Come mingle with your fellow attendees during these activities and offerings!
Coffee & Continental Breakfast with the Master Groundwater Contractors
Tuesday, December 6, 7-8:30 a.m.
Start your day by enjoying a cup of coffee and fellowship with NGWA’s Master Groundwater Contractors. The MGWCs will also be able to answer any questions you may have about becoming certified, best drilling and water systems practices, and running a successful business.
THANK YOU TO OUR COFFEE SERVICE SPONSOR
NGWA Welcome Party
Tuesday, December 6, 5:30-7 p.m., Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Meet up with old friends and make new ones at this crowd-pleaser that is also a great way to unwind after a full day of educational offerings!
THANK YOU TO OUR NGWA WELCOME PARTY SPONSORS
Special opportunities for young and early career groundwater professionals!
Coffee & Doughnuts, Wednesday, December 7, 7-8:30 a.m.
Come meet others who are new to the groundwater industry for some camaraderie and to make new friends.
THANK YOU TO OUR COFFEE SERVICE SPONSOR
Exhibit Hall Tour, Thursday, December 8, 1-2 p.m.
Wonder what all that equipment in the exhibit hall does or curious how you fit in with all of those tools? If you’re a young professional or early in your groundwater-related career, take part in this tour of the exhibit hall that will be led by seasoned groundwater professionals. The guides will lead you through the hall, pointing out what some of the equipment and tools from the industry’s manufacturers and suppliers do while also explaining how they are used in the day-to-day jobs of those in our industry.
Book Signing with Dr. William Alley
Thursday, December 8, 12-1 p.m.
Meet NGWA Director of Science and Technology William Alley, Ph.D., and have him sign a copy of his book, The Water Recycling Revolution: Tapping into the Future, after your purchase. The book, released this past April, encourages readers to move past the “yuck factor” by learning the benefits and science behind recycling wastewater to beat climate change.
Brewfest
Thursday, December 8, 1-3 p.m.
Celebrate the conclusion of Groundwater Week in style!
Visit with fellow attendees in the exhibit hall while sampling a brew and noshing on complimentary snacks.
THANK YOU TO OUR BREWFEST SPONSORS
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Bellagio Fountains
Thursday, December 8, 3:30-5 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m., and Friday, December 9, 10:30-11: 30 a.m.*, Bellagio
ALL TOURS ARE SOLD OUT.
How do they do it?
The world-famous fountains at the Bellagio seamlessly bring together water, light, and music for a one-of-a-kind attraction you can only see in Las Vegas. But what makes the water actually dance?
During this tour, you will get an in-depth look at what it takes to put on one of the famed fountain shows at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. A fountain control engineer will take you on a one-hour behind-the-scenes tour of the Bellagio fountains and show you what it takes to make sure that this iconic attraction stays operational day in and day out.
Please note that there is a fair amount of walking, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Note that as of November 7, all tours are sold out.
*Shuttle service for the Friday tour will not be provided; instead please plan to meet your tour guide at the Bellagio main entrance at 10:15 a.m.
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