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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.
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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.
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