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NSPS members recently attended the Camp Lejeune Career Summit, connecting with veterans and transitioning service member...
06/18/2026

NSPS members recently attended the Camp Lejeune Career Summit, connecting with veterans and transitioning service members exploring civilian careers.

Through our partnership with Hiring Our Heroes, NSPS works to bring talented veterans into the surveying and geospatial profession, a field that rewards the precision, discipline, and problem-solving that military service builds.

If you or someone you know is transitioning out of service, find out more about the Hiring Our Heroes fellowship program: https://tinyurl.com/pav3e46x

We are now on countdown to the America 250 celebrations! There's still time to get your hands on the NSPS America250 pro...
06/17/2026

We are now on countdown to the America 250 celebrations! There's still time to get your hands on the NSPS America250 promo collection, available via our eStore.

Whether you're headed to a community outreach event or just another day in the field or office, wearing your profession is one of the simplest ways to start a conversation about what surveyors do and why it matters.

Order yours today: https://tinyurl.com/ybfbjt85

. Six years ago, Mario Quiros was rambling through Humboldt County, California, when he came across a vintage Triangula...
06/15/2026

. Six years ago, Mario Quiros was rambling through Humboldt County, California, when he came across a vintage Triangulation Station, a century-old monument named KNOLL, one of countless stations bearing that name scattered across the country.

He looked it up. The last recorded report on the station dates to 1956, with notes suggesting it would soon be lost to a Highway 101 rerouting. So Mario did what a good surveyor does: he photographed it, documented it, and submitted his findings to the USGS.

Then he heard nothing.

Until recently, when he checked the website and found his photos and notes had been added to the official record. A monument that the records had quietly written off is now confirmed to still exist, and it's there because one surveyor took the time to look, document, and report.

That's the profession at its best.

Thank you to Mario Quiros of MarioQuiros Surveying, Malibu, for sharing this one with us.

Have a monument worth featuring? Let us know.

Thank you to CEC, Dioptra and Juliano Associates for sponsoring this post.

. No harness. No hard hat. Just a theodolite, a wooden tripod, and a very long way down.This photograph shows a surveyo...
06/12/2026

. No harness. No hard hat. Just a theodolite, a wooden tripod, and a very long way down.

This photograph shows a surveyor perched on a building ledge, instrument trained on the horizon, with a whole neighborhood spread out far below. Long before modern safety requirements, getting the sightline meant getting up high, however you could.

The tools have changed. The commitment to accuracy hasn't.

Share your vintage field photos or stories using , or email [email protected] for a chance to be featured.

A special thank you to our Diamond Sponsors Trimble Inc. Esri Control Point and Assurance Risk Managers, Inc. for supporting NSPS and the surveying community.

https://nsps.us.com

Have you heard of Alpha-Gal Syndrome? If you work outdoors, you need to.Bart Crattie spent forty years living with unexp...
06/11/2026

Have you heard of Alpha-Gal Syndrome? If you work outdoors, you need to.

Bart Crattie spent forty years living with unexplained hives before a blood test finally gave him a diagnosis: Alpha-Gal Syndrome, triggered by a lone star tick bite.

From that point on, eating red meat, dairy, or even certain medications can cause a reaction, and in 60 to 75 percent of AGS cases, that reaction is anaphylactic.

Land surveyors are one of the most at-risk professions. Most of us have tick stories, but very few have heard of AGS until it happens to them or someone on their crew.

NSPS is working to change that, including supporting HR 1178, the Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act, which would require alpha-gal to be listed as a major food allergen.

Read Bart's story and share it with your crew.

The more people know, the faster the next surveyor gets answers.

https://nsps.us.com/page/alpha-gal-syndrome

Thank you to CEC, Dioptra and Juliano Associates for sponsoring this post.

NSPS Webinar: NSPS PAC & Importance to the 2026 Federal Election Seasonđź“… June 15 | 2:00 PM EasternFederal elections shap...
06/10/2026

NSPS Webinar: NSPS PAC & Importance to the 2026 Federal Election Season

đź“… June 15 | 2:00 PM Eastern

Federal elections shape the future of the surveying profession. The NSPS PAC is how we make sure lawmakers know it.

Join NSPS PAC Chairman Jon Warren and Federal Lobbyist John "JB" Byrd for a webinar on how the NSPS Political Action Committee opens doors for advocacy, with real success stories and best practices you can put to use.

In the 250th year of our nation, now is the time to understand how surveyors can elevate the profession before Congress.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5ffk877m

South Carolina Celebrates America250 at their Spring Meeting.This is a great example of what state-level engagement look...
06/08/2026

South Carolina Celebrates America250 at their Spring Meeting.

This is a great example of what state-level engagement looks like in America’s 250th anniversary year. The South Carolina Society of Professional Land Surveyors brought its members together for its Spring Meeting, marking the occasion with a celebration honoring both the profession and the nation’s milestone.

If your state society has events, celebrations, or America 250 activities you would like featured in an upcoming edition, please send photos and a brief summary to Trish Milburn:

[email protected]
https://nsps.us.com

Don't miss your chance to grab NSPS 250 SWAG from the eStore.It's a simple way to show pride in a profession that has b...
06/06/2026

Don't miss your chance to grab NSPS 250 SWAG from the eStore.

It's a simple way to show pride in a profession that has been measuring and mapping this country for 250 years, and to spark a conversation with someone who might not yet know what a surveyor does.

Shop now: https://tinyurl.com/3eu6a7j7

A special thank you to our Silver Sponsors, CHC Navigation and Diamondback Land Surveying for supporting today's post and the surveying community.

Surveying is more than a job; it’s a lifelong profession built on precision, integrity, and continuous growth. An NSPS m...
06/05/2026

Surveying is more than a job; it’s a lifelong profession built on precision, integrity, and continuous growth. An NSPS membership equips you with the tools, connections and advocacy needed to advance at every stage of your career.

Exclusive member benefits include:

▪️ Savings on travel, apparel and insurance
▪️ Industry-leading certifications
▪️ Newsletter and podcast access
▪️ Nationwide networking
▪️ National advocacy
▪️ Technical resources

With thousands of members across all 50 states and territories, NSPS provides a powerful collective voice for the profession.

Through affiliation agreements with state surveying societies, members benefit from both national leadership and local community support.

Whether you’re launching your career, growing a surveying business, or leading industry innovation, NSPS membership is an investment in your long-term success.

Join over 17,000 surveyors today: https://tinyurl.com/msr9nz57

The deadline to apply for the NSPS Young Surveyors Network (YSN) National Mentorship Program has been extended to June 1...
06/03/2026

The deadline to apply for the NSPS Young Surveyors Network (YSN) National Mentorship Program has been extended to June 12th.

This program connects students and early-career professionals with experienced surveyors and geospatial professionals across the country, in structured, 1-on-1 pairings designed around shared goals and interests.

Topics include ethics and professionalism, licensure and certification, leadership, industry and emerging technology, business ownership, and more.

The 2026 program is capped at 250 participants, up from 100+ last year. Early applications are encouraged.

Program timeline:

▪️May: Applications open
▪️June: Participants finalized
▪️July: Pairings and onboarding
▪️August–November: Mentorship sessions

Whether you're a student looking for direction, an early-career professional ready to grow, or a seasoned surveyor interested in giving back, this program was built for you.

• Mentor Application -
https://mentornity.com/nsps-young-surveyors-network/mentors/application
• Mentee Application -
https://mentornity.com/nsps-young-surveyors-network/mentees/application
• Program Overview | Onboarding Packet -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KKRdJOnzzC7rU2yaJ9U4VcUS-GO_Pqlo/view

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