REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Registration includes 6 hours of continuing education, certificate of completion, refreshment breaks, and luncheon.

Member price: $239

Non-Member price: $389

Join & Save!: $549 (includes membership for 2026 & 2027 and Seminar registration)

Click Here to Register Online

LSAW Fall Seminar

Railroad Surveys

November 20, 2026

Ilani Resort

Click Here to Register Online

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Core foundation: Introduces AREMA, railroad safety requirements, railroad history, operating structures, terminology, and orientation practices.
Primary technical focus: Covers railroad mapping, historical records, right-of-way evidence, field data collection, control systems, curves, track geometry, GIS, and design considerations.
Legal and property emphasis: Explains railroad title research, leases, contracts, easements, crossings, abandonment, rail banking, and Surface Transportation Board records.
Key takeaway: Railroad surveying requires specialized safety knowledge and a broad review of railroad, federal, and historical records—not just local courthouse documents.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

James M. Dickey, P.L.S. is a Principal of Cinquini & Passarino with over 28 years of experience in the private sector working for Land Surveying & Civil Engineering firms. He has a variety of experience that includes large municipal projects, subdivisions, boundary surveys that involved boundary analysis, topographic and utility mapping, right-of-way acquisition documents, and calculations for construction projects. Mr. Dickey has worked in Railroad Surveying since 2009 and enjoys the challenges and complexity of working on these unique projects. Mr. Dickey is a member of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association since 2010.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Ilani Resort - 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA 98642 (Vancouver area)

SEMINAR SCHEDULE:

Registration opens at 7:00 AM, with refreshments available.

The seminar will begin promptly at 8:00 AM and conclude by 3:30 PM.

Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM, and two 15-minute breaks will be provided throughout the day.

READY, AIM, THROW!

Join the Washington Young Surveyors Network (YSN) for an Axe Throwing Tournament Fundraiser! Put your aim to the test, enjoy some friendly competition, and help support the next generation of land surveyors in Washington!

Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:30 PM

Firehouse Axes | Vancouver, WA

$75 per person or register a team & save!

Your registration includes tournament-style axe throwing, prizes, bar bites, and plenty of fun for a great cause!

https://pci.jotform.com/form/262917318070154

Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Help us make this event a success while supporting Washington's future surveying professionals.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR YSN SPONSORS!

AKS Engineering

Sponsorships Still Available!

https://pci.jotform.com/form/262917318070154

LSAW Outreach - Building the Next Generation of Surveyors

LSAW Members have been busy attending outreach events and introducing students, career changers, and individuals transitioning from the military to a career in land surveying.

Is Your Firm Willing to Help Build the Next Generation?

LSAW is looking for surveying firms and professionals willing to provide mentorship, job shadow experiences, internships, classroom presentations, and other career-development opportunities.

Click Here to Volunteer

NSPS Fall Meetings

LSAW NSPS Director Mike McEvilly along with Jon Warren, Pat Beehler, and WA-YSN Coordinator Alex Chose attended the NSPS Fall Meetings in South Dakota earlier this month.

During the meetings, the group was able to celebrate America's 250th at Mount Rushmore.

Click here to learn more about NSPS

LSAW Remembers

Darrell Sorenson, LSAW President 1990

It is with sadness that we share the passing of LSAW Past President Darrell Sorenson.

Darrell passed away on August 27, 2026, following a fall at his home in Mill Creek, Washington.

Darrell's service and contributions to LSAW and the land surveying profession are remembered with appreciation. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

A Celebration of Life will be held:

Friday, November 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM

Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills

409 Filbert Rd.

Lynnwood, WA 98036

www.FloralHillsLynnwood.com

LSAW.ORG IS NOW LIVE

We’re excited to announce that the newly updated LSAW.org is now live!

The refreshed website was designed to make it easier for members, future surveyors, industry partners, and the public to find the information and resources they need. You’ll find improved access to LSAW events, education and career resources, member information, publications, professional links, and more.

We encourage you to take a look around, update your bookmarks, and explore the new site at LSAW.org

If you have a resource you think should be included on the website, notice something that needs to be updated, or have a suggestion for improving the site, please email us at info@lsaw.org

Thank you for your patience during the transition, and we hope you enjoy the new LSAW website!

NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) has reached an important milestone in the modernization of the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) with the public beta release of its core supporting products and tools. These beta products are now available through the NGS Beta website for stakeholder evaluation and feedback.