On this week’s episode, anchor Brock Yordy talks about the recent $1.18B PFAS class-action settlement with DuPont, Corteva and Chemours. The companies will set up a fund to compensate public water systems over the impact of PFAS and other “forever” chemicals. Plus, in this week’s safety segment, we challenge contractors in this year’s Trench Safety Stand Down.
How does significant weather impact water wells? In episode 137 of The Driller Newscast, join Brock Yordy alongside Margret Martins from the Water Systems Council as they talk about Hurricane Helene's impact on water wells and discuss the state of the water well industry.
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In Episode 136 of the Driller Newscast, join Brock Yordy alongside long-time industry professionals Robert Meyer and Dave Bowers as they discuss the importance of our industry and what we can do to ensure success.
In Episode 135 of the Driller Newscast, anchor Brock Yordy invites Dave Schulenberg, Director of Partner States for the NGWA. Dave is the Executive Director of 9 Groundwater Associations States and the best-selling author of a children's book on woodland animals drilling water wells, Mr. Mouse Gets a New Water Well. Dave talks about becoming a Groundwater Professional versus a good digger and the importance of being involved at the local, state, and national levels. Brock and Dave wrap up the episode by talking about what they are most thankful for in their lives and the drilling industry. They even find time to announce a Mr. Mouse exclusive.
In Episode 134 of The Driller Newscast, anchor Brock Yordy outlines the most recent findings from the Nov. 1 PCAST session titled “Improving Groundwater Security,” and the meetings being held for climate policy at COP29. The newscast continues with recent news on individual states’ policies on groundwater, climate policy, and natural resource regulation. This week’s feature is on securing your diversified drilling business and the right offensive strategy for starting 2025 successfully.
In Episode 133 of the Driller Newscast, anchor Brock Yordy delves into the dark side of the drilling industry with a Halloween edition titled “Tales From the Job Site.” He starts with “Tales of Construction Clowns” that haunt a company’s legacy. Next, Yordy discusses the “Zombie Wells Apocalypse.” He continues with the “Attack of the 1,000-Year C8 Chemicals” and its impact on groundwater worldwide. Finally, Yordy wraps up with “The Things Impacting the Industry.”
In Episode 132 of The Driller Newscast, anchor Brock Yordy and NY-Geo executive director Christine Hoffer discuss the association's 2024 initiatives and the incredible need for a reliant workforce to meet those initiatives.