Groundwater Foundation Youth Programs Children s Groundwater Festival Held annually, the Festival is an international model of hands-on environmental education for elementary students. The Festival concept has been adapted and replicated throughout the world. The Festival influenced our way of thinking about water - the importance of conservation and preservation. A multi-day adventure for junior and senior high students. Typical topics include ground and surface water connections, well construction, water quality and irrigation.
Students also create a groundwater related project with a home-town mentor.
A classroom-based program in which students learn about groundwater through classroom activities, the Groundwater Gazette , and a community service project. The quarterly journal of the Groundwater Foundation, containing information on groundwater policy, emerging science, and Foundation news. Special sections focus on community action and water education. A workshop guide for community leaders to use in helping communities take action to protect drinking water sources. Only Get The Recharge Report , the Foundation s new e-zine, which offers perspectives on timely groundwater issues exclusively for Groundwater Foundation Members.