West Coast - Get Kids Into Survey

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness are the foundation of the freedoms we cherish every day.

As we enjoy time with loved ones this holiday, let us also take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day — a day of remembrance for the heroes who gave their lives for our country.

We remember. We honor. We thank you. 🕊️

West Coast GKIS is excited to announce Grizz, a dynamic new character inspired by California’s iconic Grizzly Bear which will be representing California Land Surveyors Association in the upcoming Desert Southwest poster . Grizz will be help bring the spirit of the profession to life in a fun and engaging way.

Grizz represents the enduring values of the land surveying community and aims to connect with audiences of all ages through education, outreach, and storytelling.

To learn more about the inspiration behind Grizz visit the GKIS Blog Section.

Become a Brand Ambassador Today!

Join our growing network of brand ambassadors and gain access to a wide range of exclusive resources through our website and dedicated Brand Ambassador Hub. Whether you’re planning an outreach event or simply looking for the right materials to elevate your efforts, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Be sure to visit the GKIS Resource Hub to explore the wide range of materials we’ve made available for our community. The hub is fully stocked and thoughtfully organized, making it easy to find what you need. Many of the resources are free to download—take a moment to see how they can support your goals.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at West Coast GKIS!

Today, we celebrate the incredible strength, love, and dedication of mothers everywhere. Thank you for all that you do—your impact reaches far beyond words. Wishing you a beautiful and joyful Mother’s Day!

Heading to the APLS-NMPS Conference this week? Be sure to visit Heather at the GKIS booth in the foyer area. She’ll be there representing our team and sharing more about the work we do. Stop by to connect and don’t forget to pick up some complimentary GKIS swag while you’re there!

With the completion of the Pacific Northwest poster behind us, we’re excited to turn our attention to the next chapter—the Desert Southwest. As we begin production on this new piece, we’d like to take a moment to thank the sponsors supporting this project and share an early look at some of the unique characters who will be featured in the upcoming poster.

Thank you to:

California Land Surveyors Association
Coffman Land Consulting
Fargen Surveys Inc
Orcutt Survey Company
Diamondback Land Surveying
Wood Rodgers, Inc.
Precision Surveys, Inc.
Monsen Engineering
SAM- "Tyler Tujilo"
Diamondback Line Locating

Now Available: Pacific Northwest Q&A

This is to announce that the Pacific Northwest Q&A is now available for download. This complimentary resource, which offers additional insights and context, is designed to accompany the Pacific Northwest poster released last week. Visit the GKIS website today to check out this free resource and learn more about what is going on in the Pacific Northwest Poster!

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We are excited to announce that a new poster is now available on the West Coast Page, thanks to the generous support of CIR Engineering. With their partnership, we reprinted the popular CSI poster, which is once again available for purchase on our site.

Thank you, CIR Engineering, for helping us get another poster on the West Coast website! This educational poster is now available for purchase, so head over to the West Coast GKIS website to grab one for yourself.

The Pacific Northwest poster has been sent off for printing, so we can finally show off the finished product! Thank you to all the sponsors who made this awesome new poster possible. We can’t wait to see these new posters distributed and used in all the different outreach events to help inspire the next generation of geospatial professionals.

If you haven't seen, Arizona Young Surveyors Network recently held an educational event at the Desert Botanical Garden, where young aspiring surveyors had the opportunity to engage in a hands-on learning experience.

There were four different interactive stations during the event that were designed to introduce students to essential surveying technologies and techniques:
1. GNSS Base and RTK Surveying: Students explored the fundamentals of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) surveying, gaining insights into precise positioning methods.
2. Drone Flight Fundamentals: Participants learned about Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations, including flight planning and data collection, highlighting the role of drones in modern surveying.
3. 3D Scanning of Garden Sculptures: Utilizing 3D laser scanning technology, students captured detailed scans of sculptures within the garden, understanding the applications of terrestrial LiDAR in creating accurate models.
4. Phone LiDAR Scanning and Cloud Processing: Attendees used smartphone-based LiDAR applications to scan objects, process the data through cloud-based platforms, and demonstrate accessible data acquisition and analysis methods.

Getting hands-on experience and understanding practical skills helps the students stay engaged throughout the activities and increases their enthusiasm for surveying. This was another great event hosted in the Arizona area, where they are always looking for new activities for young surveyors. If you are in Arizona and want to get involved, contact the Arizona Young Surveyors Network!

Happy Easter from the West Coast GKIS team! Whether you’re celebrating with family or just enjoying a well-earned break, we hop your day is filled with laughter and joy as you enjoy this Easter Sunday.