O hidroxeodía en Galicia

Abstract

The Hidrogeodía (hydrogeoday) is an activity for the dissemination of hydrogeology and the hydrogeologist profession organized simultaneously in up to 20 Spanish provinces by local entities in collaboration with the Spanish Group of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (AIH-GE) and the Spanish Geological and Mining Institute (IGME). The activity consists of a hydrogeological journey for any kind of public, visiting some area which illustrates the relevance of groundwater on the ecosystems and the hydrogeological techniques to identify and deal with groundwater scarcity or pollution issues. The AQUATERRA research team of the University of A Coruña have organized the activity in Galicia for the last three years in collaboration with other entities. In 2017 and 2018, it consisted of a visit to Abegondo (A Coruña) introducing the hydrogeology of the area and presenting the demonstrative actions of rural water supplies design and maintenance and appropriate well construction. In 2019, an introductory talk to hydrogeology was given to the boards of directors of the rural water supplies of Pontevedra and the springs of the rural supply of Tomiño (Pontevedra) were visited. This dissemination activity has been a growing success in the last years and it is being very satisfying for the attendees and the organization.