Water Star intern Andy Obernesser has been looking at existing incentive-based environmental programs across the country to generate ideas for Water Star program design.
The first report is on Groundwater Guardian.
ABSTRACT
Groundwater Guardian is an incentive-based resource protection program developed by the Groundwater Foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. The program has three major structural components: the Foundation, Groundwater Guardian Teams and Affiliates. The process of achieving Guardian recognition is focused on the development and implementation of “Result Oriented Activities” (for new Teams and communities seeking re-certification) and “Result Oriented Services” (for Affiliates). The benefits of designation include recognition at the Foundation’s annual celebration for Groundwater Guardian communities, assistance with a local designation celebration, and some direct and indirect grant incentives.
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