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Citrus County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division Celebrates GIS Day Government Recognizes How GIS Technology Makes an Impact
applications of geographic information system (GIS) technology in analysis, visualization, gaining
insights into geospatial data, and thought leadership in the field of County Government Geographic
Information Services.
Over 20 years ago, Jack Dangermond - the founder and president of Esri, the global market leader in
GIS software - envisioned people collaborating and sharing how GIS affects everyone. This led to
the establishment of GIS Day, which was first observed in 1999. The explosion of geospatial
technology since then has expanded that idea into a global event that shows how geography and the
real-world applications of GIS are making a difference in business, government and society. It's a
chance for organizations to share their accomplishments and inspire others to discover and use GIS.
“Geographic knowledge and systems to manage and analyze our geographic data are central to our
ability to maintain infrastructure, manage land and resources, provide emergency response, and make
informed decisions,” said Cynthia Skelhorn, Citrus County’s GIS Director. “Over the past year, we
have improved our current GIS services by redeveloping our GIS web site and standardizing our web
maps and GIS applications. Our aim is to contribute to the welfare of Citrus County residents,
businesses, and governmental operations by promoting GIS awareness and improving our map-enabled
services.”
This November, Citrus County will join hundreds of organizations worldwide in hosting in-person and
virtual gatherings that will celebrate the impactful work of GIS professionals and serve to ignite
the imagination of the future innovators who will further advance global progress using GIS.
"GIS Day is a wonderful opportunity for professionals from around the world to get together to
share their amazing work," said Dangermond. "These individuals are using GIS technology to take a
geographic approach in addressing unprecedented challenges, from COVID-19 to climate change.
Organizations across the globe are taking part in grassroots events that help celebrate geospatial
science and how it impacts the real world for good. Our users should be proud of their achievements
in the field, which GIS Day is meant to showcase."
For more information on how Citrus County GIS Division is innovating through the application of
GIS, visit https://gis.citrusbocc.com/new-site