DGS staff presented at the 13th National Water Quality Monitoring Conference, held April 24-28, 2023. The conference brought together professionals from a variety of backgrounds including federal, state, tribal, nonprofit, academic, consulting, industry and volunteer organizations.

David R. Wunsch, Delaware’s State Geologist and Director of the Delaware Geological Survey, presented a paper titled “Going with the Flow: Federal Funding Facilitates Progress for the U.S. National Ground-Water Monitoring Network” at the National Groundwater Association’s Groundwater Summit on Monday, April 25, in Denver Colorado.

David Wunsch, the Director of the Delaware Geological Survey, attended the Annual Pick & Gavel award banquet at the historic Cosmo’s Club in Washington, DC. The Pick & Gavel Award is presented by the Association of American State Geologists (AASG) to a national public policy official or other leader who has demonstrated support, leadership, and advancement of the geosciences in the public policy arena. This year's winner was Anne J. Castle, the former Assistant Secretary for Water and Science in the Department of Interior under President Obama. Dr. Wunsch was Ms. Castle’s nominator, and served as citationist and presented Secretary Castle with her award. Previous winners include U.S. Senators, Congressmen, and executive agency leaders.