Calumet County plans April 2026 flights after receiving $68,729.94 USGS LiDAR grant
The Land Information Office reported a federal USGS LiDAR grant of $68,729.94 for a 2026 orthophotography and LiDAR project; the county share is $44,220. Flights are planned in April 2026 with delivery and integration of data in the fall.
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Andy Hess told the council the Land Information Office has a federal USGS grant for the 2026 LiDAR project totaling $68,729.94, and the county will pay $44,220 toward the project. Hess said orthophotography will be collected at 6‑inch resolution (same price as 2024) and that flights are scheduled for April, with data delivery and integration into county workflows expected in the fall.
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