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COASTAL GEOTOOLS 2011

History

The Coastal GeoTools conference is held every two years and focuses on geospatial data, tools, technology, and information for coastal resource management professionals. First held in 1999, GeoTools 2011 is the seventh in the conference series. Proceedings from past conferences can be found on the Program page.

Who Should Attend

The Coastal GeoTools 2009 conference attracted about 300 attendees from 35 states and 5 foreign countries. Coastal professionals from many different sectors find the networking opportunities of the conference unique and important for furthering the goals of their organizations. Anyone interested in the development and application of geospatial technology for management of coastal resources will benefit from this conference.

Coastal GeoTools is the conference series that focuses on the technical information needs of the nation’s coastal programs. The 2011 conference will focus on building the Digital Coast, a Web platform that provides access to geospatial data, tools, and technical training.