HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05 2015 Groundwater Guardian Presentation to City CouncilMarch 7, 2016 Springfield Upbeat 2015 Groundwater Guardian Presentation to City Council Springfield Groundwater Guardians has received its designation as a Groundwater Guardian community for 2015, our nineteenth year. Staff will introduce Amy Chinitz, SUB Drinking Water Source Protection Coordinator, who will present the Groundwater Guardians plaque to the Council. The Groundwater Guardians are a volunteer group made up of agencies, businesses, and private citizens who protect drinking water sources from contamination. This is accomplished through public education, and community activities. Examples of education about groundwater include Springfield elementary and middle school programs where students learn about the water cycle and participate in field studies. The high school program has long been recognized for its application to science, mathematics, and chemistry. Older student volunteers even collect samples and perform water tests that are used by local utilities in monitoring water quality. The City Council’s continued support of the Springfield Groundwater Guardians volunteer organization helps fill a vital niche in continuing to keep the community’s drinking water clean.