WSLS is accepting nominations for three awards: the Young Surveyor, Professional Land Surveyor, and Lifetime Achievement awards. These award are designed to honor the contributions and dedication of our members who work to promote and advance our society.

Nominations are open now and will remain available until November 1, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to recognize your peers who have made impacts in our field. The awards will be presented during our Annual Institute, celebrating those who have been selected according to the established guidelines. We encourage all members to participate in this process and look forward to celebrating the remarkable achievements at the Annual Institute!

Forms available here.

The First Year Summer Scholarship is now open for application. Please visit https://wsls.org/WSLS-Foundation-first-year-student-scholarship for more details. 

Application closes May 15th.

Get ready for sunshine, learning, and lakeside fun! Registration is officially open for our Summer Meeting, hosted by the Northern Lakes Chapter, at the Holiday Acres Resort in beautiful Rhinelander, WI from August 14th to 16th.

Earn up to 8 Professional Development Hours while enjoying a relaxing getaway with your family. Holiday Acres Resort offers stunning scenery and plenty of activities. Bring your boat and experience the best of Wisconsin's Northwoods!

Register today!

Congratulations to WSLS Member, Troy Hewitt, PLS at Robert E. Lee & Associates, Inc. for winning the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) 2024 Map/Plat Design Competition in the Subdivision Plats category! Troy's map was submitted after he won at the WSLS Annual Institute.

Don’t forget to submit your map to the WSLS Map/Plat Contest by December 7. Who knows—you might win the national contest, but you'll never know if you don’t enter!

Room block released for the 76th Institute occurring January 22-24, 2025 at the Kalahari in the Wisconsin Dells!

Room block: Please use this link. The hotel cut-off is Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Registration will be available soon. For more information, please view the Annual Institute page.

The Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors is committed to honoring the achievements and dedication of our members. To celebrate those who go above and beyond for the advancement of our society, we have created three prestigious awards to be presented at the Annual Institute.

Nominations are now open until November 1. We invite you to nominate your peers who have made significant contributions to WSLS and the land surveying profession.

To submit a nomination, please go here.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our freshly redesigned website! Our new website provides a modern, user-friendly design that makes it easier than ever to stay informed and connected.

What's New?

• Enhanced Navigation: Find what you’re looking for quickly with our improved menu structure and search functionality.

• Mobile-Friendly Design: Enjoy a seamless browsing experience on any device, whether you’re at home or on the go.

• Updated Content: Access the latest information on events, ways to become involved, and grow in the surveying field.

We invite you to explore the new site and discover all the enhancements designed to serve you better. Your feedback is invaluable, so please let us know what you think!

Join us for the WSLS 2024 Summer Meeting!

The Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors’ Southwest Chapter invites you to the Summer Meeting from July 25-27, 2024, at the beautiful Spring Valley Inn in Spring Green, WI!

Highlights:

• Enjoy the charming town of Spring Green
• Educational sessions with speakers
• A visit to the Spring Green Monument
• Exciting activities like a golf outing and trap shooting contest
• Membership meeting to be held on July 27 at 1 pm

Location: Spring Valley Inn, 6279 CR-C, Spring Green, WI 53588

Dates: July 25-27, 2024

Cost: $125/person (includes seminar, CEUs, meals, and 2 drink tickets)

More Information & Registration: WSLS Summer Meeting 2024

Two fantastic events are lined up for April 19, hosted by two WSLS Chapters! Join us for a day filled with networking and learning opportunities

WSLS Northeast Chapter’s Spring Seminar
Sessions: Tribal Lands-Sovereign Nations Have Rights Too & 
Transportation Project Plats 101
Register here: Northeast Chapter of WSLS Spring Seminar

WSLS Northwest Chapter’s Spring Seminar
Sessions: PLSS Lost Corner Methods & Ethics
Register here: Northwest Chapter Spring Seminar

On February 23, 2024 Governor Evers proclaimed March 17th - March 23rd as National Surveyors Week and March 21st as Global Surveyors Day. For more information regarding this week, please visit the NSPS website: https://www.nsps.us.com/page/NSW. 

Thank you to John Hohol for contacting the Governor's office.

You may view the Proclamation here.