Groundwater Guardian Green Site Designation
 The Groundwater Foundation sponsors the Groundwater Guardian Green Site program which honors those who practice good groundwater and environmental stewardship. The Groundwater Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Lincoln, Nebraska, works to educate and motivate the public to care about and for groundwater.
In 2009, 2010 and 2011, MCD was honored with the Groundwater Guardian Green Site designations. MCD’s Green Site designation applies to all MCD's dams and flood protection features, covering more than 1,780 acres.
MCD's groundwater-friendly practices include using only the recommended amounts of fertilizer and pesticide and applying it only when necessary. In addition, MCD maintains no-application zones around active wells; and recycles and/or properly disposes of toxic substances such as batteries, tires, and used motor oil.
Become a Groundwater Guardian Green Site
Groundwater Guardian Green Sites are places with lots of green space – like municipal parks; golf courses; ball fields; educational campuses; and residential, recreational, and office parks – that implement groundwater and surface water friendly practices to maintain the site.
To earn this exclusive designation, you submit an application which documents your groundwater-friendly practices related to fertilizer and pesticide use, water use, pollution prevention, water quality, and environmental stewardship.
MCD helps communities and other eligible organizations – entities that operate highly managed green spaces – become Groundwater Guardian Green Sites. If your community or site is interested please contact Theresa McGeady at 223-1271 or tmcgeady@miamiconservancy.org for more information.
Groundwater Guardian Green Sites in our area
City of Tipp City - Prairies/ Wellfields
City of Vandalia - Sports Complex
Concord Township, Miami County- Historical Covered Bridge Park
Miami Conservancy District
Miller Coors Trenton Brewery
Wright State University
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