Groundwater - our hidden treasure

Water is vital for all of us. We depend on it for drinking, washing, recreation, agriculture and industry. Water controls the world's weather and sustains the natural systems above and below the earth's surface. But did you know that it is the water beneath our feet - something you can't see and may not even know is there – that is truly our hidden treasure!

Some Water Facts - Where does water come from? Where on Earth can we find it?

What is Groundwater? - Why is groundwater important? Do we have enough of it? What threatens groundwater resources?

Case Study: South Australia's Groundwater - Groundwater use in SA. Groundwater dependant ecosystems. Native vegetation and groundwater.

Groundwater Education Links - More great sites to help with your project

Groundwater Hydrology - Groundwater research in CSIRO Land and Water

Did you know? - The water that is present on earth today is the same water that was present billions of years ago, and this water will be the same water present in a billion years to come.

Groundwater Educational Links

Australian Links

• Centre for Groundwater Studies An Australian joint venture for groundwater research, education and training
• National Centre for Groundwater Management at the University of Technology Sydney
• The Connected Waters Initiative at the University of NSW

International Links

• NGWA.org An educational site from the US National Ground Water Association
• Groundwater.com A directory of online groundwater resources, from the Groundwater Foundation, USA