Minnesota Ground Water Association

The Minnesota Ground Water Association (MGWA) and the MGWA Foundation (MGWAF) are pleased to announce the continuation of the Gil Gabanski Scholarship to support and encourage undergraduate and graduate students in groundwater science-related fields.

Multiple $2,000 scholarships will be awarded this year to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at accredited colleges or universities in Minnesota or adjoining states or provinces.

The goal of this scholarship is to alleviate a portion of educational costs and provide mentorship, while also increasing student interest in groundwater-related professions. The Gabanski Student Scholarships are made in honor of Gil Gabanski, the co-founder and former president of the Minnesota Ground Water Association. Gil had a profound impact on the groundwater and geosciences communities in Minnesota. He helped build our organization to what it is today and was always passionate about helping and mentoring students.

For more information and a link to the application click here.

And speaking of our amazing upcoming conference, sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $500. Lots of awesome benefits. Contact office@mgwa.org for more information. https://www.mgwa.org/conferences/conference-registration/

Provide input on Minnesota’s roadmap to ensure safe and sufficient drinking water into the future

Minnesota has an outstanding record of providing safe drinking water for customers on public water systems. Yet, there are risks and gaps to address so that everyone, everywhere in Minnesota has safe and sufficient drinking water.  The DRAFT Minnesota Drinking Water Action Plan names key risks and gaps and proposes strategies to address them. Risks and gaps include limited protections for private well users, a shrinking drinking water workforce, as well as emerging risks from contaminants, pathogens and climate change. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) coordinated the development of the Plan, incorporating expertise and feedback from water professionals, state and local governments, researchers, and Minnesotans who drink water.

MDH invites you to review the Plan and provide feedback by October 17.

The Plan, information sheet, and feedback form are at Future of Drinking Water.

Groundwater Resilience in the Upper Midwest: Sustainability Vision 2050

November 19th, 8am-4pm

Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center

Conference page with information and registration link.

Come join us for our fall social! Family friendly!

North 20 Brewery, 12266 Bacardi Ave W, Rosemount, MN 55068

Wednesday, October 2. 4pm. Stay for brewery trivia at 6:30.

1st beer is on MGWA!