Who are the Spring Guardians?
Previously known as “Well-Wardens”, Spring Guardians are individuals who monitor the condition of their local wells, spouts and springs providing invaluable information to the MSA, enabling us to ensure the sites are well maintained. The role of an MSA Spring Guardian is simply to act as an observer of their chosen site, which ideally they should live near and/or frequently visit in order to send updates to the MSA regarding any changes or issues observed.
What do they do?
The MSA asks only that you care for your site by conscientiously reporting your observations of any changes to us, such as: changes in water colour, taste or rate of water flow, any damage or vandalism to the structure or the surrounding site, any encroachment by trees, shrubs or plant life that might endanger the water site, flooding or any other site problem. The MSA will then take any necessary action, including informing site owners and any relevant authorities.
How to become a Spring Guardian
We always welcome and appreciate more volunteers. If you wish to be an MSA Spring Guardian, please fill in a registration form including your contact details and identifying your chosen spring water site. All MSA Spring Guardians will then receive 3 free MSA Newsletters annually and free MSA Membership while they remain as a Spring Guardian.
Guidelines
Spring Guardians are asked not to undertake any work on their site other than picking up litter, twigs and leaves to tidy the site and occasionally clearing the build up of pebbles in troughs. Spring Guardians must not undertake any other work on the site on behalf of the MSA, unless it is discussed and agreed with the MSA first and then permission to proceed is obtained from the site owner.
To become a Malvern Spa Association Spring Guardian please click here.