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		<title>City of Lawrence Recognized as Bronze Level Clean Community</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:44:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Located in the northeast area of Marion County, Indiana and home to one of the county&#8217;s drinking water protection areas, the city of Lawrence has been recognized by Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) as one of Indiana’s newest Clean Communities. The Clean Community Program is a free and voluntary program aimed at recognizing and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Earth Day Action: Zero Waste Tips</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Reyes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wondering what clear and easy changes you can make in your life this Earth Day? The National Groundwater Association offers these 4 tips that tie into BOTH zero waste and protecting groundwater drinking resources! Small steps that have a big impact on our personal lives and the natural resources in our community! And its easy [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Free Private Well Water Testing</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Reyes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:54:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In Marion County, Indiana, private well owners are eligible for free water testing from both the county health department, and, for a limited time, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management&#8217;s Groundwater Monitoring Network study. Well water testing and annual maintenance are important parts of keeping your private well functioning and safe. If you own a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Save the Date! Indianapolis Colts Electronics Recycling Event</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Reyes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday May 16 from 8am - Noon, the Indianapolis Colts, Republic Services, and Technology Recyclers will host a free electronic recycling event for residents and businesses at Lucas Oil Stadium.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Groundwater Guardian Spotlight: Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Reyes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:27:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In Marion County, Indiana, we have a very active Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) that assists land users in conserving soil, water, and related natural resources. Throughout the year the Marion County SWCD works with neighborhoods and individuals to host project and workshops that improve our water quality. Each county in the state also [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Community Groundwater Survey</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Reyes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:57:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Following Groundwater Awareness Week in early March, the National Ground Water Foundation is collecting community feedback about groundwater use and awareness across the nation. This data will help us all to better understand our country’s environmental footprint related to groundwater use, quality, and protection and guide future awareness efforts and areas for improvement. Please take [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>2025 MCWEC Annual Report</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Reyes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:16:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2025 annual report from the Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation on drinking water protection activities throughout the year.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>5 Ways to Improve Water Savings during National Groundwater Awareness Week</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Reyes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For over 20 years the groundwater community has celebrated National Groundwater Awareness Week to highlight the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Days to Celebrate Drinking Water Protection Year Round</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Reyes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s nothing to get you out of that winter funk than a reason to celebrate! Thinking about water conservation and pollution prevent is something we do every day, but throughout the year we can take time to recognize some special water related celebrations. During these times, its good to share with family, friends, or customers [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>4 Reasons Reducing Waste Helps Your Community (and Your Water)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Reyes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:47:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Protecting water resources may not be at the top of mind as you are taking out your recycling each week, but reducing and disposing of waste properly is key to pollution prevention of both groundwater and surface water resources. Check out these points from One Water Indiana&#8217;s new infographic about the benefits of reducing waste! [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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