About Us
| GroundwaterVirginia was created to promote the understanding and protection of the groundwater supply of the Virginia Coastal Plain. It explores both the basic hydrogeologic principles that govern the groundwater supply of the Northern Neck and examines the local, State, and Federal actions that have significant influence on the future of this water supply. This site is founded on the principle of vox populi; that is to say, a public voice is an essential if government is to function effectively for the benefit of citizens. Wise resource-management policies will be required in order to ensure the long-term viability of the groundwater supply of the Coastal Plain. These policies must be founded on sound scientific principles that are clearly understood by citizens. Regrettably, public knowledge of the groundwater system is characterized by numerous half-truths, distortions, and outright errors which, unless corrected, could have troublesome consequences. Hence, I have attempted to present the groundwater topics here in a manner that makes them clear and interesting to persons with little background in science. THE MISSION of GroundwaterVirginia is to foster a partnership between science and public policy for the protection and conservation of the groundwater supply of the Virginia Coastal Plain. Frank W. Fletcher, Ph.D., P.G., FGSA |
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