Montana Water Well Drillers Association

"To provide a safe, sustainable groundwater resource through education, innovation and responsible development."

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What we do

The purpose of the MWWDA is to organize, maintain and operate a trade association for the benefit of its members. To collect and share with its members any scientific, educational or general trade information regarding the subject of well drilling and the sanitary aspects thereof. To monitor and appropriately support or oppose, any legislation seeking to regulate the drilling of wells and the sanitation aspects involved. To advance and further the general welfare and interests of its members.

Upcoming conferences & courses

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Board meetings

MWWDA Board Meeting Schedule for 2023

  • May 25th, 2023 - Doubletree Hotel - Billings, MT
  • September 21st, 2023 - Fairmont Hot Springs - Fairmont, MT

Please note, all dates and locations are subject to change

Lastest news

Important update on DNRC guidance regarding water wells

In early April, the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation issued new guidance on exempt wells. It appears that it will likely have more effect on some regions than others. Click here to learn more.

Know your costs

The rumor is, we have a lot of good well drillers and pump technicians in our industry but only a handful of good business operators. MWWDA wants to change that image!

Download this document to help you become more aware of your costs and a better business operator.

Awesome Aquifer kit now available!

Looking for a great way to educate kids on what an aquifer is and how it works? Click here for information on how to get your own Awesome Aquifer kit!

Submit your award nominations!

The MWWDA Convention Committee and Board of Directors are now taking applications for industry awards! Please review the MWWDA Award Nomination Form and if you know someone who meets one of these criteria, fill out the form and e-mail (or mail) it to Dave Schulenberg at dschulenberg@ngwa.org by the stated deadline.

Legislative representation

MWWDA employs a professional lobbyist to represent our interests in Helena. We actively participate in the Water Policy Interim Committee meetings, DNRC rule-making, and with the Board of Water Well Contractors. Subscribe to weekly updates.

Montana Drill Bits newsletter

Our full-length newsletter provides in-depth information to our members three times per year. Our weekly info e-mails provide constant current information to those in the industry. Advertising in the newsletter.

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