Meetings | GHSS Board
View the Wisconsin Geologists, Hydrologists, & Soil Scientists Examining Board meeting information and agendas as well as options to join sessions online.
All virtual and in-person meetings include an online option to join.
Link to Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88252330770 (Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android)
Meeting ID: 882 5233 0770
Phone: (312) 626-6799 (after connecting to the meeting, please use *6 - Toggle mute/unmute)
Attendees may provide Public Comments during the noticed agenda item. Requests for interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing, or other accommodations, are considered upon request by contacting the:
Affirmative Action Officer at 608-266-2112 and/or
Meeting Staff at 608-266-5439
2026 Meetings
Date | Time | Location | Agenda |
|---|---|---|---|
February 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM | Virtual | |
August 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM | Hybrid |
All Board minutes are posted to the Wisconsin Public Meeting Notices and Minutes website once approved. Note: Minutes from each meeting are typically approved at the next meeting.
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Board Statutes
Board Statutes
Click the link below to access the statutes and regulations governing the Wisconsin Geologists, Hydrologists, & Soil Scientists Board.
Position Statements | GHSS Board
Are There Regulations Concerning Firms, Partnerships, or Corporations that Practice Professional Geology, Hydrology, or Soil Science?
Yes, Wisconsin Statute 470.045 outlines the regulations regarding firms, partnerships and corporations. All employees of the firm, partnership or corporation that are offering services in professional geology, hydrology and soil science must be licensed by the Wisconsin Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists, and Soil Scientists.
Also, the firm, partnership, or corporation must have been issued a certificate of authorization. Applicants for certification of authorization must fill out Form 2404 and submit to the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708-8935.
Can a Firm, Partnership, or Corporation be Reprimanded for the Actions of its Employees?
Yes. Per Wisconsin Statute 470.045 (4), the firm, partnership, or corporation is responsible for the conduct of its employees. Disciplinary actions that can be taken against the firm are outlined in Wisconsin Statute 470.08 (3).
GHSS Board Sections
Geologist Section
Click the link below to view the Wisconsin GHSS Geologist Section's regulatory details, members, & meetings.
Hydrologist Section
Click the link below to view the Wisconsin GHSS Hydrologist Section's regulatory details, members, & meetings.
Soil Scientist Section
Click the link below to view the Wisconsin GHSS Soil Scientist Section's regulatory details, members, & meetings.
Contact Us
Call:
(608) 266-2112
Email:
dsps@wi.gov
Mailing Address:
GHSS Examining Board
DSPS
P.O. Box 8366
Madison, WI 53705
Office Hours:
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM
Location:
Department of Safety and Professional Services
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705
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