PROGRAM GOALS
Groundwater & Public Waters:
-Collect data on groundwater and public water quality (students)
-Build interest in the community (schools)
-Educate public to the need for private well testingand public water monitoring
-Establish groundwater and public water monitoring network
-Through random sampling of wells and tap water
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Students
-Field sampling techniques
-Laboratory skills
-Computer competence in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and a GIS program
-Internet research capabilities
-Mapping abilities
-Water chemistry
-An understanding why conservation and commitment to a healthy environment takes an entire community