Welcome to the OVRDC GIS User Group Webpage

About OVRDC GIS User Group:

OVRDC GIS User Group is made up of the GIS users across the 12 counties that Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission serves. These GIS users include people from all expertise levels in the public, private, non-profit and educational sectors. This is an informal group that meets quarterly.

The mission of the group: “The OVRDC GIS User Group is an informal group that promotes geographic data sharing, supports data standardization, and provides a network for the exchange of technical information between all Geographic Information System (GIS) users. Our goals include developing a forum for open discussion of GIS issues and fostering personal communication between GIS users of all skill levels in the public, private, non-profit and educational sectors.”

Main Goals:

• Offer and promote communication and coordination with the GIS community across the OVRDC District and GIS information sharing.
• Keeping our counties informed on GIS related topics from local, regional, state and national levels.
• Promote training and educational development throughout the district.
• Promote data sharing, encourage data standards and  provide a network