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  - 2009 NSDI CAP Submission Period Now Closed
International
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- Common Alerting Protocol
- World Summit on Information Society
Metadata
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- Business Case for Metadata
- Documents
  - MetadataQuickGuide.pdf
  - FGDC CSDGM to ISO 19115 Crosswalk
  - top10metadataerrors.pdf
- Geospatial Metadata Standards
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- Online Geospatial Metadata Resources
- Metadata Publications
  - Geospatial Metadata Quick Guide
  - Creating and Publishing in Support of Geospatial One-Stop and the National Spatial Data Infrastructure
  - Institutionalize Metadata Before It Institutionalizes You
  - Metadata In Action: expanding the utility of geospatial metadata
  - Top Ten Metadata Errors
  - Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata Workbook
  - CSDGM Essential Metadata Elements
- Metadata Publications
- FGDC ISO Metadata Standard Activities
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- Intro to Metadata - National Climate Data Center NOAA
- fgdc-std-001-1998.dtd
- Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  - Introduction
  - Organization of the Standard
  - 0 : Metadata
  - 1 : Identification Information
  - 2 : Data Quality Information
  - 3 : Spatial Data Organization
  - 4 : Spatial Reference Information
  - 5 : Entity and Attribute Information
  - 6 : Distribution Information
  - 7 : Metadata Reference Information
  - 8 : Citation Information
  - 9 : Time Period Information
  - 10 : Contact Information
  - Appendix A : Glossary
  - Appendix B: Alphabetical List of Compound Elements and Data Elements
  - Appendix C : References
  - Appendix D : Guidelines for Creating Extended Elements in the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  - Appendix E : Guidelines for Creating a Profile for the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  - v2_0698.txt
- US National Profile of ISO 19115, Geographic Information – Metadata
  - FGDC/ISO Metadata Standard Harmonization
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- Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  - Introduction
  - Organization of the Standard
  - 0 : Metadata
  - 1 : Identification Information
  - 2 : Data Quality Information
  - 3 : Spatial Data Organization
  - 4 : Spatial Reference Information
  - 5 : Entity and Attribute Information
  - 6 : Distribution Information
  - 7 : Metadata Reference Information
  - 8 : Citation Information
  - 9 : Time Period Information
  - 10 : Contact Information
  - Appendix A : Glossary
  - Appendix B: Alphabetical List of Compound Elements and Data Elements
  - Appendix C : References
  - Appendix D : Guidelines for Creating Extended Elements in the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  - Appendix E : Guidelines for Creating a Profile for the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  - v2_0698.txt
- fgdc-std-001-1998.xsd
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- ISO Metadata Editor Review
- ISOMetaEditorReview.pdf
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  - Visioning
  - ESRI Federal Users Conference
  - State Strategic & Business Plans
- 50 States Initiative
  - 2_Strategic_Plan_Template_FINAL_v1.2.doc
  - 3_Strategic_Planning_Process_Map_FINAL_v1.2.doc
  - 4_Business_Plan_Template_FINAL_v1.2.doc
  - 5_Scorecard_Final_v1.1.doc
  - 6_Success_and_Failure_FINAL_1.2.doc
  - 7_Success_Pitfall_Table_Final_v1.1.doc
  - 8_Return_On_Investment_FINAL_v1.1.doc
  - Introduction to VMM BAH 0ct 2004.pdf
  - ValueMeasuring_Highlights_VMM BAH Oct 2004.pdf
  - ValueMeasuring_Methodology_HowToGuide_Oct_2002.pdf
  - FINAL_Workshop_PowerPoint_031906.ppt
  - Pictures Test
  - 1_Insert_Cover_Sheet_FINAL.doc
  - 2_Strategic_Plan_Template_FINAL_v1.3.doc
  - 3_Strategic_Planning_Process_Map_FINAL_v1.3.doc
  - 4_Business_Plan_Template_FINAL_v1.3.doc
  - 5_Scorecard_Final_v1.2.doc
  - 7_Success_Pitfall_Table_Final_v1.2.doc
  - NSGIC_FGDC_Strategic_Business_Plan_Workshop_Webinar_v6.0.ppt
  - Fifty States Training 30 November 2006.ppt
  - Audio for Webinar Nov. 30 2006
  - Kansas
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  - ROI_Main.pdf
  - ROI APPENDIX A.pdf
  - ROI APPENDIX B.pdf
  - ROI APPENDIX C.pdf
  - Worksheets
  - Idaho
  - ROI Presentation.ppt
  - Massachusetts
  - Rhode Island
  - ROI presentation NSGIC Mid Year.ppt
  - Appendix c revised.pdf
  - Communications Materials
  - Status Table of Strategic and Business Plans
  - RI Executive Summary Business Plan.pdf
  - RIFinalReport.doc
  - RIGISBusinessPlan.pdf
  - RICIO_Presentation_v2.pdf
  - KS_ImprovedElevationData_BusinessPlan.pdf
  - KS_StrategicPlan_Final_v4.1.pdf
  - Multiparticipant Summary Templates Version 2.zip
- Geospatial concepts seminar for executives and architects
Standards
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  - FGDC Standards Reference Model
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  - FGDC participation in non-Federal standards organizations
- Publications
  - FGDC Policy on Recognition of Non-Federally Authored Geographic Information Standards and Specifications
  - External Standards Publications
- FGDC Adopts Policy on Recognition of non-Federally Authored Standards
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  - Framework Data Content Standard Begins ANSI/INCITS/L1 Approval Process
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Training
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  - What Is Metadata Files
- Introductory Metadata, GIS, GPS, New Technologies and Cartographic Design Training Courses
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Organization of the FGDC
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Draft Geospatial Profile of the FEA released for review
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News
- FGDC Collaborating in the Development of a Geospatial Profile for Enterprise Architecture
- Draft Geospatial Modernization Blueprint Charter Available for Review
- FGDC Releases NSDI Standards in Software Acquisitions
- Article: A "Natural Resource" - Agencies Benefit from Metadata Development
- Geospatial Profile of the FEA available for public review
- Final Geospatial Modernization Blueprint Charter and Factsheet available
- Geospatial Profile for Enterprise Architecture Factsheet v0.5 now available
- Geospatial Line of Business Presidential Initiative
- Department of Homeland Security Geospatial Data Model Review
- July Interagency Hurricane Preparedness WebEx
- Summer 2006 FGDC Newsletter now available
- 2005 FGDC Annual Report now available
- Marine Managed Areas: Best Practices for Boundary Making is now available
- FY 06 Annual Report Data Call - Due Oct 31
- 2007 NSDI CAP Grants - now open
- FGDC 2006 Winter Newletter now available
- NRC study report: Successful Response Starts with a Map
- Updated Geospatial Modernization Blueprint is available
- Announcing "Spatially Speaking" - Monthly Update
- Call for nominations for the new National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC)
- 2006 FGDC Annual Report now available online
- Department of Homeland Security Geospatial Data Model (Version 1.2) Review
- FGDC 2007 Summer Newsletter now available
- Spatially Speaking - October 2007 edition now available
- DHS GDM v1.2 - New user guide, open-source tool, and data dictionary now available
- 2008 NSDI CAP is open for proposal submissions, closes December 18, 2007.
- Spatially Speaking - November 2007 edition now available
- 2008 NSDI CAP Submission Period Now Closed
- Spatially Speaking - January 2008 edition now available
- FGDC 2007 Winter Newsletter now available
- Secretary Kempthorne Names Members of National Geospatial Advisory Committee
- Department of Homeland Security Geospatial Data Model (Version 2.0) Review
- 2008 NSDI CAP proposals selected
- 2007 FGDC Annual Report now available online
- FGDC 2008 Summer Newsletter now available
- Department of Homeland Security Geospatial Data Model (Version 2.5) Review
- 2008 FGDC Annual Report now available
- FGDC 2008 Winter Newsletter now available
Initiatives
- Geospatial Enterprise Architecture Initiative
- Geospatial Modernization Blueprint
  - Documents
  - Geospatial Modernization Blueprint
United States National Grid
- How to Read USNG
- FGDC USNG Grid Reader
- Educational Resources
- Articles & Reports
- General Information & Resources
  - ESRIAdding grids and graticules.pdf
- Pilot Projects
Feedback
Events
- HIFLD WG Meeting
- NSGIC Mid-Year in Annapolis, MD
- Intro to Metadata - TX Association of Regional Councils
- Developing Geospatial Metadata Workshop
- GITA Annual Conference 2006
- Train the Metadata Trainer
- Geospatial Workshops
- NJ Geospatial Metadata Training
- Spatial Metadata and Clearinghouse Training “Train the Trainers” Workshop
- Spatial Metadata and Clearinghouse Training: “Train the Trainers” Workshop
- GeoTec 2006
- Map Asia 2006
- Wetlands 2006
- GSDI-9: Ninth International Conference On Global Spatial Data Infrastructure
- Arkansas Metadata Training
- Arkansas Metadata Training
- Central Regional Partnership Office Metadata Training
- NJ Geospatial Metadata Training
- NSGIC 2006 Annual Conference
- NBII Introduction to Metadata
- BLM Technology Public Open House
- INTRODUCTION TO METADATA WORKSHOPS
- INTRODUCTION TO METADATA WORKSHOPS
- NSGIC 2007 Midyear Conference
- NSGIC 2007 Annual Conference
- 7th Annual ESRI Federal User Conference (FedUC)
- 2007 ESRI International User Conference
- Coastal GeoTools '07
- INTRODUCTION TO METADATA WORKSHOPS
- GITA's Annual Conference 30
- 11th Annual Integrating GIS & CAMA Conference
- Geospatial Integration for Public Safety Conference
- URISA's GIS in Public Health Conference
- URISA's 45th Annual Conference
- MAPPS Federal Programs Conference
- Don't Duck Metadata-The National Geospatial Metadata Program
- Federal Government Metadata COP
- Metadata Standards and How to Comply with Them
- FGDC Metadata Working Group: February 2007 telecon
- NBII Introduction to Metadata
- NBII Introduction to Metadata
- Geospatial Metadata Implementation Strategies
- Geospatial Metadata Implementation Strategies
- ACSM 2007 Annual Conference and Technology Exhibition
- TUgis 2007 Conference
- Ninth Crime Mapping Research Conference
- IGIC 2007 Conference (Iowa Geographic Info Council)
- Introduction to Metadata
- Geospatial One Stop Steward Training
- Metadata Trainer Workshop
- 2007 Delaware GIS Conference
- U.S.-Canada Geomatics/Geospatial Partnering Event
- GITA's Annual Conference 31
- FGCS Group Meeting
- NOAA's National Geodetic Survey (NGS) - Geodesy and Geospatial Vision for the Future
- ACM GIS 2007
- MAPPS Summer Conference
- Introduction to Geospatial Metadata
- Geospatial Metadata- A Targeted Approach
- NACo 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
- EPA Metadata Editor v2.1 Training
- EPA Metadata Editor v2.1 Training
- Coastal Zone 07 Conference
- GIS In the Rockies Conference
- Tribal College Forum VI
- ICMA Annual Conference
- National Congress of American Indians 07
- Introduction to Geospatial Metadata Training
- NMDIS-NPEM Workshop (NSDI-CAP project)
- NMDIS-NPEM Workshop (NDSI-CAP project)
- Geo LoB TF Meeting
- Geo LoB JBC Meeting
- Geo LoB JBC Meeting
- Geo LoB TF Meeting
- Geo LoB JBC Meeting
- Geo LoB JBC Meeting
- Geo LoB TF Meeting
- Geo LoB JBC Meeting
- Geo LoB JBC Meeting
- Geo LoB TF Meeting
- Geo LoB JBC Meeting
- Geo LoB TF Meeting
- Getting the most out of metadata
- FGDC URISA Metadata and Framework Workshops
- PICES Metadata Federation Workshop, China Component - NSDI CAP
- 2008 Association of American Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting
- USGS Metadata Workshop
- Practical Strategies for Sharing Your Data: FGDC Metadata Standards
- Introduction to Geospatial Metadata
- Train the Trainer
- GSDI 10
- Geo-Enabled Business Practice Workgroup
- An Introduction to Geospatial Metadata Workshop
- NBII- Metadata Training
- MAPPS 2008 Winter Conference
- Intro to Metadata: NBII
- NBII- Metadata Training
- Geospatial Metadata: What, Why and How
- An Introduction to Metadata for GPS Field Data Collection
- Environmental Data Management Workshop
- FGDC Metadata Training for the Earth Science Information Partners Summer Meeting
- EPA & Partners Metadata Training
- EPA & Partners Metadata Training
- EPA & Partners Metadata Training
- EPA & Partners Metadata Training
- EPA & Partners Metadata Training
- EPA & Partners Metadata Training
- EPA & Partners Metadata Training
- EPA & Partners Metadata Training- Intermediate
- FGDC Metadata Training for GMU Summer Training Program
- FGDC Coordination Group Meeting Dec 2, 2008
- FGDC Coordination Group meeting
- FGDC Coordination Group meeting
- National Geospatial Advisory Committee Meeting
- Geospatial Information and Technology Association (GITA) 2009 Conference
- 2-day Basic Metadata Workshop for Tribal GIS Professionals
- FGDC Geodetic Control Subcommittee Meeting
- Coordination Group Meeting
- Coordination Group
- Coordination Group meeting
- Coordination Group meeting
- Coordination Group meeting
- Coordination Group meeting
- Coordination Group meeting
- Coordination Group meeting
- Coordination Group meeting
- Coordination Group meeting
- Coordination Group meeting
- Coordination Group meeting
- ESRI Federal Users' Conference
- Fifty States Workshop
- Geo Coastal Tools
- National Geospatial Advisory Committee Meeting
- American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting
- American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Annual Conference
- American Geophysical Union and GEO Science and Technology Committee Sessions
- GIGAS Advisory Board Meeting
- Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Architecture and Data Committee
- North Carolina GIS (NCGIS) Conference
- Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Technical and Planning Committee Meetings
- International Symposium on Remote Sensing of the Environment
- GEO Architecture and Data Committee
- OGC Technical and Planning Committee Meetings
- GSDI 11
- Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Architecture and Data Committee Meeting
- National Geospatial Advisory Committee
- The 2009 GIS In The Rockies Conference
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News: 2009 NSDI CAP Submission Period Now Closed January 06, 2009; USGS publishes Digital Cartographic Standard for Geologic Map Symbolization December 22, 2008; FGDC 2008 Winter Newsletter now available December 17, 2008; 2008 FGDC Annual Report now available December 04, 2008; 2009 NSDI CAP is open for proposal submissions, closes January 6, 2009. October 14, 2008; More news…

Upcoming Events: GIGAS Advisory Board Meeting Brussels, Belgium,
January 28, 2009; Coordination Group NCPC,
February 03, 2009; National Geospatial Advisory Committee Hotel Monaco, Alexandria, VA,
February 04, 2009; Upcoming events…