About The Groundwater Foundation

The Groundwater Foundation

• Was founded on the principle that education is a powerful motivator for change and that factually informed people who understand the value and vulnerability of groundwater will act responsibly and responsively on its behalf.
• Believes groundwater education for people is the central tenet of our work and that our customers are diverse, including everyone who consumes groundwater or benefits from its bounty.
• Focuses on education for action: understanding that pollution prevention is the most effective, cost efficient way to protect groundwater.
• Engages interest in, and inspires action on behalf of, groundwater protection and conservation through on-the-ground programs serving people.
• Implements national and international programs while supporting local groundwater protection initiatives.
• Spreads the word about the value of groundwater through publications, conferences, festivals, consultation with other organizations, and our growing Groundwater Guardian network.
• Creates a major impact with a small amount of money in order to keep expenditures as low as possible.
• Understands that partnerships and collaboration are the keys to effectiveness.
• Strives for innovation and growth as a way to more effectively serve our members and the public at large.
• Bases all of its programs on sound science and incorporates current research, technology, and practices into its publications and public information events.
• Specializes in messages, programs and publications for youth, believing that the next generation is the key to sustained environmental stewardship.
• Respects tradition, but embraces and is comfortable with change.

 

 

Mission Statement

Educating and motivating people to care for and about groundwater.

 

Mission Fulfillment

Education

Believing that education is a powerful motivator for change and that factually informed people who understand the value and vulnerability of groundwater will act responsibly on its behalf.

Action

Implementing programs to engage interest in, and inspire action on behalf of, groundwater protection and conservation initiatives, both locally and globally.

Innovation

Striving for innovation and growth when promoting groundwater as the "Environmental Bottom Line."

Tax Status: Exempt

The Groundwater Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Founded in 1985 in Lincoln, Nebraska.