The DNR Offers Three New County Groundwater Atlases

March 5, 2025

MPCA Releases Groundwater Quality Report

March 5, 2025

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently released a new report describing ambient groundwater quality conditions. This new report incorporates data and findings from state monitoring activities and includes updated findings on the current status and trends in a variety of water-quality constituents, including nitrate, chloride, pesticides, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and flame retardants. The report is available at the below link: 2025 MPCA Groundwater Quality Condition Report MGWA Newsletter Main Page…

Message from the President

January 6, 2025

Private Well Pesticide Sampling Project Update

January 6, 2025

Bob Tipping — New MGS Director

January 6, 2025

Fall Conference Recap

January 6, 2025

The MGWA fall conference, “Groundwater Resilience in the Upper Midwest” was held on November 19th at the Heritage Center in Brookyln Center, MN and featured presentations on groundwater projects and studies from across the state of Minnesota (and a bit beyond). The presentations highlighted sustainability, PFAS detection, and water circularity efforts across the Midwest and provided attendees with a broader understanding and perspective on a range of groundwater issues across…

Message from the President

September 20, 2024

Private Well Screening Event in Brooten

September 20, 2024

New Volunteer Opportunities

September 20, 2024

Two New MGWA Officers Sought for 2025

September 20, 2024

The MGWA board needs to fill two officer positions – President-Elect and Treasurer– for 2025. The President-Elect takes a leadership role in the planning of one or more of the MGWA meetings while “learning the ropes” of MGWA leadership. The Treasurer assists the Management team in managing the finances of the Association, including the proper care of all dues, fees, and other money paid to the Association, and provides guidance…

Minnesota DNR Seals 13-foot Diameter Ranney Well at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA

September 20, 2024

New Article on St. Peter Sandstone

September 20, 2024

MGWA member Greg Brick recently published an article on the St. Peter Sandstone in the Journal of Geography and Cartography. The paper's thesis is that the simplicity of this unit makes it difficult to categorize. A free online version of the article is available at the link below. https://systems.enpress-publisher.com/index.php/JGC/article/view/6588 MGWA Newsletter Main Page MGWA is committed to developing a just, equitable, and inclusive groundwater community. Click on the button below…