2004 NGWA Ground Water Expo
When: December 12-15, 2004
Where: Las Vegas Hilton
3000 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109-1287
Phone: 800 732.7117
Cost: prior to Nov. 15, 2004:
Members $75
Non-members $175
after Nov. 15, 2004:
Members $125
Non-members $225
Contact: National Ground Water Association, PO Box 73111, Cleveland, Ohio 44193 or
<<ngwa.org>>
Workshops
Drilling and Well Construction
Air Rotary Drilling
You will learn the general operation of air rotary drill, proper selection of equipment needed to safely drill with an air rotary, and the procedures to follow when setting up the rig to drill a well.
Richard Thron, MGWC, Mantyla Well Drilling
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Cable Tool Drilling
Learn the general information on cable tool drilling, safety around the cable tool rig, the proper size and use of tools, and what is required for the safe operation of a cable tool rig.
Jack Henrich, MGWC, Bergerson-Caswell Inc., and Roger Renner, MGWC, E.H. Renner & Sons
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
The Containment of Cuttings Using Sediment Filter Bags
This presentation will show the use of sediment filter bags as best management practices to contain cuttings and control the quality of the water discharged from the drilling site.
Todd Giddings, Todd Giddings and Associates Inc.
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Down-hole Video 101
Most contractors do not understand all of the benefits of owning a low-cost video camera, and find them hard to use unless the well water is crystal clear. This course will cover more than a dozen tips and techniques for using a camera in cloudy/dirty wells. It will cover auxiliary lights, cleaning wells to video, tricks to seeing in dirty water, "moving" the cloudy water out of the way, flocking agents to clear sediment to video, screen encrustation and taking samples of sediment and encrustations, and promoting the "video inspection service."
Ray Roerick, Well Vu
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Drilling Fluids, Grouts and Sealants
Learn how to match drilling fluids to various soil conditions to maintain borehole stability and improve drilling performance. Also find out how to utilize bentonite grouts for sealing wells to prevent the vertical migration of surface contamination as well as the mixing of aquifers. Geothermal grouting and sealing will also be discussed.
George Dugan, Cetco Drilling Products Group
Wednesday, December 15 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.
Hole Collapse: What Can We Do to Prevent It Roundtable
This roundtable will explore different factors that influence hole collapse -- what are the general rules for development? What materials are contractors using? What class of pipe? What types of soil are more susceptible than others? What kind of quality control measures can we all adopt to reduce the possibility of this happening?
Steve Schneider, MGWC, Schneider Equipment Inc.
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Hydrogeologic Classification System for Water-Well Boreholes
Learn about a proposed classification system that provides structure and uniformity for the logging or water-well boreholes. This classifications system will provide a framework that can be taught to and used by the contractors, regulatory officials, and hydrogeologists and will allow better correlation and interpretation of data.
Thom Hanna, Johnson Screens
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.
Improving Your Welding Skills
Changes in technology and materials have created new challenges for those who weld. This session enables you to meet those challenges.
Art Papineau, Lincoln Electric Co.
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.
Mud Rotary Drilling: A Definition of Terms
Commonly used terms pertaining to mud rotary drilling will be addressed and explained. This workshop is for entry- to mid-level contractors and helpers.
Wayne Nash, MGWC, Subscribe Technology
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Wouldn't It Be Nice If...
How many times have you had an idea in the middle of a job, an idea that you think would make a nifty product or a gadget to make doing your job easier and more efficient? Come to this round table and share your ideas with others - contractors, manufacturers, scientists, and suppliers.
Vince Salem, Performance Alloys Corp.
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Water Quality/Treatment
Conducting Simple Well Disinfection Tests in the Field
Do you wonder how you can do simple tests that would be useful in various situations you might get into? These are primarily the acts of disinfecting or cleaning a well with a few points of disinfectant and well acid cleaner disposal thrown in for good measure. Most of the tests can be performed easily in the field.
John Schnieders, Water Systems Engineering Inc.
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.
Hydrogen Sulfide Removal By Oxidizing Under Pressure
This workshop goes over elimination of hydrogen sulfide gas by putting filtered air into the system under high pressures in order to maximize the amount of air that can be absorbed. The process uses the basic fundamental principle that oxygen in the air and hydrogen sulfide can not coexist.
Joseph Lane, Amtrol Inc.
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Hydrolysis: Understanding & Predicting the Degradation of Organic Compounds in Water
Hydrolysis is an important transformation mechanism in ground water and surface water natural attenuation and remediation. This will be a teaching lecture with a focus on structure activity relationships (SARS) to predict products and reaction rates.
Stuart Cohen, Ph.D., Environmental & Turf Services Inc.
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for 1.5 CECs.
Testing the Waters
This course will cover certified and informational analysis to help drillers better understand what type of testing will work best for homeowners. Common contaminants including bacteria, nitrate, nitrite, arsenic, volatile organic chemicals, pesticides and herbicides will be discussed with regard to how they are regulated, how they get into the water supplies, and how you can remove these contaminants.
Marianne Metzger, National Testing Laboratories Limited
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
The Water of Your Life
This course will cover the importance of water, and how it benefits man in three unique but basic ways: energy, osmosis, and dissolving power. Also discovered will be waters' many problems: hardness, iron, manganese, arsenic, bacteria, and viruses, and the answers to the many questions that water professionals encounter with their customers.
Glenn Gruett, Water Right Inc.
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.
Well Servicing and Maintenance
Learn about the tools and equipment required to service and maintain water wells, and how to safely return a water well to a state of top production.
John Williamson, MGWC, Water Works Limited
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Well Water Testing: What the Water Professional Needs to Know
This workshop will discuss how water professionals can assist well owners by understanding what testing well owners should consider, the cost of testing, and whether certification is necessary when choosing a laboratory.
Laura Snell, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Water Systems
Constant Pressure as a Tool for Ground Water Preservation
Unnecessary overlapping of irrigation zones to keep pumps from cycling can be a major waste of water. Precise application of irrigation water with constant pressure systems can be one of the best tools for ground water conservation. Constant pressure reduces waste from over-irrigation and eliminates cycling which causes the water hammer and leaks.
Cary Austin, Cycle Stop Valves
Wednesday, December 15 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.
Large Horse Power Pumping
Find out information on the operation, maintenance, and installation of large horse power pumps. This workshop also covers special consideration when working with large pumps and the equipment required to safely work with large pumps.
Tim Hawn, MGWC, James Mills Well Drilling
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for 0.5 CEC.
Motors and Electricity
This workshop features general information on the functions of motors, proper electrical wiring size and installation, and safety around the pump/well site.
Darrel Dake, MGWC, Paramount Drilling
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for 0.5 CEC.
Submersible Pumps Primer
Seventy percent of the pumps currently installed are submersibles. In this sessions, the top people in the industry will share their water systems knowledge with you. This workshop is part of an on-going effort between the Water Systems Council and NGWA to provide quality water systems training for our industry.
NGWA and WSC Task Force
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Business Management
America's Dependence on Ground Water: Usage Trends and Forecasts
Each day in 2000, the United States pumped 83.3 billion gallons of fresh ground water. This workshop will examine the national trends in ground water use; end market segment use of ground water; as well as some of the implications for ground water use from shifting populations and competing demands for ground water.
Kevin McCray, CAE, NGWA
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
CMT Multilevel System Installer Certification
Proper assembly and installation is critical for the effective use of multilevel systems like CMT. Consultants, contractors, and well drillers who have been trained as certified CMT installers can offer assurance to their clients of a proper, effective multilevel installation.
Kirsten Cooper, Solinst Canada Limited, and Randy Blackburn, Solinst Canada Limited
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for four (4) CECs.
"Drilling of Last Domestic Water Well in United States Draws Record Crowd!"
No one in our industry wants to see an event like this take center stage and all who work in the ground water industry play an integral part in ensuring this occasion never occurs. A step-by-step scenario will outline how this headline "could" become a reality.
Dave Hanson, Design Water Technologies, and Chris Reimer, NGWA
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
The Economics of Well Drilling
Being in business has always been a challenge, but never more so than today with the constant influx of government regulation and the increasing prices of materials. All businesses are affected by factors such as supply and demand, fixed and variable costs, and rapid growth. Find out how to determine your cost of doing business, not your competitor's.
Gary Hix, Saguaro Well & Pump Co.
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Loss Control Through Leadership
Problem solving by leadership is proactive problem solving that provides positive motivation to your people, and teaches supervisors how you want them to resolve drill-site and work-crew problems. Applying loss control through leadership can help control company operating costs and reduce costly work delays from accidents while stimulating employee morale and quality workmanship.
Joe Hogan, Hartford Insurance Group
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
NGWA's Legislative Horizon
NGWA's representative will provide an overview of what's going on in the federal arena that does or will affect the ground water industry. Additionally, attendants will have the opportunity to share their concerns about other issues for the ground water industry.
Gary Andres, The Dutko Group, and Chris Reimer, NGWA
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Reducing Risk & Liability From the First Phone Call to Project Completion
Learn how to address client objectives while managing project risk at every stage of a project - beginning with the first client call through writing the final report. Key risk areas will be identified and discussed with opportunity for participant input.
Anne P. Horan, Horan & Horan
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.
Results of the 2003 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey
The Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey is conducted every five years in the year following each periodic U.S. Census of Agriculture to supplement and expand the basic irrigation data. This workshop will explore the survey which provided detailed estimates on methods of distribution of irrigation water and the acre-feet of water by source.
Rich Allen, National Agricultural Statistics Service -- U.S. Department of Agriculture
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Savvy Selling Connecting with your Customers
How well do you know your customers--and yourself? How do you build relationships with them that will inspire loyalty and keep them returning to you? This session will explore focusing on what really matters, both to you and your customers.
Michelle Nichols
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.
Succession Planning
Present a systematic approach to business succession planning. Questions that will be answered include: What is succession planning; when is it time to start thinking about succession planning; and why every business owner needs a succession plan?
Mark Van Benschoten, Norman, Jones, Enlow & Co.
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for one (1) CEC.
Using Your Financial Statements to Uncover Hidden Profits
This presentation takes attendees beyond the basics of financial statement analysis in a sophisticated decision-relevant format. It explores the techniques of strategic financial analysis to learn how to solve the problems that cause financial distress.
Steve Hegg, Business Resources Services
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for 3.5 CECs.
Using Your Team and Income Statement to Manage Costs, Increase Profits, and Plan for Expansion
Participants will gain a method to analyze the present and make a better decision about the future. Among questions explored will be: How much sales volume must be achieved if I hire another employee or invest in new equipment and can I increase prices without losing volume?
Steve Hegg, Business Resources Services
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for 2.5 CECs.
Safety/Compliance
Complying with the Current DOT Regulations and Catching Up to the New Ones
Are you in full compliance with the new "hours of service" regulations that went into effect this year? Do you know what the new regulations are for transporting hazardous cargo or renewing your CDL? Are you aware of what new permits you must have effective, January 1, 2005. This workshop is designed to put you on the fast track to compliance.
Gary LaBrake
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for two (2) CECs in the safety/first aid/CPR
category.
The Cost Effective Use of Insurance as a Risk Management Tool
This program is an introduction and overview for the company insurance buyer, risk manager, and all supervisors. The program will explain the common types of insurance and how insurance makes it possible for you to conduct business and protect your business assets. How to be an informed consumer and not purchase unnecessary insurance or have gaps in your insurance coverages will also be discussed.
Joe Hogan, Hartford Insurance Group
Wednesday, December 15 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.
Drivers and Vehicles - DOT has Regulations for Both
Whether you are just starting in the business, or if you are trying to take a refresher on driver qualifications and vehicle inspections, this workshop is ideal. You'll learn what records you must keep on drivers; what the new regulations are regarding new drivers, as well as, former employees, and how to keep your vehicle records in order.
Gary LaBrake
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for two (2) CECs in the safety/first aid/CPR
category.
Eight-Hour OSHA Refresher Course
As specified in CFR 1910.120 (e)(8), NGWA will offer the eight-hour refresher training for those who have taken the 40-hour HAZWOPER course. The training will focus on health and safety training for ground-water professionals. Changes in OSHA rules and interpretations will be discussed. The session will include examples of actual incidents that have occurred in the field, as well as litigation case histories involving drillers and consultants. There is no cost, but pre-registration is required. Proof of having completed the 40-hour training or a timely annual refresher will be required at the beginning of the course. (pre-registration required)
Steve Maslansky, Maslansky GeoEnvironmental Inc.
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for four (4) CECs in the safety/first aid/CPR
category. However, since this is an OSHA approved Hazardous Material Training course our
rules do not require pre-approval and this would most likely be in the Hazardous Material
category. The Cont. Ed. Committee will review this at their next meeting.
Electrical Safety
This workshop will focus on guidelines for safe practice when working around overhead power lines in addition to some basic electrical safety tips. NIOSH representatives will also cite current OSHA standards when working around overhead power lines.
James Cawley, NIOSH
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for 1.5 CECs in the safety/first aid/CPR
category.
Living With OSHA - OSHA and Your Business
Learn general information on actions needed to comply with OSHA requirements. After the workshop, drilling company owners and supervisors will be better able to conduct their company safety and OSHA compliance activities in a more cost effective manner, and will be better prepared to deal with OSHA inspectors and use free OSHA resources available to them.
Joe Hogan, Hartford Insurance Group
Sunday, December 12 This course was approved for one (1) CEC in the safety/first aid/CPR
category.
What Does That Pesky MSDS Sheet Really Mean?
This program will explain the OSHA hazardous communication "right to know" program and employee training requirements. The MSDS sheet will be explained so that attendees will be able to explain and train employees on MSDS information.
Joe Hogan, Hartford Insurance Group
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for one (1) CEC in the safety/first aid/CPR
category.
Monitoring/Logging/Geology
Automated Low-Flow Water Quality Monitoring
Find out about low-flow sampling, which has become a widely accepted method for monitoring ground water. When regulations allow, the benefit over laboratory sampling is clear when immediacy of data and laboratory costs are considered. As well casings decrease in size, this method also offers an alternative to in-situ monitoring.
Forbes Guthrie, In-Situ Inc., and David Wardwell, In-Situ Inc.
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.
Borehole Geophysical Logging: What are the Benefits to My Project?
Borehole geophysics is a highly effective tool for water resources/water supply applications. This workshop will demonstrate some of these important applications of borehole geophysical logging, which includes identifying water producing zones in well boreholes; evaluating the thickness, distribution and sand quality of aquifers; identifying fractures; evaluating relative water yield and water quality; planning well systems; and planning and evaluating well workovers/rehabilitation and abandonment.
John Sciacca, Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure Inc., and Bruce Manchon, Janeil Environmental Solutions
Wednesday, December 15 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.
Data Collection For Improved Site Characterization
This workshop will discuss the importance of increased data collection for improved site characterization. Improved site characterization can be achieved through use of better vertical profiling of ground water conditions and utilization of automated ground water monitoring instruments.
Bill Block, Westbay Instruments, and Aldo Krigsman, Solinst Canada Limited
Wednesday, December 15 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.
Surface and Borehole Geophysics for Ground Water Applications
Geophysics can be a useful tool in solving ground water problems. This presentation will explain the basic concept for the most common surface and borehole geophysical methods and present case histories to illustrate typical applications of each method.
John Jansen, Aquifer Science & Technology
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.
Wireless Telemetry Bringing Environmental Data to the Digital World
Learn how to bring powerful monitoring and data collection methods to rugged and remote areas using low-power, inexpensive wireless telemetry. The workshop will include a discussion on features, benefits, and applications, as well as on selecting radios, antennas, and sensors.
Gregg Gustafson, Instrumentation Northwest Inc.
Monday, December 13 This course was approved for two (2) CECs.