Research Foundation

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The Ground Water Protection Research Foundation (GWPRF) is a not for profit 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to conducting research related to the protection of ground water. The foundation is comprised of a board made up of volunteers from state and federal government, institutes of higher education and the private sector. The current projects under consideration by the board include studies concerning Arsenic contamination and remediation in ground water, re-injection of drinking water treatment residuals and best practices for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO's).

Mission

To provide for and oversee, in cooperation with the GWPC, research projects, education and outreach, development and application of technical systems, and pollution prevention efforts relating to underground injection control and ground water protection and other issues related to watershed conservation and protection.

Goals and Strategies:

1. Seek funding for and oversee and manage the administrative, financial and support services of the Foundation.

2. Conduct research projects that fulfill the mission of the Ground Water Protection Council.

3. Collect, generate, and distribute information on ground water and injection well technology.

4. Provide scientific rational for the use of Class I and II injection wells and the position that their use is an environmentally safe and cost effective waste management practice.

5. Develop and conduct workshops and conferences related to the Foundation’s mission.

GWPRF Board of Directors

The Ground Water Protection Research Foundation (GWPRF), a nonprofit (501(c)3) organization, is a research arm of the Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC). The GWPC is made up of organizations and individuals who have a stake in ground water protection - citizens, industry, federal, state and local government officials, environmentalists and members of congress to pose questions and search for answers that are both practically and politically feasible.

The GWPRF, an independent 501(c)3 organization, provides for and oversees research projects, education and outreach, development and application of technical systems, and pollution prevention efforts.

OFFICERS

President - Dave Bolin, Vice-President - Vacant, Treasurer - Vacant

CLASS I

James E. Clark, Senior Consulting Associate, Dupont

James Sparks, UIC Coordinator, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

CLASS II

Michael Parker, Environmental Advisor, Exxon Mobil

Dave Bolin, Ph.D., Director, AL State Oil & Gas Board

CLASS III

Ken Davis, Principal Consultant, Subsurface Technology

Thomas Tomastik, Geologist, OH Dept. of Natural Resources

CLASS V

Chi Ho Sham, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, The Cadmus Group

Vacant

GROUND WATER PROTECTION

Mary Lou Rochotte, Senior Project Manager, Kemron Environmental Services

Mary Ambrose, Senior Water Policy Analyst, TX Commission on Environmental Quality

GWPC REPRESENTATIVE

Vacant

EX-OFFICIO

Dave Alleman, Environmental Program Manager, National Petroleum Technology Office

Bruce Kobelski, UIC Team Leader, USEPA Office of Ground Water & Drinking Water

Charles Job, Branch Chief, USEPA Office of Ground Water & Drinking Water

Pixie Hamilton, Ph.D., Hydro geologist, USGS

Mr. Jim Burd, Natural Resource Specialist, Bureau of Land Management