What to study for the Theme: Protection of Groundwater

A big thank-you to Ontario Envirothon for allowing us to use their Theme Document (Groundwater Resource). 

You may use these resources to begin your studies of Groundwater.  Please check back here frequently because more groundwater information based on Manitoba programs and policies will be posted.

Envirothon Learning Outcomes for the theme (Groundwater) are provided by Canon Envirothon and can be found here.

Ontario's Groundwater Document

• Part 1 - Introduction 
• Part 2 - Forestry 
• Part 3 - Soils
• Part 4 - Aquatics
• Part 5 - Wildlife
• Part 6 - Websites
• Part 7 - Glossary

Manitoba's Groundwater Information and Other Resources

• Groundwater in Manitoba - these sections ONLY:
  • Section 1: Hydrogeology
  • Section 2: Groundwater Quality Concerns
  • Section 5: Groundwater Management - Other Instruments
• Assiniboine Delta Aquifer Management Plan
• Groundwater - Manitoba Eco-Network
• Groundwater - Nature's Hidden Treasure (study the text only and don't worry that the pictures are missing in this document)  NEW!! (click here for the link to this information with pictures)
• Groundwater Resources of the Stephenfield Watershed
• Groundwater and Surface Water
• Groundwater Level Monitoring
• Water Quality Classification - TDS (be familiar with this chart - do NOT memorize) NEW!! (May 7, 2010)

GPS - NEW!! (as of May 7, 2010)

• GPS Quick Start Guide - page 1
• GPS Quick Start Guide - page 2