Mount Sopris Attends 2025 AGWT

The 2025 American Groundwater Trust Conference, held at The Florida Hotel & Conference Center in Orlando on January 14-15, was an exceptional gathering focused on addressing critical groundwater issues facing Florida. The event brought together a diverse group of professionals—landowners, groundwater end-users, regulators, scientists, engineers, lawyers, and citizens—all of whom share a vested interest in the state’s water resources. The conference provided a unique platform for discussing Florida’s groundwater challenges, new tech solutions and promoting collaboration among key stakeholders.

Key Focus: Groundwater Challenges and Solutions in Florida

One of the primary objectives of the conference was to facilitate a rich exchange of information on Florida’s groundwater resources. With groundwater playing a vital role in the state’s environmental and economic health, the discussions covered a wide range of topics, including water management strategies, the latest scientific advancements, new tech, and regulatory frameworks. Industry experts, government officials, and environmental advocates presented valuable insights into sustainable water management practices, while participants shared their experiences and explored potential solutions to ensure long-term water availability.

Mount Sopris Instruments: Showcasing Cutting-Edge Technology for Groundwater

Among the standout exhibitors at the conference was Jim Lococo representing Mount Sopris Instruments, a leader in the development of advanced technology for borehole geophysics. The company made a notable impact with its presentations of existing and new tech solutions designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of groundwater analysis.

New and Innovative Technological Highlights:

• Neutron Generator Technology – This innovative non-chemical source technology utilizes D-D neutron generation to provide a safer alternative to radioactive sources for well logging applications. See also Neutron-Thermal-Neutron features and benefits and applications here.
• Borehole Magnetic Resonance (BMR) – Mount Sopris introduced the BMR system, which provides detailed insights into pore size distribution and porosity (total, free water, capillary-bound and clay-bound). From these measurements, calculated parameters such as permeability and specific retention makes this tool essential for groundwater applications.
• New Generation Borehole Video Orientation Module with On-Screen Compass – A new generation inspection tool designed to offer precise visual confirmation of borehole integrity. The module features an on-screen compass for improved orientation during video analysis.

Presentation and Networking: Insights from Jim Lococo

Jim Lococo, a key speaker at the conference, took the opportunity to showcase Mount Sopris Instruments’ latest innovations and emphasize borehole logging tools for practical groundwater applications. Read Jim’s presentation titled Recent Advances in Borehole Geophysical Logging Tools for Groundwater Applications. The event was also an excellent chance for networking. Jim thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to showcase and discuss with both long-standing and newer customers. Certainly fostering these relationships will lead to future collaborations.

A Step Forward in Groundwater Management

The 2025 AGWT Conference was a great success, highlighting the ongoing challenges and innovations in the groundwater industry, particularly in Florida. As the region continues to grapple with environmental concerns and the sustainable use of water resources, the exchange of knowledge and the implementation of cutting-edge technology—such as those presented by Mount Sopris Instruments—will be critical in shaping the future of water management. For professionals in the industry, this conference provided a valuable opportunity to gain insights, network, and collaborate on the solutions that will help safeguard the state’s water resources for generations to come.