OGWA Activities and Accomplishments

OGWA was the driving force behind establishing the Oregon Well Log Query in the early 1990’s

• Instrumental in establishing the well inspection program in the early 1990’s
  
• Supported the Ashland Drilling vs Jackson County Case
  
• Jackson County attempted to establish their own jurisdiction and rules for water well drilling
  
• Always fighting to keep start card and other fees in check
  
• Ongoing OGWA active presence on all GWAC committees
  
• Established a RAC and participated in drafting Ground Source Heat Pump boring rules in Oregon in 2010.
  
• Heavy RAC participation in the Mosier area special well construction standards
  
• Worked with OWRD as well as industry mfg., suppliers and contractors to expand the use of Bentonite for well abandonments and seal use in Oregon.
  
• Instituted an apprenticeship program in Oregon for Water Treatment Licensing
  
• During the 2019 legislative session the OGWA introduced (House Bill) HB 2331
  
• Groundwater Day at the Capitol for many legislative sessions