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Back to those slippery HILLS!

20 May 2017

Returning to Valle Escondido – the land of all those slippery hills! We drilled one hole and found water, but it wasn’t enough, so we persisted … More Back to those slippery HILLS!

No Sharks in Shark Hole

11 May 2017

A special team worked together on the well in Buena Esperanza! … More No Sharks in Shark Hole

Tiger Island

8 May 2017

We went to Isla Tigre, where most of Simon’s family lives. Tigers? No, but we did spot a little orange kitten … More Tiger Island

Hidden Valley (aka LOTS OF HILLS!)

20 Apr 2017

A “drilling day” turned into a “scout day” in one of the most beautiful communities in the province. … More Hidden Valley (aka LOTS OF HILLS!)

We finished the Rain Water Catchment (Plan “B”) project in Butenga! It took about a week and a half to get the material to the site, but only three days to complete the work. Planning and scheduling can be quite difficult in the field. The town, Luweero, that we go to for most of the … More Rain, rain, please STAY!

My Next 4 (0r 5) Countries

8 Sep 2016

4 (or 5) countries in 2 months. Lots of projects ahead of me! … More My Next 4 (0r 5) Countries

Panama Projects

28 Jul 2016

Each Hydromissions project is unique because we work in many countries, most of which have different climates, languages and cultures within themselves. … More Panama Projects

A New PVC Pump!

6 Jul 2016

Although Stateside at the moment, I still have stories to share from my recent work in Panama. Read about the new pump design and check out the manual (link in the post) to build your own! … More A New PVC Pump!

Panama Mud

30 Nov 2015

It has been nearly a week since I left Panama. It was a long and difficult project, but the outcome was good. A well was drilled on Isla Tigre, a toilet installed for Simon, a pump repaired for Viviana’s community well and the 2,400′ pipeline bringing water to the school and mangrove houses was … More Panama Mud

Isla Tigre has a new well!

2 Nov 2015

Simon (pictured in red shirt), Raul & Chuck drilled a new well on Isla Tigre! Simon, who I trained 6-months ago, has drilled 3 other wells previously on Isla Tigre. This new well will serve a cluster of 3 homes (about 15 people), however each home can have additional relatives staying for long periods at … More Isla Tigre has a new well!