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WHHP: Element
7 - Public Education and Participation
The goal of
the MSU WHPP Education and Outreach Plan is to create awareness
about MSU's groundwater supply and its importance, and educate the
campus community and the general public about how their actions
affect groundwater quality. The plan outlines a public outreach
and education program that focuses on the nine campus groups: the
MSU Board of Trustees; Deans, Directors, and Chairpersons from appropriate
departments; Students; University Faculty and staff; Farm Managers;
ORCBS staff; staff from the MSU Power and Water and Grounds Maintenance
Departments; and staff from the Department of Police and Public
Safety. Since the MSU WHPAs extend offsite, education of the general
public regarding the MSU WHPP is as planned.
Education
and Outreach Materials
A variety of
outreach methods and materials will be utilized to reach the various
target audiences.
- MSU WHPP
Slide Program - A PowerPoint presentation has been developed
that provides an introduction to the MSU WHPP. It includes the
background of the statewide WHPP, the goals for the MSU program,
and information about each program element.
- MSU WHPP
Website - You Are Here
A website to provide introductory information about general groundwater
issues, the University's water supply, and the MSU WHPP.
- Web-based
Training Module - In order to provide more detailed information
about the MSU WHPP to staff whose work includes handling hazardous
materials or who are based within the WHPAs, a web-based training
module has beendeveloped. The module includes background information
about the program in addition to information about the contaminant
source inventory, contingency plan, and best management practices.
It is modeled after highly successful modules that are currently
in place in the ORCBS.
- WHPP Press
Release - A news article that describes the MSU water supply
and the WHPP has been written and distributed for use in several
University publications that target students and staff.
- Consumer
Confidence Report - This annual report is provided to
water customers. It outlines specific information about MSU's
water system and water quality. It is distributed to all staff,
published in the campus newspaper, and instructions on how to
obtain a copy are posted in all residence halls and on the university's
cable TV station. Future reports will contain information about
the MSU WHPP.
- WHPA Zone
Signage - Signs defining the WHPAs are placed at the perimeter
of the WHPA. Below are some pictures of these WHPA signs.
- Cooperation
with Related Programs - the MSU WHPP education and outreach
efforts are linked with several existing environmental programs
for maximum impact. These include:
- Capital
Area Groundwater Alliance - This regional wellhead protection
education effort is a collaboration of communities who are
members of the Tri-County Area Groundwater Management Board.
As a active member of this group, MSU will participate in
the development of a number of outreach materials, including
a recognizable logo and tag line for the group, a display
board, a general informational brochure, and a groundwater
video that will be aired on PBS.
- MSU
Water Action Through Education and Research (MSU-WATER)
A campus-wide watershed management initiative that involves
numerous departments and colleges. MSU-WATER, will assess
the current state of the water that runs through campus and
the influence of MSU on the water. A watershed management
plan will be developed and implemented for the East Lansing
campus, which will include an extensive education and outreach
component. The MSU Team will work with this group to explore
the possibility of joint educational materials for the various
target audiences.
- University
Committee for a Sustainable Campus
This committee's functions include guiding the assessment
of the University's energy, water, and solid wastes and serving
as a clearinghouse of campus environmental research, teaching,
learning, and service activities. The groups advises the University
community on recommended policies and actions to conserve
resources and create a sustainable future. The MSU Team members
will share information and maintain communications with this
group.
Glossary
Wellhead Protection Program
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