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WVSPS Elkins Chapter Invites You to Their Annual Picnic
The Elkins Chapter of WVSPS is hosting their annual picnic at the Elkins City Park on Firday, August 24th and beginning at 5 PM. The picnic will be held in the pavilion beside Sycamore Street. Gathering begins at 5:00, picnic begins at 5:30 and will conclude with checking of compassesRead More
Reminder: July 1 Application Deadline for October Exam
As a reminder, if you or someone you know is planning on taking the WV Examinations for licensure, the application deadline for the October exam is July 1 for first time Exam takers or July 15 for those retaking the WV Examinations! Applicants for the WV exams must pass theRead More
Something You Might Be Interested In – June 2018
Relationships Can Drive Surveying Success 10 Major Application Areas of Drone Visualizing the Patterns of Natural Disasters in the United States Committee Unanimously Approves Water Resources Development Act DGT Associates Partners with Geolantis
Eastern Panhandle Chapter Seminar Set for July 13
We are pleased to announce that registration for the Eastern Panhandle Chapter Seminar is now open! The Eastern Panhandle Chapter of WVSPS will be hosting their annual seminar on July 13, 2018 at The Holiday Inn in Martinsburg, WV. This year’s seminar will highlight Minimum Standards, Ethics and Measuring AncientRead More
MCTC to Hold Drone Expo on Friday, June 8
The Geospatial Science and Technology (GST) Program at Mountwest Community and Technical College (MCTC) is hosting a Drone Expo on Friday, June 8, 2018. This is a free event open to everyone in the tri-state area, especially drone enthusiasts. MCTC’s Drone Expo will begin at 9:00 AM and end atRead More
WVSPS Chapter Meeting Listing
The WVSPS has eight active chapters which meet monthly all over the state of West Virginia. Below, you can find their meeting schedule and representatives. Attendance at meetings is worth a potential 3 PDHs per year and are open to everyone. Clarksburg Chapter Chapter Representative: Rick Casteel Meetings: 2nd MondayRead More
The Summer of Learning: Events Across the State
There are several events coming up in the next three months that surveyors might be interested in! Be sure to click the link for each meeting for more information. June 11, 2018 2018 WV GIS Conference Charleston Marriott Town Center July 13, 2018 2018 WVSPS Eastern Panhandle Seminar Holiday Inn MartinsburgRead More
Something You Might Be Interested In – May 2018
Using Aerial LiDAR for Infrastructure Surveys Power Utility Project Uses Real Time Surveying The Federal Land Rights Series — Exploring boundary and title issues in the federal context Where are We with Citizen Science Mapping Apps Today?
Something You May Be Interested In – April 26, 2018
Surveyors Turn to Technology to Thwart Thieves Re-share from The American Surveyor – April 2018. In the wake of a quick theft, Georgia surveyors are able to use the tracking technology included on their rented Trimble S7 robotic total station to help locate, and eventually regain, their stolen equipment. http://www.amerisurv.com/PDF/TheAmericanSurveyor_CarberWhite-ThwartingThieves_April2018.pdf
Reminder: License Expiration June 30
As a reminder, if you are a licensed surveyor in West Virginia, your license is due to expire on June 30th. You can renew your license by visiting the West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors (WVBPS) website here. If you have any questions or issues with renewing your license, pleaseRead More