Groundwater Guardian Green Sites

About GG Green Sites

The Groundwater Guardian (GG) Green Site program recognizes good stewards of groundwater by encouraging managers of highly-managed green spaces (golf courses, ball fields, education campuses, parks, etc.) to implement, measure, and document their groundwater-friendly practices related to chemical use, water use, pollution prevention, water quality, and environmental stewardship. More.

2011 support for the Green Site program provided by
Rain Bird.
Rain Bird believes in the Intelligent Use of Water, making them a natural partner for the Groundwater Guardian Green Site program.

About Groundwater Guardian

The Groundwater Guardian program encourages communities of all types (cities, counties, watersheds, etc.) to begin and enhance groundwater education and protection activities. Groundwater Guardian supports communities in their efforts and recognizes their achievements. More.

Case Studies

Successful partnerships between Groundwater Guardians and GG Green Sites

Valparaiso, Indiana

Desert Hot Springs, California

Economic benefits of implementing groundwater-friendly practices.

General Cost Savings

Bear Trace at Harrison Bay, Tennessee

Falls Road Golf Course, Maryland

Montgomery County Revenue Authority Courses, Maryland

Salina Country Club, Kansas

Sand Creek Station Golf Course, Kansas

Become A
GG Green Site

What is the Groundwater Guardian Green Site program?

FAQ: GG Green Site

"Become a Groundwater Guardian Green Site" brochure

Online Resources

Tell Me More

Free Webinars

Introduction to the Green Site program

Becoming a Green Site: An Overview of the Application Process

Program Application

Program Application (MS Word)

Program Application (PDF)

Online Program Application

Re-entry Form

Groundwater Guardian Green Sites previously designated should review the information in their most recent program application for accuracy, complete the re-entry form, noting any changes, updates, or additional information, and submit it to The Groundwater Foundation. 

Growth Award Information

Re-entry Form (MS Word)

Re-entry Form (PDF)

Administrative Fee

Groundwater Guardian Green Sites should complete the administrative fee form and submit it to The Groundwater Foundation.

Administrative Fee Information

Sample Applications

Do you have questions about the application form? Review the sample completed applications below or call us at 402-434-2740.

Sample Completed Application For a Golf Course

Sample Completed Application for a City Park

Sample Completed Application for a College

Sample Completed Application for a State Park

Who Is A GG Green Site?

Directory: List of Currently Designated Groundwater Guardian Green Sites

See a map of Green Site locations

Testimonials: Hear directly from Green Site managers about their involvement in the program.
Also available on YouTube.

Environmental impact

See the positive impact of Green Sites' practices

Exclusively For
GG Green Sites

2011 Green Site Assistance Kit Only currently participating Groundwater Guardian Green Sites may access the kit with the password provided to you.

2010 Groundwater Guardian and Groundwater Guardian Green Site Recognition Webinar

Use The Logo

Get the Reflective Road Sign

Groundwater Guardian Green Sites Road Sign

GG Green Site Public Relations Toolkit (PDF)

GG Green Site News Release Template (MS Word)

Groundwater Guardian Catalog

Questions

If you have any questions about the Green Site program, contact The Groundwater Foundation at
402-434-2740 or email guardian@groundwater.org.

donate to The Groundwater Foundation