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Your natural resource for reliable water information.

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The one-stop resource for manure management and manure nutrient management planning in Nebraska.

Animal production is a vital part of Nebraska’s economy. It serves an important role in sustainable agriculture.
Unfortunately animal manure can negatively impact water and air quality if not handled properly. Our educational programs and materials provide science-based information on economically viable, environmentally sound manure handling systems that also comply with all regulations. Providing resources to help protect water quality is a priority for UNL Extension. Resources are designed for:
  • Producers
  • Advisors (CCA's)
  • Professionals seeking to obtain or maintain operating permits


Information presented within the livestock manure management section of this Water Web site has been authored and/or reviewed by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Manure Management Team members Christopher Henry, Leslie Johnson, Rick Koelsch, Charles Shapiro and Charles Wortmann.
Did You Know?

Land Application Training is being held on  February 18. If you have a livestock waste control facilities permit from NDEQ, you are required to be trained every 5 years. Initial training is from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm and Re-certification is 1:30 to 3:30 pm. For more information, click here.

Also remember, you may be required to have an inspection of your cow-calf or ranch operation (LB 916 - loss of 90 day exemption). Deadline is December 31, 2008; late fees of $50 or $500 accrue after this date. For more information on this requirement see this link.

Form to request an inspection for cow-calf backgrounders and/or ranch operations*

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