ADVISORY/Wilson Proclaims Calif. Groundwater Week, Nov. 8 to 14; California Groundwater Association Holds 50th Convention: Nov. 12-14.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Governor Pete Wilson For others named Pete Wilson, see . Peter Barton Wilson (born August 23, 1933) is an American Republican politician from California. Wilson served as the thirty-sixth Governor of California (1991–1999), the culmination of more than three decades in the public arena that has proclaimed pro·claim tr.v. pro·claimed, pro·claim·ing, pro·claims 1. To announce officially and publicly; declare. See Synonyms at announce. 2. California Groundwater Week, Nov. 8 to 14. The proclamation An act that formally declares to the general public that the government has acted in a particular way. A written or printed document issued by a superior government executive, such as the president or governor, which sets out such a declaration by the government. marks California Groundwater Association's (CGA (Color/Graphics Adapter) The first video display standard for the IBM PC. This low-resolution system was superseded by EGA and then VGA. CGA required a digital RGB Color Display monitor. See PC display modes. CGA - Color Graphics Adapter ) first 50 years of developing and protecting the state's vast groundwater resources. Wilson encouraged "all Californians to learn more about groundwater." The public can contact the association for information on licensed well and pump contractors and information on water well safety. "The First 50 Years" is the theme of the California Groundwater Association's (CGA) Annual Convention, to be held at the Hyatt Regency and Sacramento Convention Center The Sacramento Convention Center is the main center for events happening in Sacramento, California, USA, which encompasses three venues: The Exhibit Hall, The Community Center Theatre and the Memorial Auditorium. External links
The public may view educational exhibits and video presentations on groundwater and drilling in the convention center lobby. Displays will include the Water Education Foundation's working groundwater model Groundwater models are computer models of groundwater flow systems, and are used by hydrogeologists. Groundwater models are used to simulate and predict aquifer conditions. Characteristics An unambiguous definition of "groundwater model" is difficult to give. and the Department of Water Resources' exhibit of 150 years of California's water history. Literature displays include safety and water quality tips for well owners, how to select a water well contractor and information on destruction of abandoned wells. CGA members will staff the display and greet the public from Noon to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. A conference highlight will be the premiere of CGA's first video production, "Groundwater: Our Reservoir of Strength," and "The First 50 Years," a commemorative book that chronicles the group's efforts to protect the state's groundwater resources. Conference attendees will see more than 100 exhibit booths offering the latest products and services, as well as attend seminars and educational displays. Seminars being offered during the convention are Diagnostic Test Equipment; Fish and Game Policies on Well Discharge; New Products and Technology; Rig Inspections; Electrical Safety; Pump Hydraulics hydraulics, branch of engineering concerned mainly with moving liquids. The term is applied commonly to the study of the mechanical properties of water, other liquids, and even gases when the effects of compressibility are small. , Sizing and Troubleshooting; Well Rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. ; Statewide Portable Engine Registration and Contracts and Legal Rights. Guest speakers will include Charles Brinkley, 1999 National Ground Water Association president, who will give updated information on his group's programs. Andrew Stone, executive director of American Ground Water Trust, will address the value of consumer awareness and education. Honors for service to the groundwater industry will be given: Contractor of the Year, Supplier of the Year and Woman of the Year. The California Groundwater Association (CGA) is a non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. whose mission is: caring for California's groundwater resources, giving high quality service to members and public, and acting in the best interest of the groundwater industry. Members include water well drilling Well drilling is the process of drilling a hole in the ground for the extraction of a natural resource such as ground water, natural gas, or petroleum. Drilling for the exploration of the nature of the material underground (for instance in search of metallic ore) is best described and pump contractors, suppliers and manufacturers, geologists, engineers, hydrologists, government employees and others working in the groundwater field. For information about California's groundwater resources or referral to qualified professionals working with well owners, call 707/578-4408. Note to Editors: Please contact local CGA for names of local members. -0- Central Coast Counties, President Kirk Halstead, 408/688-4731 Fresno, President Rick Horner, 209/674-3766 Mojave, President Jorn Daugbjerg, 805/942-6125 Mother Lode, President Dave Fulton, 530/823-0354 Napa, President Roger Lutz, 707/944-2471 Northern California, President Steve Greenwood, 530/891-4821 Sonoma, President Jim Mickelson, 707/762-1473 Southern California, President Tony V. Sawyer, 800/493-7643 Stanislaus, Secretary/Treasurer Blake Hennings, 209/667-7932 Tri-Counties, President Thomas C. Ralph, 800/409-2258 Ventura/Los Angeles, President Larry Rottman, 805/942-6125 |
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