GIS 101 What is a Watershed?
by Dave Holmen, Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District
Watersheds have a big impact on people's daily lives, but what are they? And how are they determined?
Department Spotlight Using GIS in the Development of Dakota County’s Transportation Plan
by Scott Peters, Dakota County Transportation Department
Dakota County's Transportation Department incorporates many different maps into their Transportation Plan to help illustrate their plans for the future.
Desktop GIS Introducing DCGIS4
by Randy Knippel
Dakota County GIS is being replaced by a new version, DCGIS4. With a new look and an improved interface, DCGIS4 offers a better experience for users.
Tech Talk Delineating Watersheds
by Brian Welch, Engineering Resources Manager, City of Northfield
The boundaries of watersheds and subwatersheds are crucial to many areas of government work, including planning, engineering, parks, etc. Determining where the boundaries are is a detailed task requiring specialized datasets.