The Western Groundwater Congress the new, “super-sized” annual conference, focusing on Western groundwater quality and groundwater resources. This three day, four track event will boast world-class technical presentations on Contaminants, SGMA legislation, Water Resources and other special topics. In addition to the great education GRA is known for providing, the WGC will also include practical hands-on workshops, and over 7 hours of time dedicated to networking and spending time with our amazing Sponsors and Exhibitors.
You won’t want to miss GRA's premier technical event!Click below to view the Program Agenda!
PROGRAM AGENDA
(subject to change)
Thank you for your interest in the First Annual Western Groundwater Congress! Online Registration is now closed but that doesn't mean you can't come! Onsite registration will be available - space permitting.
To expedite the onsite process, please download and complete the form below and present it at regsitration.
GRA is thankful to the many Sponsors and Exhibitors
whose support is helping make this event possible!
Please make sure you spend some time with them at the First Annual Western Groundwater Congress!
EVENT CO-SPONSORS
Ramboll
EN Rx, Inc.
I-GIS
PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION SPONSOR
The Water Replenishment District of Southern California
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR
West Yost Associates
I AM GRA RECEPTION SPONSOR
Dudek
AWARDS AND ANNUAL MEETING LUNCHEON SPONSORS
Sacramento Groundwater Authority
Wellntel
TUESDAY LUNCH SPONSOR
Jacobs
THURSDAY LUNCH SPONSOR
Montgomery & Associates
BREAKFAST SPONSOR
SGS North America Inc.
AFTERNOON BREAK REFRESHMENT SPONSOR
GHD
SUSTAINABLE WINE WORKSHOP SPONSORS
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Haley & Aldrich
WELLNESS SPONSORS
EKI Environment & Water
GEI Consultants, Inc.
GOURMET WATER STATION SPONSOR
Roscoe Moss Company
TOTE BAG SPONSOR
INTERA Incorporated
LANYARD SPONSOR
Woodard & Curran
MEMBERS ONLY CHAIR MASSAGE SESSION SPONSOR
ASR Resources, LLC
MEMBER EXHIBITORS
ASR Resources, LLC
BESST, Inc.
Blaine Tech Services
Cascade Drilling l Technical Services
Collier Consulting, Inc.
Confluence Environmental, Inc.
Directed Technologies Drilling
GeoSystems Analysis, Inc.
GHD
Gregg Drilling and Testing, Inc.
hydroGEOPHYSICS, Inc.
INTERA
Pace National
Pumpsight
Ranch Systems, LLC - Novato, CA
Silver State Analytical/ Enviro Tech
SkyTEM Canada Inc.
NON-MEMBER EXHIBITORS
Aqua Geo Frameworks, LLC
FGL Environmental
KISTERS North America
Maven's Notebook/Groundwater Exchange
REGENESIS
Solinst Canada Ltd.
Technical Workshop
GRA presents the following technical workshop at no additional charge! The workshop will take place on Wednesday, September 26th from 2:30-5pm. Attendees be registered for the Congress to attend the workshop. Simply register for the Congress, RSVP to save your spot at the workshop, bring your laptop and be ready to learn!
Identifying and Considering Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems Under SGMA
Just for Kicks
Are you a runner? Would you like to be? GRA presents the DARCY DASH 5k! There's no additional charge to participate, just RSVP online. Sign up now and watch for more info to come!
GSAs, take $100 off!
GRA would like to welcome GSA representatives to GRA by offering special discounts for 2018, including $100 off on this event! Click here to find out more.
Water isn't the only thing we're saving!
Register now for Super Early Bird discounts! See below for more information on fees and scheduled increases. Register early for the best rate!
Event Rates and Dates
| Super Early-Bird (4/16-6/25/18) |
Early Bird |
Registration (8/20-9/10/2018) |
Onsite Registration (space permitting) | |
|
Members
|
$560.00 | $610.00 | $660.00 | $685.00 |
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Non-Members
|
$610.00 | $780.00 | $830.00 | $855.00 |
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Student Members
|
$170.00 | $208.00 | $245.50 | $255.50 |
|
Single Day (Members) |
$280.00 | $330.00 | $380.00 | $405.00 |
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Single Day (Non-Members) |
$365.00 | $415.00 | $465.00 | $490.00 |
|
Single Day (Student Members) |
$85.00 | $123.00 | $160.50 | $170.50 |
|
Speaker |
$373.00 | $373.00 | $440.00 | N/A |
Event Justification Toolkit
By now you know the value of GRA event attendance for keeping up with evolving industry priorities, state-of-the-practice technologies, and emerging strategies for the challenges facing the groundwater world. In addition, GRA events offer fantastic opportunities for networking, learning from vendors exhibiting the latest tools and technologies, and exposure for your organization.
But how do you convey the value of GRA event attendance to your supervisor? Check out GRA's Event Justification Toolkit for tips.
Cancellation
In the event that you are unable to attend, you may cancel your registration and receive a refund minus a $50 processing fee if written notice of your cancellation is received by the GRA office at least 30 days prior to the event date. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after that date.
Transferability
Your registration may be transferred to another individual at any time, at no additional cost to you. Please contact the GRA office to transfer your registration.
If the original registrant paid the discounted member fee but the new registrant is a non-member, the non-member will be invoiced for the difference in fee amounts at the time that the original registration was made.