Welcome to the first episode of the Driller Newscast in 2025! Host Brock Yordy explores the critical relationship between groundwater and surface water, and the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology's research on groundwater security. Enjoy a conversation with Brock, Dave Bowers, and Robert Meyer comparing fatherhood to managing drill crews, featuring insights from The Driller's editor, and new father, Johnny Oldani. Learn about the decrease in worker fatalities thanks to OSHA's enforcement efforts. Discover a simulation by Princeton University and the University of Arizona mapping underground water on a continental scale. Finally, get a sneak peek into the President's Council's report on improving groundwater security and sustainable management. Don't miss this informative episode! Watch the video above.

This Episode Covers:

• New research on the relationship between GROUNDWATER and SURFACE WATER conducted by Princeton University and the University of Arizona
• Discussion with Dave Bowers, Robert Meyer, and Johnny Oldani comparing fatherhood to managing drill crews
• OSHA's focused enforcement efforts and how they've decreased worker fatalities
• President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology's report on improving groundwater security

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