[OSGeo-Announce] OSGeo signs MoU with U.S. Department of Interior

[Jorge Sanz]

*OSGeo signs memorandum of understanding with U.S. Department of Interior*

Osaka, Japan, 29 September 2017: The Open Source Geospatial Foundation has
signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Department of
Interior (DOI). The agreement enables both organizations to coordinate on
the effective use of open source geospatial software and to facilitate
collaboration with the open source geospatial community.

Prof Venkatesh Raghavan, President of OSGeo, said “OSGeo has traditional
roots in projects such as GRASS and MapServer that
were initiated with the support of U.S. Government Departments and
Agencies. The MoU with U.S. Department of the Interior opens up exciting
possibilities for collaboration in furthering the development and
adoptionof Open Source Geospatial Software, Open Data and Open Standards to
enhance access to public data.”

*About United States Department of Interior*

The U.S. Department of the Interior is responsible for the United States
natural and cultural resources, employing expert scientists and resource
management professionals. The U.S. Department of the Interior protects the
nation's natural resources and heritage, honors national cultures and
tribal communities, and supplies energy.

*About the OSGeo Foundation*

The Open Source Geospatial Foundation is not-for-profit organization to
foster global adoption of open source geospatial technology. OSGeo serves
as an outreach and advocacy organization providing financial,
organizational and legal support for the open source geospatial community.

OSGeo supports open source geospatial using grass roots local chapters, and
partnerships with like minded organizations. Visit www.osgeo.org for more
information.
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