Mission
Ground Water Education Programs Since 1986

The Mission of the American Ground Water Trust is to:

• protect ground water,
• promote public awareness of the environmental and economic importance of ground water,
• provide accurate information to assist public participation in water resources decisions and management.

Bringing People Together

The integrity of the Trust's information and the effectiveness of our ground water awareness programs are the foundation of our partnerships with local, state and national organizations and agencies. The Trust brings stakeholders together to encourage open discussion about practical ways to develop, manage and protect ground water resources.

Invest in the Future

More than 150 million people in the United States rely on ground water for their drinking water. By the year 2050, there will be 100 million more people living in America . Ground water also plays a crucial role for American agriculture and industry. Each one of us has a role and a responsibility when it comes to ensuring that ground water resources will be available for future generations. Invest in the future by supporting our mission and our education programs.

Trust Directors
The Trust's directors are elected to three-year terms. All directors volunteer their time and expertise and receive no payment or expenses for their work for the organization.

Chairman
Timothy Parker, Sacramento, California
Parker Groundwater-Technology, Innovation, Management, Inc.

Treasurer
West Soward, Fort Worth, Texas
Preferred Pump & Equipment

Ed Breiner, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Schramm, Inc.

Tony Morgan, Fontana, California
United Water Conservation District

Ron Peterson, Salt lake City, Utah
Halliburton/Baroid IDP

John Rossi, Riverside, California
Western Municipal Water District

The Trust's full-time Executive director is Andrew Stone. He can be contacted at 603-228-5444 or by e-mail at astone@agwt.org.

Ground Water Institutes for Teachers™
An appreciation of the vital role of ground water in our environment and economy should be part of the learning heritage of every adult and child. 

Bridge
This two-day training program held throughout the U. S. provides insights and information about ground water that teachers can use as a bridge to existing curriculum. Teachers tell us if they understand subject content, they will find creative ways to integrate that knowledge into their students’ learning experience.

Learning
Children will benefit from understanding ground water basics. They soon will be homeowners, decision-makers and environmental stakeholders. Most teachers attending the Institute are sponsored by local businesses, an investment guaranteed to produce beneficial dividends year after year.

Specialist Conferences
With increasing demands for water resources, it is imperative to promote ground water protection and management for sustainability.

Purpose
Trust forums and conferences are designed to help professionals, decision-makers, regulators and legislators understand water supply, ground water protection and environmental issues relating to water resource development.

Topics
Programs have included the topics of artificial recharge of aquifers, conjunctive use of surface and ground water, water well design, well rehabilitation, water rights and the role of ground water in aquatic habitats.

Public Health Workshops
Awareness, information and education about drinking water, public health and ground water protection is a key to citizen and community acceptance of voluntary and regulatory controls.

Quality
These state based workshops provide an intensive one-day program for professionals involved with water supply and public health to learn about technical and regulatory issues relating to water quality, health, ground water protection, well construction and water systems.
Program
This Trust program has been in place since 1998 and is typically attended by health officials, realtors, well owners, conditioning specialists and many other water supply professionals.

The American Well Owner
THE AMERICAN WELL OWNER is a free, quarterly Trust publication for residents, businesses and farms that use ground water.

Information
This educational publication provides “reader friendly” information about ground water, water wells and water systems.
Understanding
Well owners who understand more about their water system and ground water will be more likely to ensure that this natural resource is protected.
Appreciation
The Trust offers insights into the expertise and skills of ground water professionals and the importance of local and state agencies in protecting health and achieving resource sustainability.

Educational Resources
The Trust's ground water reference materials have been designed for a variety of audiences from Kindergarten to Congress.

Pamphlets
Pamphlets include explanations of the hydrologic system, how wells are constructed, sources of ground water contamination and water conditioning equipment.

Products
Educational products include flyers, posters, transparencies, and a 15-minute DVD, "Water Well Basics" about ground water, water wells and water systems. 

Toll Free Consumer Hotline 1-800-423-7748
Everyday, the Trust receives consumer calls and e-mail messages requesting help and information about ground water.

Need
When faced with a ground water problem, citizens want support and advice in a timely manner.  They need an answer and they want to talk to an expert.

Solution
In providing independent common sense advice, the Trust empowers citizens and communities to find local solutions and to take greater responsibility for the safety of their drinking water.