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UAV/UAS (Drones) And Land Surveying: Do I Really Need A Land Surveyor’s License For That?
UAV/UAS (Drones) And Land Surveying By Michael D. Knopf, PE, PLS – Principal Engineer/Land Surveyor Do I really need a Land Surveyor’s License for that? This article examines the use

Suggestions For Growth Of The Central Valley
Suggestions For Growth Of The Central Valley By Jessica Bispels, Assistant Planner As the country’s population continues to grow, it should be no surprise that the United States is becoming more

Types Of Plans That Planners Use
Types Of Plans That Planners Use By Steve Brandt, AICP, LEED AP The simplest definition of a planner is “someone who plans.” So here are a number of different types

How A Park Can Transform A Neighborhood
How A Park Can Transform A Neighborhood By Mike Ratajski Porterville November 9th was a beautiful warm sunny Fall Saturday in Porterville. I was invited to attend the dedication ceremony for

Drought: Preparedness: Water Wise Strategies For The Central Valley
Drought Preparedness Water-wise strategies for the central valley California is in the middle of an extreme drought. With more than 38 million residents depending on water reserves for personal and