2022.03.02
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
- Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA)
- Greg Shyba, CEO, ASCCA presented information on the conservation area, its history, purpose, and outstanding goals or needs with some geospatial components.
- Media:ASCCA_OSGeo_Presentation.ogg
- File:ASSCA OSGeo Presentation.pdf
Greg Shyba presented information on New trail mapping avoid fescue trail wihch Need consent from gov - erosion, good mapping data Drone school
10k/year before 25k now in covid
Whre is the current data WHat is the goal for visitor use of mapping? What is required for gov approval of the pathway?
"Caught on camera" feed dozen wildlife cameras All sorts of animals
bear den on property
Bob, cell? Spotty. Getting better coverage.
Geospatial:
Trail counter heat based
How to best place trails / slope, drainage, weed outbreaks, tracking of changes, 4 reservoirs on property - one to be stocked with fish, available for mobility challenged kids - trail work
$4500 for signage and maps
many first time hikers
Bob: grant works, how do you keep track of all this? Staff of 3. Quick and accurate reorts are important
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.