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Board proclaims National Surveyors Week; county surveyor highlights training and technology

Humboldt County Board of Supervisors · March 17, 2026

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Summary

Humboldt County issued a proclamation recognizing National Surveyors Week and praised local surveyors, College of the Redwoods training and technological advances in surveying. County Surveyor Bob Ronkel accepted the proclamation and asked the board to encourage student interest in the profession.

Supervisor Bushnell introduced and read a proclamation recognizing National Surveyors Week, noting the profession’s historical role and modern technological advances. "Whereas modern surveyors utilize sophisticated cutting-edge technologies..." the proclamation recited.

County Surveyor Bob Ronkel introduced himself and thanked the board, noting local efforts to strengthen training at College of the Redwoods and highlighting newer techniques such as satellite positioning and drone mapping. "I'm Bob Ronkel. I'm your county surveyor... I'm also co‑president for 2026 for the Humboldt chapter of the California Land Surveyors Association," he said, and urged that proclamations help encourage interest among high‑school and college students.

Board members thanked Ronkel and emphasized the importance of surveyors to land‑use planning and protecting rights of way. The proclamation was acknowledged as a ceremonial recognition, and the board moved to the next agenda item.