Program areas at National Ground Water Association
Education and certification - the National Ground Water Association (ngwa) hosts on average, eight conferences every year, in addition to the annual Ground Water expo, Ground Water summit, 30 or so short courses, and numerous webinars. In addition, ngwa also offers a variety of customized, in-house training courses. The ngwa also offers two certification programs and a professional recognition program. The certification program includes the "nwga well construction and pump installation certification" for contractors and the "certified Ground Water professional" designation for scientists and engineers. Ngwa offers manufacturers and suppliers the "certified sales professional" designation.
Trade shows - the National Ground Water Association offers/organizes regional and National trade shows. These shows are held yearly and offer opportunities for manufactures and suppliers of Ground Water equipment and supplies to exhibit their goods.
Membership - the National Ground Water Association (ngwa) has over 10,000 members and it provides groundwater professionals with professional and technical leadership in the advancement of the Ground Water industry and in the protection, promotion and responsible development of the resources. Ngwa provides groundwater professionals a variety of benefits, including: award-winning publication subscriptions; ngwa courses, conferences, and ngwa bookstore; opportunities to participate in interest groups; volunteer opportunities; ngwa published research papers, article, and conference proceedings through Ground Water on-line; ngwa membership directory; a listing in one of the "find a groundwater professional" online directories; community Water system surveys; industrial reports; as well as a variety of other services.
Safety program - conferences and programs to educate and promote industry standards and practices