An aquifer is a body of rock or sediment that holds groundwater. Groundwater is water that sinks into the surface and is collected in empty spaces underground. Groundwater is where we get most of our fresh water even though it makes up less than 2% of the water on Earth. An aquifer is what holds that water. There are two […]
News, Events, and Updates from MCWEC
What does DigIndy have to do with water quality?
Cities across the U.S. including Indianapolis face water quality problems during heavy precipitation events. DigIndy is helping to alleviate combined sewar overflow into our waterways.
Join the NGWA for this year’s biggest groundwater event
From December 6-8, 2022 in Las Vegas thousands of professionals from all sectors of the groundwater industry will come together to discover solutions to current and future challenges at the National Groundwater Association’s Groundwater Week.
Plogging for Clean Water
A new eco-friendly trend is hitting the streets and keeping trash and debris out of waterways. Plogging is picking up litter while running/jogging/walking. The word plogging actually comes from Sweden, blending the Swedish phrase ‘plocka upp’ (meaning ‘pick up’) and ‘jogging’. Keep America Beautiful picked up the trend in 20198 with an inaugural event in […]
EPA publishes proposed rule to designate certain PFAS as hazardous substances under Superfund
Earlier this month the U.S. EPA published a proposed rule to designate two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), their salts and their structural isomers, as hazardous substances under CERCLA, also known as Superfund.
Learn to be Leader in Watershed Management
The Indiana Watershed Leadership Academy educates watershed coordinators, teachers, volunteers, engineers, district staff, non-profit organizations, and others to lead watershed efforts that improve water quality in Indiana. Led by Jane Frankenberger, Project Director, and Sara Peel, Academy Coordinator, more than 400 people have participated since the Academy started in 2006. For details about this year’s […]
