Membership Meeting

Registration is now open. 

When:
Friday, September 12, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Where:
Opal Key Resort & Marina
245 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
Website

Agenda:
2 R/R CE Credits Available 

  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Association Business & Membership Update: This update will provide FGWA members with information on the latest news and business for the association.  We will also do a deep dive into 2026 legislative activities and current bills and rules being filed that could impact FGWA members and the groundwater industry.  We will also cover enforcement and regulation issues surrounding the industry, as well as changes to code due to recent rule changes, and discuss recommendations to bring back to DEP and Districts. Lastly, we will provide an overview and have discussion on Proposed Rules LSFIR including proposed language, affected areas, environmental impact, etc.
  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Drilling Fluids and Solids Control: This presentation will provide a brief introduction to drilling polymers, as well as going into detail on common polymer types and their functions, polymer selection based on formation conditions, mixing and maintenance best practices, environmental and cost considerations, troubleshooting and optimization. 

Hotel Information:
Visit the following link to book within the discounted room block -  Florida Ground Water Association 2025.  When you click the link it automatically pre-populates dates.  If you scroll down just a bit on the webpage, a box will appear where you can select your check-in/out dates.

Guests can also call the reservations number at 855-366-8045. Be sure to reference the group name (FGWA).

  • The discounted rate for the group includes the following days: 09/11/25 – 09/15/25.  If you are trying to book outside of these dates, please email [email protected] so we can request the date(s) to be added.
  • If you want an upgraded suite, they have added a handful to the online link above so you may select this option if you so choose.
  • Check-In: 4 PM/ Check-Out: 11 AM
  • The discounted block is valid through August 12th or until the rooms are sold out. 
  • There is a $35.00 taxable resort fee per room per night.

Registration:
Members may attend the membership meeting for free!  Non-members, a $35 fee will be applied. 

Click here to register online

 

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