MGWA 2026 Fall Conference

November 17, 2026

MGWA 2026 Fall Conference – Poking the Bear: How does pumping impact water quality?

Registration and saying hi to old friends: 7:15am – 8:00am

Conference speakers: 8:00am – 4:30pm

American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis MN 55407

Conference Description

Poking the Bear: It is well known that pumping can change water quality by mixing groundwater from different aquifers, mobilizing contaminants, and changing redox conditions. However, our understanding of the science behind the mechanisms, timing, and scale of these changes is still evolving. This conference will explore how pumping-induced water quality changes are manifesting in Minnesota’s aquifers. Conference attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the current state of the science around this issue, field-based techniques to measure these changes, and policy approaches that incorporate pumping and water quality. The conference will include oral presentations, lightning talks, poster presentations, and a panel discussion.

The conference will be an all day gathering of new friends and old. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in the registration fee.

Conference Agenda – TBD

Speaker Bios – TBD

Conference Registration

Students – $60

Impacted Employment Professionals – $85. If you have recently been laid off from the workforce we’d love for you to join us.

Retired – $140

Members – $250

Non-members – $335. Non-member price include the 2025 Professional MGWA Membership.

Register before October 17 for $30 off. Use the promo code EARLYBIRD.

Continuing Education

This conference is designed to meet the criteria for continuing education for professionals registered with the MN Board of AELSLAGID and for well contractors as specified by the MN Department of Health.