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USGS Selects Dewberry For LiDAR Work

Dewberry Will Acquire and Process LiDAR Data for Idaho

February 5, 2020

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Dewberry will produce LiDAR-derived elevation products for approximately 42,000 square miles in Southern Idaho.

New USGS LiDAR Base Specification Released

LiDAR Base Specification Released by USGS

November 5, 2019

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USGS has released a new version of the USGS LiDAR Base Specification (LBS).

YouTube Lessons Demonstrate How to Use The National Map

Online Release of 3DEP Elevation Data Highlighted

August 13, 2019

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National Map designed improve and deliver topographic information for the public.

House Approves Additional $10 Million for Geospatial Mapping

$10 Million for Geospatial Mapping to Address Water Quality, Hazard Resilience

June 19, 2019

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The House Appropriations Committee outlined support for USGS and 3DEP, designating $5 million for the Great Lakes.

USGS, Scientists Test Drone-Based Stream Gauging

Woolpert Helps Evaluate Stream Gauguing Done at 2019 Aquatic Airshow

May 29, 2019

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Drone measures steam stage, velocity, and more.

Expert Wins Personal Achievement Award in LiDAR at 2018 ILMF

Winner Selected out of 80 Nominees

April 11, 2018

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Geospatial expert presented with prestigious award at the 2018 ILMF.

Small Business Awarded Big USGS 3DEP Geospatial Contract

Five-year contract with Aerial Services has a ceiling of $750 million

March 18, 2017

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LiDAR, photogrammetric mapping and data acquisition included under contract scope.

Mapping Methods Prove Helpful in Protecting Coral Reefs

Valerie King

February 10, 2017

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According to USGS, coral reefs serve as useful indicators of the health of marine environments, but they are declining in many parts of the world. Geospatial data acquisition methods are providing a basic data layer from which to better understand how coral reefs are structured and function.