National Groundwater Awareness week is coming! Life as we know it would be impossible without groundwater. It is the world’s most extracted natural resource, and it supports our ecosystems. Don’t take groundwater for granted. Pay it forward during National Groundwater Awareness Week, March 6-12, 2022 by letting others know the importance of groundwater and asking them […]
News, Events, and Updates from MCWEC
World Wetlands Day Now Recognized as a United Nations Celebration
Each year in February we celebrate the amazing complexity and value of wetlands. 2022 marks the first year the United Nations recognizes the day as an official celebration. In Indiana, 85% of our original wetlands have been lost, making this day important to promoting awareness of these diverse natural resources.
Sponsor A Classroom: Awesome Aquifer Kit
Sponsor a Classroom is a campaign aimed at providing educators with groundwater curriculum and instructional materials across the country. This yearly campaign is hosted by the Groundwater Foundation in association with the National Ground Water Association. The Awesome Aquifer Kit is a fun and educational groundwater kit with everything you need to build an aquifer model. Instructions […]
Winterize Your Well
Winterize your well, cold temperatures are coming in and could cause problems for your well. Here are a few steps you can take to keep your well safe and working all winter long. Protect Your Pump Many wells are underground and are protected from the freezing temperatures, if yours is not it is important to […]
Post-Holiday Recycling Event on January 22
Bring your unwanted electronics to the FREE post-holiday electronics recycling event on Saturday, January 22 at Garfield Park from 9am-2pm in Indianapolis.
New RAFT Program Helps Strategically Assess Water Quality Along White River
RAFT (River Assessment Field Team), a new citizen science program organized by the White River Alliance, has just completed a successful first year of sampling along the White River and its tributaries in Marion and Hamilton Counties.
