2022.03.02
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DRAFT Minutes : March 2nd
5.45pm: ONLINE LOBBY (https://meet.jit.si/OSGeoAlbertaChapterMonthlyMeetup)
- Phone: 647.243.6108 | MeetingID: 2203355915
6.00pm: Attendee Introductions
Chao, Ross, Stefan, Greg, Bob, Scott, Bob Bruce
Projects
ASCCA is one of two orgs - Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre is the other - bringing their geospatial challenges to the commons
- Greg Shyba, CEO, ASCCA presented information on the conservation area, its history, purpose, and outstanding goals or needs with some geospatial components. File:ASSCA OSGeo Presentation.pdf
- NOTES
- ASCCA is 4800 acres on a 99 year lease donated in two installments
- Visitors were ~10K/yr prior to COVID and have been ~25K/yr since
- The area has limited visitor capacity and strict enforcement of non-disturbance for the area
- diverse wildlife including a bear den on the property / also employ "caught on camera" feed of a dozen wildlife cameras
- Four reservoirs on the property including one which will be stocked with fish and will accomodate mobility challenged kids
- Cell coverage exists but is spotty
- Needs / Potential geospatial projects
- Trail Placement, including for mobility challenged
- Require good mapping of potential routes showing slope/drainage, and other placement factors
- Ongoing Env management
- Require mapping of plant/animal species and ongoing data collection to monitor changes
- Trail Placement, including for mobility challenged
Following
Presentations
- Dr. Ashok Krishnamurthy will present a quick update on his geospatial efforts related to his infectious disease research
- Greg Shyba, CEO of the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation area, will join us to talk about some geospatial challenges faced by their non-profit.
- ASCCA is one of two orgs - Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre is the other - bringing their geospatial challenges to the commons
- We have volunteers already engaged with both groups.
- We are hoping to enable volunteers to engage with the geospatial issues to improve their skills, knowledge, and visibility
- ASCCA is one of two orgs - Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre is the other - bringing their geospatial challenges to the commons
Some suggestions from the chapter for presentations include:
- Show us your side hustle
- Bring us your problems ( stuff you're working on and issues )
- teach something new ( OS Geo projects or other ).
Chat & any proposed Chapter business or initiatives:
This event is open to all. Feel free to bring your topics, projects, or presentations.