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| 21st Century Fund (General Fund) |
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Established in 1994, the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation (NGWREF) is operated by the National Ground Water Association as a 501 (c)(3) public charitable foundation. The NGWREF mission is clear: "Conduct educational, research, and other charitable activities to enhance the future effectiveness of ground water professions and to maximize the impact of ground water for society."
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| Ground Water Research Fund |
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Established in 2004, this fund creates grants for high-quality research projects that expand the body of water well technology available to practitioners, to assist practitioners in understanding and applying this knowledge, and contribute to the ground water community's effectiveness in serving the greatest public good.
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| Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecturer Series |
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To fostor interest and excellence in ground water science and technology, the Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecture Series was established in 1986. The Series, which has reached more than 50,000 ground water students, faculty members, and professionals, honors Henry Darcy for his scientific discoveries of 1858. Darcy's investigations established the physical basis upon which ground water hydrology has been studied ever since. Since its inception, 17 outstanding scientists and engineers have contributed time traveling nationally and internationally through the lecture series.
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| Len Assante Scholarship Fund |
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In 2002, the Foundation estabvlished a scholarship find named in honor of Leonard Assante, CWD/PI, a recent past president of NGWA respected for his commitment to the industry and to education. Since the inception of the auction in 2002, The Foundation has raised $194,873.
2002: $48,248
2003: $38,518
2004: $33,945
2005: $32,882
2006: $41,280
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| William A. McEllhiney Distinguished Lecture Series |
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Dedicated to professional excellence in water well technology for the ultimate purpose of protecting the world's ground water resources, the William A. McEllhiney Distinguished Lecturer in Water Well Technology supports efforts to enhance the skills and credibility of all ground water professionals and to develop and exchange industry knowledge. The lecture series honors William A. McEllhieny, the founding president of NGWA.
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