Private Well Pesticide Sampling Project Update

January 6, 2025

Bob Tipping — New MGS Director

January 6, 2025

Fall Conference Recap

January 6, 2025

The MGWA fall conference, “Groundwater Resilience in the Upper Midwest” was held on November 19th at the Heritage Center in Brookyln Center, MN and featured presentations on groundwater projects and studies from across the state of Minnesota (and a bit beyond). The presentations highlighted sustainability, PFAS detection, and water circularity efforts across the Midwest and provided attendees with a broader understanding and perspective on a range of groundwater issues across…

Message from the President

September 20, 2024

MGWA Fall Social

September 20, 2024

Private Well Screening Event in Brooten

September 20, 2024

New Volunteer Opportunities

September 20, 2024

Two New MGWA Officers Sought for 2025

September 20, 2024

The MGWA board needs to fill two officer positions – President-Elect and Treasurer– for 2025. The President-Elect takes a leadership role in the planning of one or more of the MGWA meetings while “learning the ropes” of MGWA leadership. The Treasurer assists the Management team in managing the finances of the Association, including the proper care of all dues, fees, and other money paid to the Association, and provides guidance…

Minnesota DNR Seals 13-foot Diameter Ranney Well at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA

September 20, 2024

New Article on St. Peter Sandstone

September 20, 2024

MGWA member Greg Brick recently published an article on the St. Peter Sandstone in the Journal of Geography and Cartography. The paper's thesis is that the simplicity of this unit makes it difficult to categorize. A free online version of the article is available at the link below. https://systems.enpress-publisher.com/index.php/JGC/article/view/6588 MGWA Newsletter Main Page MGWA is committed to developing a just, equitable, and inclusive groundwater community. Click on the button below…

Groundwater Recharge Estimates White Paper Team

September 20, 2024

This white paper is currently under preparation and will include recharge estimation methods and range of values in Minnesota, including error estimates, changes to recharged water caused by human activities, and State of Minnesota policy regarding recharge. MGWA recognizes the effort of the team of volunteers who are working on this project: David Crisman Jeff Green Kerry Keen Jim Lundy Ian Roeback Mike Trojan Gary Stevens Rob Wahlstrom MGWA Newsletter…

Thanks from the Groundwater Data White Paper Team!

September 20, 2024

The Groundwater Data White Paper Team thanks all of the members who completed our survey earlier this year. The team currently is working on incorporating this information into the paper. MGWA Newsletter Main Page MGWA is committed to developing a just, equitable, and inclusive groundwater community. Click on the button below to read MGWA’s full diversity statement. MGWA Diversity Statement