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GA HR1367

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jon Burns

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 11-17, 2018, as National Groundwater Awareness Week, a program established in 1999 to educate the public about the importance of groundwater resources
  • Commends the Georgia Association of Groundwater Professionals and the National Groundwater Association for their efforts to promote clean groundwater and protect the lives of Georgians and citizens everywhere
  • Notes that approximately 132 million Americans rely on groundwater for drinking water, with daily usage of 79.6 billion gallons, and more than 13.2 million households (34 million people) have their own wells
  • Highlights the 2018 theme of "Tend. Test. Treat." to encourage a holistic approach to sustaining an adequate supply of quality groundwater
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Association of Groundwater Professionals and the National Groundwater Association

Legislative Description

Georgia Association of Groundwater Professionals and National Groundwater Association; National Groundwater Awareness Week; March 11-17, 2018; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/26/2018

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