Welcome to the Water Center
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Water Center implements and facilitates water and water-related research, extension, teaching and public outreach programming within the University of Nebraska system as a part of NU's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the School of Natural Resources.
Water News
Kearney Hub Reports on 2009 Water Tour
Lori Potter, staff writer from the Kearney Hub, traveled with the 2009 Water Tour and filed a series of articles | see articles.
New Report: Economic and Social Values of Recreational Floating on the Niobrara National Scenic River
The intent of the study is to generate objective and accurate estimates of the social and economic values associated with recreational floating on the Niobrara National Scenic River so that the State of Nebraska can evaluate the merits of a instream appropriation application on the Niobrara River for recreation purposes | more.
One-Two-Three Punch Clobbers Toxic Algae, Restores Fremont Lake
State and UNL water and wildlife experts may have found a one-two-three punch to knockout toxic algae and restore water quality in Nebraska’s numerous sandpit lakes | more.
UNL Analyzes Data from Test Holes and Helicopter for NRDs
This is not your grandmother's water dousing. UNL geologists are analyzing data collected by high-tech helicopter-mounted equipment to pinpoint locations where water is likely to be found | more.
Upcoming EventsPlatte River Basin Science and Resource Mngmt Symposium |
Water Current SurveyHelp us publish a better newsletter! Complete this survey, and we will enter you in a drawing | take survey. |
Top Ten ChallengesNebraska's Current Top Ten Water Challenges (January 2009) |
Nebraska WaterEnjoy these pictures of several Nebraska water features. |
