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Common Ground Alliance

Damage Prevention Pros Make Up This Safety-Focused Utility Org

The Common Ground Alliance or CGA is a member-driven association of nearly 4,200 damage prevention professionals. These pros span every facet of the underground utility industry. Established in 2000, CGA is committed to saving lives and preventing damage to North American underground infrastructure. It does this by promoting effective damage prevention practices. CGA has established itself as the preeminent source of damage prevention data and information to reduce damages to underground facilities in North America through shared responsibility among all stakeholders.

Learn all about CGA at that link.

Utility markers CGA Releases 2024 DIRT Report Findings, Highlights Need for Industry Improvements
Pam Kleineke
September 3, 2025
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Common Ground Alliance (CGA) — the national association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines and the people who dig ...

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In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Common Ground Alliance (CGA) — the national association dedicated to ...

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Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the stakeholder-driven organization dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near the...

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