Stole this from there website, "About Us" page... Primary Objectives & Purpose Promote professional development of scientists, engineers, and others involved in the assessment, development, quality and management of the state's groundwater resources Help formulate statewide policy on the development, management, and protection of the state's groundwater resources, soil and groundwater remediation, and environmental assessments Disseminate scientific and technical information among GRA members and those who influence policy development concerning groundwater resources Develop scientific educational programs that promote the understanding and implementation of groundwater assessment, protection, and management Facilitate the development of alternative technologies and standardization of methods to advance investigation, management, and protection of California's groundwater resources Develop a pro-active role with the legislature as an authority on technical ...