By Cindy Kreifels, The Groundwater Foundation
Last night I went to a holiday party where I knew very few
of the guests. And, like many events
where I am introduced to new people, the question of where I work or what I do
came up repeatedly. “Groundwater Foundation?” they say with a bewildered look
on their face. As I explain that we
educate people about groundwater and invite people to get involved in its
protection, I get yet another bewildered look, until I explain that groundwater is the water we drink and the
water that grows our food, then the light bulb begins to come on.
It still amazes me that there are many people who still know
very little about groundwater.
Obviously, the work of educating people about this resource that is so
vital to our survival on this planet is not done. So for all of you who have dedicated time to
educating an individual, a group of school children, or a civic club – thank you! The more people who understand
groundwater and its role in our lives, the more people who will be able to take
action on its behalf.
So while sometimes I may feel out of place at
certain events when I don't know anyone, I have to remember that it is really just another great opportunity
to educate someone, even if only a little bit, about groundwater. I hope that each of you will take moments like these to
educate just one more person about our precious groundwater.
Have you had a moment like this? What approach did you use to get people excited about groundwater?
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