2022.03.02

DRAFT Minutes : March 2nd
5.45pm: ONLINE LOBBY (https://meet.jit.si/OSGeoAlbertaChapterMonthlyMeetup) 6.00pm: Attendee Introductions
 * Phone: 647.243.6108 | MeetingID: 2203355915

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. 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

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

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.