I though you all might enjoy this report commissioned by Google. A colleague shared it with me since it highlights the importance of the work we do as a geospatial community. https://www.blog.google/products/maps/economic-impact-geospatial-services/ -- Jamie Carter, GISP Sr. Remote Sensing Analyst, The Baldwin Group Office for Coastal Management National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 30 Willow St. Yarmouth, ME 04096 Mobile: 808-227-2908 [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list (NEARC-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all NEARC Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove yourself by going to http://s.uconn.edu/nearcsubscribe.