ADVISORY/Use Water Wisely -- It's a Way of Life; National Ground Water Awareness Week Begins May 7.News Editors ADVISORY... SANTA ROSA Santa Rosa, city, Argentina Santa Rosa, city (1991 pop. 80,629), capital of La Pampa prov., central Argentina. It is a modern city and road junction surrounded by a rich agricultural and cattle-raising area. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2000 The California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). Groundwater Association (CGA (Color/Graphics Adapter) The first video display standard for the IBM PC. This low-resolution system was superseded by EGA and then VGA. CGA required a digital RGB Color Display monitor. See PC display modes. CGA - Color Graphics Adapter ) reminds Californians of the importance of groundwater, one of our greatest natural resources, during National Ground Water Awareness Week, May 7-13. In California, Governor Gray Davis has proclaimed pro·claim tr.v. pro·claimed, pro·claim·ing, pro·claims 1. To announce officially and publicly; declare. See Synonyms at announce. 2. May as Water Awareness Month to advance public awareness of water, its usage and how it is obtained. Groundwater is water found in pore pore (por) a small opening or empty space. alveolar pores openings between adjacent pulmonary alveoli that permit passage of air from one to another. spaces in soil, sand or gravel gravel, particles of rock, i.e., stones and pebbles, usually round in form and intermediate in size between sand grains and boulders. Gravel is composed of various kinds of rock, the most common constituent being the mineral quartz. or in cracks in the earth's bedrock. It is found in large water-bearing formations called "aquifers The following is a partial list of aquifers around the world. A of aquifers is also available. North America Canada
CGA encourages citizens to choose a private water well system to meet their household needs. The statewide group also offers information about the responsibilities that accompany that choice. Literature such as "Your Private Water Supply," "Safe Water From Your Well" and "How to Select a Contractor" is available from CGA. Mike Mortensson, CGA executive director, encourages people to learn more about private well systems by viewing the comprehensive information available on the National Well Owners Association site, www.wellowner.org. The site offers advice for well owners on how to maintain their existing system and protect their water supply. CGA is a co-sponsor of the California Water Awareness Campaign (CWAC CWAC Canadian Women's Army Corps (WWII) CWAC Coordinated Waterbird Counts (African Waterfowl Census Programme) CWAC Charlotte World Affairs Council ). CWAC's theme, "Use Water Wisely -- It's a Way of Life," is promoted by some 300 water agencies, farm bureaus, businesses and other organizations who join together to educate the public about water supply, quality, distribution, management and conservation. Mortensson reports that the 2000 campaign offers more information than ever before through its educational kits, movie theater ads and activities at a new Web site: www.wateraware.org. Persons can also learn about groundwater and CGA's efforts to protect this vast resource by viewing CGA's recent video, "Groundwater -- Our Reservoir of Strength." A second video using CGA footage, "Water Well Basics," shows how groundwater fills the needs of many Americans. Across the state, CGA's local branches will use the videos in their communities. "Let's make an effort during Water Awareness Month to protect both the quantity and quality of our vast groundwater resources," emphasized Mortensson. For information about California's groundwater resources or referral to qualified professionals working with well owners, call CGA at 707/578-4408, or visit its Web site at www.groundh2O.org. |
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