After floods in the Midwest following the “bomb cyclone” winter storm, the National Groundwater Association (NGWA) showed that up to 1.1 million private wells could be impacted by contaminated water.
News, Events, and Updates from MCWEC
AWRA to Award Water Resource Scholarships
This year the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) will award $8,000 in scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students pursuing higher education in the field of water resources. The endowment used to fund the scholarships is named for Richard A. Herbert — a champion for water resources education. Applications and reference letters are due April 29, 2019. For […]
2018 MCWEC Annual Report
The yearly MCWEC report summarizing the state of our wellfields, our educational activities, and goals for the next year.
Goal: 2030
In the United States, and especially in the Midwest, we often taking drinking water for granted. But worldwide over 2.1 billion people are without access to safe drinking water, making daily living challenging. Each year on March 22 the United Nations recognizes World Water Day as a tool to promote and advocate for safe drinking […]
THINK! What will you do?
As National Groundwater Awareness Week concludes, what are you doing to protect the groundwater in our city? For businesses located in the Marion County Wellfield Protection Area, certain actions are required by law.
How Cool is Groundwater?
Really cool! Fun facts about our most precious resource to inspire you during National Groundwater Awareness Week.
