Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative (ESRGC)

04/17/2026

We’re excited to celebrate our latest Intern Spotlight featuring Jonathan Wessel!

Jonathan, a Salisbury University Geography (GIS) major graduating in May 2026 with a Music Tech minor, has contributed to aerial imagery mosaicking for the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and Experience Builder apps supporting City of Salisbury operations and regional homeless resources.

He calls ESRGC “an excellent place to begin my GIS journey,” and his experience highlights how our internships build skills, provide real-world experience, and create impact through GIS.

Read more about Jonathan here, https://esrgc.org/news/wessel

04/02/2026

We are pleased to share the completion of the Historic Coastal Mosaic Project for Ocean City and Assateague Island in partnership with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program

Using historical aerial photographs captured by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1933 – 1964, Salisbury University student interns and our team of mapping professionals transformed more than 1,000 images into 27 georeferenced mosaics, a hosted data resource, and a new public viewer: Shaped by Storms: Historic Coastal Imagery.

This public resource supports coastal education, historical research, and resilience planning by helping users explore barrier island change after major storms and across decades of shoreline movement. We encourage everyone to view these historical mosaic maps and see how Ocean City and Assateague Island have been shaped over time.

Explore the viewer: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/893d8b0633aa4b0296d2031d091e1ff2/page/Explore-Historic-Mosaics?draft=true

Access the hosted mosaics: https://esrgc.salisbury.edu/arcgis/rest/services/Historic

12/12/2025

"EDDs in Action: Mid-Shore Regional Council" is a video produced by National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), with funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration This video highlights the important role the Mid-Shore Regional Council (MSRC) plays in supporting business and economic development in the Mid-Shore. It features local success stories that illustrate how MSRC’s support translates into broader regional economic impact, including initiatives such as the Delmarva Index.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/05/2025

Our Fall 2025 ESRGC Newsletter is out now!

Read our latest newsletter here: https://communications.salisbury.edu/d/pe8oK3FxxU8lkrT4mftWK-ibKPJA384glgwV-509WPkyykApc6wDj0YErF2uD2qoDJC4MfvXgi1AVUX6SOnqJA

11/13/2025

We are happy to share our Fall 2025 Intern Spotlight with you!

Read more about Jack Carpenter here,
https://www.blog.esrgc.org/post/esrgc-fall-spotlight-2025

10/02/2025

We are excited to be a part of this years Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) Main Street Maryland Conference.

07/21/2025

The City of Cambridge, Maryland is hiring a GIS Specialist

Find details and apply here: https://choosecambridge.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=103&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Geographic-Information-Systems-GIS-Speci-68

03/31/2025

The Maryland Park Service is hiring two GIS Specialists.

For more details and to apply use this link,

We are hiring for ADMINISTRATOR I.

02/17/2025

Town of Ocean City - Government is hiring a GIS Coordinator.

For more details and to apply, use this link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oceancitymd/jobs/4830770/gis-coordinator-full-time?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

02/06/2025

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Practice Manager, Lauren McDermott for successfully graduating from the Leadership Maryland Class of 2024!

Wednesday February 05, 2025 - Four from SU Among Leadership Maryland Class of 2024 Graduates

01/10/2025

Howard County is hiring a Planning Specialist II

Find more details and to apply for this position, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/howardcounty/jobs/4771570/planning-specialist-ii-research-division

12/20/2024

At this year’s holiday luncheon, we proudly celebrated and spotlighted a few of the incredible partnerships that have been instrumental to our success and growth over the past 20 years.

* Rick Pollitt and the City of Fruitland
Recognized as our very first project partner, Rick Pollitt and the City of Fruitland played a pivotal role in laying the groundwork for what has become one of the hallmark services of our organization. Their early collaboration set the stage for two decades of impactful service to our community.

* Frank McKenzie and the Wicomico County Planning, Zoning, and Community Development
For 20 years, Frank McKenzie has been a steadfast supporter of student development through internship opportunities. His unwavering commitment to nurturing future professionals has had a profound impact on both students and our organization.

* Greg Padgham and the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland
Greg Padgham was honored for fostering meaningful partnerships that align with and support the goals and mission of the ESRGC. His dedication has been instrumental in advancing regional collaboration.

* Scott Warner and the Midshore Regional Council
Although unable to attend, Scott Warner was recognized for 20 years of dedication to fostering partnerships, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to regional service, and supporting the mission of the ESRGC. His leadership has left a lasting impact on our shared work.

* Susan O’Neill and the Upper Shore Regional Council
Susan O’Neill was also unable to attend but received recognition for her vital leadership and dedication to regional service. Her contributions have been integral to the success and impact of our organization over the years.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of these exceptional leaders and organizations for their enduring partnership and commitment. Their contributions have been vital to our mission and the communities we serve.