Groundwater Awareness Day Brings Partners Together
Fort Wayne, IN – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) recently partnered with the National Ground Water Association’s (NGWA) Groundwater Foundation and Amstutz Well Drilling to celebrate Groundwater Awareness Day with the public at Fort Wayne’s community Science Central.
Science Central bills itself as a “catalyst for learning,” and Groundwater Awareness Day activities both inside and outside the facility enhanced this experiential environment. Booths, hands-on activities and the presentation, “Make Water Happen,” allowed visitors to learn more about the importance of groundwater and the challenges communities face in keeping it clean and bringing it to the surface. Amstutz Well Drilling drew attention to the event – and the scale of equipment required to move groundwater – by showcasing their well drilling rig at the center’s entrance.
Inside the center, Franklin Electric and NGWA team members came together to host a variety of learning stations geared toward kids of all ages. In addition, Franklin Electric donated 200 Awesome Aquifer Kits as part of the educational efforts. The NGWA’s Groundwater Foundation developed the kits, which contained the materials needed to build a model of an aquifer. Science Central plans to utilize additional kits for school, camp and scout programs.
“It’s always great when we are able to work with partners who share a dedication to expanding groundwater education and finding new ways to connect with students,” said National Ground Water Association CEO Terry Morse, CAE, CIC. “This was a great example of organizations coming together to lift up our industry and helps secure the role of groundwater in our future. We would like to thank Franklin Electric and Science Central for all they did to make this event a success.”
Groundwater Awareness Day was celebrated in observance of Groundwater Awareness Week, a nationwide effort to bring public attention to the importance of groundwater and the critical work groundwater professionals do daily. Groundwater Awareness Day is one of several initiatives both the NGWA and Franklin Electric participate in to promote professional opportunities in groundwater and build a pipeline of talent for the future of the industry. For more information visit www.groundwater.org.
About Science Central: Science Central, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has provided a hands-on fun learning environment for more than 25 years. Through their 200+ exhibits, school tours, distance learning programs and weekend public events, Science Central brings the excitement of science and technology to over 140,000 children and adults annually. Science Central is located at 1950 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. For more information, contact Science Central at 260-424-2400 or visit www.sciencecentral.org.
About NGWA: The National Ground Water Association is a not-for-profit professional society and trade association for the global groundwater industry. NGWA’s members around the world include leading public and private sector groundwater scientists, engineers, water well system professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers of groundwater-related products and services. The Association’s vision is to be the leading groundwater association advocating for responsible development, management, and use of water.
About Franklin Electric: Franklin Electric is a global leader in the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and fuel. Recognized as a technical leader in its products and services, Franklin Electric serves customers around the world in residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, municipal, and fueling applications.
