Let's Keep It Clean! Communities

The Groundwater Foundation is excited about engaging entire communities in Nebraska in groundwater protection efforts! This is the place to see what is going on in these communities, from upcoming events with The Groundwater Foundation, event photos, and press coverage. These communities are doing their part to make groundwater sustainable for future generations!

Auburn, Nebraska

Past Events
March 16, 2012 - Test Your Well event with Auburn 8th grade students
February 8, 2012 - Awesome Aquifers presentation to Auburn 8th grade students
September 13, 2011 - Classroom Blitz
July 6, 2011 - Bucket Brigade
July 5, 2011 - Presentation to Auburn Rotary Club
June 22, 2011 - Open house for water treatment plant
April 25, 2011 - Presentation to City Council

News Links
Groundwater Day Noted
Groundwater Foundation Official Reetz Speaks to Auburn Rotarians
Auburn Board of Public Works Partners with Groundwater Foundation
Foundation Program Coordinator Talks With City Council

Crete, Nebraska

Past Events
May 2011 - Community Challenge
May 23, 2011 - Rain Barrel Workshop, Public Health Solutions
September 8, 2010 – Presentation to Crete Rotary, Crete Area Medical Center
June 8, 2010 - Crete Summer Reading Program, City Library
May 4, 2010 - Presentation to City Council

Writing Contest
The Groundwater Foundation hosted a writing contest, in partnership with Runza, for all third and fourth graders in Crete. Here are the winning entries -- Aubrey and Sabrina.

News Links
Freddie Makes a Splash At Summer Reading
Groundwater Foundation Launches Groundwater Awareness Community Challenge
Tuxedo Park Named a Green Site

Fairbury, Nebraska

Past Events
August 3, 2011 - Presentation to Fairbury Rotary Club
July 15-16, 2011 - Jefferson County Fair
March 15, 2011 - Presentation to City Council

News Links
Groundwater Protection Program Launched

Gothenburg, Nebraska

Past Events
March 20, 2012 – Presentation to City Council

News Items
Groundwater Foundation Presents at Gothenburg City Council Meeting

Minden, Nebraska

Past Events
March 12-16, 2012 - Groundwater Awareness Week, Minden Opera House
August 3, 2010 – Presentation to Minden Rotary, Minden Opera House
July 31, 2010 - MAADays of Minden, downtown Minden
June 22, 2010 - Minden Summer Reading Program, Jensen Memorial Library
June 7, 2010 - Presentation to City Council

News Links
Groundwater Foundation Presents at Minden City Council Meeting
Water Fun Continues at the Library

St. paul, Nebraska

Past Events
March 8, 2012 - Wellhead protection presentation, Water Treatment Plant
September 12, 2011 - Library Blitz
July 28, 2011 - Presentation to St. Paul Rotary
July 9, 2011 - Grover Cleveland Alexander Days
April 18, 2011 - Presentation to City Council

News Links
Groundwater Foundation launches 'Let's Keep It Clean!' program in St. Paul
City of St. Paul Procedings
City selected for Let's Keep It Clean program

Wayne, Nebraska

Past Events
March 12-16, 2012 - Groundwater Awareness Week, Wayne Public Library
August 30, 2010 – Presentation to Wayne Kiwanis, Tacos & More
July 20-21, 2010 - Wayne Summer Reading Program, Wayne Public Library
July 10, 2010 - Chicken Show, Bressler Park
May 18, 2010 - Presentation to City Council

News Links
Young Readers Make a Splash at the Library
City to be part of groundwater protection program
Wayne City Council meets
Two Wayne Parks Named Groundwater Guardian Green Sites
Groundwater Foundation President speaks at Wayne State College Earth Day