An individual who endorses the objectives of the ISGSD and who is professionally active in the field of hydrogeology and other environmental sciences, environmental research, environmental chemistry, environmental geology, soil science, plant science, ecology, microbiology, hydro-engineering, hydrometallurgy, water technology, marine sciences, atmospheric sciences, analytical chemistry, environmental ethics, capacity building, public health, social sciences, legal disciplines, or any other professional engaged with water issues and related areas.

Registered Members shall be eligible to vote, hold an elective office, serve on Boards and Committees, and to enjoy other rights and privileges. A person who registers in accordance with rules of the ISGSD will be designated an official member upon approval by the Executive Board. There shall be the following additional membership classes:

•  REGULAR
•  STUDENT
•  SUPPORTING
•  ASSOCIATE
•  HONORARY

Membership privileges and obligations shall be established in accordance with the Bylaws of ISGSD. All registrants for each ICGSD congresses can register as members of ISGSD until the next ICGSD meeting through the ICGSD registration form. Scientists and students who attended one of the previous two ICGSD congresses but are unable to attend the current ICGSD may submit a membership application, together with appropriate dues, to the ISGSD Secretary and, upon approval by the EB, membership shall be granted. A member who seriously contravenes the bylaws and/or damages the reputation of ISGSD may be expelled upon a vote of two-thirds of the ISGSD members at a duly called meeting.


ISGSD Membership Due

Individual member society is open to those above mentioned professionally engaged in or associated with the ground water research and management. Applications received on 31 st December will be effective as of 1 st January of the same year unless otherwise requested. Payment online may be made using Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Membership is available in the following categories:

•  Regular Membership rate is available to individual professionals working in one of the above listed areas or in any other way with water issues and related areas.

•  Student Membership rate is available to members who are enrolled at least halftime in a degree-granting program for the current year. This status must be confirmed each year by a faculty member. Membership status may be changed by payment of full member dues.

•  Supporting Membership rate is available for individuals, corporations, academic institutions, and other organizations working in groundwater. Individual ISGSD members donating US$ 100 or more can designate the portion in excess of the first US$50 of each gift to a section, committee, special fund, congress, program, or project. A corporation, institution, or organization that is a Supporting Member may designate a representative to exercise the rights and privileges of a Member.

•  Associate Membership rate : is available for individuals who desire identification with ISGSD and wish to support its objectives but do not meet the Member qualification may join ISGSD as Associates. These individuals enjoy many of the benefits of Member but may not vote or hold office.

Dues: The current dues structure for ISGSD membership is as follows:

Special introductory rate for full 2007 membership
(offer valid through May 30, 2007)

Individual Membership rates per year
Regular Member US $ 25 or € 20
Student Member US $ 10 or € 8
Supporting Member US $ 130 or € 105
Associate Member US $ 30 or € 25

Institutional Membership
Public or other non-profit institutions US $ 300 or € 235

Institutional Supporting Membership
Companies depending on size, please contact us