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    • 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.


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

    Dear Potential Vendor:

    Thank you for taking the time to review the MGWA 97th Annual Education Conference and Trade Show exhibitor, sponsor, and advertiser offerings.

    Please note that the dates have recently changed.  The event will start on the 18th of February and end on the 19th of February.  

    It is our hope that you will consider to be on hand as a vendor and continue to support the groundwater industry in Michigan.

    Thank you for being a part of our event!

    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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Fax: (614) 898-7786
Email: info@michigangroundwater.com

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