Water Center News

UNL's 2009 Water Seminar Lectures

UNL's spring water seminar lectures begin January 14 and continue through April 16. The 14-lecture weekly series is offered each Wednesday, except March 19 during spring break, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Lectures will examine a wide range of local to international water and climate change issues | more.

Two New Water Center Brochures; Updated Water Resources Pocket Directory

The UNL Water Center has produced a new two-page fact sheet and six-page brochure, and updated its popular Water Resources Pocket Directory | more.

Kyle Jackson Featured in first McNair Scholars Newsletter

Kyle Jackson, Water Center Outreach Intern, is featured several times in the first issue of the "UNL McNair Scholars Program Newsletter". Kyle is mentored by J. Michael Jess, Water Center Associate Director. His project is entitled Evaluating the Niobrara Council as a Managing Stakeholder Partnership of the Niobrara River.

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New Water Center Publications

History of the UNL Water Center (book)

Copies of the History of the UNL Water Center From 1964-2008 are available first-come, first-served while limited quantities remain | more.

Nebraska Water Map Illustrates State Water Issues (map/poster)

Surface and groundwater, irrigation, precipitation, threatened and endangered species and other water-related issues are all colorfully addressed on Nebraska Water, available free from UNL. The 24" x 36" map depicts a wide range of information about Nebraska’s water resources, including a great deal about one of the state’s greatest unseen resources…groundwater | more | see it on-line or order your free copy (shipping charges do apply).