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Bluegrass Area Development District
Kentucky's counties are grouped into 15 regions known as Area Development Districts, or ADD's. Although they are public bodies under Kentucky law, the ADD's are not State agencies nor are they another level of government. Instead, the ADD's should be thought of as partnerships of local units of government. Locally-elected officials and citizen members comprise the ADD boards of directors. The ADD staffs are made up of professionals with a wide range of backgrounds in such areas as economic development, human services, management, and planning. By sharing the expertise found on the ADD staffs, local governments are collectively able to afford the professional staff that many counties and cities could not afford by themselves.

ESRI
ESRI is the world leader in GIS (geographic information system) modeling and mapping software and technology.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Advising on building codes and flood plain management...teaching people how to get through a disaster...helping equip local and state emergency preparedness...coordinating the federal response to a disaster...making disaster assistance available to states, communities, businesses and individuals...training emergency managers...supporting the nation's fire service...administering the national flood and crime insurance programs...the range of FEMA's activities is broad indeed and spans the life cycle of disasters.

Geospatial One-Stop
geodata.gov is a web-based portal for one-stop access to maps, data and other geospatial services that will simplify the ability of all levels of government.

Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals (KAMP)
Founded in 2003, KAMP promotes networking with professionals involved in mapping and geospatial technologies and the opportunity for them to exchange ideas and experiences; address common problems and concerns; obtain advice; participate in specialized training and education; and gain recognition as qualified and competent mapping professionals.

Kentucky Commonwealth Map
Kentucky's Contribution to the USGS National Map (an interactive map viewing website)

Kentucky Division of Geographic Information
As part of the Commonwealth Office of Technology, the Division of Geographic Information (DGI) is responsible for encouraging, coordinating, and implementing GIS programs within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. DGI works with both state and local government, and serves as a liaison to federal mapping agencies. Activities include strategic planning, project management, technical and administrative support, dissemination of spatial data, education and training, research, and policy development. DGI also works closely with the Kentucky Geospatial Board.

Kentucky Geographic Information Advisory Council (KY GIAC)
KY GIAC's mission is to promote and support the effective and efficient sharing and use of Geographic Information and related resources throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Kentucky Geography Network
This site is the Geospatial Data Clearinghouse for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. A variety of datasets can be located and accessed, static map products can be downloaded, and many Internet Mapping solutions are accessible via the site. Use the powerful geographic explorer to locate maps and geographic data content for a particular part of the state or search based on keyword or theme type.

Kentucky Geological Survey
The mission of the Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) is to provide for citizens, researchers, industry, and government, scientifically based information on Kentucky's geology and mineral and water resources. KGS conducts research, collects data, and serves as the State's official archive for data on petroleum, coal, minerals, ground water, and topographic and geologic maps. A diverse research program is supported principally by grants from federal and state agencies and industry. Research investigations include the study of water resources, geologic mapping, oil and natural gas resources, coal and minerals, and geologic hazards.

KYMARTIAN
Kentucky's file-based Geospatial Data Download Site

National Atlas
Nationalatlas.gov™ contains a remarkable range of products and services to meet the diverse needs of people who are looking for maps and geographic information about America.

National Geodetic Survey Control Map
The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) defines and manages a national coordinate system. This network, the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS), provides the foundation for transportation and communication; mapping and charting; and a multitude of scientific and engineering applications.

The USGS National Map
The National Map is a consistent framework for geographic knowledge needed by the Nation. It provides public access to high-quality, geospatial data and information from multiple partners to help support decisionmaking by resource managers and the public. The National Map is the product of a consortium of Federal, State, and local partners who provide geospatial data to enhance America's ability to access, integrate, and apply geospatial data at global, national, and local scales.