Drinking Water Week serves to highlight the importance of clean drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of water professionals who keep it flowing around the clock in our communities.
News, Events, and Updates from MCWEC
What is the RAFT Program?
RAFT (River Assessment Field Team), is a citizen science program organized by the White River Alliance where teams of volunteers collect water quality data around the White River near Indianapolis, IN.
Earth Day 2024: Negotiations Pick Up for a Global Plastics Treaty – Can it Deliver Healthier Watersheds?
As the world marks the 55th Earth Day, themed “Planet vs. Plastics,” government delegations, business representatives, scientists, and community advocates are simultaneously gathering in Ottawa, Canada to advance negotiations for the first-ever global treaty on plastic pollution. “Turning Off the Tap” of Plastic Production and Pollution From the depths of the oceans to the slopes […]
Drinking Water Protection Area Street Signs in Indianapolis
Have you noticed a new street sign recently or noticed one missing around Indianapolis? What do they mean? Why have some disappeared and new ones popped up?
2023 MCWEC Annual Report
2023 annual report from the Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation on drinking water protection activities throughout the year.
National Groundwater Awareness Week | Our Least Protected Natural Resource Needs All Communities at the (Water) Table!
Each year, the National Groundwater Association (NGWA) sponsors a week of awareness, education and advocacy on the importance of groundwater to people’s health and the environment. This year, National Groundwater Awareness Week has kicked off from March 10-16th, with an aim of proactively engaging local communities, students, private well owners and all stakeholders in the sustainable management of their groundwater resources – now and for generations to come!
