A well driller wearing a hardhat standing on the back platform of a red well drilling rig

The Missouri Well Installation Board supervises the administration and enforcement of the Water Well Driller’s Act and Missouri Well Construction Rules (Code of State Regulations 10 CSR 23-3.0). The board protects Missouri’s groundwater resources by establishing standards for the well construction and well drilling industry in Missouri. The board adopts and amends rules governing water well, heat pump, monitoring well and pump installation. The board oversees the examination and licensing of all well drillers and pump installers. The board sets fees to administer the law. When necessary, the board also takes action against those who violate the Water Well Driller’s Act and Missouri Well Construction Rules. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Geological Survey Program assists the council in its duties. 

Board Meetings

The board meets at least four times a year. The public is welcome to attend these meetings, which may be in person, by conference call or through Webex. The department cannot guarantee the quality of the Webex or conference call options. The department attempts to correct any technical difficulties as they arise, but the meeting will not be subject to change or repeat due to any technical difficulties.

If you would like to address the board on any agenda item, you will need to notify the department before the meeting. You can do this by emailing the board secretary at cara.bird@dnr.mo.gov if attending by Webex or conference call. If attending in person, you can complete a Speaker Request form that will be available at the registration table at the meeting.

Upcoming Meetings

There are no new meetings currently scheduled. Please check back, because we anticipate new information soon!

Past Meetings


Meeting
Camden on the Lake Resort
Lake Ozark, Missouri
Video Attendance Available!
Agenda
More Info:
Join the Mar. 8 meeting using Webex
Additional Materials:
Well Installation Board Meeting Packet, Mar. 8, 2024

Meeting
Missouri Geological Survey
Rolla, Missouri
Agenda Additional Materials:
Well Installation Board Meeting Packet, Nov. 9, 2023

Meeting
Missouri Geological Survey
Rolla, Missouri
Agenda Additional Materials:
Well Installation Board Meeting Packet, Aug. 11, 2023

Meeting
Missouri Geological Survey
Rolla, Missouri
Agenda Additional Materials:
Well Installation Board Meeting Packet, May 12, 2023

Meeting
Camden on the Lake Resort
Lake Ozark, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Well Installation Board Meeting Packet, March 10, 2023
 — CANCELLED
Meeting
Missouri Geological Survey
Rolla, Missouri

Meeting
Missouri Geological Survey
Rolla, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Well Installation Board Meeting Packet, Aug. 12, 2022

Meeting
Missouri Geological Survey
Rolla, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Well Installation Board Meeting Packet, May 19, 2022

Meeting
Missouri Geological Survey
Rolla, Missouri
Agenda
Minutes
Additional Materials:
Well Installation Board Meeting Packet, Feb. 23, 2022

Members

Danny Flynn
Chair
Representing: Well Installation Contractor
Troy, MO
Lindell Lindsey
Vice-Chair
Representing: Well Installation Contractor
Festus, MO
Robert Broz
Member
Representing: Public
Columbia, MO
Neal Farrar
Member
Representing: Monitoring Well Installation Contractor
Springfield, MO
Carey Bridges, RG, State Geologist and Missouri Geological Survey Director
Member
Representing: Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 250
Rolla, MO 65402
Vacant
Member
Representing: Public
Mike Keeven
Member
Representing: Heat Pump Installation Contractor
New Haven, MO
Vacant
Member
Representing: Private Well User
Vacant
Member
Representing: Public Water Supply User
Chris Wendelbo
Attorney General's Office Contact
Missouri Attorney General's Office
615 East 13th St. Suite 401
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-889-2047
Amber Steele, RG, Geological Survey Program Director
MoDNR Staff Contact
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 250
Rolla, MO 65402
573-368-2100
Cara Bird
MoDNR Staff Assistant Contact
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 250
Rolla, MO 65402
573-368-2100
cara.bird@dnr.mo.gov

Board Structure

The Missouri Well Installation Board is made up of nine members, eight of which are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. The director (or designee) of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources serves as the ninth member. All member must be a resident of Missouri and be conversant in well drilling, completion and plugging methods and techniques.

  • Four members must hold valid permits
    • Two members must be a water well installation contractor
    • One member must be a heat pump and a water well installation contractor
    • One member must be a monitoring well installation contractor
  • Four members must represent the public
    • One member must be a public water supply district user
    • One member must be a private well user

Board members serve four-year terms and until successors are selected and qualified. If you are interested in serving on this board, a current Application for Gubernatorial Appointment is required for consideration. You can apply online on the Missouri Boards and Commissions website.