SCIENCE & METHODOLOGY:
The methodology for the science portion of the WRI was completed in 2003. These methodologies define the processing and classification of well log descriptions into simplified units of bedrock, aquifer, aquitard, and aquiclude. These procedures are described in detail in the the reports and articles.
The science portion has been heavily advised by Dr. Kurt O. Thomsen,Ph.D., P.G., who has over 30 years experience in hydrological and environmental consulting. His membership on the BACOG Water Resources Initiative has been invaluable to this project. The science and methodology has also been reviewed and advised by various other governmental and academic resources. Click here for more information on our committee, supporters, and volunteers.
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GIS: Mapping and Visualization
GIS, or a Geographic Information System, is used to create the layer maps for the 3 dimensional stratigraphic model as well as other important maps that define the shallow aquifer system.
BACOG has used GIS in many ways of the course of the last eight years. From the build-out report estimating areas of future consumption, to the creation and updating of the 3D model, GIS has been an integral part of understanding the groundwater resources and communicating that information to officials, staff, and community members. Creating the model has allowed BACOG to apply and query information from this data for applications at local and regional scales.
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Planning and Interpretation:
Planning and interpretation is an on-going process that will include:
- Establishment
of a volunteer network of well owners for water level and water quality
measurements. The network will be
expanded in the future, and more measurements will be compared to the baseline
measurement.
- Interpretation
of the groundwater information for practical applications with governments
- Translation
of the science built to date into local policies and ordinances for groundwater
and recharge area protection.
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Education and Outreach:
Groundwater information will be shared with the community, residents, and students for education purposes towards conservation and practices that protect water resources. BACOG continues to work with local organizations such as Citizens for Conservation and the Barrington Area Conservation Trust in these efforts. BACOG has published numerous papers and made presentations for our member governments, national, state, and chapter conferences, and community groups about water resources in the BACOG area.
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