VCGI - Your source for Vermont GIS data, information, and events

About VCGI

VCGI is a public non-profit supported in part by the State of Vermont (through the property transfer tax) and in part through grants and fees paid for the products and services it provides to clients (e.g. the VT Agency of Transportation and the VT Enhanced 9-1-1 Board).

The storage and provision of free digital geographic data created by members of the VT GIS community are two of the most important tasks that VCGI performs. Anyone can visit the VCGI web site to download this GIS data. If you are not familiar with the term "GIS", click here.

VCGI also does the following:

Develops data standards, guidelines, and procedures
Develops and assists in the development of essential statewide databases
Develops and hosts interactive map applications to increase the public's access to information
Performs outreach and training to current and potential GIS users
Supports the VT Spatial Data Partnership (an informal membership organization)

Our History: In 1994 Act 204 (10 VSA Chapter 8) established the Vermont Center for Geographic Information, Inc (VCGI). VCGI is a non-profit public corporation charged with the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for the Vermont Geographic Information System (VGIS). Further, VCGI is charged with ensuring that all data gathered by state agencies that is relevant to the VGIS shall be in a form that is compatible with, useful to, and shared with that geographic information system. If you would like to see more detail regarding the historical and legal basis of VCGI, click here.

VCGI - 58 South Main Street (Suite 2), Waterbury, VT 05676 (802-882-3000) (Fax 802-882-3001)