Drillers in states as diverse as Kentucky, California and Michigan know Dave Schulenberg’s work. The director of partner states for the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) manages day-to-day operations for six state groundwater associations: California, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota and Montana. That means six state events, six training rosters, and six different sets of laws, regulations and expectations.
One common theme he sees is that people perceive drillers everywhere as the folks covered in mud holding a shovel, not as certified, licensed groundwater professionals respected for their expertise.