The Groundwater Foundation annually presents three national awards to honor ground water protection activities in distinct areas of achievement.
The Groundwater Foundation, dedicated to educating citizens about the importance of ground water protection and preservation, annually presents three national awards to honor ground water protection activities in distinct areas of achievement. Named after the exemplary initial recipients, the awards and their 2001 recipients include:
The Vern Haverstick Groundwater Hero Award - This award was created to showcase groundwater protection activities by the unsung, yet heroic, efforts of community residents. This year's recipient is Bill Compton of Peoria, Ill.