From now until March 16, the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) hosts Groundwater Awareness Week, an annual observance to highlight the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater.
With more than 44 percent of the US population depending on groundwater, people and businesses across sectors and regions play a part in protecting this buried treasure which is vital to our health and economy.
During the annual celebration, the NGWA will focus on educating the next generation of water professionals and promoting professional opportunities through Drilling Basics Online to attract more people to the industry which is experiencing a shortage of professionals.
Mr. Mouse Gets a New Water Well
In its first children’s book debuting last Groundwater Awareness Week, the NGWA tells the story of where and how our water gets from the ground to our faucets.
In the 24 page book Mr. Mouse Gets a New Water Well, Mr. Mouse needs water for his house at Great Big Tree and enlists Mr. Otter’s Water Services.
The book shows Mr. Mouse realizing the value of water, Mr. Otter visiting Mr. Mouse’s house and establishing the need for a new well, and a professional crew drilling the well and bringing a water line into the house and hooking it up.
The book is great way for children to learn that water doesn’t magically come from a faucet and that it takes talented, trained professionals to make it happen.
Drilling Basics Online
How does one become a talent, trained water professional? Drilling Basics Online is a first of its kind online platform for individuals to pursue a comprehensive education in groundwater drilling and geoscience with a focus on the competencies tested for on groundwater drilling exams. It was created through a partnership with Oklahoma State University and includes over 40 hours of coursework developed by geoscience professionals with decades of experience.
Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Learn more
Let’s all celebrate Groundwater Awareness Week by being limiting our chemical use and being mindful of its disposal. Groundwater is our drinking water – protect it!
