tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77986936531274204522023-11-16T02:43:04.142-08:00Girl Scouts - Let's Keep it Clean!Providing Girl Scouts with fun and educational activities that will develop an understanding about the importance of groundwater in our lives and inspire action towards protecting water resources.The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-50725788257500305112016-12-28T12:41:00.001-08:002016-12-28T12:41:19.444-08:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Moving to a new location!}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi guys! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Water-Wise Wednesdays with Frannie the Fish has moved to a new location!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Check out her New Year's Resolutions <a href="http://groundwaterfoundation.blogspot.com/2016/12/its-water-wise-wednesday-with-frannie_28.html" target="_blank">here</a> and keep visiting <a href="http://groundwaterfoundation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Groundwater Foundation's blog</a> for more of Frannie and her new friends!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Water-Wise Wednesdays with Frannie the Fish has moved to a new location!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out what she's made <a href="http://groundwaterfoundation.blogspot.com/2016/12/its-water-wise-wednesday-with-frannie.html" target="_blank">here</a> and keep visiting <a href="http://groundwaterfoundation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Groundwater Foundation's blog</a> for more of Frannie and her new friends!</span><br />
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The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-8099260155974012312016-11-30T06:30:00.000-08:002016-11-30T06:30:04.062-08:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {The Groundwater Foundation's Tools and Resources}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Are you a... </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Family, Career and Community Leaders of America member</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">or just looking for a way to get involved local<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ly with</span> groundwater conservation and protection? </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Look no further than The Groundwater Foundation's downloadable <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/resources.html">tools and resources</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Whether you are looking to get involved <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">in</span> teaching <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">younger stude<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">nts</span></span> about groundwater, learning about pharmaceuticals and personal care products in water, or holding a public<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> awareness campaign, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Ground<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">water Foundation's tools<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and resources has you covered!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Frannie is going to use the Training About Protecting the Source Manual to teach the younger fish at her school how to protect their drinking water source. T<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">he <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hands-on activities in the manu<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">al use <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://groundh2o.blogspot.com/2015/07/its-water-wise-wednesday-with-frannie_16.html">T</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://groundh2o.blogspot.com/2015/07/its-water-wise-wednesday-with-frannie_16.html">he Groundwater Foundation's Awesome Aquifer Kit</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> to demonstrate poten<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">tial sources of groundwater contamination, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">like</span> impro<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">perly ab<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">andoned well<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">s, over-applied fertilizer, leaking u<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">nderground storage tanks, and imp<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">r<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">operly operated landfills.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/share.html">Share</a> with Th<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e Groundwater<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Foundation</span> how you will <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">utilize these tools and resources in your community!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span>The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-4727630846128402822016-11-16T06:30:00.000-08:002016-11-16T06:30:25.953-08:00It's Water-Wise Wednesdays with Frannie the Fish {Giving Thanks for Groundwater}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Frannie wants to give thanks to all the folks that work hard to protect and conserve groundwater and surface water. Frannie decided to make thank you cards to send to a few of these organizations<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> in her local community<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">including:</span></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Department of Environmental Quality</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">local <a href="https://www.nrdnet.org/">Natural Resources District</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">local <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/community/ggdirectory.html">Groundwater Guardian team</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can do the same too! Find out what agencies and organizations work year round in your local area to protect water and make them thank you cards! Find local environmental agencies by state <a href="https://www.epa.gov/home/health-and-environmental-agencies-us-states-and-territories">here</a>.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Envelopes</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Fold your paper in half to make a card.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Frannie made a turkey on the cover of her card, get as creative as you want with your thank you cards!</span><br />
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The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-10154922036075537572016-11-02T06:30:00.000-07:002016-11-04T10:42:51.349-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {You be the Judge}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This week Frannie wants to share a fun activity that you can do with your class or with your extracurricular group! This activity, called "You be the Judge," is all about problem solving skills and water management.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Every day we make decisions - on what to wear, what to eat, etc. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Many of the decisions we make e<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ach day have an impact on the environmen<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t, for example - using a<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> reusable bag or a disposable one, taking a <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">short shower or a long one. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Water resource managers and community leaders al<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">so make de<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cisions each day. Should water <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">use be restricted? Should a certain amo<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">unt of water be allocated to certain people or to everyone? In this activity, you will be provided scenarios and y<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ou get to decide who should get the water. You be the judge!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here's what you need<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pitcher filled with water</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cups for each participant</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Water use cards - you can copy or print the cards found in the <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/activities-library-results.html?get_id=FTNbs%2FkuZq%2BilF7hSM0ijx%2Fm0y%2Fu%2BlBRxwK8Z8wM%2FujxQ4Ig8b5dyNF3zGI0GSS1OBCDm06gFgPG5g%2F%2F6jCaADsC4e0Vt6a59sBCehxd7yfDXPJm53vnu8yXZ1zBEVEJRJ2F%2BCY28%2FAq2rXSIDlIu6pEknUzYkvIrnJRT6tapmeh">activity </a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/activities-library-results.html?get_id=FTNbs%2FkuZq%2BilF7hSM0ijx%2Fm0y%2Fu%2BlBRxwK8Z8wM%2FujxQ4Ig8b5dyNF3zGI0GSS1OBCDm06gFgPG5g%2F%2F6jCaADsC4e0Vt6a59sBCehxd7yfDXPJm53vnu8yXZ1zBEVEJRJ2F%2BCY28%2FAq2rXSIDlIu6pEknUzYkvIrnJRT6tapmeh">instructions</a> or make posters representing <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">differen<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t water uses</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Scissors </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Poster board (optional)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Markers (optional) </span> </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here's what you do: </span> </span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></b></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fill a pitcher with water. Make sure there is a limited amount of water so that not all cups can be filled.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sometimes there is not enough water<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> available <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">for everyone's needs<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> - in times of <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">drought for example. Ask the participants to express how they feel.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Ask what they could do to make sure they all get wa<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ter.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. Repea<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t steps 1-5, this time with water alloc<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ations. Choose one or co<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">mbine both of the following options:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First in time,<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> first in right. Have the<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> participants ar<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">range themselves in orde<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">r by their<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span>birth date.</span></span></span></span> </span></span></span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Use the water use cards found<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> in the <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/activities-library-results.html?get_id=FTNbs%2FkuZq%2BilF7hSM0ijx%2Fm0y%2Fu%2BlBRxwK8Z8wM%2FujxQ4Ig8b5dyNF3zGI0GSS1OBCDm06gFgPG5g%2F%2F6jCaADsC4e0Vt6a59sBCehxd7yfDXPJm53vnu8yXZ1zBEVEJRJ2F%2BCY28%2FAq2rXSIDlIu6pEknUzYkvIrnJRT6tapmeh">activity instructions</a> to determine <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">how the water is distributed. Randomly pass out the cards. Partic<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ipants can use the information on the cards to discuss and campaign for more<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> water or why others should get mor<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e and some should get less.</span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. Discus the results<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, </span>other ways the water could be allocated, and what t<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">he participants learned abou<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t water use</span></span>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Those with more im<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">portant u<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ses get more. Who decides what's more important?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Equal shares, every<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">one gets some but some will get less than what they need.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Apply water restrictions and use <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/home/conserve.html">water cons</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/home/conserve.html">ervation p</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/home/conserve.html">ractices</a> to reduce the amount needed/used.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-66794846345041451902016-10-19T13:07:00.001-07:002016-10-19T13:08:21.903-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Halloween Recycling Activity}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Halloween is right around the corner and Frannie is so excited to dress up and go trick-or-treating in her pond! Frannie wants to get into the Halloween spirit and decorate her house. Frannie found a fun<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span>activity you can do too - making a spooky, upcycled spider!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Want to learn why Frannie is doing an upcycling project? Check out the <a href="http://groundh2o.blogspot.com/2014/12/its-water-wise-wednesday-with-frannie_10.html">Upcycled Clothing Pin Snowflake Ornament blog</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Heads up:</b> this is a messy project! </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here's what you need:</span></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2-liter plastic bottle</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Black acrylic paint</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Scissors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Glue</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Googly eyes</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Clean out a 2-liter plastic bottle and remove labeling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Pour black paint in the bottle, screw cap on, and shake the bottle until black paint has coated the entire bottle. Pour excess paint<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> out.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Let the paint dry overnight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Cut the top of the bottle off and recycle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Make legs for the spider by cutting the bottom of the bottle into 8 strips.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. Bend the legs <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">out</span>ward <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">at the base of <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">each strip.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. Bend the legs inward about halfway down<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> each strip.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8. Bend the legs inward again at the end of each <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">strip.</span></span><br />
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The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-44805605439698602222016-10-05T09:23:00.002-07:002016-10-05T09:23:32.357-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Hydro Van Gogh}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This water-wise Wednesday Frannie wants to share a fun activity with you: Hydro Van Gogh! Express your artistic side by painting an aquifer. An <span style="color: purple;"><b>aquifer</b></span> is an underground geological formation of sand, soil, gravel, and rock able to store and yield water. Th<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e water <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">from an aquifer is called groundwater and it <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">is the water we drink<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and </span>the water that g<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">rows our food. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/get-informed/basics/">Fi</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/get-informed/basics/">nd out more</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Canvas panels (recommended 5" x 7") or large sheets of paper</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Use the <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/activities-library-results.html?get_id=H8YlFw%2Fwb6a2a3Q14fZ%2BbspaMCvxMHOKROFiQMpl7Tsxqt57EiBcgKEMTEMwPvMWLLou%2BRQsrHMSIx6rkHAYpbxP1bzoqyDV5oF2NcDsB2iXH6fyabbP2PNwzMILkl74PuJDK95HOunhZyAZJDb1p0SWPxCREC3j7I009GhAcjGF"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A</span>quifer in a Cup</a> activity to learn what an aquifer looks like<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and how it works. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">den<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">tify the different par<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ts of an aquifer using th<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e graphic below:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now, pretend like you are a water drop that <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">lands on the ground and seeps into an aquifer. Paint what <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">you see as the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">wate<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">r drop. Get as creative as you like!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Send pictures of your <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">paintings to girlscouts@groundwater.org.</span> </span></span></span></span></span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-24114371217482708892016-09-21T06:30:00.000-07:002016-09-21T06:30:06.618-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Environmental Protection's Agency "How's My Waterway" Tool}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <a href="https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa">Environmental Protection Agency</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> (EPA) is</span> a government agency with the mission to protect human health and the environment. The EPA created <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a fun tool called</span> "<a href="https://watersgeo.epa.gov/mywaterway/">How's My Waterway?</a>" </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">that you can use on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.</span> This tool allows you to look up the condition of local streams, lakes, rivers, and other waters in the United States. The program uses the GPS location of your phone or a city or zip code to find waterways within five miles. See if your waterway was checked for pollution, what was found, and what is being done. The tool provides descriptions of each type of pollutant, likely sources and potential health risks. You can also find information on local drinking water sources and watersheds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are so many ways Frannie (and you!) can take action to protect water resources! Here are just a few ideas:</span><br />
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Groundwater Guardian is a nationwide network of teams of committed
individuals that lead groundwater education and protection activities<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> like</span> labeling storm drains,
organizing river clean-ups, holding groundwater festivals, distributing
water testing kits, and more </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">in
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Instal<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">l</span></span> a <a href="http://groundh2o.blogspot.com/2016/04/its-water-wise-wednesday-with-frannie.html">rain garden</a> in your community. Building a rain garden is a fun project that will not only look great, but will help improve water quality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Get involved <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">in local</span> <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/community/whp.html"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">wellhead protection</span></span> </a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/community/whp.html">efforts</a> </span>to help your community protect its drinking water. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Organiz<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span> a <a href="http://groundh2o.blogspot.com/2016/09/its-water-wise-wednesday-with-frannie.html">stream, river, or lake clean-up</a>. Make an immediate difference in protecting water quality by picking up litter and debris from a water body in your community.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/">Find out m</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/">ore ways you can g</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/">et involved with water p</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/">rotection</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/"> and conservation!</a></span></span></span></span> </span></div>
The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-91042749011687268092016-09-07T09:05:00.000-07:002016-09-07T09:05:48.590-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Stream, River, or Lake Clean-Up}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi Friends! Are you looking for a fun activity you can do with your class, extracurricular group, family, or friends that will benefit the whole community? Consider holding a clean<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-</span>up of a local stream, river, or lake! Debris and trash can sometimes end up in places where it doesn't belong. The shore and banks of many water bodies tend to collect a lot of unwanted items. Get a group of people together to clean up a stream, river, or lake to improve local water quality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Frannie is going to get her local <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/community/guardian.html">Groundwater Guardian</a> team involved in her clean<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-</span>up efforts! </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wading boots</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Trash bags</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Be sure to read through and follow The Groundwater Foundation's <a href="https://groundwaterorg.presencehost.net/file_download/inline/6c7dc774-ab3f-4aaa-9f1d-8762ea2c882c">Safety First rules</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Make sure everyone has on proper attire (appropriate shoes and gloves for collecting debris and trash, sunscreen, etc.).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Pair up participants in teams of two or more.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Separate the items collected into recyclable and garbage piles. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Weigh the items collected!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make the activity a friendly competition. Who can find the oddest or most surprising item? Who can find the biggest or smallest item?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Send photos of your clean up activity to <a href="mailto:%20girlscouts@groundwater.org">The Groundwater Foundation</a><span id="goog_76359520"></span><span id="goog_76359521"></span>! </span>The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-3101011570136258932016-08-24T06:30:00.000-07:002016-08-24T06:30:04.141-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Nebraska MEDS Coalition - Drug Take Back Program}<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Attention Nebraska friends:</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Did you know that 85% of Nebraskans rely on groundwater for their drinking water? Groundwater is also an important source for irrigation (the water used to grow our food). It's not only important that we conserve groundwater, it is also important that we protect it from contamination. Groundwater contamination occurs when substances in the groundwater make it unfit for an intended purpose and can cause harm to people, animals and the environment. Contaminants can be naturally-occurring or manmade- like gasoline, oil, road salts, or other chemicals. Frannie wants to talk about another group of manmade contaminants today- pharmaceuticals and personal care products, including:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make-up products</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sunscreen and other moisturizers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Vitamins and dietary supplements </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Medicines (prescription, over-the-counter, veterinary, etc.)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Find out more about these products <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/get-informed/groundwater/products.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These products help keep us healthy and clean, but if they are disposed of improperly, they can end up in surface and groundwater. Improperly disposing of medications includes: flushing down toilets and drains or tossing in the trash.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Instead, be a leader and talk with your parent/guardian about making sure these products are properly disposed of with the <a href="http://www.nebraskameds.org/">Nebraska MEDS drug take-back program</a>! <u><b>Remember: never handle these products. Let your parent/guardian handle all medicines and personal care products.</b></u> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Nebraska MEDS Coalition is a group of state and community partners tha<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t educat<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e Nebraskans about proper drug disposal and p<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">rovide<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">safe, convenient disposal opportunities</span></span></span></span></span>! There are over 290 pharmacies across Nebraska that <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">participate in the Nebraska MEDS drug take-back program and will</span> take back leftover, unused, or expired medications all year round. Since 2012 when the program began, 33,176 pounds of medications have been collected and safely disposed of! Help be part of the solution and <a href="http://www.nebraskameds.org/">find a pharmacy near you</a>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is important that we all play a part in protecting this precious resource! Talk with your parent/guardian about protecting groundwater by taking back unused or expired medications today. Show them this fun <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/file_download/inline/615f8159-0a06-4c8b-86e4-009aa23f2547">infographic </a>with more information. </span>The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-13712457175612455022016-08-10T06:30:00.000-07:002016-08-10T06:30:10.140-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesdays with Frannie the Fish {Water Use Collage}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This week Frannie wants to share a fun art project you can do at home to explore how you use water every day and how you can conserve <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">it </span>- by making a water use collage!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A writing utensil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A piece of paper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Poster board</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Scissors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Glue</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Magazines, newspapers, etc. that you can cut up</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Every day we use water<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> -</span> for drinking, bathing, cooking, washing our clothes, etc. Water is also "hidden" in the items we use every day - for example, it takes water to grow the cotton in our t-shirts! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Start by making a list on the piece of paper of all the ways you use water<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">every day, include water activities as well as items that <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">contain "hidden" water.</span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">C</span></span>heck out <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/home/30by30.html">The Groundwater Foundation's 30by30 app</a> to<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> h<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">elp you <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">create your<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> li<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">st.</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Now that you have your list, look through magazines and newspapers for images of those activities and items.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Glue <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the </span>images to <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">poster board.</span> Feel free to draw the activities <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">if you can't find a picture<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> L<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">eave enough spac<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e </span>to write a sentence or two by each of the images you glue or draw.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Next to each activity or item, w</span>rite easy ways you can reduce water while doing the<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span>activities featured on your collage. For example, next to the image of a toothbrush or toothpaste, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">you c<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ould write "<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">T</span>urn the water off wh<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">en</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">brush y<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">our </span></span>teeth." <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">O<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">r next to the ima<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ge of a t-shirt, you could write "<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">S</span>hop at a thrift or con<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">si</span>gnment <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">store for<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> clothes."<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Acco<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">rding to the <a href="http://waterfootprint.org/en/resources/interactive-tools/product-gallery/">Water Foot</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://waterfootprint.org/en/resources/interactive-tools/product-gallery/">print Net</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://waterfootprint.org/en/resources/interactive-tools/product-gallery/">work</a> it takes <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">over<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> 2,000 gallons of water to make a pair of jeans. That's a lot of water <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">that can</span> be saved by<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> simply buying used! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>(A friendly tip: 30by30 has lots of fun, easy suggestions for reducing your water use!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tea<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ch others the importance of conserving wate<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">r<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">by s</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>har<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ing</span> your ma<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ster<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">piece<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, either by <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hanging it i<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">n a public place, like a library<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> or a school, or <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">sharing it </span>at a<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> public meeting, like a<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> city counci<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">l or village board meeting. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-33554258054909486922016-07-27T06:30:00.000-07:002016-08-17T10:48:57.270-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Searchable Resource Library}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi friends! Frannie is so excited to share a great, new tool developed by The Groundwater Foundation you can use to find fun, educational activities! The <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/resources-for-educators.html">searchable resource library</a> features over 60 <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">easy-to-use<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, </span></span>hands-on activity instructions, curriculum guides, how-to videos, crosswords, word searches, coloring sheets, and more! Search by:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can also search for activities directly by name, such as "<a href="http://www.groundwater.org/file_download/inline/53cf286e-b080-415c-805f-dead6c4b229d">Aquifer in a Cup</a>." Results display an image of the activity<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, the activity name, a description and a link to a how-to video (if available), and a link to additional details <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and to download the instructions.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Check out this <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/resources-for-educators.html">awesome tool</a> and let us know what you think by <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/35HFTVG?blm_aid=1028101">completing a brief survey</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Support for the development and launch of the online resource library is provided by the National Academy of Sciences and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nebraska Environmental Trust.</span> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-72450786948154653182016-07-13T06:30:00.000-07:002016-07-13T06:30:12.096-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Make Your Own Rain Gauge}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's been raining a lot in Frannie the Fish's neighborhood recently and she wanted to know exactly how much rain has fallen. So Frannie decided to create her own rain gauge to keep track. Follow Frannie's instruction to make your own rain gauge!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A plastic bottle with a flat bottom</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A ruler</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A permanent marker</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Begin by removing all the labeling and cleaning the plastic bottle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Take the scissors and the cut off approximately the top third of the bottle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Flip the top third of the bottle upside down and insert it into the plastic bottle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Using the ruler, mark 1/4", 1/2", and 1" increments starting from the bottom of the plastic bottle. For more fun, use stickers and markers to decorate your rain gauge.</span><br />
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The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-26572128446864998242016-07-06T07:26:00.001-07:002016-07-06T07:26:24.807-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {"Let's Keep It Clean!" Patch Program Updates}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello friends! Frannie the Fish has <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a few </span>announcements to mak<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. The Groundwater Foundation's <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/getinvolved/girlscouts/">Gir</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/getinvolved/girlscouts/">l Scout patch program</a> is <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">undergoing so<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">me changes, but don't worry the "Let's Keep It Clean!" patches and booklets will still be <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/getinvolved/girlscouts/">av</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/getinvolved/girlscouts/">ailable</a>. The Groundwater Foundation's staff will also conti<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">nue to be availab<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">le for assistance<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-34066172263278982402016-06-29T07:00:00.000-07:002016-06-29T07:00:07.320-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Water Cycle In A Bag}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Frannie wants to share a fun and easy activity you can do to see the water cycle, or hydrologic <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cycle,</span> in action! Water is always on the move. From the time the earth was formed, it has been endlessly circulating through the water cycle. Groundwater is an important part of this continuous cycle <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">where a majority of the usable freshwater on earth is stored</span>. Find out more about the <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/get-informed/basics/cycle.html">water cycle</a>!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Gravel</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Food dye</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cup </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A permanent marker</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Begin by reviewing the water cycle diagram below. Remember that Frannie is making a simplified version of the water cycle. In reality, water can take many different paths and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">it </span>can stay in on<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e form for a very long time (did you know water can <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">be <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">stored in gl<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">aciers for thousands of years?)</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Giant Bubbles!</span></span></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Small child's plastic swimming pool</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cement block</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hoola-hoop </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are two recipes you can use to make the soap for your giant bubbles:</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Recipe A</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 bottles of white Karo syrup (32 ounces)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3 bottles of Lemon Joy dish-washing liquid (32 ounces)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 cups Dawn dish-washing liquid</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 cup glycerine</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Recipe A</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Pour the ingredients in a five gallon container, fill the rest of the container with water.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Stir and let set overnight.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Recipe B</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Mix the ingredients, add enough water to make a gallon.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Gently stir.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here's what you do:</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Pour the bubble solution into the plastic swimming pool. A cement block placed in the middle of the pool will provide a safe place for the Girl Scouts to stand.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. A plastic hoola-hoop acts as the bubble wand. Simply place the hoop in the bubbles and lift out of the pool and up over the Girl Scout's head.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Safety First: </span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This activity is very messy and very slippery. Several volunteers need to be on hand to help the Girl Scouts in and out of the bubble pool. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/share.html">Share</a> pictures of you and your troop inside Giant Bubbles! </span> </span></div>
The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-39548928141150922552016-06-15T07:00:00.000-07:002016-06-15T07:00:05.542-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Protect Your Groundwater}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Every day we use water, for cooking, drinking, cleaning and more. Fish like Frannie call the water home. Did you know the water we drink can be at risk of pollution and over use? There are many things each of us can do to help ensure our water supply is clean and sustainable for future use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Frannie wants to share an activity and pledge that you can do with your Girl Scout troop! </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here's what you need:</span></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Writing utensil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Paper</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>Here's what you do: </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Look around your home, school, or neighborhood for ways you can help save water and ways groundwater pollution can be prevented.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Make a checklist of all the ways you and your family can help protect groundwater. Check out the example checklist below to get started!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Use fertilizer according to package directions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Take back leftover, unused, and expired medications to a pharmacy participating in the <a href="http://www.nebraskameds.org/">Nebraska MEDS project</a>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Reduce, reuse, and recycle!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Take hazardous waste to places where it can be properly disposed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Shut water off while brushing your teeth.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Only run full loads of dishes and laundry.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Check for leaky faucets and have them fixed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Water the lawn during cooler hours of day and only when the grass needs water.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sweep your sidewalks and driveways rather than rinsing them with water.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Take a shower instead of a bath.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Take short showers and use an aerator or low-flow shower head.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Take motor oil and other household hazardous waste to a recycling or collection center.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Use <a href="http://groundh2o.blogspot.com/2014/05/its-water-wise-wednesday-with-frannie_14.html">environmentally-friendly cleaners</a>.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Download the free water-tracking app for Android and Apple, <a href="http://groundh2o.blogspot.com/2015/08/its-water-wise-wednesday-with-frannie_12.html">30by30</a>, to learn even more ways you can help conserve water.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. After you decide what activities you can do to help protect groundwater, take the groundwater pledge:</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"I believe clean water is important to all things. I pledge to:</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Be aware of activities that can be harmful to groundwater.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Do my part to help protect groundwater and all natural resources.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make an effort to educate myself and others about water and ways that we can make a difference.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Let's keep it clean!"</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/share.html">Share</a> the checklists your troop came up with!</span></div>
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The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-49268452961264307312016-06-08T07:30:00.000-07:002016-06-08T07:30:10.564-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Water Inside Us}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This week Frannie wants to share a fun activity you can do with your Girl Scout <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">troop <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">to learn <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">that water is </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">essential<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span>to all living things and learn <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span>about fractions at the same time.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Did you know that 60-70% of the human body is made <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">of water? It is important to drink water everyday to <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">stay h<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ealthy and happy</span></span>. We can only live about three <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">days without water.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> All living things<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, including Frannie, are made up <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">mostly of water.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here's w<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hat you need:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Crayons, markers<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and/or colored pencils</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ruler (optional<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">)</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Large roll <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">of paper (optional)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-21638175998555267642016-05-25T07:49:00.000-07:002016-05-25T07:49:32.063-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Water Wheel}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This week Frannie is going to show you how to create your own water wheel and learn about hydropower! <span style="color: purple;"><b>Hydropower </b></span>is the power derived from the energy of falling water or fast running water. This power can be used for a number of activities, including powering machines and also generating electricity.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One straw</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Seven Dixie Cups</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Small magnet</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Masking tape</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Push pin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pen</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Scissors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">String</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"Recycle me" label</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bucket</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Start by placing the two paper plates back to back. You may find it helpful to loosely tape the plates together to keep them even.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Use the push pin to punch a hole in the middle of the two paper plates. Increase the size of the hole by pushing the pen tip through the hole. Then, use the scissors to make the hole large enough to hold a straw.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Using the masking tape, tape seven Dixie Cups around the edge of the two plates. The Dixie Cups should have about half an inch between them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Create a "Recycle me" label and place it on the outside of the wheel. In order to recycle the wheel, you will need to separate the pieces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Place a straw through the center hole and secure it with tape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. Take a piece of string about three feet long and tie a magnet to the end of the string. Tie the other end of the string tightly around the straw as close to the center of the plates as possible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. Thread a long piece of string through the straw. Have two Girl Scouts hold the string at either end.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What would happen if the weight of the magnet increased?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What are some variables that affect the amount of weight that can be lifted by the water wheel?</span></li>
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The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-73934911475839930522016-05-11T09:51:00.001-07:002016-05-11T09:51:17.024-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This week Frannie attended the Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival in Grand Island, Nebraska. This annual, one-day festival brings fourth and fifth grade students from across Nebraska together to learn about our most precious resource - <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/get-informed/basics/groundwater.html">groundwater</a>. The Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival was started by The Groundwater Foundation and is now in its 28th year! The Central Platte Natural Resources District has since taken over management of the event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At the festival, students learn about all aspects of groundwater so they can make informed conservation and protection decisions on behalf of groundwater in the future. Frannie participated in the <a href="http://groundh2o.blogspot.com/2015/05/its-water-wise-wednesday-with-frannie_13.html">Awesome Aquifer Kit demonstration</a>. Other activities students participated in include: </span><br />
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The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-84116628588432773302016-05-04T07:00:00.000-07:002016-05-04T07:24:10.135-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Test Your Knowledge}<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Frannie loves water trivia, see if you can answer the trivia questions below!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Where does water usually move the slowest?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A. Aquifer</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. What happens when more water is taken out of an aquifer than is put back in?</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">About 27 trillion gallons of groundwater are withdrawn for use in the U.S. each year <i>(Ground Water Protection Council).</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A gallon of water weighs about 8 pounds.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The High Plains Aquifer covers eight states and 175,000 miles <i>(U.S. Geological Survey).</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">About 25% of all rainfall in the U.S. becomes groundwater <i>(U.S. Geological Survey).</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Water is the only substance on Earth found naturally in three forms - solid, liquid, and gas.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For more fun groundwater trivia, check out The Groundwater Foundation's mobile app for Apple, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/water1der/id574572619?ls=1&mt=8">Water1der</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/getinvolved/girlscouts/30by30register.html">Register</a> yourself and your troop for the prize competition and participate by using the app between <span style="color: purple;"><b>May 1 - June 13</b></span>! </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Encourage each Girl Scout to download 30by30 on her personal device. Each day you log your activities translates to one entry into the prize drawing! You will be entered to win cool prizes like: a 16 GB iPod Nano, hands-on science kits, an <a href="http://groundh2o.blogspot.com/2015/07/its-water-wise-wednesday-with-frannie_16.html">Awesome Aquifer Kit</a>, and much more! Check out all the prizes <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/30by30prizes.html">here</a>! </span></span><br />
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The Groundwater Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296153815316744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798693653127420452.post-84630924872294801102016-04-20T06:29:00.000-07:002016-04-20T06:29:59.786-07:00It's Water-Wise Wednesday with Frannie the Fish {Earth Day}<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Friday, April 22, 2016 is Earth Day! </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is a wide <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">variety of activities you can do <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">actions you can take this <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Friday (and beyond!) to celebrate Earth Day, from </span></span></span></span></span>water conservation<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> to </span>re<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cycling<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> to </span>tree planting<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, there is something pro<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">active and environmentally-<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">conscious you can do<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">!</span></span></span></span> </span></span> </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/kids/getinvolved/girlscouts/30by30register.html">Register</a> your troop for the <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/action/home/30by30.html">30by30</a> prize competit<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ion for Girl Scouts<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Get each of your Girl Scouts t<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">o track their water use and learn fun, easy ways to reduce<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. Every day<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> you and your Scouts log <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">activities translate<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">s to one entry into the <a href="http://www.groundwater.org/30by30prizes.html">prize drawin</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.groundwater.org/30by30prizes.html">g</a>! Participate May 1-June 13.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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