at WKU she took courses focused on GIS, spatial data analysis, voting and environmental demographics, programming/modeling... Read More →
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Amy Mayer

Senior Management Consultant, Arcadis
Amy Mayer is a Senior Management Consultant for Arcadis with over 15 years of experience integrating location analytics and modernizing geospatial solutions for state, local, and federal public health agencies, as well as private healthcare organizations. Most recently, she was an... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

11:00am EDT

Geodesy for the Geographer: Vertical Datums
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Whitley
Join Jeff for a discussion of the various vertical datums of the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS), targeted for the floodplain manager, but great for anyone who works with 3D data analysis.  We will review terminology, some technical history of the superseded vertical datum NGVD29, how the current vertical datum NAVD88 is different, and the forthcoming new datum NAPGD2022.  Vertical datum transformations (aka conversions), and tools available from NGS to do that, will be explained along with an overview of FEMA's Vertical Datum Conversion guidance document.
Moderators
JF

Jacob Foushee

Remote Sensing Technician, Qk4
Jacob was born in Kentucky and graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Geography and Sustainability. He earned his Part 107 certification in 2021 and began working professionally with UAS in the summer of 2023. He is a remote sensing technician at Qk4, a local... Read More →
Speakers
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Jeff Jalbrzikowski

Appalachian Regional Advisor, NOAA's National Geodetic Survey
Jeff Jalbrzikowski (pronounced jobs-uh-kah-ski) is your Appalachian Regional Geodetic Advisor. His experience in the geospatial profession began in the military performing artillery surveys, where he was first introduced to GIS amid the sands of the Iraqi desert. Jeff is a licensed... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

11:00am EDT

How to Get Hired and Create an Amazing Career: Perspectives from a hiring manager.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Trimble
Do you want to win that next job? Do you want to thrive once you’ve landed it?

It’s not about tricking anyone. It’s about building an authentic, servant-leader you. To get there you need to learn how to prepare for and then be effective during the interview process. Once you’ve landed the job, you must be comfortable failing and growing… and preparing for your next position.

This presentation will cover key concepts in preparing yourself to thrive during the selection process as well as daily as you travel down your career path.
Moderators
RH

Rachael Howard

Senior GIS Administrator, KYTC
Currently a Senior GIS Administrator with the GIS Support Branch for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, focusing on integrating new technologies with the established suite of GIS products, improving efficiencies, and leveraging cloud based, GIS technologies to better serve the people... Read More →
Speakers
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Will Holmes

KY Transportation Cabinet
Will Holmes has over 30 years of GIS experience. His focus is on building up people and systems that deliver the right information to decision makers wherever they are. He has helped build applications focusing on a wide variety of efforts that improved safety, streamlined processes... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

11:00am EDT

Kentucky’s NG911 Journey: Bringing GIS Data into Dispatch
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Taylor
Kentucky continues to make tremendous progress towards implementing Next Generation 911 (NG911) technologies statewide. The Kentucky 911 Services Board, working with vendors and local public safety answering points (PSAPs), is close to completing a robust foundation of GIS data. Funding has been secured to procure provision of an ESInet (IP connectivity) and Next Generation Core Services (geospatial call routing).
This presentation will serve as a brief introduction to and progress report on Kentucky’s NG911 journey, educate the broader GIS community about exciting data creation, and demonstrate technologies that bring GIS data and resources into dispatch.
Moderators
KE

Kim Ezell

Hopkins County GIS Manager, Hopkins County GIS
Speakers
WH

Watson Harding

GIS Specialist, Kentucky 911 Services Board
Watson Harding is the Kentucky 911 Services Board’s GIS Specialist assisting and coordinating with local PSAPs, contracted vendors, and the GIS community. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, he has 14 years’ experience applying GIS solutions to public safety, natural resources... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

11:00am EDT

Paper to Digital Transformation: Creating a Digital Twin with ESRI Utility Network in Jackson, MS
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Russell
In March, 2023, The New York Times ran a story describing a broken 48-inch water main in Jackson, Mississippi gushing 5 million gallons of water each day. This was only one in an entire catalog of problems facing the city’s water department. Jackson, Mississippi’s capitol, has one of the most fragile water systems in the US. The city routinely deals with supply problems, contamination, pipe breaks, low water pressure, and boil-water notices. Decades in the making, this situation became a crisis in August, 2022, when flooding knocked out the city’s water treatment plants. State and federal disaster declarations kicked off a massive effort to rebuild the crippled utility into a resilient, reliable water source. Starting with paper maps, Stantec assembled an ESRI Utility Network from historic utility records and field data collection. Jackson can use this UN to be the single source of truth; to track repairs, maintenance, and upgrades, and maintain uninterrupted service to residents.
Moderators
JH

Jess Hamner, GISP

GIS Solutions, LOJIC
Speakers
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Andy Dobson

Senior Planner, Stantec
Andy is a Senior Planner with Stantec. He is an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) with over 30 years of experience working with municipalities, counties, and private consultants. Andy has worked on projects including land development... Read More →
TR

Tim Rink

Stantec
Principal and Geospatial Discipline Leader responsible for growth and GIS solutions for Stantec’s Water North America operations. Provides strategy, leadership, mentoring, and vision to a geographically dispersed team of geospatial professionals. He manages GIS  projects for a... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

1:30pm EDT

Addressing with QGIS and PostGIS
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Taylor
Back in 2018 Henry County TN’s 911  started the process of removing their proprietary GIS setup and replacing it with an Open Source Stack. In 2024 Henderson County went through the same process. We will cover a little bit about open source software. We will cover  how we went about installing QGIS, PostGIS, Geoserver, and a host of other open source tools to deliver, maintain, and expand their offerings. The National NENA 911 Standard will also be touched on because you can use it with Free and Open Source Tools. 
Moderators
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Angela Scott, GISP

Terrain Engineer, Trideum
Service is at the heart of KAMP members. We will evaluate KAMP’s mission and objectives and highlight KAMP stories that exemplify them. As we evaluate the future of mapping the Commonwealth, well explore the future of KAMP and your place in it. How can you serve right now and how... Read More →
Speakers
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Randal Hale

Owner / Operator, North River Geographic Systems, Inc
Randal Hale is owner operator of North River Geographic Systems, Inc. He’s been in the Geospatial Industry for far too long. He also hates talking in the third person. I’m currently on the board for a few organizations around the US (Georgia Geospatial, OSGEO US, and whatever... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

1:30pm EDT

Building a Dream Team with Virtual and Augmented Reality Tools
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Whitley
Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and extended reality (XR) tools are quickly evolving, and they are becoming integrated into AEC workflows. JMT has explored the use of VR and AR tools including iTwins.js, vGIS, and SiteLink and identifying how they can add value to AEC projects. These tools aggregate and transform spatial data (BIM, GIS, and Lidar) onto a view frame on your mobile device. Through integration with high resolution GPS, this data is accurately juxtaposed onto your screen simply by pointing your device at the project area. Join JMT in exploring AR and VR tools and learn about the benefits that these tools offer. We will discuss various use cases including utility conflict detection, digital as-built development/confirmation, clash detection, and project field documentation with key learnings from our experiences. Attendees will walk away with ideas for how they can leverage AR and VR tools and best practices to follow.

Moderators
TP

Trey Prestigiacomo, GISP

Database Analyst, LOJIC
Speakers
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Nick DiPaolo

Solutions Director, JMT Technology Group
Mr. DiPaolo has more than 23 years of experience working on Technology and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) projects. He holds a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in GIS from Pennsylvania State University and earned his GIS Professional certificate (GISP). He has managed GIS application... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

1:30pm EDT

Delineating Drainage Areas for MS4 Major Outfalls
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Russell
Accurate delineation of drainage basins is crucial for effective stormwater management, particularly for MS4 major outfalls. Leveraging the power of GIS and high-resolution digital elevation models derived from public LiDAR data, this presentation a comprehensive approach to create local, custom drainage basins. The process involves conditioning the DEM to remove noise and artifacts, strategically depressing the DEM at storm sewer inlets to ensure realistic flow paths, and systematically grouping individual drainage areas into larger outfall drainage basins. This methodology not only enhances the precision of hydrological modeling but also provides valuable insights for MS4 compliance and urban water resource management.
Moderators
JR

Justin Reed

Geographic Information System Technician II, Louisville Water Company
Speakers
DB

Dustin Baker

GIS Developer, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Dustin Baker is a GIS Developer for LFUCG in the Divsion of Water Quality with over 17 years in the field.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

1:30pm EDT

The "BUS Book", Job Shadowing, and Automation: Doing More with Less
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Trimble
Back by popular demand, PDS GIS team members will present about the "BUS Book", job shadowing, automation, and other aspects of building a resilient team. After the size of the GIS Department was nearly halved due to budget changes in 2020, PDS GIS created automation routines to keep providing the same service level to their end users. During this time, the remaining staff also realized they needed documentation for not only these new routines but also for other tasks they performed. As they prepared for future retirements and job changes, they also created a leadership boot camp and strengthened job shadowing for all positions.
Moderators
KW

Kelly Wright, MS, GISP

City of Monroe, Ohio
Kelly Wright, MS, GISP is the GIS Analyst for the City of Monroe, Ohio. Previously the GIS Program Manager at an AE Consulting firm, Ms. Wright holds a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science from the University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute (2017... Read More →
Speakers
JR

Joseph R. Busemeyer, GISP

GIS Applications Developer Lead, PDS/LINK-GIS
Joe has worked in the GIS field since 2004 and with LINK-GIS/PDS since 2007. Joe’s primary responsibilities with LINK-GIS/PDS include developing web-based GIS applications, database management, working with ArcGIS Enterprise, assisting Northern Kentucky agencies with specialized... Read More →
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Louis Hill

Director of GIS Administration, PDS/LINK-GIS
Louis Hill, AICP, GISP, is the Director of GIS Administration at PDS/LINK-GIS. He has over twenty years of experience in GIS and planning, having worked within Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky local governments. He holds an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning & Development and a... Read More →
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Christy Powell

PDS/LINK-GIS
Christy has been in the GIS field since 1994 and with LINK-GIS/PDS since 1996. Christy’s primary responsibilities are programming and web development. Christy holds a Master of Science in Geosciences with an emphasis on Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing from Murray... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

2:15pm EDT

Developing an organizational Geospatial Plan
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Trimble
Help your organization use GIS technology more effectively by creating a business-oriented geospatial strategy. We'll explore how to get started in defining organizational GIS needs to help plan, develop, and implement a strategy considering both organizational and technological changes. We'll also discuss various ways to achieve your organization's geospatial goals and support end users.



Moderators
JW

Jacob Wallace

GIS Manager, City of Florence
Speakers
JB

John Borisenko

Esri
John is a member of Esri’s Local Government team in the St Louis working with primarily city & county government clients for more than 25 years.  He cut his teeth on GIS when ARC/INFO ran on Vax computers earning both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Missouri... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

2:15pm EDT

Expanding Esri’s Deployable LSL Solution in Jackson, MS
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Russell
Explore how JXN Water was able to expand Esri’s deployable solution to build a Lead Service Line inventory, and better inform their evolving Utility Network. Enhancements to Field Maps, dynamic Survey123 forms, and custom Dashboards all contributed to smarter strategy and greater collaboration. The modifications allowed for high accuracy locates, replacement tracking, and in-office data editing. The lessons learned in Jackson can inform other communities of creative ways to use the Esri suite to develop a Lead Service Line Inventory that complies with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.

Moderators
TB

Trisha Brush GISP, PMP

Director, LOJIC
MBA, PMP, GISP, DTM
Speakers
MD

Meredith Degner

Senior GIS Analyst, Stantec Consulting
Meredith is a Senior GIS Analyst at Stantec in Louisville, Kentucky and is a proud UofL alum! Her skillset includes considerable knowledge of the Esri software suite, and she specializes in the use of ArcGIS online products such as Dashboards, StoryMaps, Survey123, and Field Maps... Read More →
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Samantha Hensley

GIS Analyst, Stantec
Samantha is a GIS Analyst at Stantec, based in San Antoino, TX. She has detailed experience and knowledge in GIS, cartography, natural hazards and hazard mapping, socioeconomic mapping, and education. Her notable project experience includes flood studies and RiskMap projects for Kentucky's... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

2:15pm EDT

Improving Aviation Safety Using 3D Approach Surfaces and UAS Imagery to Identify Obstructions
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Taylor
Creating a public facing Web App Experience to help communicate obstructions to the approach zones that pilots use to take off and land at public, state-maintained airports in Kentucky. These maps use 3D approach data and drone imagery to identify where obstructions to the approach surface occur. This visualization is then used to communicate the need for maintenance, as well as an information hub for pilots flying into Kentucky. 

Speakers
MM

Mitchell Masarik

GIS Team Lead, KYTC
Currently the GIS Team lead for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and member of the Kentucky GIS community for 10 years.
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Zachary Heath

Unmanned Aerial Systems Engineer, Kentucky Department of Aviation
Zach Heath is the unmanned aerial systems engineer for the Kentucky Department of Aviation. Zach is a graduate of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky where he obtained a master’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on transportation. Zach also obtained his undergraduate... Read More →
RH

Rachael Howard

Senior GIS Administrator, KYTC
Currently a Senior GIS Administrator with the GIS Support Branch for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, focusing on integrating new technologies with the established suite of GIS products, improving efficiencies, and leveraging cloud based, GIS technologies to better serve the people... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

2:15pm EDT

Visualizing landscape dynamics: surface change detection using multi-temporal DSMs
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Whitley
The KyFromAbove initiative has published abundant high-quality lidar data that has revolutionized our ability to capture and analyze topographic information at unprecedented levels of detail. This talk presents a unique approach to visualizing and quantifying above-ground surface changes using digital surface models (DSMs) derived from temporally distinct point clouds. We use Python, ArcPy, and Map Algebra to demonstrate a robust methodology for analyzing these complex datasets, revealing subtle landscape alterations that were previously challenging to detect and measure. 

Moderators
SO
Speakers
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Boyd Shearer

Department of Geography, University of Kentucky
Boyd Shearer is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the University of Kentucky. His research focuses on creating topographic analyses for web maps and print.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

3:00pm EDT

Data-Driven Municipal Stormwater Fee Exploration – Lessons Learned
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Russell
In this presentation we’ll discuss lessons learned from performing an in-depth analysis of impervious surface to validate existing and recommend future stormwater fee changes for a small municipal stormwater network in the Great Miami River Valley. We will briefly cover the data used to perform the analysis before examining two scenarios for calculating residential and commercial stormwater fees and the benefits and drawbacks of both. A Dashboard in ArcGIS Online is used to visualize the different fee scenarios, enabling side-by-side comparison of revenue generated in each. Lastly, we will cover a brief list of lessons learned from the analysis—from the practical to the political—and discuss the results of implementing one of the selected strategies at scale. While this topic is detailed enough to fill an entire day of discussion, attendees should leave with a set of guidelines and things to look out for when considering a project of this scale. 

Moderators
JR

Justin Reed

Geographic Information System Technician II, Louisville Water Company
Speakers
KW

Kelly Wright, MS, GISP

City of Monroe, Ohio
Kelly Wright, MS, GISP is the GIS Analyst for the City of Monroe, Ohio. Previously the GIS Program Manager at an AE Consulting firm, Ms. Wright holds a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science from the University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute (2017... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

3:00pm EDT

Evolution from desktop to the web. KYTC’s approach at making desktop tools available on the web.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Trimble
The evolution from desktop-based GIS to web-based GIS solutions represents a transformative trend in spatial data management and analysis. This transition is driven by advancements in web technologies, facilitating enhanced accessibility, collaboration, and real-time data integration across diverse geographic contexts. Web GIS leverages the capabilities of web browsers to deliver spatial information to users on any device, thereby overcoming traditional limitations of desktop-bound systems. KYTC has been working towards this goal over the past few years and continue to push traditional desktop workflows to the web.

Moderators
AM
Speakers
RH

Rachael Howard

Senior GIS Administrator, KYTC
Currently a Senior GIS Administrator with the GIS Support Branch for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, focusing on integrating new technologies with the established suite of GIS products, improving efficiencies, and leveraging cloud based, GIS technologies to better serve the people... Read More →
MM

Mitchell Masarik

GIS Team Lead, KYTC
Currently the GIS Team lead for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and member of the Kentucky GIS community for 10 years.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

3:00pm EDT

Spatial Analysis of Socioeconomic and Health Disparities in Kentucky's Coal vs. Non-Coal Counties.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Whitley
This study compares socioeconomic status and health-related quality indicators between coal-mined and non-coal-mined counties in Kentucky, emphasizing the environmental justice implications of surface coal mining in Kentucky. Utilizing ArcGIS Pro, we conduct hot spot analysis and spatial mapping to visualize disparities. Data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, American Community Survey, National Center for Health Statistics, and County Health Rankings inform our analysis. Results reveal higher poverty rates (25% vs. 18%) and lower incomes in coal-mined counties, alongside poorer health outcomes. Age-adjusted mortality rates are significantly higher in coal-mined counties for various causes, supported by statistical tests. Findings underscore the need for informed policies to address socioeconomic disparities and health impacts of coal mining in Kentucky.

Speakers
CW

Cole Waymeyer

GIS Analyst, Arcadia Towers
Cole currently serves as a GIS Analyst for Arcadia Towers in Milford, OH. As a GIS Analyst in the telecommunications industry, he looks for ways to utilize online mapping platforms and data engineering to draw insights on industry specific metrics and performance data. Cole has previously... Read More →
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Kabita Paudel

Kentucky State University
Kabita Paudel is currently a Research Associate with the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources at Kentucky State University, where she works on multiple grant projects involving geospatial research, climate change, and environmental studies. Kabita also plays a key... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

3:00pm EDT

UAS Mapping Accuracy in Survey
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Taylor
Accuracy in survey is critical, so developing survey-grade orthomosaics and LiDAR point clouds requires planning and plenty of time processing. This presentation explores the critical role of accuracy in UAS surveys, emphasizing its impact on decision-making and resource allocation. From planning to the flying the drone to processing the data, we will discuss important considerations to generate the most accurate UAS data possible. 

Speakers
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Kenny Ratliff

GIS Manager, Oldham County Water District
GIS Manager for the Oldham County Water District for 8 years.  Previous experience as the Kentucky Geographic Information Officer (GIO), GIS Manager for KYEM / NGKY, and KDPH Public Safety Branch Manager.  A graduate of Morehead State University, he has more than 25 years of experience... Read More →
JF

Jacob Foushee

Remote Sensing Technician, Qk4
Jacob was born in Kentucky and graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Geography and Sustainability. He earned his Part 107 certification in 2021 and began working professionally with UAS in the summer of 2023. He is a remote sensing technician at Qk4, a local... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

3:45pm EDT

Empowering a Drone Program with Site Scan for ArcGIS
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Taylor
ArcGIS has long supported imagery and remote sensing data which historically comes from satellite and airborne systems. While these sources of data are still extremely important, drones have emerged as an extremely cost effective source of highly frequent, spatially accurate, high resolution data for our users to deploy in traditional GIS workflows, but also in the development of applications in location intelligence and location analytics.  Site Scan for ArcGIS can support the acquisition and utilization of drone imagery to enhance near-real time data acquisition and analysis capabilities to bolster your GIS program.  This session will provide an overview of Site Scan and discuss user cases pertinent to your organization.


Speakers
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Ryan Hermann

GIS Analyst, Village of Indian Hill
Ryan Hermann is a GIS Analyst for the Village of Indian Hill, leveraging gis to increase efficiency in the field, educate the public, and maintain village assets and gis repositories. With 10 years in local government, Ryan has a deep understanding of the needs of the public, elected... Read More →
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Chase Fisher

Solution Engineer Team Lead, Esri
Chase Fisher is a Solution Engineer Team Lead at Esri, for the St Louis Local Government Team. With nearly 20 years of government GIS experience including city and county GIS, I work with my team to provide solutions and implement workflows for state and local government clients across... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

3:45pm EDT

Resumes 101: Basics for Students and Early Career Professionals
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Trimble
This fast-paced session will provide students and early career professionals with tips, tricks, dos and don'ts of resume writing when starting out in a geospatial career. We'll discuss common pitfalls, what to include and exclude, and things to consider in order to maximize chances of getting your resume to the right set of eyes. Designed specifically for students entering the workforce and people with fewer than 2 years of industry experience, these essentials will help your resume float toward the top of the pile.

Speakers
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Louis Hill

Director of GIS Administration, PDS/LINK-GIS
Louis Hill, AICP, GISP, is the Director of GIS Administration at PDS/LINK-GIS. He has over twenty years of experience in GIS and planning, having worked within Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky local governments. He holds an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning & Development and a... Read More →
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Kelly Wright, MS, GISP

City of Monroe, Ohio
Kelly Wright, MS, GISP is the GIS Analyst for the City of Monroe, Ohio. Previously the GIS Program Manager at an AE Consulting firm, Ms. Wright holds a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science from the University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute (2017... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

3:45pm EDT

SUE - Navigating the Depths
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Russell
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) as it relates to land surveying most deals with the location of underground utility lines or pipes and the different levels of confidence associated with that location. SUE is mainly used at the design stage of an engineering project when information is being collected for potential design conflicts. When a SUE investigation is carried out for a design project prior to construction, the land survey objective is generally to collect accurate utility information on the location and the size and material of the facility for use in all stages of the project. Project owners and design engineers may be missing information about their underground utilities or have inaccurate data. In this session, we will discuss the benefits of having accurate locations of underground utilities according to the four quality levels prescribed by ASCE Standard 38-22 as well as the safety implications if utilities are not properly located.

Speakers
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Angela Scott, GISP

Terrain Engineer, Trideum
Service is at the heart of KAMP members. We will evaluate KAMP’s mission and objectives and highlight KAMP stories that exemplify them. As we evaluate the future of mapping the Commonwealth, well explore the future of KAMP and your place in it. How can you serve right now and how... Read More →
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Ben Shinabery

Land Survey Project Manager, Qk4, Inc
Ben Shinabery, PLS is a land survey project manager at Qk4, Inc. where he specializes in high definition digital terrain modeling through traditional survey, 3D Laser Scanning and Aerial Drone Mapping. He grew up helping his dad survey through the corn fields of Michigan and later... Read More →
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Steve Holliger, CST

Qk4
Steve Holliger, CST has become Qk4’s subsurface utility specialist by training to locate underground utilities through electromagnetic induction line tracing, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and non-mechanical vacuum excavation using our UtiliVac air system. His methodical approach... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

3:45pm EDT

Utilizing LiDAR, Forest Inventory Data, and Landscape Ecology to unveil Kentucky's Forest Dynamics
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Whitley
Kentucky's forests are vital ecosystems undergoing intricate transformations, yet our ability to grasp these dynamics at large scales has been restricted. LiDAR technology emerges as a revolutionary tool in natural resource management. By generating high-resolution, three-dimensional point clouds, LiDAR offers a paradigm shift in how we perceive forest landscapes. This study harnesses the unparalleled potential of LiDAR when combined with the robust spatial analysis of GIS, the invaluable data from forest inventories, and the well-established principles of Landscape Ecology. The synergistic approach transcends traditional two-dimensional analysis, unlocking a new era of comprehensive insights into forest structure, composition, and dynamics across Kentucky's diverse landscapes.

Speakers
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Jian Yang

Associate Professor, University of Kentucky
Dr. Yang's research mainly involves broad-scale environmental and ecological questions related to forest landscape ecology, ecosystem modeling, wildland fire science, and climate change. He is particularly interested in understanding the role of disturbance and spatial structure on... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

4:30pm EDT

Catastrophic Urban Flood Plan
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Russell
Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) has been awarded funding through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to develop an updated Catastrophic Urban Flood Plan (CUFP) for the City of Louisville, which includes development of mitigation strategy through assessing cascading infrastructure dependencies. Arcadis is working alongside MSD staff to develop an online geospatial web application that highlights the cascading effect and interdependencies of critical infrastructure for emergency management stakeholders. The application will provide first responders an understanding of critical infrastructure, such as hospitals, wastewater treatment plants, and other facilities that would be immediate priorities in a flooding event. Attendees will take away insight to the development of the City of Louisville’s CUFP and how they will utilize the geospatial web application in the event of a dam or levee failure.
Moderators
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Dallas J McKinney

GIS Specialist, City of Paducah, KY
Speakers
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Meghan Brown

Emergency Preparedness and Operational Resiliency Administrator, Louisville MSD
Meghan Brown is an Emergency Preparedness and Operational Resiliency Administrator for Louisville MSD with 17 years of GIS related experience. She volunteers on the advisory board events chair for Boys and Girls Haven and has also been involved with KAMP in a variety of roles including... Read More →
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Whitney Campbell

GIS Specialist, Arcadis
Whitney is a recent Western Kentucky University graduate, where she studied Political Science and International Affairs with a certificate in GIS. During her time at WKU she took courses focused on GIS, spatial data analysis, voting and environmental demographics, programming/modeling... Read More →
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Amy Mayer

Senior Management Consultant, Arcadis
Amy Mayer is a Senior Management Consultant for Arcadis with over 15 years of experience integrating location analytics and modernizing geospatial solutions for state, local, and federal public health agencies, as well as private healthcare organizations. Most recently, she was an... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

4:30pm EDT

Drones: Making analysis easier and productive
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Taylor
Brookside Labs has been using with fixed wing aerial drone technology for several growing seasons and learning to incorporate aerial imagery, both RGB and Multispectral into our data analysis for our consultants and customers.  To date, we have collected bare soil imagery for soil color analysis, soybeans in the early vegetative stages for stand count and for replant decisions, corn in the mid-late reproductive stages for nitrogen use efficiencies and if/when post-mortem nitrogen sampling is needed, early weed management scouting in soybeans, scouting for field destruction from strong storms, and crop growth progression in corn. We are using aerial imagery software including GIS to develop tools to help provide needed answers and  help use develop new ways of furthering the technology.
Moderators
avatar for David Shuey, GISP

David Shuey, GISP

Director of Information Systems and Analytics, OKI Regional Council of Governments
Speakers
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Andy Short

Seiler GeoDrones
HR

Heather Rindler

Brookside Labs
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

4:30pm EDT

Salamander Blitz: Mapping Critical Habitats for Conservation
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Whitley
The Salamander Blitz brought together multiple organizations in a collaborative effort to support the conservation of the endangered Yellow Spotted Woodland Salamander. Using GIS technology, we worked with biologists to identify specific habitat characteristics and employed spatial analysis to narrow down target areas for field searches. This cross-organizational initiative combined expertise and resources, resulting in an efficient and focused approach to conservation. Field teams, equipped with ArcGIS Field Maps, conducted on-site investigations based on our GIS-driven analysis. This presentation will highlight the collaborative process, the GIS methodologies used, and the real-world impact of modern spatial tools on endangered species conservation efforts.
Speakers
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Daren Jones

Geoprocessing Specialist 3, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Daren Jones is a Geoprocessing specialist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. There, Daren assists public officials with GIS and mapping, develops GIS software applications, and works to increase the efficiency of the GIS.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

4:30pm EDT

What's Past is Prologue
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Trimble
Although historical mapping exists in the form of tax maps and plats for many cities and counties across our nation, few communities have access to high quality, large scale planimetric and topographic mapping created from aerial surveys in the days before GIS.

Kenton and Campbell Counties in Northern Kentucky count themselves among those with such a resource. Large scale mapping was created in the early 1960's using photogrammetric techniques before GIS was even an acronym!

This presentation discusses the steps needed to turn a hard copy mylar resource into an historical, digital geodatabase, preserving the information for future comparison and analysis with current information.
Moderators
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Brian Meyers, GISP, CSM, CSD

Application Analyst, LOJIC
Speakers
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Thomas C. East, GISP

Geospatial Solutions Architect, PDS/LINK-GIS
Tom has been with LINK-GIS/PDS since 1990 and has worked in the field of GIS since 1977, earning his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Mississippi State University. He has worked in GIS at the Federal, State and Local levels. Since 1990 he has applied his knowledge of GIS... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session
 
Thursday, October 10
 

9:45am EDT

Geomorphic change detection analysis at mine sites in eastern Kentucky
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Whitley
Mining affects vegetation cover, soil, landscape, etc. during the mining and many years after mining has stopped. Monitoring geomorphic changes can help in identifying the most effective reclamation approaches in mining regions.  The objective is to assess the impact of mining on geomorphology, including changes in topography, area, extraction and accumulation volume. The DEM of Difference (D0D) and Slope local length of autocorrelation (SLLAC) techniques were used for this study. The analysis was conducted using SRTM DEM from 2000 and Lidar DEM from 2019. DoD is created by subtracting one elevation model from another to assess changes in geomorphology. SLLAC calculates changes in landscape by comparing the autocorrelation of slope values at different times. Preliminary results suggest significant changes in topography including slope and aspect. This research provides insights useful for sustainable environmental planning by comparing the geomorphology of two different periods

Speakers
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Dipesh Oli

Kentucky State University
I completed my undergraduate degree from Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal. Currently, I am a master's student at Kentucky State University, focusing on environmental health monitoring using geospatial techniques. I have developed many small projects related to the monitoring... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

9:45am EDT

GIS With Benefits: Oldham County Water Using Maps to Bring Value to Everyone
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Russell
How do you get more out of your GIS? This presentation starts with understanding the capabilities of a geographic information system (GIS). Topics include managerial dashboards, regulatory compliance, field crew solutions, and supporting technologies (GPS). Next, Oldham County Water District GIS Manager Kenny Ratliff will show how OCWD is maximizing GIS. Topics include OCWD’s boil water advisory map, lead service line solution, meter inspection GPS, 811 locate request workflow, and more. Ratliff will show how spatial tools improve OCWD’s customer service, engage stakeholders, generate ROI, and simplify tasks for employees.

Speakers
avatar for Kenny Ratliff

Kenny Ratliff

GIS Manager, Oldham County Water District
GIS Manager for the Oldham County Water District for 8 years.  Previous experience as the Kentucky Geographic Information Officer (GIO), GIS Manager for KYEM / NGKY, and KDPH Public Safety Branch Manager.  A graduate of Morehead State University, he has more than 25 years of experience... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

9:45am EDT

Mapping Youth Engagement: Using GIS to identify after school activities for youth in Louisville, KY
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Trimble
All young people deserve to have every basic need, every resource, every opportunity to become a successful and prosperous individual with a long and happy life ahead. However, for some youth, they begin life at a clear disadvantage compared to their peers. We know our youth 24 and under are exposed to many forms of violence, such as homicide, shootings, and assaults and it can create negative outcomes for them. To this effect, a webpage was created to help parents find youth engaging events or programs in their area. Also, they can filter based on a couple of preferences like age, program cost or service category. In addition, a robust form was created for providers to submit their events/ programs to the directory. Our work is grounded in the belief that we can reduce violence by increasing and systematizing coordination and collaboration through new partnerships and combining resources. 

Speakers
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Oreoluwa Adebayo

Senior Data Analyst, Louisville Metro Government
Oreoluwa currently works as a Senior Data Analyst with the Louisville Accelerator Team. He is able to combine his 8+ years of experience working with GIS and other data analysis tools to make meaningful contributions to the work that the team is doing for LMG. His strengths are in... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

9:45am EDT

New Mapping Technologies and Archaeological Investigations of Early Colonial Villages in the Yucatan
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Taylor
During the summer of 2024, I introduced new GNSS systems, LiDAR and photogrammetric scanning, and UAV-borne laser scanning into my archaeological research in northern Yucatan. Previous research focused on a Maya imperial capitol that collapsed in a civil war around A.D. 1450. My current project investigates the changing and variable household economic and social organization of Maya peoples living in the aftermath of the imperial collapse and expansion of Spanish power. I began with locating and excavating a group of early colonial households. GNSS systems with NTRIP corrections simplify fieldwork and increase the precision of mapping. A Pix4D ViDoc RTK Rover facilitates 3D mapping of small features and excavation units. UAV-borne LiDAR scanning of three areas of 400 x 400 meters is being used to locate initial excavation targets. I describe in this presentation how I implemented these technologies and the challenges that arose under rural tropical field conditions.
Speakers
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Timothy Hare

Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Social Justice, Morehead State University
Dr. Hare, a Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Social Justice, Social Work, and Criminology at Morehead State University, earned a Master of Arts in economic anthropology from the University of Iowa and a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Albany... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

10:30am EDT

KyFromAbove Explorer: How to Integrate Statewide Oblique Imagery into your data
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Taylor
KyFromAbove Explorer is the new tool that allows the user to browse the states coverage of oblique imagery. This tool allows for drawing, measuring, and sharing oblique images. KyFromAbove Explorer can also be integrated directly into other layers and maps. Join this session to learn about how to integrate the explorer into pop-ups, not only in ArcGIS Pro but in Map Viewer as well.


Speakers
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Lucas Graham

Kentucky DGI
Lucas has a BS in Environmental Science from Bellarmine University, and two Masters Degrees in Enviromental Science and Public Affairs from Indiana University. Lucas worked for Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands for 5 years before transitioning to Kentucky's Division of Geographic... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

10:30am EDT

Managing a Lead Service Line Inventory with GIS
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Russell
Due to the possibility of lead contamination in drinking water, the EPA is requiring Water Utilities to inspect and inventory their water service lines. This presentation will discuss managing this effort utilizing GIS and mobile technologies and how this can be achieved as part of an asset management system. The examples provided have been designed to address the requirements established by the Kentucky Division of Water.

Speakers
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Todd Williams

GIS Consultant, CDP-MapSync
Todd Williams is a GIS Consultant with the MapSync Services Team of CDP-MapSync. Todd is a University of Kentucky graduate with a degree in Architectural Technology, holds a GISP certification, and is an active member of the Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals (KAMP). He... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

10:30am EDT

Problem Solving with GIS: Equitable Sidewalks
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Whitley
The City of Houston has created a solution to ensure equitable decision making throughout the city. Using a Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) combined with Houston-specific data, the goal is to create flexible indices to influence prioritization of projects. The first phase produced a Sidewalk Index – this index aims to promote sidewalk equality and just funding allocation by prioritizing funding for vulnerable areas, addressing socio-economic disparities and considering factors like natural disasters that impact critical infrastructure, such as bus stops and high pedestrian areas. Attendees will see an innovative demo of the data and learn how this initiative was achieved. 

Speakers
JL

Jessica Lott

Lead GIS Developer, Dymaptic
Jessica Lott is the Lead GIS Developer at dymaptic. She has worked and developed with Esri products for more than 10 years and specializes in solutions for local governments. 
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

10:30am EDT

Using GIS and Geospatial solutions to navigate Kentucky's Medical Cannabis KRS 218B.095(2)(a) laws
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Trimble
This presentation will provide an overview of how GIS, Geospatial, Data Automation, and customized AGO technologies are being used to help Kenton County's cities and counties evaluate appropriate sites and zoning classifications for applicants of medical cannabis business licenses.  Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that the proposed location for their cannabis business is not located within one thousand (1,000) feet of an existing elementary school, secondary school, or daycare center.  This solution is being used by elected officials, city councils, policy makers, and community leaders to better regulate and understand their communities. 

Speakers
LH

Louis Hill

Director of GIS Administration, PDS/LINK-GIS
Louis Hill, AICP, GISP, is the Director of GIS Administration at PDS/LINK-GIS. He has over twenty years of experience in GIS and planning, having worked within Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky local governments. He holds an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning & Development and a... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

11:15am EDT

A Guide to High-Accuracy GNSS Data Collection, Validation, and Expert Tips
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Taylor
This concise abstract focuses on the meticulous process of collecting high-accuracy GNSS data. It outlines essential steps, including receiver selection and optimal field procedures, emphasizing the significance of adherence to best practices. We will highlight the critical testing phase against control points and error assessment techniques for data validation. Additionally, it touches upon advanced GNSS collection methods like differential correction and real-time kinematic solutions. Practical tips and tricks, addressing challenges like multipath interference, round out the abstract, providing a comprehensive guide for professionals seeking precise and reliable GNSS data.

Speakers
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Joe Madej, GISP

Seiler Geospatial
Joe is a member of the Seiler Geospatial Mapping Technical Support team in St Louis, MO. He serves in technical support and a Certified Trimble trainer of both Trimble mapping hardware and software. Joe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science with and Area of Specialization in GIS... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Taylor
  Presentation Session

11:15am EDT

Dynamics of Land Use Land Cover Change in Priority and Non-priority Watersheds of Eastern Kentucky
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Whitley
Each of Kentucky's major river basins, supported by Basin Teams and community partners, uses priority watersheds to address environmental issues and direct resources for focused implementation through coordinated efforts. River basins in surface mining and reclamation areas are critical concerns, particularly in eastern Kentucky. Temporal and spatial mapping of LULC at the watershed level is important for understanding landscape dynamics and ensuring sustainable resource management. This study analyzed LULC dynamics in selected priority and non-priority watersheds of the Big Sandy River Basin, utilizing the NLCD between 2001 and 2021. The results revealed significant changes in LULC, indicating the effects of surface mining and reclamation activities on landscape composition. The findings could help watershed managers, land managers, and policymakers to manage land for the sustainable supply of different ecosystem services and the well-being of the local people in the study area.

Speakers
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Shreesha Pandeya

Kentucky State University
Shreesha Pandeya joined the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources in August 2023 as a graduate student at Kentucky State University. At KYSU, she is working as a graduate research assistant in the Department of Environmental Studies. Her thesis research is “Assessing... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

11:15am EDT

Estimated Failure Rate: An Example of Data-Driven Decisions
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Russell
This is an overview of our process to replace primary underground electric cables.  Utilizing existing data within our GIS and our engineer’s review of industry expectations, we provide managers with a system status dashboard and planners with an estimated failure rate and estimated expenses for repair or replacement.  Starts with a description of the initial program before touching on a bit of python code and exploring GIS solutions for planners and managers.  Concludes with initial results and future actions.

Speakers
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Gabriel M. Jones, GISP

GIS Programmer, Muscatine (IA) Power & Water
Gabriel left to work for Muscatine Power & Water in Iowa as a GIS Programmer position five years ago.  His focus is largely on the electric utility side, but does also support water and communications.  Prior to that, he worked five years for a company in Louisville, primarily on... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

11:15am EDT

Powering Up the West Point Survey123 Workflow with Power Automate
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Trimble
Creating a Survey123 form can easily streamline field data collection efforts. However, when preparing a high volume of data deliverables, it is often challenging to perform quality control on submitted records. When hired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform a retention wall condition assessment at the West Point Military Academy, JMT Technology Group configured a solution using ESRI’s Survey123 app, with the added value of an automated data review communication system - Power Automate was leveraged as a custom connector for Survey123 in ArcGIS Enterprise. JMT engineers were notified of new inspections, then visualized auto-generated final report deliverables stored in SharePoint, and finally sent reports back with comments to the inspectors using Survey123. This integration between Survey123 and Power Automate for report approval solved communication challenges, produced consistent deliverables, and reduced the total time of the retention wall condition assessment by 50%.

Speakers
NS

Nour Salam

JMT Technology Group
Nour Salam is a GIS Analyst with JMT Technology Group and is a certified GIS Professional based in Lexington, KY. She has a background in GIS, environmental sciences, and relational database management. She has 6 years of experience centered around querying databases, providing field... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

12:00pm EDT

Dawn of the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP): successor to the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD)
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Russell
Since 2000, the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), in its various incarnations, has provided surface water and a hydrologic network for the United States, first at a 1:100000 scale, then (since 2010) at a 1:24000 scale. In 2023, USGS decided to retire the NHD, replacing it with the 3D Hydrography Dataset (3DHP), the first systematic remapping of the Nation's surface waters since the USGS topographic map program. The new dataset will feature 3D stream network datasets and waterbodies derived from LiDAR collected by USGS as part of their 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). This presentation start with a brief history of the NHD program, Kentucky Division of Water's role as NHD data steward, and provide an overview of the upcoming 3DHP data set.

Speakers
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James Seay

Kentucky Division of Water
James Seay is a graduate of the University of Louisville. He has worked as a GIS Specialist for Kentucky Division of Water since 2003 and has been the NHD data steward for Kentucky since 2010. He recently became a licensed drone pilot and assists the Division drone team in conducting... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Russell
  Presentation Session

12:00pm EDT

Exploring Geographic Patterns of Accessibility
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Trimble
GIS is excellent tool for better understanding geographic patterns of accessibility that can provide key information for decision makers, such as city planners, business owners, civil servants, etc. This presentation examines the use of a multi-modal network origin-destination cost matrix analysis to determine the accessibility of supermarkets to Lexington, KY residents using public transportation. The effects of spatial aggregation will also be discussed.

Speakers
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Christina Hoddinott

GIS Manager, Berea College
Christina is the GIS Manager at Berea College with 7 years of experience in the GIS field. She has a degree in Ecology and Conservation Biology and a GIS diploma from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Master’s of GIS from Northwest Missouri State University. She enjoys horseback... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Trimble
  Presentation Session

12:00pm EDT

Mow-Tastic Mapper: Where Grass Meets Maps
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Whitley
ESRI, a prominent GIS software provider, is planning to phase out support for Web App Builder in the first half of 2025, signaling a transition towards the newer Experience Builder. Presentation illustrates how Experience Builder can be used to create and enhance GIS-based solutions, making it a versatile tool for various applications. Demonstration showcases general functionalities of ArcGIS Experience Builder, with a specific focus on the Louisville MSD mowing application. 

Speakers
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Geramy Kurtz

GIS Analyst II, Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD)
Geramy is a GIS Analyst II for Louisville MSD and a Kentucky Colonel. He has over 7 years of GIS experience in both local and state government. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Louisville. Passionate about learning new technologies (ex: Lidar), applying... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Whitley
  Presentation Session

12:00pm EDT

Utilizing Geolocation for Enhanced Electoral Management
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Taylor
Managing voter rolls is crucial for accurate elections. This presentation details a geolocation approach to help county clerks update precincts post-reapportionment. Using locators like KY NG911, et al, we can precisely pinpoint voter locations across various address formats. Collaboration with KY's Cabinet of Technology and testing NG911 locators and the national address database enhances accuracy. Geolocation parameters such as Subaddress, Point Address, and Street Address ensure detailed output fields, preserving original inputs during address edits. This maintains integrity in re-match processes for lower accuracy scores. Confidently located voters allow for heat map creation to optimize polling locations, weighted by past election activity. Advanced geolocation and data analysis empower county clerks to manage voter rolls effectively, improving voting experiences and ensuring fair elections.

Keywords: elections, reapportionment, geolocation, locators, ng911, precision, heat maps 

Speakers
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Meg Henderson, MS, GISP

Director of GIS, KY State Board of Elections
Meg, a GISP with a Master's in GIS from Johns Hopkins and 15+ years of experience, excels in geospatial data analytics. She interprets complex data patterns to drive successful projects and policies. Meg's collaborative approach aids the formation of strategic alliances with teams... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Taylor
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