• OGWA employs a lobbyist to work with Oregon legislators to protect the interests of the groundwater industry in Oregon.
• Government Affairs Committee: Works with lobbyist to actively track legislation in Oregon and organize advocacy to give members a voice with legislators. 
• Oregon Water Resources Department: OGWA participates in Department rulemaking and groundwater advisory committees to provide ensure the groundwater industry input.
• Access a full list of OGWA advocacy activities and accomplishments on behalf of its members over the years here.

• OGWA members, family, employees, or direct family of employees are eligible for two scholarships, awarded annually each spring. Details can be found here.

Types of Members

Water well drillers, water pump/system installers, and water treatment professionals (or their employees) qualified to and currently providing services in Oregon.

Individuals or businesses manufacturing, selling or jobbing drilling equipment, pumps, supplies or services, or any other person with a legitimate interest in the objectives of OGWA.

Individuals, businesses, institutions (research facility, university, etc.), or government agencies engaged in research, scientific investigation, or technical consulting on groundwater or water wells. Note: regulatory agencies are excluded from this category, but are eligible for Associate membership as outlined below.

Individuals, businesses, or regulatory agencies who have an interest in the affairs of OGWA and do not otherwise qualify for membership.

Any person currently enrolled in a recognized program for the training of water well drillers, water system installers, water treatment specialists, geologists, hydrologists or any other water related subjects.

Persons elected by the OGWA membership to hold membership in recognition of sustained and active interest in the groundwater industry or contributions of value to the industry from research or scientific investigation.

Retired members in good standing in previous years who are elected by the OGWA membership to hold lifetime membership.

Individuals or businesses who have been active contractor members but no longer work in Oregon and wish to remain in OGWA. Note: must provide bona fide evidence to OGWA Board of inactive Oregon status prior to application.