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Eric Bunge – New MGWA Vice President

Eric Bunge – New MGWA Vice President

Eric Bunge earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, where he completed a research thesis on sinkhole dye tracing in southeastern Minnesota under the guidance of Dr. Calvin Alexander. Following graduation, he briefly worked at Quality Bicycle Products before returning to the geosciences as an environmental consultant. Eric and his […]

Nick Budde – MGWA Treasurer

Nick Budde – MGWA Treasurer

June 23, 2025

Cathy Undem – New MGWA Events Coordinator

June 23, 2025

The Events Coordinator is a new position created in 2024 for planning, coordinating and communicating promotional, educational, marketing, and social events as determined and approved by the Board.  The Events Coordinator position is an appointed, minimum two year term, voting member of the board. Ms. Undem manages the Environmental Assessment Program at Dakota County and administers the Redevelopment Incentive Grant (RIG) program in collaboration with the Community Development Agency.  The RIG program…

MGWA 2025 Gil Gabanski Scholarship Recipient – Sally Klein

MGWA 2025 Gil Gabanski Scholarship Recipient – Sally Klein

June 23, 2025
MGWA 2025 Gil Gabanski Scholarship Recipient – Leif Klarqvist

MGWA 2025 Gil Gabanski Scholarship Recipient – Leif Klarqvist

June 23, 2025
MGWA 2025 Gil Gabanski Scholarship Recipient – Ashley Muench

MGWA 2025 Gil Gabanski Scholarship Recipient – Ashley Muench

June 23, 2025
Sandeep Burman — New MPCA Environmental Analysis and Outcomes Division Director

Sandeep Burman — New MPCA Environmental Analysis and Outcomes Division Director

June 23, 2025

New Hydrogeologist Supervisor Leads the DNR’s County Groundwater Atlas Team

June 23, 2025

In late 2024, Vanessa Baratta-Person gratefully accepted the role of Hydrogeologist Supervisor of the County Groundwater Atlas (CGA) team at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). She succeeds Paul Putzier, who retired in August 2023. Vanessa joined the DNR in 2013 as a field technician, monitoring surface water in southwestern Minnesota. In May 2014, she moved to the CGA program as a mapping hydrogeologist, focusing on planning, sampling, and…

President’s Letter

President’s Letter

March 6, 2025
National Groundwater Awareness Week is March 9-15

National Groundwater Awareness Week is March 9-15

March 6, 2025
Is Your Well Water Safe? Get Free Nitrate Testing This April

Is Your Well Water Safe? Get Free Nitrate Testing This April

March 6, 2025
Fake Dye Traces: St. Patrick’s Day Underground in St. Paul

Fake Dye Traces: St. Patrick’s Day Underground in St. Paul

March 5, 2025
Environmental Quality Board needs feedback from Groundwater Professionals

Environmental Quality Board needs feedback from Groundwater Professionals

March 5, 2025
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