Oregon Ground Water Association Fall Convention
October 11-12, 2024
Eagle Crest Resort
Redmond, Oregon
Welcome to the OGWA 2024 Fall Convention at Eagle Crest! We once again have a great line- up of classes and events for you to experience while you are here!
Your continued efforts and participation are vital to grow our voice and speak up for groundwater professionals within the state and for the industry.
Registration Information
Register online or click here to download the registration brochure.
UPDATE - The early Registration Cut-Off date has been extended to September 20th!
Venue and Hotel Information
Eagle Crest Resort
1522 Cline Falls Rd.
Redmond, Oregon 97756
(855) 682-4786
The OGWA has reserved a block of rooms (1 bedroom suites, 2 and 3 bedroom condos and double queen room) for our event, with rates ranging from $120 to $239 a night (depending on type of room). To make a reservation for a sleeping room, you must call 877-790-6271, no later than September 14, 2024. (THIS HAS BEEN EXTENDED BY ONE WEEK!!!!)
Schedule of Events (Subject to change; please visit OGWA.org for the most up-to-date schedule.)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
- 6:45 a.m. Registration – Morning Coffee & Pastries
- 7:45 a.m. Welcome – Eric Schneider, OGWA President. Nominations for Board Positions
- 8:00 a.m. 2024 Legislative Update – Genoa Ingram, OGWA Lobbyist, Court Street Consulting
- 9:00 a.m. All Basic Well Screen Design for Natural Development and Filter Pack Development – Paul Querna, PQ Products
- 10:00 a.m. D Modernizing the Well Construction Program – Travis Kelly, OWRD (Rules)
- 10:00 a.m. P/WT Unlocking the Revenue Potential of UV Water Treatment – Zach McChesney, Viqua
- 11:00 a.m. D Water Rights and Well Drilling – Bill Nashem and Joe Kemper, OWRD (Rules)
- 11:00 a.m. P/WT When and Why Ultra Filtration? – C.J. Cole, Headwater Companies
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:30 p.m. Golf Tournament – 9 Hole Scramble
- 5:30 p.m. Happy Hour Reception
- 6:30 p.m. Dinner Banquet – Member of the Year Presentation
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
- 8:00 a.m. General Membership Meeting
- 10:00 a.m. (All) Professional Management & Best Practices – Richard Mest, Master Water Conditioning
- 11:00 a.m. (All) PFAS – What the Contractor Needs to Know – David Schulenberg, NGWA
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch Buffet – Golf Tournament Awards
- 1:00 p.m. (All) Risk Management Strategies – Mike Hufschmid, Leavitt Group Northwest
- 2:00 p.m. D When Things Go to Crap – Dave Farmer, DA Farmer Equipment Sales
- 2:00 p.m. P/WT OGWA WTI JATC MA 2010 Update: a presentation of the OGWA water treatment installers apprenticeship program with information on structure, curriculum, and apprenticeship opportunities followed by a Q&A period.
- 3:00 p.m. D Basic Hydraulic & Electrical Troubleshooting – Dave Farmer, DA Farmer Equipment Sales
- 3:00 p.m. P/WT Digger, Driller or Groundwater Professional – David Schulenberg,
OGWA KEY: D = Driller P/WT = Pump Installer/Water Treatment
OGWA “Best Ball” Golf Tournament
Join us at the Eagle Crest Golf Course for a fun- filled day with friends. Prizes will be awarded for long drive (Men and Women), closest to the pin, and team! For more information contact Mike Lashbaugh, golf tournament coordinator, of Drillers Depot at (503) 805-5866 or the OGWA office at (503) 390-7080.
