by Cindy Kreifels, The Groundwater Foundation
In 22 years, I have had the honor of working with 38
Groundwater Foundation staff members, over 70 board members, hundreds of
Groundwater Guardian team members, and educating thousands of youth who will
someday be our groundwater stewards. All
of these individuals are some of the greatest people I have had the privilege
to know.
Let’s start with Susan Seacrest, founder and first president
of The Groundwater Foundation. Susan is
one of the most strong, passionate people I have ever met. Susan took a concern over the health of one
of her children, researched the issue of groundwater contamination, and created
an organization which is 30 years strong.
Whether they know it or not the citizens of the world have much to be
grateful for as people have become more aware of a vital resource and the
importance it plays in their lives.
The many staff and board members that have been involved in
spreading the word and supporting The Groundwater Foundation by giving of their
time and expertise have brought the Foundation to the point it is today. Many have come and gone, but most are still
very connected to us in some way.
Protecting groundwater is not a passing fancy, it is something that must
continue to happen throughout time.
As for the Groundwater Guardians I’ve had the joy of
meeting, I cannot say enough. I would
like to name them all by name but I would surely leave someone out so I will
not go there. What I will say is that
these are the people who make the true difference, protecting groundwater at
the local level. Thank you all for your
dedication and hard work! I call you
each my friend.
And the children – what can I say? They are the ones who hold the keys to the
future. And, through groundwater
education, they will understand its importance and no matter their profession,
they will understand groundwater’s impact on them and the great impact their
role may have on groundwater. This is
the most important step of all. I’ve had
the pleasure of meeting children from Australia to Zimbabwe and working with
youth of all ages; this has been a true source of gratification for me.
And last but not least, are the great crew of staff members
I currently get to work with each day.
Jane Griffin, Lori Davison, Anthony Lowndes, Doug Sams, Jennifer
Wemhoff, and Jessica Wheeler – you are all awesome. I so enjoy the opportunity to work with all
of you and can’t wait for what tomorrow will bring. Another 30 years, bring it on.
So as I look back over 22 years of the Foundation’s 30
years, I can honestly say it is the people who have made the difference – both
for me and for groundwater. Thank you
all!
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7 Weeks Until the 2015 Groundwater Foundation National Conference and 30th Anniversary Celebration!
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