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Honoring the Legacy of Tom Aley: Pioneer of Groundwater Science and Karst Research
Honoring the Legacy of Tom Aley: Pioneer of Groundwater Science and Karst Research Today we honor the life and legacy of Tom Aley, a pioneering

Environmental Geology
Environmental Geology was first published in 2021 by Pressbooks and is now being shared by The Groundwater Project to ensure it reaches a global audience.

Making Water Everyone’s Business
Making Water Everyone’s Business was first published in 2001 by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and is now being shared by The Groundwater

Groundwater: The Invisible Lifeline Beneath Our Feet
Groundwater: The Invisible Lifeline Beneath Our Feet Groundwater Awareness Week: Why the Water You Don’t See Matters Most Every year during Groundwater Awareness Week (March

The Hidden Foundations of Water Security: John Cherry on Aquifers, Food and Climate
The Hidden Foundations of Water Security: John Cherry on Aquifers, Food and Climate The Climate Water Project recently sat down with Dr. John Cherry to

Announcement – New Chair Board of Directors: Eileen Poeter
Announcement – New Chair Board of Directors: Eileen Poeter As 2026 begins, we look forward to another productive year at the Groundwater Project. This year

Tackling Microbially Influenced Corrosion (MIC) in Oil & Gas and Mining: Leveraging Molecular Biological Tools for Effective Management
Corrosion is one of the most persistent and costly challenges facing the oil, gas, and mining industries. But not all corrosion is created equal. When

Hydrogeology in Nigeria: How The Groundwater Project Empowers Students
By Somtochukwu Azi Graduate Student, Department of Geological Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria My name is Somtochukwu Azi, and I am currently pursuing a

GROUNDWATER, TECHNOLOGY, AND PURPOSE: A CONVERSATION WITH DR. MOHAMED GAD
GROUNDWATER, TECHNOLOGY, AND PURPOSE: A CONVERSATION WITH DR. MOHAMED GAD What happens when a business leader from the Middle East decides that knowledge about groundwater

Understanding the Flow: A Deep Dive into Basic Hydrogeology and Groundwater Science
Groundwater is one of Earth’s most vital and complex natural resources. Yet, understanding how water moves beneath our feet requires mastering an intricate web of

Dr. Eileen Poeter – Retirement from the Groundwater Project
Dr. Eileen Poeter has been an integral member of the Groundwater Project’s Board of Directors since its inception, bringing unparalleled dedication, scientific leadership, and an

Earth’s Hidden Circulation: Is Groundwater the Planet’s Interstitium?
Discover the fascinating parallel between the human body’s newly recognized interstitium and global groundwater systems, and why protecting groundwater-surface water exchange is vital for the
Protecting the Invisible: How KGS Group Combines Engineering Excellence with Global Water Stewardship
Groundwater is the lifeblood of our planet, yet because it remains hidden beneath our feet, its critical role in ecosystems and human survival is frequently
Understanding Private Water: A Book Series for Wells and Septic Systems Owners
Understanding Private Water: A Book Series for Wells and Septic Systems Owners Wells and septic systems are “out of sight, out of mind” for many
Featured Author – Doug Mackay
Douglas M. Mackay is an Adjunct Professor Emeritus in the Department of Land, Air & Water Resources at the University of California, Davis. Since 2020,
NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training for GW-Project Users
NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training for GW-Project Users The Groundwater Project community is invited to participate in a series of free training courses being offered
Beyond the Spreadsheet: Why INTERA is Championing the Global Groundwater Revolution
Beyond the Spreadsheet: Why INTERA is Championing the Global Groundwater Revolution April 2, 2026 In a world where high-level scientific knowledge is often trapped behind
Reading the Earth: Celebrating World Book Day and Earth Day Together
Reading the Earth: Celebrating World Book Day and Earth Day Together Every April, two global celebrations invite us to pause, reflect, and take action: World