New Version of ACS Mapping Extension

is now available to download ; http://gesg.gmu.edu/census

Two major changes are:
-using ACS (American Community Survey) data downloaded from the new American Factfinder (AFF2)
-Additional function comparing estimates from a set of units to estimates in other units.

Please update this extension if you have not done so.. 

New Plant Hardiness Map from USDA

The USDA just released the new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) online, which is based on interactive format using GIS.

This map shows the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location.  You can find your zone by zip code.

Visit this online map: http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

The full article is at:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2012/01/0022.xml&contentidonly=true