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5 <br /> Summary of the <br /> Groundwater Guardian Program <br /> A program to support, recognize and connect communities <br /> taking voluntary steps to protect their groundwater ' <br /> Groundwater Guardian • Raise public awareness <br /> Program Goals., Provide information and resources <br /> • Inspire communities to plan and protect resources <br /> • Help communities develop solutions <br /> • Support regional/national cooperative networks <br /> • Provide recognition for community efforts <br /> Membership Benefits. Communication and Education Links <br /> • Information and technical assistance clearing house <br /> • Supportive regional and national networks to facilitate <br /> communication and collaboration on groundwater issues <br /> • Free publications and website access <br /> • National Groundwater Guardian Designation Conference <br /> • National/local recognition of groundwater achievements <br /> Groundwater Guardian Community Assistance Kit <br /> • Teaching materials for public education projects <br /> • Guides to media, fundraising and program evaluation <br /> • Abstracts for reference materials <br /> Membership Responsibilities: <br /> Groundwater.Guardian Team-! Designation of a team responsible for developing local goals, <br /> objectives and long term plans for protecting groundwater must <br /> be done before application submission. The team should be <br /> representative of the community and include persons from citizen <br /> groups, government, education, business & agriculture. <br /> Annual Entry!Form- <br /> Annual submission for membership(free) is designed to facilitate <br /> community thought regarding groundwater supply&protection, <br /> and how the Guardian program can facilitate this effort. <br /> Result Oriented AdiVity- Guardian programs must include task-oriented activities the <br /> community can implement to conserve and protect its <br /> groundwater. These activities are developed by the groundwater <br /> guardian team, and should include measurable objectives, <br /> implementation plans, and a method for evaluating the results. <br /> Designation as a Groundwater Guardian community identifies the area as a leader in <br /> groundwater protection - one taking active steps to protect groundwater. Display of the <br /> Groundwater Guardian logo sends a signal to community, regional, state and national officials <br /> that the community cares about quality of life, for its present and future residents. <br /> This summary prepared by Orange County Planning Department from A Community Guide to Groundwater Guardian, 1997. <br />