Join us for the 2015 Annual CGA Convention and Tradeshow

Annual Convention and Tradeshow
Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV

The Annual Convention and Trade Show will be held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada October 15-17, 2015. It provides a forum for leaders in the groundwater industry to present their expertise at informative seminars, workshops and tools of the trade sessions. The convention also features a trade show floor that offers attendees the opportunity to view the latest groundwater products and services.

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CGA Information

  • CGA Standard Practice Series

  • CGA Standard Practice SeriesCGA works closely with State and local agencies to develop workable guidelines to protect groundwater supplies and promote effective water policy.
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  • CGA Day at the Capitol

  • CGA Day at the CapitolThe decision to kick-off the legislative activiites of CGA earlier in the year, turned out to be a great idea, according to feedback received from those CGA members who attended. Read more »


  • CGA Legislation: Bulletin 74 Update

  • Bulletin 74 UpdateCGA is requesting support from the California legislature to force the DWR to finish their review of the draft Water Well Construction Standards and publish them in a timely manner, so that the eventual implementation can assure that the State's groundwater resource can be protected as new groundwater management practices are developed.
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  • Continuing Education for C-57 Contractors

  • C-57CGA is seeking support for legislation requiring continuing education for C-57 license holders as a condition of license renewal. Since most of CGA's seminars are currently approved for CEUs, we are offering to provide all of the educational opportunities necessary for program implementation.
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    • CGA Scholarship Application - March 15th Deadline

    • CGA ScholarshipsNew, higher value scholarships are available for 2015. CGA will award these valuable scholarships to deserving folks who will help maintain our great industry.
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CGA News

Bulletin 74 Draft Update Submitted

Bulletin 74 Draft UpdateSince 2010, CGA has been part of a subcommittee of the Water Well Technical Advisory Committee in an effort to rewrite the entire three-part document. The resulting update was delivered to the DWR in September of 2013, but as yet has not been adopted.
Read the Bulletin 74 draft here (9Mb) »


Groundwater Reflections

Groundwater ReflectionsFour times a year, CGA publishes its online association magazine. In it you will find summaries of Board of Directors' meetings, messages from the President and Executive Director, legislative updates, and other news from your association.
Read the latest Groundwater Reflections here »

About CGA

The California Groundwater Association (CGA) is a non-profit organization representing all segments of the groundwater industry in California. Our members include water well drilling and pump contractors, hydrogeologists, engineers, hydrologists, manufacturers and suppliers, government employees and others working in the groundwater field. CGA was founded in 1948 and was known as the Associated Drilling Contractors (ADC) until 1986 when the name was changed to emphasize the organization's involvement with all aspects of the groundwater field.

Our Mission:
Caring for California’s groundwater resources
Giving high quality service to members and the public
Acting in the best interest of the groundwater industry

An affiliate of the National Ground Water Association (NGWA)

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