Oregon Ground Water Association Fall Convention

October 23-24, 2026
Eagle Crest Resort
Redmond, Oregon

Dear Friends of the Oregon Ground Water Association:

Welcome to the OGWA 2026 Fall Convention at Eagle Crest! We once again have a great lineup of classes and events for you to experience while you are here!

Your continued efforts and participation are vital to grow our voice and speak up for groundwater professionals within the state and for the industry.

Take a few moments to review this information and register today! And don’t forget to reserve your hotel room as well.

See you in Oregon!
Dave Schulenberg Executive Director, OGWA

Click here to download a PDF version of the registration form & brochure.

Preliminary Schedule of Class Topics (Subject to change)

Friday, October 23, 2026

6:45–7:45 a.m.
Registration, Morning Coffee & Pastries

7:45–8:00 a.m.
Welcome – Josh Lisenby, OGWA President
Nominations for Board Positions

Drilling

8:00–9:00 a.m.
Static Water Level Measurements for Permit Conditions & the Pump Test Program
OWRD

9:00–10:00 a.m.
Well Alterations & Deepenings
Oregon Water Resources Dept. (Rules)

10:00–11:00 a.m.
When Things Go To Crap, 2026 Edition
Dave Farmer, DA Farmer Equipment

Pump/Water Treatment

8:00–9:00 a.m.
Motor Troubleshooting
Alex Urquhart, Flint & Walling

9:00–10:00 a.m.
Contaminants of Concern
Richard Mest, Water Quality Association

10:00–11:00 a.m.
Point of Entry Filtration Concepts
Thom Jackson, Giocon Pumps & Equipment

Combined Session

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Well Development vs. Pump Selection: Protecting Submersible Systems & Maximizing Efficiency
Derek & Katy Anderson, Drilling Equipment Resources

12:00–1:00 p.m.
Lunch Buffet

1:30–5:30 p.m.
Golf Tournament – 9 Hole Scramble

5:30–6:30 p.m.
Happy Hour Reception

6:30–9:30 p.m.
Dinner – Member of the Year Presentation
Musical Entertainment by Mickey Hettwer

Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:00–8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet

8:00–10:00 a.m.
General Membership Meeting

Drilling/Pump/Water Treatment

10:00–11:00 a.m.
2026 Fall Legislative Update
Genoa Ingram, OGWA Lobbyist, Court Street Consulting

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Citizen Lobbying: Online Presence and the DC Fly-In
CJ Nugent, Nugent Well Drilling

12:00–1:00 p.m.
Lunch Buffet – Golf Tournament Awards

1:00–2:00 p.m.
Applied Hydraulics for Drilling & Pump Rigs
Derek & Katy Anderson, Drilling Equipment Resources

2:00–3:00 p.m.
Contracts for Contractors
Rob Ireland, Vames Wang Attorneys

3:00–4:00 p.m.
Marketing Strategies & Customer Communication Best Practices
Ben Frech, NGWA

 

Venue and Hotel Information

Eagle Crest Resort
1522 Cline Falls Rd. Redmond, Oregon 97756
(855) 682-4786

UPDATE!!!  The OGWA has reserved a block of rooms (1 bedroom suites, 2 and 3 bedroom condos and double queen room) for our event, with rates ranging from $140 to $239 a night (depending on type of room). To make a reservation for a sleeping room, you must call (855) 682-4786, no later than September 30, 2026.

Our date has been extended 1 week.