Programs » GIS
The primary goal of the GIS Mapping services is to utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies to increase productivity, reduce operating costs, improve services, and empower the public with better access to tools and information. GIS adds a visual element to much of the information the Regional Council manages on a daily basis. This capability can prove effective for illustrating information graphically, revealing patterns or trends, or as a tool to assist with land management.
Maps are a fundamental tool in community development planning. Increasingly, today's decision-makers are required to know more about a variety of topics in their respective communities. A working GIS can provide important data in an easy-to-understand, graphic format about many different aspects of a community. The Regional Council is committed to providing its member communities with this powerful decision-making tool by providing high-quality maps and available data layers. A map serves as a planning tool that puts consistent information in all decision-makers' hands. A GIS, however, not only allows everyone involved in the decision- making process to visualize important information, but also facilitates decisions by providing an immediate link between that visual information and the community data that is so vital in the planning process.
For additional information about services the Regional Council can provide communities using GIS, GPS, or other cartographic products, contact Nathan Paul, GIS Technician to discuss its applicability for your community. All cost estimates for GIS are a free service provided to member communities.
Missouri Spatial Data Information Service
Missouri Geographic Information Systems Advisory Committee
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