Macon County, NC had a hearing on Feb 14 to determine if it should keep its recent hazard maps as part of its county ordinances. The maps were complex to make and issue of accuracy and scalability have been raised. This is one technical article for the local paper; I hope residents read it before attending the meeting!
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There is some Census data already there but geo could represent far more!
West Milford, NJ is in the middle of a lawsuit filed by its former GIS manager. The fellow is alleged to have updated wetlands designations on local maps to benefit some homeowners. He was suspended in 2009 and has file suit for wrongful termination. He changed the wetlands designation from "wetland" to "suspected wetland." The local paper says he used ArcExplorer. An expert witness was hired to help support the city's case; he does not have a GISP, but is a licensed engineer. This is one of those times I'd like to see a GISP.
