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Newly proposed Waters of the United States excludes groundwater

January 28, 2026

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EPA announces next step in review of fluoride

January 26, 2026

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NGWA mourns loss of member

January 21, 2026

February 2026 Groundwater Fact

2025 Website Monthly Facts Images

Groundwater helps support half of all freshwater ecosystems by replenishing surface water, including rivers, streams, wetlands, and lakes.

Events & Education

Groundwater in the PFAS Era (426 × 195 px)

PFAS in the Age of Uncertainty Conference

March 9- 10, 2026

2026 Pacific Northwest Ground Water Expo

March 20- 21, 2026

2026 NGWA Fly-In

March 24- 25, 2026

NGWA HQ Staff

Vicki Hickel Accounts Payable Specialist
Sam Magers, CPA Director of Finance
Kristen Frederick Certification Manager
Sue Tenney Director of Education Programs
Haleigh Contino Director of Marketing
Bill Alley, Ph.D. Director of Science and Technology
Dawn Bauer, SHRM-CP Human Resources/Accounts Receivable
Wayne Beatty Copyeditor/Proofreader
David Evener, CAE Vice President of Operations
Trisha Freeman, QAS Director of Membership
Chuck Job Manager of Regulatory Affairs
Mark Jones Partner States Coordinator
Terry S. Morse, CAE, CIC Chief Executive Officer
Thad Plumley Director of Publications
Mike Price Senior Editor, Publications
Dave Schulenberg, QAS Director of Partner States
Deirdre Stevens Graphic Designer

NGWA Board

John Kevin McGinnis Director
William McPike, Sr Director
Charles "Mike" Ward Director
David Lipson, PhD, PG Director
J. Peyton LaBorde Director
Dermot Dillon Director
David Baker Director
Chip Nelson Director
R. Jeffrey Davis, PE, CGWP Scientists and Engineers Section Vice President
Charles "Buddy" Sebastian, III Director
Rad Massey Suppliers Section Vice President
Matthew L. Beasley Director
Jeremy Kuhn Manufacturers Section Vice President
Chauncey H. Leggett, CWD/PI/VCLD Director
Seth Kellogg, PG NGWA President
Jeremy Bach, Jr. Contractors Section Vice President
John H. Boyette Jr., CVCLD Treasurer
Robert C. Keyes, CWD President-Elect

Industry Closeup

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