National Ground Water Association

States participating in the NGWA Affiliate States Program are entitled to the many benefits listed below. Complete information can be found in the Affiliate State program benefits brochure. We estimate these benefits at a value of more than $12,000. With the fee for the Affiliate States Program between $290 and $875 (price varies depending on number of members in the respective state), it’s a great deal for your association!

Advocacy: Helping your state make a difference

• Thirty-minute legal consultation
• State Center for Ground Water Policy
• Guide to Challenging Restrictions on Domestic Well Drilling
• Public Awareness Toolbox
• Ground Water and Wells: Reduce Risks to Your Water Supply

Networking and education for you

• Organizational listing
• Affiliate State Peer-to-Peer Meeting
• Complimentary NGWA event registrations
• NGWA Affiliate States e-list discussion group
• NGWA Affiliate States Leadership Conference
• Strategic planning facilitation

Maximizing your state show’s value

• Online convention listing
• Water Well Journal® listing
• NGWREF William A. McEllhiney Distinguished Lecture Series in Water Well Technology
• Director representation
• Cost calculator workshop
• Auction items
• NGWREF Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecture Series in Ground Water Science

Materials to make your work most productive

• Newsletter content and advertisements
• NGWA state membership roster
• NGWA-certified contractors, scientists, and engineers
• Customized state slide show
• NGWA-recognized property and casualty insurance program
• Executive risk protection coverage
• State association management