Who We Are
The Geospatial Enterprise Operations (GEO) has been the State of Oregon’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) coordination resource for over 30 years.
Established in 1989 by Executive Order EO-89-15 (State Service Center for Geographic Information Systems), GEO continues to encourage and facilitate the use of geospatial information and technology by all State agencies. Our staff have knowledge of and experience with GIS software, web-based services and applications, data management and resources, imagery and lidar products and collection, and other GIS activities around the state.
Led by the state’s Geographic Information Officer,
Melissa Foltz, GEO provides a variety of services to strengthen GIS in the state, coordinate with all levels of government, and support the
Oregon Geographic Information Council (OGIC). GEO is located within the
Data Governance and Transparency program of EIS and works to ensure geospatial datasets are available in the State's Open Data Portal and that geospatial data and activities are in alignment with the Oregon Data Strategy.
Services
We provide agencies with strategic guidance to scope automation and publication projects, recommending where, how, and in what format to publish data—without executing or producing materials.
Statewide data aggregation, collection, and sharing are priorities for OGIC. GEO provides the project management and resources for these geospatial initiatives.
GEO administers the Esri Enterprise Agreement for the State providing software, ArcGIS Online, training, and more for state agencies.
GEO provides technology solutions and architecture guidance, data development and governance, and coordination activities.