Groundwater Guardian Program

Two scientists in protective suits taking water samples from the river.

Mecklenburg County has been a designated as a Groundwater Guardian Community since 1999.

Groundwater Guardian is a program of The Groundwater Foundation that provides support and encouragement for communities and teams of all types (cities, counties, watersheds, organizations, agencies, schools, etc.) to begin groundwater awareness activities, motivation to continue these efforts, and recognition for their achievements.

Each year, Groundwater Guardians are recognized nationally by The Groundwater Foundation for the work they do to educate the public and protect groundwater..