Our Mission

To protect, conserve and preserve
the Memphis Sand Aquifer.

Also known as the Sparta Aquifer outside of Tennessee, the deep sand aquifer is our most precious natural resource. We work to maintain its superior quality and quantity to keep our region thriving for the benefit of present and future generations.

 
 
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welcome to poa!

1. Learn about our current issue and how you can help today. Visit the Now page.

2. Read about our strategic goals and how we plan to achieve them over the next five years.

3. Learn about our leadership team.

 

IMPACT

 

Byhalia Pipeline Stopped

Shared the science, policy gaps and supported Memphis Community Against the Pipeline (MCAP) to cancel a dangerous crude oil pipeline proposed to be routed through a drinking water wellfield.

Wolf River
Floodplain Saved

Actively engaged in opposing multiple applications to site construction landfills within the Wolf River Floodplain that will endanger groundwater in Shelby County and cause local flooding issues.

TVA Well Permit Challenged

Led the community effort to successfully stop TVA from using their deep aquifer water wells to cool their new power plant, greatly reducing the threat of coal ash residue contamination in the aquifer.

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