The Good Gift is dedicated to safeguarding an unseen lifeline
in central Maryland:
The Piedmont Sole Source Aquifer
We aim to protect vital groundwater resources that sustain our rural communities through education and proactive stewardship.
“The atmosphere, the earth, the water, and the water cycle, those are good gifts. We have to regard them as gifts because we couldn’t make them. We have to regard them as good gifts because we couldn’t live without them. ”
Why Groundwater Matters
1 in 3 Americans rely on groundwater as their main source of drinking water.
Three quarters of monitoring wells in Maryland have seen a drop in capacity over 40 years.
40-50% of surface water streamflow comes from aquifers.
Webinar presentation on
well protection and what to look for when testing water quality with Water Quality Specialist, Andy Lazur, PhD.
Find Out if You’re in the Piedmont SSA
Use the EPA’s interactive map of Sole Source Aquifers to see if you receive water from the Piedmont SSA.
“Our Aquifer is the bloodstream for farms in the Agricultural Reserve. It’s what sustains us. ”
— Gene Kingsbury, Kingsbury’s Orchard
Upcoming Events
Groundwater Stewardship Workgroup Virtual Information Sessions
Find out how to be a part of our new volunteer workgroup. Join one of our info session to learn more about goals, expectations and how to get get involved.
Lunch Session - Tues, July 22nd @ Noon
Evening Session - Thurs, July 24th @ 7 PM
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