The 2026 WWWA Annual Conference is an opportunity for attendees to receive their required continuing education credits, while also creating lifelong professional connections. This family-friendly event includes CE classes, the trade show, awards banquet and silent auction, raffles, the annual bowling tournament and more.
Wednesday, January 7th
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Can you Pass the Pump Installer Licensure Exam, Bernie Friedenfels, Bernie's Well and Water
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Variable Speed Pump Systems, More Than Just Constant Pressure, Tom Beran, Headwater Wholesale
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Ensuring Sustainable Withdrawal: The Regulatory Approach to High-Capacity Wells, Adam Freihoefer, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Thursday, January 8th
8:00 am - 9:00 am: DNR Updates, Marty Nessman, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
9:05 am - 10:05 am: The Changing Regulatory Environment: What You Need to Know About the Issues Affecting Our Industry - Today and Tomorrow, Jeff Beiriger, Government Relations, Wisconsin Water Well Association
10:10 am - 11:10 am: Hydrogeology for Water Industry Professionals, Pete Chase, Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
10:10 am - 11:10 am: Water Well Rehabilitation, Troy Simonar, CTW Corporation
10:10 am - 11:10 am: Drilling Into Insight: A Candid Talk with Well Drillers, David Beecroft, D.M.B. Drilling Co,; Terry Farago, Farago Well Drilling; Jason Hintzke, Hintzke Well Drilling; Matt Kouba, Kouba Drilling, LLC
11:15 am - 12:15 pm: It's Ok to Not Be Ok, Karen Schmitz, Regional Medical Center
11:15 am - 12:15 pm: Diagnosing and Solving Water Quality and Corrosion Issues in Wells, Andrew D. Jacque, Water Quality Investigations
11:15 am - 12:15 pm: NR 812 and NR 146 Code Revisions, Jared Niewoehner, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
11:15 am - 12:15: Behind the Pump: Real-World Lessons from Well Pump Installers, Tom Beran, Headwater Wholesale, Scott O'Brien, Xylem/Goulds Pump, Ezra Pett Municipal Well & Pump, Troy Simonar, CTW Corporation
12:15 pm - 5:15 pm: Tradeshow
1:20 pm - 3:20 pm: Can You Pass the Pump Installer Licensure Exam, Bernie Freidenfels, Bernie's Well & Water
1:20 pm - 2:20 pm: From Risk to Readiness: Mastering Contracts and Tarrifs, David Turiciano, Turiciano Law SC
1:20 pm - 2:20 pm: How Well Construction Reports Help Us Understand Wisconsin's Geology & Hydrogeology, Maureen Muldoon, Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey
1:20 pm - 2:20 pm: That's Going to Leave a Mark!! Are You Ready?, Karen Keys, Retired Trauma Quality Coordinator
2:25 pm - 3:25 pm: Managing Risk with Confidence: Legal Essentials for Customer and Employee Relations, David Turiciano, Turiciano Law SC
2:25 pm - 3:25 pm: Dash Cameras and Vehicle Safety, Dave Nosek, Badger Fleet Solutions
2:25 pm - 3:25 pm: Ensuring the Hole You Drill Makes a Good Well, Dave Johnson, Retired, Wisconsin DNR
IMPORTANT: If payment is not received, your credits will not be submitted to the DNR. Once payment is received, credits will be submitted to the DNR.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: $137/night Single or Double Occupancy-Standard. Room upgrades and weekend reservations are subject to increased rates. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Room rates available until December 7, 2025. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 877-254-5466 or use this link. Mention "WWWA 2026 Room Block" to receive the discounted rate.
