2026 DSWC Basics of Surveying Training Series

This hands-on training series is designed for new District staff to learn the basics of surveying. One training will be held in each NCASWCD area (Areas 3 & 4 combined), with space limited to approximately 12 participants per area for individualized instruction.

Key Details:

• No registration fee

• Virtual session (required): March 2 — pre-course materials must be completed in advance

• In-person field session: Survey a site near a district office; bring your lunch

• Hands-on focus: Using laser levels, rods, receivers, setting up a survey book, recording data, and understanding basic survey terminology

• Trainers: DSWC engineers

• Learning goals: Set up equipment, take measurements, calculate slopes, cross sections, and profiles, and run survey scenarios independently

Each session includes group instruction and independent practice. For scheduling conflicts or questions, contact Brandy Myers, brandy.myers@ncagr.gov

Required Digital Pre-course Material (self-paced) & Virtual Live Training on March 2, 2026, from 9- 12 pm.

After you register for the field portion, a virtual link will be emailed to you for the virtual training on March 2.

If you are interested in attending the virtual portion, but not the field portion, please email brandy.myers@ncagr.gov.

In chronological order by date:

Area 2 – Basics of Surveying – March 4, 2026 (Date Change)
📍 Edwin H. McGee Natural Resource Center
928 Fairplains Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 (USA)

Area 6 – Basics of Surveying – March 4, 2026
📍 Wayne County Soil & Water Conservation District
3114 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC 27534, Wayne County

Area 1 – Basics of Surveying – March 10, 2026
📍 Mountain Research Station (across from Haywood SWCD)
265 Test Farm Rd., Waynesville, NC 28786, Haywood County

Area 5 – Basics of Surveying – March 10, 2026
📍 Pitt County Soil & Water Conservation District
403 Government Cir, Greenville, NC 27834, Pitt County

Area 7 – Basics of Surveying – March 18, 2026
📍 Columbus Soil & Water Conservation District
45 Government Complex Rd, Whiteville, NC 28472, Columbus County

Area 3 & 4 (Combined) – Basics of Surveying – March 25, 2026
📍 Lee County Soil & Water Conservation District
2410 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27332, Lee County

Area 8 – Basics of Surveying – April 1, 2026 (Rescheduled)
📍 Stanly County Farm Bureau Livestock Arena (behind County Office)
26130 Newt Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001, Stanly County