MGWA - Education

Are you interested in having a hydrologist speak in your classroom?

The Minnesota Ground Water Association includes hundreds of people with diverse backgrounds in hydrology. We are interested in sharing this expertise with students in classroom settings. If you are interested in having a hydrologist speak to your class about one of the following topics, please contact Mike Trojan (651-296-7270; mike.trojan@pca.state.mn.us).

We cannot guarantee speakers, but we will do our best to find an appropriate speaker for your needs. Visit our page on Lesson Plans/Activities/Stunts to view specific activities for your class.

  • The water cycle
  • What is ground water
  • Ground water pollution
  • Ground water cleanup
  • Ground water quality
  • How does ground water interact with lakes and rivers
  • How does ground water interact with climate
  • How does ground water flow
  • Wells and water supply
  • Using ground water wisely
  • Protecting ground water
  • Karst
  • Contaminants in ground water
    • Arsenic
    • Lead
    • Nitrate
    • Pesticides
    • Industrial chemicals

 Education