Author: Eric Colburn

Eric Colburn is a registered licensed Rhode Island Professional Land Surveyor (RI No. 1920) with 40 years of experience in land surveying and land development industries, and president of Foster Survey Company. He is an expert experienced in all aspects of boundary surveying and surveying technologies such as robotic surveying systems, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), AutoCAD Civil 3D, drone surveying, and remote sensing surveys.

Eric has obtained the following professional licenses and certifications:
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (RI No. 1920)
• Licensed Class II Septic System OWTS Designer (RI No. 2052)
• Certified Bottomless Sand Filter Designer
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety & Health Certified.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Society of Professional Land Surveyors (RISPLS) and has been active in many professional land surveying organizations, including ACSM-NES, American Congress on Surveying & Mapping (ACSM), and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). Eric served on the Board of Directors and was past President of the New England Section of the American Congress on Surveying & Mapping (ACSM-NES), which became the Geomatics Society of New England.

Professional Associations:
• Rhode Island Society of Professional Land Surveyors (Board Member)
• National Society of Professional Surveyors

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Eric D. Colburn, PLS Receives RI DEM OWTS Class II Designer’s License Renewal for 2013-2015

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Foster Survey Company Owner and President, Eric D. Colburn, PLS, has successfully received renewal of his RI DEM Class II Designer’s License. A licensed Class II Designer in Rhode Island can design […]

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Town of Richmond Offers Amenities For Residents

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that in response to the impacts of Hurricane Sandy, the following municipality is offering amenities to its residents: Richmond Potable water distribution (bring […]

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RI DEM Updates Septic System OWTS Repair Guidance in Critical Erosion Areas For Hurricane Sandy

  Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc in Rhode Island, resulting in property loss and damage from winds, floods, and beach erosion. If Hurricane Sandy damaged your septic system, you will need to repair that damage to make your home habitable again. There are a myriad of rules and regulations for the repair of septic systems, particularly for […]

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After the Flood Tips from the National Flood Insurance Program

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Now that Hurricane Sandy is largely moving out of and away from Rhode Island, many of us are waking up to the aftermath, cleanup, and recovery from the storm. We hope […]

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Foster Survey Company RI Hurricane Sandy Storm and Flood Map

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Foster Survey Company created this GIS map, which combines site specific RI FEMA flood zones, areas of possible storm surge, and Hurricane Sandy location and information. We hope that in exploring the […]

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Hurricane Sandy News, Updates & Resources

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Anticipating the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, RI Gov. Chafee declared a state of emergency, while mandatory evacuations are ordered in Misquamicut, Watch Hill and other susceptible neighborhoods by Town of Westerly officials. As […]

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Track Hurricane Sandy (aka Frankenstorm) With Hurricanes & Cyclones Public Information Map

Hurricanes & Cyclones Public Information Map [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Like many Rhode Island residents this weekend, we are preparing for Hurricane Sandy, aka Frankenstorm. We are preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best […]

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City of Warwick Hurricane Resources Online

The City of Warwick has published online hurricane resources, including many links to hurricane, tropical storm, and flooding information. You’ll also find free informational downloads on the City of Warwick Hurricanes website, including the City of Warwick’s Hurricane Preparedness Guide. City of Warwick Hurricane Resources You’ll Find Online: Hurricanes are products of the tropical ocean and […]

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Foster Survey Company FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate

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Protect Yourself From Flooding. FEMA/Patsy Lynch

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPTKZcMswuc&rel=0] Foster Survey Company prepares FEMA Flood Elevation Certificates in Rhode Island. As a property owner, you might need a FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate to: Protect your property And to obtain […]

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Foster Survey Company Solutions: eLOMA Eliminates Federal Flood Insurance

FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area Glocester RI
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area Glocester, RI

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Would you like to reduce or eliminate Federal Flood Insurance altogether? Does it surprise you that even though you’ve been told you need FEMA Flood Insurance, that you might not need […]