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Your Trusted Resource for Land Surveying Professionals in California
The California Land Surveryor Association (CLSA) serves as the premier professional organization dedicated to advancing the land surveying profession through advocacy, education, and networking. Established to represent the interests of land surveyors at local, state, and national levels, CLSA provides critical legislative advocacy, technical resources, and professional development opportunities. Our organization fosters collaboration between public and private sectors while maintaining high ethical standards in surveying practices. Through annual conferences, seminars, and publications like the California Surveyor magazine, we keep members informed about evolving technologies, legal developments, and industry best practices.CLSA's extensive networking platforms connect professionals across California, enabling knowledge exchange and problem-solving within the surveying community. Our Education Foundation has awarded over $50,000 in scholarships to support future surveying professionals. With representation in local chapters, state legislative bodies, and national organizations like the National Society of Professional Surveyors, CLSA ensures its members' voices are heard at all decision-making levels. We provide essential resources including professional liability insurance programs, job market information, and technical publications to support both emerging and established surveying professionals.
Services
Legislative advocacy
Professional education
Networking forums
Technical publications
Scholarship programs
Highlights and features
- We provide multi-level representation through local chapters, state legislative advocacy, and national affiliations
- Our annual conferences feature technical programs and exhibits showcasing the latest surveying technologies
- We offer continuing education through seminars, webinars, and professional development workshops
- Our Education Foundation has awarded over $50,000 in scholarships to land surveying students
- We maintain partnerships with organizations like the Western Federation of Professional Surveyors
Services
Legislative Advocacy
CLSA provides comprehensive legislative representation for land surveyors at local, state, and national levels. Our advocacy efforts include maintaining relationships with the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, participating in the Western Federation of Professional Surveyors, and affiliating with the National Society of Professional Surveyors. This multi-tiered representation ensures surveyors' professional interests are protected through informed policy development and regulatory compliance guidance.
Professional Education
We deliver specialized educational programs including annual conferences featuring technical sessions and technology exhibits. Our continuing education offerings encompass one-day seminars across California and monthly webinars covering current surveying practices. These programs address evolving industry standards, legal requirements, and technological advancements to maintain professional competency among California surveyors while supporting their license renewal requirements through approved continuing education credits.
Networking Forums
CLSA facilitates extensive networking opportunities through local chapters, online forums, and industry events. Our platform enables knowledge exchange between established firms and emerging professionals, fostering collaboration on technical challenges and business practices. These connections create mentorship opportunities, business partnerships, and peer support networks that strengthen the surveying profession across California's diverse geographic regions.
Technical Publications
We produce authoritative publications including the California Surveyor magazine and CLSA eNews, delivering critical updates on legislative changes, legal opinions, and technological developments. Our resource library provides access to specialized materials like FEMA updates, ALTA/ACSM standards, and monument preservation guidelines. These publications ensure members maintain current technical knowledge and regulatory awareness essential for professional practice.
Scholarship Programs
Through our Education Foundation, we award annual scholarships to land surveying students while supporting educational institutions. This program invests in the profession's future by reducing financial barriers for emerging surveyors. The foundation's $50,000+ annual scholarship distribution demonstrates our commitment to cultivating qualified professionals who will maintain California's surveying standards through the next generation.
People
Joseph Padilla
President
President of CLSA with extensive experience in land surveying operations and professional association leadership. Provides strategic direction for advancing the surveying profession in California.
Kristie Achee
President-Elect
President-Elect bringing leadership experience from Quad Knopf, Inc. and active involvement in shaping CLSA's future direction through transitional leadership responsibilities.
Michael Pulley
Secretary
Serving as CLSA Secretary with practical surveying experience from Points West Surveying Company, ensuring accurate record-keeping and administrative oversight for the association's operations.
Kathy Nitayangkul
Treasurer
CLSA Treasurer managing financial operations with expertise from Polaris Land Surveying. Oversees budgeting and fiscal responsibility for the association's programs and services.
Kimi Shigetani
Executive Director
Executive Director coordinating CLSA's day-to-day operations and implementing strategic initiatives. Serves as primary organizational liaison while maintaining communication between members and leadership.
Questions
What benefits does CLSA membership provide?
CLSA membership offers legislative representation, continuing education programs, networking opportunities, technical publications, and access to professional liability insurance programs.
How does CLSA support surveying education?
We provide annual conferences, seminars, webinars, and scholarships through our Education Foundation while maintaining technical publications for professional development.
What networking opportunities exist through CLSA?
Members connect through local chapters, online forums, and industry events that facilitate knowledge exchange between established professionals and emerging surveyors.
How can I find a licensed land surveyor in California?
Use CLSA's 'Find a Surveyor' directory containing contact information for licensed members in private practice across California.
What advocacy efforts does CLSA undertake?
We maintain representation at local, state, and national levels through legislative advocacy, regulatory compliance guidance, and affiliations with professional organizations.
What resources are available for surveying students?
Our Education Foundation awards annual scholarships and provides educational support to students pursuing land surveying careers in California.