Did You Know?
Welcome to the WV Office of GIS Coordination Website
The office is a program within the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey and is headed by Tony Simental, MS, the State GIS Coordinator.
Our Mission
The mission of the WV Office of GIS Coordination is to work with state agencies, West Virginia’s GIS community, and regional and federal partners to provide and promote cooperative leadership, support, and innovative solutions for utilizing geospatial technology in serving the public good.
What is GIS?
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a technology that incorporates the collection, analysis, and display of data that has a geographic location associated with it. GIS allows you to explore spatial trends in information and visually communicate information that can support and improve business decisions. GIS technology is used in many different fields such as public health, natural resource management, economic development, homeland security, and many others. Learn more...
News and Announcements
- May 1, 2016: Effective May 1st, 2016, the Office of GIS Coordination moves to the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey in Morgantown, WV.
- March 16, 2015: The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a study with recommendations on collecting, maintaining, and using geospatial information.
- March 3, 2015: "As personal and commercial drones become more prevalent, ... Explore with this interactive map," from Smithsonian Magazine.
Upcoming Events
- May 3-6, 2016: West Virginia GIS Conference, Morgantown, WV