Ground Water

Protect Your Ground Water Day in Louisiana

The state Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Conservation is spreading the word today on water conservation. Joining the National Ground Water Association (NGWA), the American Farm Bureau Federation, and many other national groups that promote the importance of protecting water supplies.

Today is being celebrated as Protect Your Ground Water Day – September 14th.  According to NGWA, the two fundamental ways to protect ground water is to keep it safe from contamination and to consume and use it wisely, not waste it.

DNR’s  Office of Conservation has an informative website that encourages Louisiana citizens to practice water and energy conservation at home and everywhere. In support of Protect Your Ground Water Day 2010— additional information and interactive tools for teachers and students are being featured on the website.

DNR officials have pledged through the Ground Water Resources Program to format its online information to serve as a main outlet for a variety of educational materials for school teachers and students all across the state.

Protect Your Groundwater Day
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