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State Associations
The primary professional society for land surveyors in each state, district and territory. Most handle continuing education, legislative advocacy on licensure and practice standards, and an annual conference or convention.
New Mexico Professional Surveyors is the statewide association representing licensed land surveyors across New Mexico. It is organized around six regional chapters – Four Corners, Las Vegas, Llano Estacado, Middle Rio Grande, North Central, and Southern Rio Grande – that reflect the state’s dispersed geography. NMPS describes its purpose as keeping the surveying profession respected…
Founded in 1963, the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors is the primary professional society for licensed land surveyors across New York State, and by its own account represents roughly three-quarters of the state’s licensed surveyors. NYSAPLS focuses on setting and maintaining professional standards, representing surveyors in state government affairs, and running public…
The North Carolina Society of Surveyors is the statewide professional association for land surveyors practicing in North Carolina. Founded in 1939, it works on behalf of the surveying profession through education and advocacy. The society’s programming centers on continuing education, including a recurring spring class series that counts toward professional development hours, alongside an annual…
The North Dakota Society of Professional Land Surveyors is the state’s professional association for licensed land surveyors, with a stated goal of uniting surveyors across North Dakota and raising the standards of the profession. The society maintains a governing constitution and bylaws, a documented code of ethics, and a committee and board structure, and it…
Incorporated in 1972, the Ohio Society of Professional Surveyors is Ohio’s statewide professional association for licensed surveyors, survey technicians, interns, and other industry professionals, with self-reported membership of more than 1,000. OSPS runs a regular calendar of events, including an annual conference held in Columbus each February and a fall seminar in October. The organization…
Established in 1969, The Oklahoma Society of Land Surveyors (OSLS) is a non-profit organization of Licensed Land Surveyors, para-professionals, students and businesses promoting the profession of land surveying. Recognizing that the true merit of a profession is determined by the value of its services to the society; The Oklahoma Society of Land Surveyors does hereby…
The Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors was established in May 1969 to safeguard life, health, and property while advancing the surveying profession through outreach, advocacy, and continuing education. PSLS operates 14 regional chapters spanning the Commonwealth, from Allegheny Heartlands and Bucks to Susquehanna and Southwest, plus student chapters affiliated with Penn State Wilkes-Barre and a…
Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado is the state’s professional society for land surveyors, focused on improving surveying education and practice. It is listed as the state association by Colorado’s licensing board. PLSC is organized into roughly seven regional chapters, including the Central Colorado, Northern, and Southern chapters, and it maintains a classifieds section carrying job…
Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon is the state’s principal association for licensed land surveyors, founded in 1959 and incorporated the following year. Its purpose is to unite licensed surveyors in Oregon around shared professional standards, legislative advocacy, and continuing education, with public welfare treated as a core priority alongside member interests. The organization is structured…
Professional Land Surveyors of Wyoming is the nonprofit membership association serving licensed and aspiring land surveyors throughout Wyoming. Founded in 1980, the group describes its purpose as protecting public welfare and safety while supporting the surveying profession statewide. PLSW provides technical and legal continuing education, holds an annual convention, and publishes the monthly member newsletter…
The Professional Surveyors Association of Nebraska is the state’s primary professional organization representing land surveyors. PSAN keeps an active annual calendar, with a summer seminar each June and a winter conference each February, and it publishes The Nebraska Surveyor newsletter for members. The association is led by a volunteer president alongside an administrative secretary who…
The Rhode Island Society of Professional Land Surveyors is the state’s association for licensed surveyors, mapping professionals, and related fields. Its stated purpose is to promote surveying and land information systems while helping ensure this work protects public safety and welfare. RISPLS held its 54th Annual Meeting and Conference in October 2024, placing the organization’s…
The Society of Land Surveyors of Iowa is the primary professional association representing licensed land surveyors and surveying technicians across the state. Founded in 1957 in Ames, the organization focuses on protecting the public’s interest in land through accurate survey work grounded in historical records, legal boundary evidence, and sound field practice. SLSI offers membership…
The South Carolina Society of Professional Land Surveyors is the state’s principal association for licensed land surveyors, organized to advance public welfare alongside the professional, social, and economic interests of surveyors statewide. SCSPLS operates ten local chapters – Aiken, Coastal, Foothills, Grand Strand, Low Country, Mid-State, Midlands, Pee Dee, Tri-County, and Upper Piedmont – and…
The South Dakota Society of Professional Land Surveyors was established to facilitate and promote professional land surveying throughout South Dakota, with a mission of advancing the profession through education and information while giving the state’s surveyors a unified voice. SDSPLS is organized as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit and is affiliated with the National Society of Professional…