The National Ground Water Association (NGWA), headquartered in

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, is a membership-based

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. Founded in 1948, the organization is composed of

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and international groundwater professionals in four membership divisions: water well contractors, scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and suppliers. The group, that includes hydrogeologists, promotes responsible water use. NGWA provides short courses, conferences, and webinars related to the science of

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and the ground

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to both its members and the general public. It publishes two peer-reviewed journals: ''Groundwater'' and ''Groundwater Monitoring & Remediation'', as well as a trade publication, ''Water Well Journal''. The association also offers voluntary

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programs. NGWA also operates a separate nonprofit foundation, the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation. The organization hosts Groundwater Week to bring together professionals from within the ground

References

External links

National Ground Water Association main Web siteNational Ground Water Research and Educational FoundationNational Ground Water Association's Web site for well owners

Publications

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Groundwater
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Groundwater Monitoring & Remediation
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Water Well Journal
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