HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 02 Ground Water Guardians Presentation March 1, 2021 Springfield Upbeat 2020 Groundwater Guardian Presentation to City Council Springfield is celebrating its twenty-fourth consecutive year as a Groundwater Guardian community. Meghan Murphy, Environmental Services Technician from the City of Springfield, and Amy Chinitz, SUB’s Drinking Water Source Protection Coordinator, will represent the Groundwater Guardian team and announce the upcoming Groundwater Awareness Week. The Groundwater Guardian team is made up of 14 members who represent different sectors of our community and come together with the joint purpose of championing the protection of Springfield’s groundwater. Examples of past Groundwater Guardian projects include design and installation of drinking water protection signs, the student well-water testing lab and field studies, development and distribution of a septic system maintenance brochure, participation in Lane County household hazardous waste round-ups, and education about stormwater management. The City Council’s continued support of the Springfield Groundwater Guardian volunteer team helps fill a vital niche in continuing to protect the community’s drinking water.