Groundwater Blog

Do I Have a Right to Safe Drinking Water?

2009-07-06T11:26:00.000-05:00

After celebrating Independence Day this past weekend, a question occurred to me – should access to safe, plentiful drinking water be considered a right or a social responsibility? Many would say that since water is a basic fundamental human need that it should be an unalienable right. Others believe that it is the responsibility of each of us to do our part to ensure that all humans have ample

Heading to Camp!

2009-06-12T15:31:00.006-05:00

I'm so excited - next week is The Groundwater Foundation's "Outdoor Adventures in H2O" Summer Day Camp! It's been a busy preparation time for Foundation staff, but the adventures the students will have will be well worth the time and effort. The camp will get kids out of the classroom and into nature where they will get wet and have fun while learning about water. And I would be remiss if I

Rain Garden Event

2009-06-05T14:23:00.006-05:00

The Groundwater Foundation hosted the first of three Rain Garden Workshops Saturday, May 30 in Hastings. Many members of community attended the event and pitched in to help at the Hastings Museum, where an information session took place and then a demonstration installation of the rain garden was completed.The Groundwater Foundation will be hosting another workshop Saturday, June 6 at the City

Well Owners Network

2009-06-01T09:53:00.001-05:00

42 Million Americans rely on private water wells for their drinking water supply, and of course everyone who relies on this resource wants to protect it! Who wouldn’t? In order to help you do just that the Water Systems Council has created the wellcare® Well Owners Network. It is free, and as a member of the network, you will have easy access to information and resources that are critical to

PLANT NOW TO PROTECT WATER YEAR ROUND!

2009-05-11T11:37:00.000-05:00

Now is the perfect time to install a rain garden. A rain garden is a garden planted in a depression that is designed to catch rainwater runoff in your yard, growing plants that don’t mind getting partially flooded on occasion. Rain gardens provide wildlife habitat and an opportunity to create beautiful landscaping. And, by soaking up rain where it falls, rain gardens slow storm water runoff,

Reactions to "Poisoned Waters"

2009-04-23T10:42:00.001-05:00

Tuesday night (04/21/09) PBS’s Frontline presented “Poisoned Waters” - a news investigation on major polluting factors effecting all “life” surrounding and within the Chesapeake Bay on the east coast and Puget Sound on the northwest coast (WA). The viewpoint presented indicated the major watershed polluters to be industrial runoff, large agricultural farm runoff, and storm water runoff. The

How will you celebrate Earth Day?

2009-04-15T13:22:00.003-05:00

Earth Day is next week (April 22). Plan to celebrate by taking these simple steps to help care for our planet:This little light of mine…Replace incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. CFLs use 70-75% less energy than standard bulbs, and last for several years. You can also help save energy by turning off lights, computers, televisions, etc. when they

Groundwater Foundation has Job Opening!

2009-04-02T11:29:00.001-05:00

National nonprofit environmental organization seeks part-time program assistant. Will provide assistance to community and youth outreach programs. Must possess strong communication and organizational skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, ability to perform multiple tasks, and reliable transportation. Prefer a degree in environmental studies or natural resources. Work schedule must remain

Spring Is Here!

2009-04-02T10:26:00.002-05:00

Robins are once again out hopping across lawns, the green tips of tulip leaves have pushed through the thawed earth, and gardens and fields are being prepped for planting. In Nebraska these are signs of spring.At The Groundwater Foundation (TGF) a full calendar of events and outreach opportunities is our sign spring has arrived. Every spring far more invitations to share our message and teach

GROUNDWATER "Sweet 16 Bracket"

2009-03-23T14:19:00.002-05:00

In the spirit of March Madness, let’s fill the top “sweet 16” brackets of ways to protect and conserve our precious natural resource—GROUNDWATER! Here are four to get you started…1) Take shorter showers2) Check for leaky faucets/toilets and have them fixed3) Shut water off while brushing your teeth4) Dispose of chemicals properly

Economic Challenges for Environmental Education

2009-03-16T16:19:00.001-05:00

Environmental education is endorsed by 95% of adult Americans according to a 2001 Roper Report, yet that same report says that most Americans are largely uninformed or misinformed about environmental issues. For example, the survey found that 45 million Americans think the ocean is a source of fresh water; another 120 million people think disposable diapers are the leading problem with landfills

March 8-14, 2009

2009-03-05T16:56:00.003-06:00

National Groundwater Awareness Week is March 8-14.How do you plan to celebrate?

Roll out the barrel, spring is right around the corner

2009-03-03T12:34:00.011-06:00

by Carla Otredosky, The Groundwater FoundationOut my window, the grass is beginning to peer from beneath the melting snow, a flock of birds gather and cheerfully chat. I note on my calendar to adjust my clock for daylight savings time this weekend and know that spring is just around the corner. This got me thinking. What is one simple thing that I can do in my own yard to become a

"For Love of Water"

2009-02-20T13:44:00.006-06:00