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MGWA 97th Annual Education Conference and Trade Show — Attendees

  • February 18, 2025
  • 7:30 AM
  • February 19, 2025
  • 5:00 PM
  • Frankenmuth, MI

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Dear Friends of the Michigan Ground Water Association:

Our 97th year will find usgathering in Frankenmuth at the Bavarian in for one more time. The Board of Directors wish to thank you for your continue support of 97years and hope to see you in March of 2025. Your continued support has helped increase the awareness of of the groundwater industry and clarify countless issues! 

Please note that the dates of the event have recently changed to the 18th and 19th of February.

Continued participation is vital to help maintain a strong association! Join us for fellowship, networking and education in Frankenmuth, and if you have any questions, please let me know.

Dave Schulenberg
Executive Director, MGWA

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

(subject to change)

OPTION 1: FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING

Tuesday, February 18

  • 7:45 a.m. — Registration opens
  • 8:00-8:45 a.m. — Drilling Methods in Michigan
  • 8:45-9:30 a.m. — Well Plugging, Grouting Code (Techniques and Conditions)
  • 9:30-9:45 a.m. — Break
  • 9:45-10:30 a.m. — Well Chlorination/Disinfection
  • 10:30-11:15 a.m. — Well Classification, Wellhead Completion, Isolation
  • 11:15-11:30 a.m. — Break
  • 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Coordinate, Cooperate, Communicate (EGLE, MGWA, health departments, suppliers)
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m. — Lunch
  • 1:00-2:00 p.m. — Well Records
  • 2:00-2:30 p.m. — Commonly Misinterpreted Rules
  • 2:30-2:45 p.m. — Break
  • 2:45-3:15 p.m. — Well Drillers and Pump Installers Exam — Qualifications and Application Process
  • 3:15-6:00 p.m. — Vendor tabletop exhibits
  • 6:00-8:00 p.m. — Reception and Banquet

Wednesday, February 19

  • 7:45 a.m. — Registration opens
  • 8:00-9:00 a.m. — Water System Sizing and Design
  • 9:00-10:00 a.m. — Pump Principles, Design, and Application
  • 10:00-10:15 a.m. — Break
  • 10:15-11:00 a.m. — Pressure Tank Principles, Sizing and Installation
  • 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — VFD Principles and Installation (panel presentation)
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m. — Lunch
  • 1:00-3:00 p.m. — Sample Identification (2 hour Presentation)
  • 3:00-3:15 p.m. — Break
  • 3:15-4:00 p.m. — Water Conditioning and Treatment
  • 4:00-5:00 p.m. — Electrical Equipment Testing Overview

OPTION 2: MGWA PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Tuesday, February 18

  • 7:45 a.m. — Registration opens
  • 8:00-9:00 a.m. — Working on and with Flowing Wells
  • 9:00-10:00 a.m. — Decode the Code
  • 10:00-10:15 a.m. — Break
  • 10:15-11:00 a.m. — Hiring the next Generation
  • 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Business Management — NGWA Office Pro
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m. — Lunch
  • 1:00-3:00 p.m. — Electrical Safety - Look up and Live
  • 2:00-3:00 p.m. — Hydrology and Hydraulics of Michigan Aquifers
  • 3:15-6:00 p.m. — Vendor tabletop exhibits
  • 6:00-8:00 p.m. — Reception and Banquet

Wednesday, February 19 

  • 7:45 a.m. — Registration opens
  • 8:00-10 a.m. — Annual Meeting
  • 10:00-10:15 a.m. — Break
  • 10:15-11:00 a.m. — EGLE and MGWA Roundtable
  • 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Incorporating Water Treatment into Your Business
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m. — Lunch
  • 1:00-3:00 p.m. — Sample Identification
  • 3:00-3:15 p.m. — Break
  • 3:15-3:45 p.m. — Drilling Basics
  • 3:45-4:45 p.m. — Safety on the Job
  • 4:45-5:00 p.m.   —  MGWA Open Round Table

RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM TODAY!

Bavarian Inn Lodge
One Covered Bridge Lane
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Lodge: 1-855-652-7200

Accommodations: Room rates start at $154 a night and reservations can be made at 989-652-7200. In order to obtain the best rate, call and reserve your room before February 4, 2025.


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Office:  (855) 225-6492
Fax: (614) 898-7786
Email: info@michigangroundwater.com

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503 Mall Court
PMB#316
Lansing, MI 48912

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