Protect the water you cannot see
Beneath our feet flows the lifeline of central Maryland — and it’s at risk.
The Good Gift is dedicated to safeguarding the Piedmont Sole Source Aquifer and groundwater resources fueling Maryland rural communities. This hidden water resource sustains streams, wetlands, lakes, and even the Chesapeake Bay — defining our region’s natural beauty and vitality. When aquifers are depleted ecosystems suffer. Through education, community engagement, and proactive stewardship, we work to protect the groundwater that sustains life across the Agricultural Reserve and Maryland. Today and for generations to come.
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.
Up to 60% of surface water streamflow originates from aquifers.
The United States uses 82.3 billion gallons of per day of fresh groundwater for public supply, private supply, manufacturing, irrigation, livestock, mining and manufacturing
Groundwater Matters
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
2025 H2O Summit
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
Tues, October 14th 12:00 - 4:00 PM
M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters
Registration open for this event hosted by Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection. Register by October 7, 2025.
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