University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and University of Wisconsin-Extension
Groundwater Awareness Week, March 6-12, 2011
Take the Wisconsin Groundwater Quiz [370KB pdf]
Although March 6-12 is officially designated as Groundwater Awareness Week, learning and educating others about groundwater can be done at any time of year. Here are some materials to help.
| Groundwater Materials: | |
| Better Homes and Groundwater [links to WI DNR] - Booklet contains good tips and information for every homeowner to ensure good groundwater quality and quantity. | |
| Answers to Your Questions About Groundwater [links to WI DNR] - Booklet contains answers to some of the most common questions and misconceptions about groundwater in Wisconsin. | |
| Groundwater Activities for the Classroom: | |
| Wisconsin Groundwater Study Guide [links to WI DNR] - This award winning study guide contains a variety of lessons that can be used in grades K-12 to help kids better understand groundwater - Wisconsin's Buried Treasure. | |
| Drinking Water and Private Well Resources | |
| What's Wrong with my Water - [Links to WI DNR] - This website contains information to diagnose water quality problems and find solutions to common concerns. | |
| Improving Private Well Water Quality [view 300KB pdf] - Brochure that helps private well owners understand the variety of different options available to improve common well water quality problems. | |
| Water Conservation | |
| On-site Water Reuse: Using water to its full potential [links to free download at UW-Extension Learning Store] - water reuse is the next great advance in water conservation because of its tremendous potential to increase water use efficiency. | |
| News Releases | |
| News releases containing information on water testing, water conservation, groundwater quantity, etc. [view 54KB pdf] |
Questions concerning this information can be directed to Kevin Masarik.