BLOG: 7 Reasons Groundwater is Magical

by Jennifer Wemhoff, The Groundwater Foundation

7 Reasons Groundwater is Magical

Loren Eisley said it best: "If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water." Eisley was an American anthropologist, educator, philosopher, and natural science writer born in our hometown of Lincoln, NE. He's right on the mark - there is magic in water; more specifically, there is magic in groundwater.

Here's why:

1. Much like the rabbit hidden in the magician's hat, we can't see it! 

2. Mother Nature is the ultimate magician -  she makes precipitation disappear into the ground to make groundwater. 

3. It's way cooler than pulling a quarter out of someone's ear. In some cases, it can spurt from the ground on its own.

4. Groundwater disguises itself in every day things - in the water we drink, in the food we eat, in the clothes we wear.

5. Like magic, kids are enamored with groundwater. It makes them squeal with delight and expands their curiosity.

6. It's always there, but not always visible.

7. It quietly nourishes our lives and livelihoods.

You can help make magic happen. Becoming a member of The Groundwater Foundation supports programs that help kids discover the magic of groundwater (Read Ava's story), supports tools and resources for educators of all types, supports local teams working to protect groundwater and educate residents in their hometown, and makes you a partner in The Groundwater Foundation's mission to educate people and inspire action.

Make it happen! Become a member today.

What's Happening at the GF

There's a lot happening at The Groundwater Foundation in the next few months. Here's a rundown on what's going on and how you can be involved!

• #GivingTuesday - After the retail craziness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Tuesday, December 3 is your chance to give back. The Groundwater Foundation's goal is to raise $10,000 for our Groundwater Restoration through Education project. The project will serve underprivileged youth at Title I schools, and provide education about groundwater, sources of pollution, and the importance of pollution prevention. Youth will also be empowered by this knowledge to make a difference in their community through protecting and restoring groundwater. YOU can help make this happen! 

 

• Groundwater Foundation membership - Have a hard to buy for water enthusiast on your shopping list this holiday season? A Groundwater Foundation membership makes a great gift. Membership dollars help take a step toward the protection, conservation, and management of our precious groundwater resources. It's also a perfect time to renew your Foundation membership - it only takes a few minutes and makes a big difference. Renew (or join!) today!

 

• Join the "move"ment! - The Groundwater Foundation is moving! In order to better serve our constituents and community and increase visibility, the Foundation is bidding adieu to its current office and moving into new digs in 2014, and we could use your help in getting this "move"ment up and going. Visit our website at www.groundwater.org/move.html to find out more about our big move, and how you can help!

 

• Wild and Scenic Film Festival a success! - On Wednesday, November 20 the Foundation teamed up with Threads Footloose and Fancy for a night of water awareness. It started out with nearly 150 people viewing a series ofwater-related documentaries at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center on the campus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. The night concluded with networking, food and drinks at Marz Bar, along with the drawing for fabulous raffle prizes. Thanks to all who made this such a fun and successful event, and a special thanks to Threads Footloose and Fancy and Patagonia, and sponsors Clif, Patagonia, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Mother Jones, Lied Lodge and Conference Center, and Black Hills Energy.

 

 

These are just a few of the happenings at The Groundwater Foundation, along with our other groundwater education and protection programs and projects. Find out how you can get involved in what we do at www.groundwater.org.