As a NGWA Affiliate Organization member, we are proud to partner with NGWA to share with you that Groundwater Awareness Week (GWAW) is taking place March 10-16, 2024!

This annual event highlights the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater, the event is also a platform to encourage yearly water well testing and well maintenance, and the promotion of policies impacting groundwater quality and supply. Groundwater advocates across the state and country also use GWAW to highlight local water issues in their communities.

NGWA and its partners will be focusing their advocacy on promoting professional opportunities in the groundwater industry. According to the American Geosciences Institute, nationally there are more than 135,000 open positions in the industry now, which is far too high to keep up with consumer demand.

To learn more about Groundwater Awareness Week and how you can participate and/or promote the event, please visit: https://www.ngwa.org/get-involved/groundwater-awareness-week/groundwater-awareness-week

In early April, the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation issued new guidance on exempt wells. It appears that it will likely have more effect on some regions than others. Click here to learn more.

The rumor is, we have a lot of good well drillers and pump technicians in our industry but only a handful of good business operators. MWWDA wants to change that image!

Download this document to help you become more aware of your costs and a better business operator.

Looking for a great way to educate kids on what an aquifer is and how it works? Click here for information on how to get your own Awesome Aquifer kit!

The MWWDA Convention Committee and Board of Directors are now taking applications for industry awards! Please review the MWWDA Award Nomination Form and if you know someone who meets one of these criteria, fill out the form and e-mail (or mail) it to Dave Schulenberg at dschulenberg@ngwa.org by the stated deadline.

MWWDA employs a professional lobbyist to represent our interests in Helena. We actively participate in the Water Policy Interim Committee meetings, DNRC rule-making, and with the Board of Water Well Contractors. Subscribe to weekly updates.