NH Arc Users Group

The NH Arc Users Group was formed to provide an informal venue for users of ESRI products to meet and exchange ideas and technical expertise. The members are primarily professional GIS users within the state. The users group has neither a formal budget nor a formal mandate from any other organization. It is supported by the labor and services donated by its members and the organizations that employ them.

Meetings are free and open to users of all levels and experience. They occur three to four times a year at various locations throughout the state. The meetings consist of round table discussions, presentations, help sessions, and demonstrations by professional users of ESRI products. Topics include: research, education, natural resources, transportation, health, environment, police, security, and government and municipal applications.

For more information, go to: NH GRANIT or UNH Cooperative Extension.

NH GIS Advisory Committee

The NH GIS Advisory Committee was established in 1987 as a subcommittee of the governor's Council on Resources and Economic Development (CORD). The committee was formed to coordinate mapping and GIS-related activities of the members, and to recommend policies, standards, and related measures to CORD for endorsement and implementation. The Committee meets regularly and has drawn into its membership representatives of all state agencies actively involved in mapping, as well as representatives of several federal agencies, regional planning agencies, and the University of New Hampshire.

For more information on past and future meetings, go to: NH GISAC.

New Hampshire Geospatial Extension Program

New Hampshire's Geospatial Extension Program, a member of the National Geospatial Technology Extension Network, seeks to promote the integration of geospatial tools and techniques through a coordinated approach at the local, regional, and state levels. The program aims to extend opportunities and empower organizations and individuals throughout New Hampshire through training, assessing application needs, and providing increased access to data resources.

Offerings include:

• Hands-on training in GPS and GIS
• Free educational materials
• Web-based resources
• NH Arc Users Group coordination

NH Geospatial Extension Program is housed in NH Cooperative Extension in the Water Resources Group and works in close coordination with NH GRANIT, the state GIS database.

National States Geographic Information Council - NH Page

The National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) is an organization committed to efficient and effective government through the prudent adoption of geospatial information technologies (GIT). Members of NSGIC include senior state geographic information system (GIS) managers and coordinators. Other members include representatives from federal agencies, local government, the private sector, academia, and other professional organizations. A rich and diverse group, the NSGIC membership includes nationally and internationally recognized experts in geospatial information technologies, data creation, and management, as well as information technology policy.