Although this column normally discusses technical issues relating to drilling or hydrogeology, I occasionally feel the need to get on my soapbox about issues which affect us professionally as drillers, engineers, and hydrogeologists.
All of us owe it to ourselves to be involved in our respective professions. Involvement includes belonging to our respective organizations, such as the National Ground Water Association and state and local organizations relating to ground water, hydrogeology, and engineering. Not only should we financially support these organizations, we should attend meetings and recruit others in the industry to support our causes.