January 13, 2026

Utah has long been at the forefront of geospatial innovation, and that tradition continues with the recent creation of the Utah Geodetic Advisory Committee, a new subcommittee of the GIS Advisory Council (GISAC). Officially established in August 2025, the committee was formed to address the growing need for coordinated leadership on geodetic policy, standards and best practices in our state.

The Standards and Ethics Committee meets every fourth Thursday at 5:00 pm at Meridian Engineering, located at 1628 W. 11010 S., Ste. 102 in South Jordan, Utah.

NSPS has been busy behind the scenes, and recent town hall meetings have provided a clear view of the momentum building across the surveying profession. From marketing breakthroughs to legislative victories, the monthly director town halls and quarterly state executive town halls are helping to align national efforts with state-level priorities, including those here in Utah.

The Western Federation of Professional Surveyors (WFPS) Board of Directors met on Oct. 10, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. The productive meeting showcased the ongoing collaboration between our 13 western states — from shared legislative insights to academic initiatives and professional outreach. As always, WFPS remains a powerful platform where ideas are exchanged, challenges are addressed and the surveying profession is strengthened across state lines.

The UCLS Standards and Ethics Committee is pleased to announce the release of the updated Corner Record Guide, now available on the UCLS website. This revised guide features new templates, examples and a fillable form, designed to simplify and standardize your monument documentation process.

UCLS asked its membership to weigh in on Utah’s current requirements for licensure as a public land surveyor (PLS). The insights gained from the survey results will inform discussions and decisions regarding the future of professional land surveying education and licensing in Utah.